Sexy Cars

[TDK]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6379/grandprix2.jpg

'97 Grand prix GTP supercharged. Awesome car. It has a HUD.

Just got it. =3

Share the awesome.

[Kurosen]

http://www.myride.com/images/2006/mitsubishi/eclipse_gt/400/06_Mitsubishi_Eclipse_1.jpg

[BitVyper]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/BitVyper/wmd_arcee.jpg

[Melfice]

... is it me, or does it look like she's got a razor for a grille?

[BitVyper]

... is it me, or does it look like she's got a razor for a grille?

She had an advertising deal with Gilette, but it fell through after she'd already done the modifications.

Edit: Also Dean Winchester's Camarro is the sexiest car on the planet.

[TDK]

I meant cars that you own. <_<

[Osterbaum]

What you meant and what we want just didn't match this time.

That said, cars suck!

[Heresy488]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/counterfiend/DSCF1469_small.jpg?t=1244919071

This is not my personal car, but my car is a 2005 Orange Focus ZX3, with tinted windows, custom wheels, and the wing over the hatch. I really like it ^^


BTW, the G3 Eclipses were cooler. Just sayin.

[Fenris]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Car1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Car2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Car3.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Car4.jpg

[Heresy488]

Now that Pontiac has been cut, you can probably find replacement parts for that super-cheap. Go to a Pick-A-Part and find yourself a new door, rear bumper, trunk, a couple of quarter-panels... or hell, just go to a junkyard and find yourself a new car.

The interior at least looks ok.

[Fenris]

Oh no, it's completely totalled. We already bought a new vehicle. Thanks though! :)

[Azisien]

Um, well, I do have a car, but it is by no means sexy under any definition of the word. So...yeah.

Actually wait, maybe it gets sexy gas mileage!

[Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope]

My car is a boat =(

[Kurosen]

BTW, the G3 Eclipses were cooler. Just sayin.
You are the President of Wrongerica.

The G2 is still my favorite.

[Mirai Gen]

Well I was going to post in this thread, but then Bit stole my goddamn thunder.

I'll snap a pic of my car later.

[EVILNess]

My car is a boat =(

Is that a some kinda of metaphor or is it actually a boat?

[Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope]

Is that a some kinda of metaphor or is it actually a boat?

It's a metaphor.

[BitVyper]

Well I was going to post in this thread, but then Bit stole my goddamn thunder.

You should know by now that there is nothing you may possess which I cannot take away.

[Lumenskir]

http://www.one-77.com/images/one77.jpg
God damnit Aston Martin, why must you be so alluring and yet so unattainable?

But seriously, it's hard to watch Top Gear when they test drive most any Aston Martin because it is supremely difficult to explain to anybody walking by why you have a raging hardon while a show containing only men is playing.

[Jagos]

My car is a boat =(

You're on a boat? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOvaCV6uQp8)

[CelesJessa]

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8228/geoprizmhatch.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/geoprizmhatch.jpg/)
This isn't my actual car, but a picture I was able to find online of one. Imagine it a lot rustier...

But the car I wish I could claim for my own:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4856/dsc0001jkl.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/dsc0001jkl.jpg/)
I... I get to ride in it a lot(and I got to drive it once). It belongs to one of my friends and it is the car that made me believe cars could be sexy.

[Rejected Again]

My Car:
http://ezridermotorsports.com/shop/images/Black%20Cav.JPG

That's not an actual pic of my car I'm too damn lazy to go outside and take pics.
Looking to buy this car for 2 grand.
http://www.jeepjeep.com/BMW/pix/2003-11-16_left.jpg

[TDK]

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4856/dsc0001jkl.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/dsc0001jkl.jpg/)
I... I get to ride in it a lot(and I got to drive it once). It belongs to one of my friends and it is the car that made me believe cars could be sexy.

What's that? A camaro?

[CelesJessa]

What's that? A camaro?

Mitsubishi Eclipse (convertible)

[Whomper]

Picture of my truck, taken back in late '08:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/Whompy/house/whomptruck.jpgEDIT: Spoiler'd for zomg big.

[Heresy488]

You are the President of Wrongerica.

The G2 is still my favorite.

So why do you drive a G4? Those things have a saggy ass even their mothers don't love.

[mauve]

My car looks like zeees:
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9013/yarishbf34.jpg

Same color and everything.

