What is your practical “dream car”?

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CabanonGH@reddit

Durango Hellcat. family hauler with way too much power.

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First is my 2004 Mustang GT that I've owned since 2008. Extremely reliable, fun, and great looking. Cheap to operate/register/insure, and just gets the job done. I'd love for it to be a Cobra, but I love it for what it is. In 17 years of ownership, the only thing I've ever had to replace was the fuel pump. It's practical, because I've been DDing it for almost three weeks since my wife's Explorer has been in the shop and she took my F-150. It can haul the family, and is the "next man up" vehicle in our lineup.

I've recently picked up a 1949 International L-112 as a restoration project. The old man I bought it from did 80% of the frame off restoration, leaving only the final assembly and paint/bodywork. It's been a really fun "nights and weekends" project, and I'm really looking forward to having it done. It's be practical, as I fully intend to use it as a truck is meant to be used, and not be some car show princess. I've also really enjoyed having a fun project to work on rather than sitting and watching netflix and scrolling my phone until bedtime after the kids are down.

Anyways, for my phase of life, I can't ask for much more.

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V0lkswagenbus@reddit

1967 Volkswagen Bus Camper

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Steffiluren@reddit

I mean, a V10 M5 Touring is very practical. If it has to be somewhat regular, I think a G31 540i Touring, Volvo V90 T8 or similar large estate car with a decent engine would be my go to. I could never own a car purely for practicality, it has to have something else for me to want it. For the 5 series and V90 it’s the quiet, comfortable premium driving experience that I find atractive. Something like a Passat or Skoda superb is not something I want, but a necessity.

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FizzilessChampagne@reddit

exploding rod bearings, m car suspension, and smg-3 are absolutely not practical lol

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BobDerBongmeister420@reddit

I already have my realistic dream car. Miata ND2

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Kiwigunguy@reddit

For me it's the Hyundai Tiburon V6. Good memories from Need for Speed Underground...

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Longjumping-Owl-9276@reddit

Land Cruiser but one with a diesel engine

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Chief_Queef123@reddit

Audi RS6 Avant

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OpinionbyDave@reddit

I've always tried to buy cars based on need and economy. Our 09 Prius still runs with a bit over 200k miles and I still get 45 plus MPG. It's been the most reliable car we've ever owned. Next up is our 03 Ram 3500 Cummins diesel with a 6 speed stick. We bought this one to tow our camper and haul whatever we needed to. It's been reliable and I'm not going to tell you how good it is on fuel mileage because you will think I'm a liar. It tows a large rv with ease. This one is for sale. We're almost 70 and our towing a camper days are over. Our newest dream car is a mini van It's on 24 Odyssey. It hauls 8 people in comfort and was necessary for when our grandchildren come to visit. We had a 3 row suv and it was horrible compared to the minivan. We have room for luggage It's easy to get in and out of, the sliding doors rock, it's very quiet, and I did tell you how comfortable it is. I'm talking no sore spots after a 10 hour day behind the wheel. We buy our vehicles new, drive them easy, maintain them, keep them clean, and sometimes keep them for over 20 years. No car payment is a wonderful thing. Take care of your ride and it will last many years. Don't buy a car that isn't exactly what you want so you will want to take care of it and won't mind driving it for 20 years or more. If you know anyone interested in a wonderful one owner truck, let me know.

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Garrus_Vak@reddit

Cadillac Lyriq-V

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OpinionbyDave@reddit

I want reliable and cheap. I don't feel the need to showboat.

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Steelringin@reddit

I would pay an unreasonable amount of money to find a rust-free Mazda Protege5 with a manual transmission in good condition. The one that I had was my favourite car that I've ever owned. 130hp FWD station wagon that was ridiculously fun to drive, eminently practical and got fantastic mileage.

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applesauceporkchop@reddit

Such a good looking car

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Steelringin@reddit

They really are. I'm so not a fan of the crossover craze. Low slung station wagons look sooooooo much better. My Protege5 saw many Alberta winters. Used to drive it from Calgary to Ft McMurray (9+ hrs one way) in the dead of winter and never felt like I needed more ground clearance.

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porchprovider@reddit

Ive got an Acura TSX wagon. It is my dream car. Whenever I fantasize about winning Powerball, I’m gonna get a GT3rs, and some other insane cars. I’m also for sure gonna keep my wagon.

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Steelringin@reddit

I had no idea that these even existed. I'm down!

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Ponklemoose@reddit

That’s kind of Mazda’s thing. I had a Mazada5 (a mini-mini van) that was actually fun to drive and could be had with a stick.

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bandley3@reddit

I have a Mazda5 with the rare 6MT and will not part with it. For my reasonable dream car I’d just add another minivan, namely a 1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia.

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bigbabyjesus97@reddit

These cars were way more fun to drive than they deserve to be. My parents owned a fit and a matrix gt that were the same thing. They almost bought a Mazda 5. I convinced them not to. I found them a 2008 jdm accord type s with a manual and 45k km for 12k that they got 2 years ago. They have that car. Plus my mom, who used to race cars in the 70s, loves how when she parks it everyone is shocked to see a 72 year old lady driving it. I've also owned a few vws. 1957, 1963, 1962 beetle. 1969 minibus 1971 westfalia. 1976 squareback. I agree on the vw vans. The 72 I still miss.

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WildKarrdesEmporium@reddit

Upgrade your dream and look up the Mazdaspeed Protege.

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Effective-Addition38@reddit

Hooooooooly shit my first car was a ‘94 Protege 5-speed. It’s different from the Progete5, I know, but I sure miss that car. It was running fine when I got rid of it, but my brother sort of caught the interior on fire a little (a lot) and it was deemed a total loss. Got $500 for it on trade for an ‘02 Cougar. Should have fixed the Mazda.

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Nice-Zombie356@reddit

Zoom zoom

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mysteriouslypuzzled@reddit

Mazda 323 4x4 turbo

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That_Swim@reddit

My cousin once had a Spicy Orange Mazdaspeed Protege. Very rotten after a few years, but man such a cool car. Always loved the 5 doors too.

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rockked1111@reddit

saw one of these the other day when i went down to safeway, all white, absolutely mint 😮‍💨

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jonm61@reddit

Mazda 6 Wagon for me

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advanttage@reddit

Growing up in Nova Scotia I saw a lot of these rust away. I'm visiting Oregon right now and I've seen half a dozen rust free examples driving around or in parking lots.

I've even seen a few rust free Geo Metros driving around. What a fun vacation I'm having eh?

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PositiveAtmosphere13@reddit

In the PNW roads weren't salted in the snow. Because a snow day never lasted more than a day or two. The cost benefit wasn't worth it. So cars didn't rust out.

Until that one winter when the snow lasted for almost a week. Seattle was crippled. The mayor lost reelection because he didn't order the roads salted. Even though it wasn't SDOT policy, only sand was spread, and there wasn't any road salt even if he wanted to.

Now city politicians don't want to take that chance and they salt the roads at any hint of snow. Cars are no longer going to go rust free.

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advanttage@reddit

So you're saying I should scoop up the Geo's quickly!

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PositiveAtmosphere13@reddit

The ones with the three cylinder engines?

It must be true about what they say about Nova Scotians.

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advanttage@reddit

You might be onto something! I did a burnout in one of those little triplets once. Until I got through the ice and touched the pavement!

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PositiveAtmosphere13@reddit

It's true. Nova Scotians have a sense of humor. You made me laugh out load.

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advanttage@reddit

It's mostly because we're high and drunk a lot.

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BMWM6@reddit

it would be far better to get anything mazda3 based... i mean everything in that car is better... speaking as a former protege owner myself... terrible brakes, terrible build quality, not particularly safe and absurdly slow... i bought a 2009 mazda3 after and it was just amazing how much better in every way the subsequent generation was

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heyitismeurdad@reddit

Fwiw my 3rd gen mazda3 continues to suprise me with how well it handles. Plus it's got all the modern comforts I love it as a daily. They came in manual too

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Steelringin@reddit

I was definitely looking at them when I was last shopping for a daily driver. I expect my current daily probably won't last more than another year or 2 at most and I would be shocked if the replacement isn't a Mazda3.

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Dnlx5@reddit

My neighbor has a yellow one thats MINT!

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Steelringin@reddit

Where? Think he'd trade it for a super clean135i? I'm only half-joking.

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Dnlx5@reddit

Also, Im so glad this is the top comment.

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BloodWorried7446@reddit

just got a mazda 3 2nd gen 6speed sky

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longwalker33@reddit

Large sporty Volvo station wagon like a V90 T6. The type that slays the autobahn with a car full of stuff.

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Ambitious_Donkey4408@reddit

A V90 Polestar

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Steelringin@reddit

Turn the 9 upside down. V60 is one of my all-time favourites.

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Wild-scot@reddit

I’d like an M5 wagon from every generation they made one

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foilrat@reddit

Miata with a bolt-on blower.

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AnotherDrone001@reddit

Audi RS6

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Luciferkrist@reddit

CTS-V4 wagon.

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Noncog0@reddit

Rs7 with ~800awhp, sound treatment, 3 way front stage, and a massive ib sub cut into the rear floor

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bikeboygozip@reddit

300zx. Evo 8, E46 m3

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H0SS_AGAINST@reddit

You know the answer.

It's always the answer.

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Heavy_Gap_5047@reddit

I'm not really sure the question, if a car is a dream and practical, then you should already own it.

Or I'd really like a Ferrari GTC4 Lusso because I think it'd be a practical Ferrari.

Or non-high end brand, I'd like a Dodge TRX and a Hellcat Durango.

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deadasscrouton@reddit

CTS-V Wagon

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nomad-system@reddit

2021 Macan Turbo. Last year of the physical buttons and the Turbo designation on the ICE Macan. Practical for a daily but fun to drive.

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IncognitoTheOne@reddit

Surprised I didn't see the R63 AMG among the top comments. It would certainly be my dream car even without the "practical" prefix

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IncognitoTheOne@reddit

Not quite as realistic as most of these, but I'd love me an i8 roadster

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WildKarrdesEmporium@reddit

Dream cars aren't supposed to be practical.

That said, the Alpina B12 5.7 would do everything I need a daily driver to do, but at $300k it's a bit out of my range. A standard 840i will likely be the next dream car I buy.

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Budget_Magazine5361@reddit

200 series Land Cruiser heritage edition

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umdterp732@reddit

I was able to score a 2013 in Amazon green metallic, I'm still in shock!

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Holiday-Poet-406@reddit

I'd probably go Audi RS6 Avant if I didn't have to pay the running costs.

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mfranks985@reddit

Mustang Mach E extended range awd.

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ConBroMitch2247@reddit

06 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury

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turnburn720@reddit

I had thus exact car, and would recommend it to everyone with the caveat that they purchase a set of steel springs and shocks to replace the air suspension. Also worth doing the research on the ML system in it...rear sub needs to be replaced and the whole back seat needs to come out. Other than that it was a tank.

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Csharp27@reddit

I have an ‘04 I got last year from my grandfather who took immaculate care of it. It is very, very good.

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BeneficialCollar2054@reddit

Hell yea.

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wetblanket68iou1@reddit

Yeah these still age well and are well built. Fast too.

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drvtampa@reddit

2022 BMW M6 my sister have one ☝️ and what’s 600 hp display on the dash traction control the twin turbos with no lag I mean zero lag The back tires modified look like they belong on a Dodge Daytona Classic lines a real sleeper actually of course 125K is a little high, but who’s counting

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windmill09@reddit

I love my Lexus RCF. It's my reliable, comfy, street supercar. Its a luxury drift rocket that you can bang off the rev limiter and is still virtually indestructible. Its easy to drift. The rear end loses traction very progressively. It's dramatic going straight with the V8 roaring in mid revs, screaming in high revs, and tires chirping on gear shifts. The torque vectoring diff pushes you into the turn which is a crazy feeling. Shifts are fast when you're hammering it. It does all this while having very low NVH for the highway. People ragged on it for its weight, but it's really not an issue as a road car. Having driven supercars on the track, you will only see the advantage of a supercar on a track making cars like the RCF a practical supercar. Of course it doesnt come with the supercar hotel valet treatment though.