[Rejected Again]

Oh dear lord tell me that is actually a prius and that I'm not seeing things. LET THE JEFF DUNHAM JOKES BEGIN!

But Really they are nice cars. ALMOST as good as my Chevy.

[TDK]

Ewww. Hey everybody, let's all point and laugh at Mauve!

[mauve]

Screw you guys, my Yaris gets 40 miles per gallon without being a hybrid. I laugh at your stupid, non-my-car cars.

[Heresy488]

The thing about the Yaris's is they're the workhorse of the Toyota fleet, even more so than the Camry.

Yaris's are fleet vehicles, pure and simple. They're small, light, cheap, and manufactured en mass to be sold to companies for car rental or as work vehicles. The company I used to work at drove those for deliveries - you take out the back seats and you find yourself with a crap ton of room.


Don't feel too bad Mauva, my car is a fleet vehicle too. I drove by a Ford Dealership to look at the new Mustangs (want one!) and I passed by their rental department, and I saw Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus, Fusion, Focus..... I walked back to my little Focus and felt really sad! Poor widdle car...

[Kurosen]

So why do you drive a G4?
Because it was impossible to find a G2 that hadn't been driven/modded by a maniac wanna-be-ricer, that was in good shape, with decent mileage, for a decent price.

Those things have a saggy ass even their mothers don't love.
What planet are you from, Dumbtown IV? The planet so dumb they called it a town?

[mauve]

*shrugs*

Meh, you're all entitled to your opinion. I'm happy with my car. It's reliable, cost efficient, and considering that I drive 40 miles to work (one way) every day, it works well for me.

It's quiet, small, and weird-looking, just like me. It suits my needs quite well, and it's actually quite fun to drive. Sure, it's not a car you can fit a bunch of people in, but I don't usually go out with large groups of people so it's never an issue. Plus my aunt works for Toyota so I got it new for really cheap.

[POS Industries]

You think your cars got shit? Yo check my ride, bitches. I drive a tank to the mothafuckin grocery store, mothafuckas. Straight M1-A1, bitch.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/LAND_M1A1_High_Gear_lg.jpg

Shit yeah I wanna see the evening news cover dis in my mothafuckin police chases. TOP SPEED IS WHATEVER MILES PER HOUR I SAY IT IS, GHEEYA.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/M1A1-Firing-svg-01.jpg

YO DAWG I HERD YOU LIKE CANNONS SO WE PUT A CANNON ON YO CAR SO YOU CAN SHOOT FUCKIN FIREBALLS OUT THE FRONT OF YO RIDE WHILE YOU DRIVE

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/m1a1-bagdad-runningover.jpg

MOTHAFUCKA YO LIL BITCHMOBILE AIN'T GOT NOTHIN ON DIS SHIT. I GOT SO MUCH ABRAMS MY LICENSE PLATE GOT CURSED NUMBERS ON IT.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/USM1onthe-Move.jpg

AIN'T NEVER GON STOP CUZ AIN'T NOTHIN GON STOP ME. FUCK ALL Y'ALL BI--

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/113386.jpg

...Well damn. Anyone got the number for AAA?

[Mirai Gen]

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraigen/pic/000qzak0

This is not my car, but this is the right model. My car needs a new paintjob to be shiny as this and I'd love to mod the headlights but it's dark out and I need to go snap a picture.

[Heresy488]

Because it was impossible to find a G2 that hadn't been driven/modded by a maniac wanna-be-ricer, that was in good shape, with decent mileage, for a decent price.

What planet are you from, Dumbtown IV? The planet so dumb they called it a town?

News flash: it's a bargain rice rocket. What are you going to expect from a car like that?

But basically what you're saying is, it was better/easier to buy a new car that you didn't like than to just compromise and get a used car with a few issues. That's why they're used man, someone else drove them. I'm not going to bash you for compromising. I would recommend you open your mind to tuning. Most mods are actually better for the car.

Think computers - would you ever buy a Dell, or another namebrand computer, or would you just do it yourself? Cars are the same way. Nothing that comes from the factory will be as good as what the after-market will do for you. I installed on my Focus a KNN cool-air intake and an SVT modified exhaust system. SVT (Special Vehicle Team) is Ford's in-house tuning division. Those mods give my car better performance and better mileage. I put on 19" wheels with performance tires. True, a better Focus is like being afflicted with a less severe strain of the flu - it's still a crap Focus.