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bumbl_b_@reddit

late 2000s maybach 62. nightmare to maintain, perfect car for comfort (and bang-for-buck).

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tech_w0rld@reddit

The new upcoming e53 amg wagon

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justaguy845@reddit

In terms of least to most practical, lotus evora, c8 vette, Dodge Charger gt, Lexus is350

There’s definitely others worthy of this list that I can’t think of

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rudbri93@reddit

This is pretty much why I put a v8 in my '91 BMW 3 series. Reasonable back seat, decent trunk space, but still small and light. It was my daily driver from 2012-2020 through all kinds of weather, though this drivetrain came later.

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HalfLegend@reddit

This is so sick. Got pics or a build page? E46 guy here who’s flirted with an s82 swap

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rudbri93@reddit

Not really anything in the way of a build thread but theres some pics in my profile, dyno graph should be there as well. Its a real tight fit in an e30, but the cars still a hair under 2800 lbs.

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theonerr4rf@reddit (OP)

That sounds great, Im probably not going to change any drivetrain components on my crv (3rd gen) just because its low milage and I dont want more power in it (gas prices)

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Mycroft_Holmes1@reddit

When I was a kid it was an Evo or Sti, I leaned more EVO.

My modern day equivalent is a gr corolla

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iMakeUrGrannyCheat69@reddit

Im so helly of your gr. I had a 19 fiesta st brand new and loved it, I cant imagine how fucking sick the gr is

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Educational_Clue2001@reddit

Those hothatches are badass

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TheReal-Chris@reddit

I have a 19 sti. It’s sad they stopped making the Evo, I loved it as well and probably would have got that instead if it was possible to find one. But t made Subaru complacent to not improve the engine. Other than the new one which isn’t even a sti they haven’t changed the engine in so many years. It’s dated. Competition makes for better cars. Mustang and Camaro were the American version of that. They were forced to improve each other.

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rustbucket_enjoyer@reddit

You can’t just post that and not tell us which V8

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rudbri93@reddit

Ls3 6.2 chevy, makes a touch over 400whp.

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rustbucket_enjoyer@reddit

Legendary

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rudbri93@reddit

Its quite entertaining

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Accurate-Object-3212@reddit

BMW M3 touring

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AKentPhoto@reddit

Built RS3 Drivetrain in an alltrak...

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Rickenbacker69@reddit

Volvo V90 T8. Practical, fast and nice lines.

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StanknBeans@reddit

The twin charged setup keeps me at bay.

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TheRefurbisher_@reddit

An EK9 Honda Civic

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greatwhiteslark@reddit

I want a 2019 Mitsubishi Pajero "Final Edition."

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Geaux90@reddit

Land Cruiser 78 series prado

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External-Talk8838@reddit

F150 Raptor R is about as practical as it gets. Tons of room in the cab and a bed to put things in. Plus 700 horsepower and off road racing suspension.

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SimplyGreat888@reddit

I think you and I have different ideas as to what a “dream car” is.

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ottrocity@reddit

CTS-V wagon with a manual

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MuthrPunchr@reddit

I don’t want a Lambo, Ferrari or a TBucket (does anyone want a T Bucket?) I only want a clean 80 series Land Cruiser or LX.

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Raphafrinhani@reddit

Honda ZR-V and T-Cross Highline

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Responsible-Cup8565@reddit

Currently r32, r33 gtrs or a mk4 supra but things have gone well property wise so considering waiting a little longer and just getting my grail of a r34 gtr vspec 1 or 2.

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Bribbe@reddit

Lexus ls400

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Rude-Manufacturer-86@reddit

2005 IS300. Don't even need the 6MT.

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HuckleCatt1@reddit

The new Prius (non Plug-in) is my current "Practical Dream Car"

I like the idea of hybrid, but don't want to fuss about the charging stuff

And the new Prius looks really sporty.

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Kadehead@reddit

CT4V BW

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etnosquidz@reddit

Toyota Hilux will always just be a dream.

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cornisgood13@reddit

I sort of have it already, a mk5 GTI. It’s my project menace.

My dream, though, is the Fahrenheit edition. That’s the car that got me into GTI’s in the first place.

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applesauceporkchop@reddit

Volvo 240 Turbo Wagon

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Hoixcio@reddit

If I could afford one, the new Camry is probably the most beautiful practical sedan (I love sedans) that has come out recently and I would definitely get one. Looking at my income I will most likely have to settle with a Corolla or Mazda 3 though which is also great, because I like those as well.

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Few-Imagination8497@reddit

2014 Subaru Outback. Built like a tank, comfy af and will just keep going and going. And every comfy extra I’d want in a car. Just perfect.

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Phoenixbiker261@reddit

70s series landcruiser single cab turbo diesel manual

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Rais93@reddit

Mustang V8

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outofindustry@reddit

2018 kia picanto. white trim with red accent.

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mysteriouslypuzzled@reddit

1990 mazda rx-7 2005-2012 ford mustang

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rdkil@reddit

I have actually considered getting a used hearse. In my head, a GM b body so it can fit a V8, has all the cargo room of a small truck and none of the lifted truck testosterone bull shit.

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Metsican@reddit

Since they're not willing to sell us station wagons, this is what we have to do 😂

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cool_dogs_1337@reddit

I knew we liked wagons but… damn.

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Bruh-I-Cant-Even@reddit

Give me a 2nd gen Toyota Century with that wonderful v12 and sublime ride and I will always be happy.

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Metsican@reddit

That wool interior...

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schlockabsorber@reddit

I just want a Camry wagon, the most ordinary sorry of practicality. We don't get that sort of thing here in the States, so I went looking for the '19 Highlander with the V6 hybrid powertrain, but they kept getting snatched up. I ended up settling for an RX 450h f-sport. Would I trade it for a Camry wagon? Yeah, probably.