But the point is I now drive a better car than what I had bought, for very little dough. And they were easy to install. Like computers, cars have come a long way and all it takes is some effort and the will to read the directions to modify your own car.

The in-take lowers the temperature of the air being injected into the engine. Cooler air combusts cleaner and more efficiently. This means for the same amount of effort, my engine can put out more power. Increased acceleration, top speed, and mileage. The speed the system can operate at is inherently inhibited by factors that slow it down - weakest link in the chain and all that. The core of any exhaust upgrade is to speed the flow of exhaust out of the engine so that there is no backlog of air going into the engine. Believe it or not, the truth is a very thin exhaust pipe is choking your engine just as much as a shitty intake. And when you look at some econo-box exhaust pipes, they're usually about an inch or 1 1/2" around, and that's not for performance, that's for emissions.

Cars are constantly being strangled in the pursuit for high emissions, ignoring how a high-performance engine is often more efficient and cleaner than a strangled 4 banger. The Corvette ZO6 has more than 500 horsepower, but doesn't pay the gas guzzler tax because it earns nearly 30 mpg. Yes, you can have high performance and efficiency, except only the American companies seem to know that, and even they make the occasional mistake.
The wheels and tires are obviously an upgrade from the fat side-walls Ford saddled me with. If you think those big rims and skinny tires are just a stupid, uniquely AMERICAN thing, think again. BMW and Mercedes have been doing that for years. It's a uniquely European innovation. If the tire thickness is restricted (skinny tires) then the tire cannot flex at the side-wall, and the car will handle much better. True, you'll feel every bump in the road, but everything about your steering and maneuverability will be enhanced dramatically.


It all serves a purpose. Give the mods a chance. They'll give you a better ride than what Mitsubishi will give you.

*** *** *** ***

TL;DR give modded cars a second chance. I can see a situation where you wouldn't want to inherit another driver's Frankenstein, but most mods are simple mechanical upgrades that improve the function of the car, which will add years to it's life.

Also, how cool that we both like Sport Compacts, the Tau, and the color orange! Gosh, we're practically best friends!

[Seil]

That big long chunk of argument

You're either really passionate about your cars or on your high-school debate team and practice started early. Either way: YOU'RE ALL FROM DUMBTOWN! Feast your eyes on the sexy!

You think your cars got shit? Yo check my ride, bitches. I drive a tank to the mothafuckin grocery store, mothafuckas. Straight M1-A1, bitch.

Like this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vESIVemfG8&feature=PlayList&p=B039ABFBEFCFBA50&index=0)

http://www.carforums.net/reviews/makes/pictures/Ferrari10.jpg

Ferrari P4/5

Its little brother:

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/09/Ferrari_V4_Motorcycle_149.jpg

Ferrari V4 Motorcycle

A car in my price range:

http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide2008/photos/2008/Pontiac/Solstice/Convertible/2008_Pontiac_Solstice_ext_1.jpg

Pontiac Solstice

[Heresy488]

Too bad Pontiac is going out of business. The Solstice/Sky is really a cool roadster.

If you want dream cars, then I need go no further than my own desktop:
http://www.mustangevolution.com/mustang-pictures/media/2613/1_10ShelbyGT500_32_HR.jpg
Anyway, no debate team, I just happen to be a guy who - stick with me, this is radical - changes his own oil, checks his tire pressure, and takes care of his own car. Wow, I know. You may return from the edge of your seats.

I also mow my own lawn. But I'll save the full details of that story after you all have calmed down.

[Melfice]

Heresy, I don't know whether to like or dislike you, but I CAN say this: You've got a talent for sarcasm and snarkiness.

[Kurosen]

But basically what you're saying is, it was better/easier to buy a new car that you didn't like
I don't like my car? It looks amazing, drives even better, and I got it at cost because we're friends with the owner of the dealership.

[BitVyper]

Ferrari P4/5

Aaaand now I need to change my pants.