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Homer4598@reddit

Audi RS6 Avant

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Raven_1975@reddit

One that looks good. Has no rust. Has working air conditioning. Working windows. Working heat.

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lateapex-@reddit

Audi RS4

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Repulsive-Way272@reddit

A decent late model 2500 crew cab 4x4 truck. Im too poor to afford it

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IlIlIIllIIIllI@reddit

Practical as in useable for my case, it would be this https://www.hsv.com.au/gtsrw1/

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theonerr4rf@reddit (OP)

HSV as in Holden special vehicle?! I love aussie cars

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IlIlIIllIIIllI@reddit

Oh yeah you got it, I currently own the American twin of a statesman. https://imgur.com/a/MLLETGA

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theonerr4rf@reddit (OP)

Ooh

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boomhower1820@reddit

981 Cayman with a stick. It’s on the list when my lease is up.

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BryanDaBlaznAzn@reddit

Toyota Aristo V300 w/ 6 speed manual swap

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villamafia@reddit

Integra Type S. Newer ones are ridiculously comfortable, it’s quick enough for anything from commuting to the track. It’s got 4 doors with plenty of room. Plus it’s a Honda, basic maintenance and it will go forever.

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AntiSonOfBitchamajig@reddit

A luxury motor coach and trailer.

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rockked1111@reddit

Ive always had my eye on a CTS V Blackwing. Everything about the car is just so unbelievably sexy, the interior, the body style. I will have one very soon 😎

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SGTemp1@reddit

A W222 Mercedes S400, they already cost less than a brand new Camry

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BravaCentauri11@reddit

Gen2 Viper - realized this dream last week and finally bought one. Wanted one since they came out when I was in high school (90s).

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Skodakenner@reddit

For me its either a bmw M5 Touring or a Audi RS6 Avant they are just so closely out of reach for me that its annoying. I would have to buy them used though a 7 year old m5 is still 63k

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Pure-Zombie8181@reddit

Would love a new civic hybrid

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KeldyPlays@reddit

Mitsubishi Diamente or a Nissan Cedric. Cedric is a jdm towncar and I need it.

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ZZZ-Top@reddit

32 Ford Tudor.

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Far-Telephone-7432@reddit

Citroën DS. It's not a fast car. But it oozes personality. And I'm so fed up with the aggressive car designs lately.

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TurboLover427@reddit

A most interesting question. It would have to be the Honda S660, though it is not practical at times. This one gives miles per gallon and smiles per gallon.

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OkMushroom364@reddit

R32 Golf or R36 Passat, 4WD with good power and practicality too bad both are getting very expensive

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Eziekiel23_20@reddit

I currently have a lowered ‘13 F150 rcsb V8. Really tempted to replace w/ a newer version with 4wd and a blower. Simple pleasures.

Dont get me wrong though, Id pimp a tuned 911 turbo in all weather conditions if I could afford it.

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cool_dogs_1337@reddit

I’ve been hung up on the Dacia Duster ever since a rude guy at work said they’re shit cars.

Second gen with latest facelift, 4x4 preferably diesel. I do get tired of stick shifting though.

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everydaystruggler@reddit

I am in the US and I really wish we could get the Toyota Hiace cargo vans here. I'll take a 5th gen, short wheel base with a 5 speed, please.

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ConsistentMove357@reddit

92 mustang coupe stock

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EarthOk2418@reddit

AMG E63 S wagon

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Eziekiel23_20@reddit

This is the way.

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turtlesquadcaptain@reddit

This is the car that I’ve always wanted to own. It is perfection.

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EarthOk2418@reddit

Hauls ass AND sheets of plywood better than most everything else on the road!

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Chemical-Amoeba5837@reddit

I already have my practical dream car, late model first generation Impreza sedan. Most WRX/STI parts from 93-07 can physically bolt in (wiring is a different story). Huge aftermarket (although waning).

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Ars139@reddit

GR Corolla.

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ThatLightingGuy@reddit

I would like the time and money to get my grandpa's 88 f150 back to factory condition. She runs but...yeah.

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ProfessionalOnion316@reddit

2008 subaru legacy b4

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Western_Accident6131@reddit

I would like a Subaru Forester stx from Japan. Essentially a Forester with the full STI treatment from the factory . I'm also a fan of the Chevrolet SS a 4 door Corvette with a battle axe for a 6 speed transmission.

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yensid87@reddit

1970 Chevy Nova; but more practical would be a nice new F-150 Lightning.

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Best_Market4204@reddit

Tahoe with mini van sliding doors lol

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WatercressIll8721@reddit

BMW e60

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Bindle-@reddit

CTSV Wagon

While practical, they're approaching used Lambo/Ferrari money at this point.

So for a truly attainable and practical choice:

BMW v8 Wagon

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negitoro7@reddit

Z4 M40i (used) someday. Either ZF-automatic or Handschalter.

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83VWcaddy@reddit

Lucky enough to have 4 of them in the garage. 68 VW Westy. Great for camping. Could live out of it. Fun to drive. As well as terrifying. 83 VW Rabbit Pickup. Has a 16v and a 1000lb payload. For reference our 2500 Cummins only has 1900lb payload. Fun to drive. Used as my plumbing company truck. 87 VW Scirocco. My favorite car of all time. Poor man’s sports car while still being practical. 14 Jetta Sportwagen TDI. 50mpg and tons of cargo room. Just enough gadgets to feel modern but still remain simple.

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jonm61@reddit

'94-'96 Impala SS or 2003-4 Mercury Marauder

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Lowlife_4evr@reddit

987 Cayman S

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-REXIA-@reddit

IS500, RCF or LC500

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Surround8600@reddit

My dream car when I was 17 was a working Honda Accord with bass and rims. Long time ago.

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13Vex@reddit

A red mk1 or mk2 16V gti in good condition

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83VWcaddy@reddit

I have an 83 Rabbit Pickup with an 88 Scirocco 16v in it. Just enough added hp and light as hell. Makes for very spirited mountain drives.

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Extension-Ideal-898@reddit

Dual cab converted GU patrol with a duramax conversion 🤌

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MerkethMerky@reddit

A 22’ or 23’ Kia stinger GT2 AWD. Covers the fact I live where it snows, hatchback so plenty of space, and 368hp so enough for a bit of fun

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MoonUnit002@reddit

I want a Volkswagen Thing. So bad.

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83VWcaddy@reddit

Just looked at one Marketplace tonight. Someone made one into a Baja style. Now I think about that kind of project far too often.

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VictimOfRegions@reddit

When my truck finally kicks the bucket, I'd really like to get a nice Golf Alltrack with a manual. The top trim SELs are rarer then hen's teeth but for one year in 2017 (maybe 2016?), the mid trim SEs also got the automatic cruise control which would be nice to have. Lower it to wagon height, GTI turbo with a tune, that's a serious commuter right there

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83VWcaddy@reddit

We have the Jetta Sportwagen MK6 and we love it. It’s a great vehicle. We thought seriously about getting an Alltrack. Someday maybe.

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Forsaken-Soil-667@reddit

Toyota Sienna Hybrid. Just so much space and such great gas mileage.

I don't have a money issue, its just that we don't drive enough to justify getting another car. Cheaper to just uber around.

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khu400@reddit

Porsche Cayenne GTS

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jats82@reddit

Came here to say this.

Ridiculously fast? Check

Beautiful? Check

Very luxurious? Check

Well built? Check

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teachthisdognewtrick@reddit

One of the Bondurant cobra vics. A panther platform with the cobra v8 and a manual transmission. Led to the development of the Mercury Marauders which were sadly stuck with slush boxes.

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thatvhstapeguy@reddit

1986 Mercury Sable wagon/1980 Citation 5-door hatchback/1976 Vega Kammback

Yes I am aware I am demented.

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jarede36@reddit

Lexus GS-F

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Crewstage8387@reddit

Mercedes Benz E class wagon

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Bat_Foy@reddit

Lexus GX 550

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TattedUpSimba@reddit

Practical? E46 M3 sedan.

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jacketsc64@reddit

E39 525it with LS power.

At the moment, however, I'm importing (to the US) something just as cool: an E36 325tds Touring

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Romericano@reddit

My Civic Type R fits the bill

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f1fandf@reddit

Miata is always the answer!

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Serious_Lettuce6716@reddit

I liked my first Toyota RAV4 so much, I got another one!

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Deeze_Rmuh_Nudds@reddit

A fully restored ‘62 Thunderbird.

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CalebCaster2@reddit

Are you asking what the dream daily car would be? AWD hybrid corolla. Its perfect for saving gas, grip in the winter, reliability, and usability. The only other thing I'd want is a 2k lbs towing capacity, but that isn't worth trading the mpg for when I can borrow my brothers rav4.

Are you asking what a realistic dream car would be? Probably a gr86, a 4th gen miata, a supra, or a mustang. Something sporty but affordable with good aftermarket support, and easy enough to tastefully tinker with.

Or maybe a 1980s Ford ranger / Toyota truck, a real shitbox to clap out and blast around disturbing the neighbors with lol

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aandy611@reddit

Audi rs6 with a fat ass

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Monotask_Servitor@reddit

Right now the BYD Shark is pretty close to mine. Quick (for a truck), comfortable, good range, cheap to run and can carry loads, tow stuff and go anywhere.

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Opposite_Place4981@reddit

90’s or early 00’s integra.

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wetblanket68iou1@reddit

Is a CTS-V wagon or the 99-02(ish) M5 practical?

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maybach320@reddit

05 E500 Wagon 4Matic, if I’m really going all in on the dream, 2-4” lift kit and custom deep dark purple paint job.

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HedenPK@reddit

Just a clean 88-89 Manual CRX si, or 90s Del Sol, or a Porsche 944… maybe a type R Integra. 2011 WRX hatchback. Some kinda clean vintage BMW. Or the old Corolla hatchback that was a rally car.

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sir_thatguy@reddit

1999 Integra Type-R

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foofooca@reddit

C7 Corvette. Loved them since I was a kid (at this time it was a C5). Hoping to buy one in a few years in cash on my 35th birthday.

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PiffWiffler@reddit

Jesus. Loved the C7 since you were a kid?? I remember when the C4 was new…

r/FuckImOld

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sir_thatguy@reddit

Like early C4 or late C4?

Like it matters, I can recall the C3.

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foofooca@reddit

Sorry I put in my comment it was when the C5 was brand new lol. Just meant I was a fan of corvettes for that long. C7 is my choice of Vette!

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theonerr4rf@reddit (OP)

I love my Camaro,(86) but Im glad its nit my daily, more power to ya for wanting to daily a corvette

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55XL@reddit

Mercedes E500 (W124) as a daily, and a 1968 Mustang Covertible for weekends.

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PoisonTheWell122393@reddit

Audi RS6 Avant.

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NarwhalBlast69@reddit

Chrysler 300 srt8 or a Acura Integra type r hell even a regular integration with a dc2 front end

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Badenguy@reddit

I had a VW Corrado G60. Still wish I didn’t sell it almost 30 years ago. Sweet bitch haunts me.

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Prestigious_Effort91@reddit

Integra Type R DC2

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Preezy24@reddit

Currently in pursuit of a 996.2 C4S and plan to put a roof basket on it

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TriumphSprint@reddit

GMC Sierra AT4X AEV edition! Oooh

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MissedTheApex212@reddit

Lmao a Prius in a dream garage?

I think a not too crazy “dream” garage is a: Honda s2000, e92 m3, and a m550. All used would equal about $100k.

But if you are a higher income earner, I’d skip buying 1 Ferrari or lambo. Been there, done that. I like having multiple fun cars. My current garage is a 997.2 S 911, CT5V BW, 718 spyder, and an x7 m60.

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wakeupabit@reddit

GR 86 Yuzu edition this fall. Manual transmission

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Shrikecorp@reddit

Mine's fairly practical. Rapide S.