[CelesJessa]

My car looks like zeees:
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9013/yarishbf34.jpg

Same color and everything.
Hey Mauve, don't listen to them, I think your car is awesome. That's what I thought when I first saw it. I would definitely drive one if I was in the market for getting a new car. For now I must continue in my rust-mobile that I got for $500. (but hey, it's never given me any problems)


If you want dream cars, then I need go no further than my own desktop:
http://www.mustangevolution.com/mustang-pictures/media/2613/1_10ShelbyGT500_32_HR.jpg

Except that it has a racing stripe. Man nothing ruins a dream car than an ugly racing stripe. Otherwise, sure!

[Melfice]

I think a Cobra's allowed to have a racing stripe though. ;)
On anything BUT muscle cars, racing stripes look like crap, but here? I think it's okay to have one.

Certainly better than on a Volkswagen New Beetle. I wish I was making that up...

[CelesJessa]

But it would be 100x better without the racing stripe. Honestly, it's horrible and ugly no matter what car it's on (at least in my opinion. It's just visually ugly to me). Maybe it's a guy thing or maybe I'm just a weirdo. :cool:

[Melfice]

We signed up at a forum dedicated to a webcomic based on a video game.
I think we're all weirdos.

No, but seriously. The racing stripe more or less got made famous by the Cobra, as far as I know. (the old one, that is)
I don't know what people with Ford Focuses (How DO you pluralize that anyway? Focuses? Foci? Focus'?) and the aforementioned New Beetle are doing sporting one, but the Cobra deserves it. It wouldn't look good without it. It's it's heritage.

[TDK]

Its Foci.


And on a meta-car-related note: The fronts of cars look like faces, obviously. Now, I don't know if they do it on purpose, but you can tend to judge a car by its 'expression'.

Look at my car.
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6379/grandprix2.jpg

It looks all serious and angry, and the grills look like the flared nostrils of a bull about to charge.

Things like Mauve's car look all nice and congenial. They'd be your friend. My car? My car would curb stomp your ass then steal your girlfriend.

All sports cars (or fast cars in general) look pretty angry. I wonder if they do it on purpose.

[Melfice]

Its Foci.

All sports cars (or fast cars in general) look pretty angry. I wonder if they do it on purpose.

Thanks. I wasn't sure about that. Right-o!

Also, yes. They do actually make sports cars look "mean" on purpose.
It's kinda like you said. Who'd buy a sports car if it looks like it would do community service on it's own free will? (Assuming a car could do that and has a free will. ;) )

[Heresy488]

But hey, there's an audience for sleepers - cars that perform but look ordinary. The new Taurus SHO is going to be like that. Other examples are the Pontiac G8 and Mercury Marauder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeper_(car)

The cool thing to do with those is to gussy it up all nice like a Lincoln Towncar or other some such, and then when a punk with a front-wheel drive car and a stupid ostentatious wing pulls up alongside and revs all four of his puny cylinders, you put the hammer down with YOUR BIG ROMPING V8 FIRE SCREAMING OUT THE TAIL PIPE AND LAY DOWN A QUARTER MILE OF BURNING RUBBER!!!!!

HAHAHA!


In addition: the new Mazda's look stupid with that big ugly grin on their faces, and the new Corvette's mouth makes it look like a fish. BMW's adopted an aggressive tail-light design. But the all-time best aggressive car related thing was a Cadillac commercial for their HiPo sedan, the CTS-V, the ad went, "When you turn on your car, does it return the favor?"

[Fifthfiend]

Look at my car.
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6379/grandprix2.jpg

Dawwwww.

He's like a little old English man with big horn-rimmed glasses and a fussy little moustache.

His eyebrows are all furrowed because he noticed you sipping your tea without your pinkie extended, and he's ever so upset about it!

So adowable!

[DarkDrgon]

Id kill for a lime green evo. or a Dark Green 2 door Wrangler, with reversed back seats.

I have the wrangler, just no drive to actually change out the seat.

[batgirl]

My mom-mobile: 1998 Ford Windstar.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e340/batgirl39/DSC06346.jpg

I do think my other car does win out though:
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v98/235/102/8101298/n8101298_32267809_65.jpg

[Fifthfiend]

Ford Windstars seriously are really fun to drive, they are like sailing a big-ass bouncy carboat down the asphalt seas.

[Magic_Marker]

Aerostar's are better. I drove a '91 green aerostar until the day it died. It was awesome.

[TDK]

We had an aerostar for a while. It was gone long before I got my license, but damned if I didn't love that van.