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PiffWiffler@reddit

Daily: BMW 535 xi Touring w/6-speed manual

Utility: Ford Ranger Raptor

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Some_Direction_7971@reddit

Honda S2000 or a Toyota MR2.

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Capable_Ingenuity726@reddit

Lexus IS500F. Sport sedans are awesome

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DCHacker@reddit

1962 Econoline pick-up on Falcon chassis.....................

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No_Elephant_9589@reddit

brand new honda HRV 🫶

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dalekaup@reddit

I want a Yaris iA with a manual transmission.

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Steroid_Cyborg@reddit

Miata or public transportation lol

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Revolutionary_Cry884@reddit

A mint dark green 1988-89 Mustang LX 5.0 notchback. 5-spd of course.

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foolproofphilosophy@reddit

e36 or e46 M3

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Alcarain@reddit

Older square body Jeep Cherokee with 4wd steel brush bumpers on both the front and back and a 3 inch true suspension lift on 33s with a winch and tow hitch.

Straight 6 4.0 would be preferable because its more reliable and still offers good enough torque (especially sincei m only running 33s)

Would also like the beefier 46RE transmission versus the Standard 42RE that came with the I6.

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Great-Internal-380@reddit

Taycan cross turismo

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Systemagnostic@reddit

Miata is always the answer!

In my case - my 2020 Miata ND, soul red.

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DukeofNormandy@reddit

Blue R34 GTR

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Whole-Resort-7086@reddit

E34 touring M5.

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CLEHts216@reddit

BMW i4 EV

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New_Ordinary_6618@reddit

Lexus IS. Mission accomplished for me

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Organic-End-9767@reddit

I don't give a damn about Elon and his Nazi tendencies, but I would love to have a Tesla S Plaid. I have a Tesla S P85 and I've had it since way before Elon was considered a d^ck and I love that car. I know everyone's going to flame me but I don't care . Plus I have seven other gas powered car including a 1997 Eclipse GSX and an 87 S10 with a V8 in it. We're talking practical dream cars here.

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vanagon420@reddit

Mercedes E63 wagon

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Western-Physics-8989@reddit

Chevy SS is the answer... if there are any left by the time I can afford one.

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beholder95@reddit

Porsche 911 Convertible 6 Speed…

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MaleficentExtent1777@reddit

2025 Audi RS e-tron GT

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nourright@reddit

1st gen insight

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AccordionWhisperer@reddit

The Ford Maverick. It’s exactly as much truck as I need.

If I won the lottery I’d pay off my Mav (which was very affordable to begin with)

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Petrifalcon3@reddit

Already got it. WRX GT. A sporty car that's loads of fun to drive, yet has as much space as a family car, and can handle bad weather driving better than just about anything if you've got the right tires

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AltoidsAreWeakSauce@reddit

An F-Type R. Compared to everything else I’d want, it’s practical lol.

I’d also love a CTS-V Wagon.

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PraiseThePumpkins@reddit

2/3 of my dream 3 car garage are practical imo

993 carrera specifically in pastel yellow, reliable enough to be daily
honda odyssey.

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shel07gt@reddit

55 Chevy Black big block 4 speed just like the one in American Graffiti

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shel07gt@reddit

55 Chevy Black big block 4 speed just like the one in American Graffiti

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Glittering-Show-5521@reddit

2nd gen Tundra. I absolutely love mine.

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Particular_Quiet_435@reddit

2019 Tesla stealth Model 3 Performance. No performance badging, spoiler, suspension, or brakes. Looks like an economy sedan. Whips any gasser at red lights

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stupidfock@reddit

It was an Audi r8

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Secret-Ad-7909@reddit

Practical or realistic?

Practical leads me to uses besides being fun to drive. So trading up my first gen Colorado for an H3T Alpha. Or the LBZ Dually street truck/tow rig I want to build.

Realistic, I’ve already got my 5th gen Camaro. There’s nothing reasonable I would want to replace that.

I am looking to get a Hawkeye WRX as a daily.

Then my crazy but still attainable dream car is a v12 Vantage.

There’s at least a half dozen other vehicles I’d like to have alongside these. Can somebody explain Montana LLCs to me?

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LargeRefrigerator389@reddit

1967 Ford Mustang gt 390 . Non practical would be a 1967 gt500 Shelby Mustang.

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SocratesDouglas@reddit

I don't dream of practical.

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throwawaylol@reddit

Lately I’ve been intrigued by the C43 AMG. Also Porsche Macan S is the best way to get into modern Porsche, I’d take that over an old Cayman any day.

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ACG3185@reddit

2nd Gen Acura NSX

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alexseiji@reddit

A Noble M12 or a Ferrari Mondial

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ZephyrineStrike@reddit

Miata hard top convertable - fun, sporting, convertable fun with nearly hard top practicality, economical enough to daily and actually attainable

Have been driving a corolla for years as a 'practical first car' - and in all honesty, rarely have more than one passenger since if a group is carpooling - we take someone's SUV - not the sedan, anyways

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Bailey6486@reddit

Mercedes W123 wagon with a few mods. Or else a new C63 AMG wagon.

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Bailey6486@reddit

Mercedes W123 wagon with a few mods. Or else a new C63 AMG wagon.

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Cynyr36@reddit

Any sport wagon. Honestly i wish someone would make q modern Volvo v70, give me 6000lbs towing, a flat rear end, a roof rack, and a plugin hybrid. I don't want it lifted, normal sedan height or even a tiny bit lower. Adaptive cruise, lane keeping (or better), comfort and sport suspension modes, cheap to buy (approx 25k new), cheap to own (basically just do oil changes every 3k to 5k, transmission fluid every 60k, brakes and tires), wireless android auto, cloth seats no need for heating or ventilation, pretty basic interior is just fine.

The current v6 is close, minus the price and towing.

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Extra_Engineering996@reddit

1959 El Camino

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proscriptus@reddit

I just want a Model A I can bomb around in.

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bigcsnow@reddit

A clean 2005/2006 GMC Sierra Denali. Cannot find one anywhere near me that isn't either super beat up and already snatched up to part out or $15k with 200k miles

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Beneficial-Sugar6950@reddit

Mercedes E450 wagon

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Prior-Ad-1912@reddit

C7 grand sport for the weekend and 2021+ lexus is 350 F sport for a daily

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yeeting_my_meat69@reddit

Diesel hilux surf. I’m in the US so this is a relatively rare and unique vehicle.

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paarsa_ab@reddit

I do like lexus IS500

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myredditlogintoo@reddit

Little too soft and outdated tech (unless they fixed it since launch). Sounds pretty good, though, and the power is there.

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KaleidoscopeDan@reddit

Chevy SS or a GR Corolla, I’d also love a mk7.5 golf R.

63 beetle would probably be the top of my list though. The others are sedans for my kids but just me, the beetle.

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User_Name_Is_Stupid@reddit

Lexus LC500

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Cheap-Practice31@reddit

1995-1999 Chevy Tahoe 2 door 4x4.

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rudbri93@reddit

i wanted one of these so bad, but their cost over a regular 4dr model just wasnt worth it to me at the time.

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Cheap-Practice31@reddit

Last year, I was ready to replace my 2011 Sierra Z71 - the frame was rusting out so that was super cool. I was looking real hard at the 2 door Tahoes. The problem was I felt like I was shopping for a toy and not a daily driver. I live in Illinois and there was no way in hell I wanted to drive it in snow and salt. Ended up with 2018 Tahoe instead. Maybe someday, though...

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ex-surreal_killer@reddit

An old New York City Checker cab

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air_head_fan@reddit

I'd like a DS21 Palais with a 2ZZ Toyota swap.

Yes, am maniac.

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FrankieTheAlchemist@reddit

240z

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K_Linkmaster@reddit

My car. My pickup. An Evora.

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SRQmoviemaker@reddit

Im on the hunt for a 3rd gen Acura TL type-s (manual) had one before but a drunk driver took it out.

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gstringstrangler@reddit

If I'm not drilling ie logging and oilfield roads in the mountains? CTS-V Wagon.

If I gotta go off highway? TRX

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JRicky917@reddit

A 2wd F150 with a built up 3.5 or a supercharged 5.0

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Past-Apartment-8455@reddit

I had the chance to see the new anniversary colors of the MX-5 and was shocked how much better it looked than the pictures.

So another MX-5...

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kick6@reddit

Cayenne turbo S.

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ZombieNo7469@reddit

Gt350 or Blackwing

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gtino195@reddit

I like these new land cruisers. I’d be happy with the base 1851 trim.

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Ok_Dog_4059@reddit

Miata.

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Ill-Bug2538@reddit

Honda Element

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Grandemestizo@reddit

The one I got. Learn to love the things you have and you’ll be happier for it.

It’s a 2020 Explorer and it’s very good.

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JankyTundra@reddit

Diesel Prado or Land Cruiser. Can't get the in the US.

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SailingSpark@reddit

I would love a rust free Defender i do not have to spend silly money for here in the States. Series Land Rovers are nice but too slow.

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MissYouAlot@reddit

ep3 type r

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Different_Split_9982@reddit

My 1992 civic if it was brand new. I've had it 20 years put 100,000 miles at least it's cost me the $1000 I paid and idk at most $1000 in parts. The ac works well I take that back I paid $300 optionally for a new windshield. It gets 40/50 mos and as a hatch I can haul the chest freezer home from Costco. Be great to have a perfect new one. Might get a fit but to new

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DarthBrooks69420@reddit

A loaded, low mileage emerald green Toyota Sienna. It's a dream car because theyre priced the same as a lifted diesel brodozer.

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YogurtclosetSouth991@reddit

'82 4 x 4 Toyota pickup with the solid axle. Howled in 1,2,3 and 5th. I let a bag of frozen prawns defrost on the floor under my seat, didn't realize the antennae were still on them and poked holes in the bag. Juice ran out. She smelled for years. Dating was fun in that truck.

Oh my darlin' why did I ever sell you.

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hoyboiitsme@reddit

Practical? I'd say a clean "new" 90s car like a camero/firebird/ or mustang. Maybe even the Chrysler k cars like the starion or daytona. I've seen many but never in mint condition

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Jacksonriverboy@reddit

I have it. A B8 Passat estate (wagon).

2.0 litre diesel.

If I could have anything else it'd be a superb estate or 5 series estate.

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TrueKing9458@reddit

72 K5 blazer roadster

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steve17123123@reddit

i don't really have one

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Last_Ear_1639@reddit

2021 Volvo V90 ( ot Cross country) T6 R-design with Bowers & Wilkins, advanced package and polestar optimization.

Enough power to properly pass on the highway, best automotive audio system out there, sexy AF, and tons of practical space.

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PositiveAtmosphere13@reddit

A friend of mine had a first generation 50's vintage Corvette. It was his dream car.

When he retired. His dream was to drive the Vette down Route 66, like the old TV show. He lived in Seattle, so the trip was going to be a triangle. Seattle to Chicago to LA, then up the West Coast home. A long trip. It was do it now before he was too old.

He took the Vette to a Corvette specialist too get it ready for the trip. He got mad and thought the specialist was ripping him off for a car that ran perfectly fine.

The mechanic said, yes, your car does run fine for a Sunday drive never more than ten miles from home. But to have a reliable car for the trip you want to do, you need a lot of work. Not to mention the back full of spare parts. It's one thing to get your hands on vintage parts in the city. It's another when you're waiting for parts in some gas station hundreds of miles from anywhere. (I think I watch too many scary movies)

(Instead of gas station I almost said Paducah Vill. Until goggle told me it's a real place. Not just once but twice. I didn't want to offend anyone. I sure they are very nice places.)

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Correct_Roll_3005@reddit

1971 Plymouth Duster 340. Also a Little Red Express truck. Either / or.

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VW-MB-AMC@reddit

We already have several of them. My favorite is the old VW Beetle. It is small and nimble, I can fix everything myself with basic tools, and if I take out the passenger seats (which takes less than a minute) we can fit surprisingly many things inside it. Another one is the W123 Mercedes. It is incredibly solid and unkillable. The lady in the house has a VW T3. She also has a Toyota Yaris Verso. It is shorter than a Beetle, but you can fit a washer and dryer inside of it, and there are still lots of space left.

Of dream cars I have not owned yet the most practical one is probably the Rambler American station wagon. It has modest proportions, seats 6 people, has a large cargo space, has a very solid engine, and it gets surprisingly good mileage.

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theLogic1@reddit

A yellow Volvo 850 T5R estate

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GuestFighter@reddit

I had a 1996 850 turbo wagon/estate. Platinum white. Right before they did the R’s.

I miss it.

I think I’m getting my 1984 242 back next week after 10 years of selling it to someone else. I just need to go inspect it.

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Mindless_Penalty_273@reddit

Early 2000s white Hilux, coyote Brown and DIY rattle can camo, Soviet AA gun in the bed (optional).

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nfssmith@reddit

That unicorn of an old Jeep CJ/YJ/TJ wrangler with no rust.

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Zdarnel1@reddit

I'd love a clean low mileage Honda Element. I've been a fan since they were released. They are so versatile.

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aa13cool@reddit

Golf R

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Dry_Pilot_1050@reddit

First gen nsx

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PurpleSausage77@reddit

Just got one, probably the best for the money of that formula of car that I could’ve bought. Quite a smashing deal too, it’s a 2013 Scion FRS 6MT with 16k miles, clean title, has some damage to the body on one side from single vehicle incident during winter time. Got it for $9900usd. I absolutely love it. It’s like brand new. It’s renewed my love for driving and just going out and cruising and whatnot - having fun, and very good for my mental health after a bad break up etc.

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PositiveAtmosphere13@reddit

All my dream practical cars are now thirty, even forty years old. They're no longer daily drivers.

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Ironinquisitor85@reddit

1986 Ford Taurus LX wagon optioned in medium canyon red with the door keypad, digital gauges, and electronic climate controls. Been looking since 2018 for one but it's been hard. I know someone in Arizona who has been a part of several Taurus and Sable groups since the early 2000s who's got a red 86 LX wagon like what I'm hunting for but he doesn't seem to be willing to part with the car. The only LX's in that canyon red color from 1986 I've found for sale have been sedans.

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Nippon-Gakki@reddit

C5 Z06. They are cool looking, fast enough and handle really well.

I went and bought one and, surprisingly, I love it more than I thought I would. It’s a really great car.

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Wonderful-Rock-9077@reddit

Audi RS5

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itsjakerobb@reddit

Corvette

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SchlongCopter69@reddit

Went from an Ducati Multistrada and track-only Lexus IS-F to a Tesla Model 3 Performance, and learned, that the M3P is exactly it.

Riding in a McLaren P1 was the only thing that came close, and it’s obviously almost entirely non-practical.

Just soooooooooo so good.

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vespers191@reddit

'65 Lincoln Continental, lowrider hydraulics, metal flake black on black, suicide doors, and a modernized electric power train so that it just glides up in almost supernatural silence. I'd even attach a skeleton to the steering wheel and depend on the custom self-driving software.

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thelierama@reddit

Any recent 911 or Panemera 4S

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newtonreddits@reddit

I'm waiting for the sweet depreciation on the Taycan Sport Turismo

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clintj1975@reddit

I would love a modern take on the chicken tax truck, aka the compact import pickup. Just barely big enough to fit me and a passenger or two, large enough bed to fit some mountain bikes and maybe some camp stuff, 4WD, stick shift, and not filled with a bunch of unnecessary tech. Mechanically simple, reliable, and easy to fix and decent gas mileage, and an affordable price tag. The Ford Maverick comes close, but they haven't been around long enough to prove long term reliability yet. The Tacoma is spiritually the heir of those trucks, but they've gotten to the point they're larger than a first gen Tundra and can run over $50k for some builds.

TL;DR a fun little adventure rig for playing in the woods.

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slightlyused@reddit

The reliability of some of the cars listed here is questionable.. do some people not think reliability is practical?

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SnikySquirrel@reddit

Something being a “dream car” implies that’s it’s something you’d get if only you had the funds for it. Assuming money was no object reliability wouldn’t be a major component of practicality

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slightlyused@reddit

I misunderstood the assignment.

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dusdew_5@reddit

A showroom floor new 1997 Ford F-250 (OBS) 4 door.

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lord_bubblewater@reddit

Practical dream cars can still be outlandish.

1969 charger Daytona in plum crazy. Fits the family, easy to spot in car parks and no road tax cause it’s a classic.

1970 Plymouth roadrunner in sublime green, same reasons and I want a his and hers with my wife.

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skinisblackmetallic@reddit

I have it!

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thewhorecat@reddit

Koenigsegg Gemera. I mean, it’s kinda practical.

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InternetExploder87@reddit

part of me wants a Tacoma that I build up to look like one of those Baja style trucks. A normal Tacoma would do just as well for what I'd use it for, including driving out into the desert, I just like the aesthetics lol

Or an Audi RSQ8. Just cuz it's "practical" doesn't mean it can't be fun

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Legitimate-Fly4797@reddit

1st gen Ford Raptor

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SkylineFTW97@reddit

Probably an FC Mazda RX-7. But I keep reminding myself that I really don't need a fast car as I have an easy enough time tearing up back roads in my 130 HP Honda Fit.

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nips927@reddit

You'll always have way more fun in the slowest fast car then the fastest slow car

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nips927@reddit

Mitsubishi Evo 7,8,9 or 10 for the fun car AWD drive, solid engine in the 7-9, 10 had a different engine but I like the looks fun car to mod. Can be daily with the right setup

50s-80s gm or Ford pickup 2wd can do a lot of different mods be it off road or a street cruiser aftermarket has huge following so the sky is the limit.

Mercedes unimog of an American deuce in and half for when you want to be utilitarian and run over Priuses

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99svtbolt@reddit

Audi RS6

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photonynikon@reddit

I got my dream car...my AWD Ford Transit!

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Toxiczoomer97@reddit

2008 Shelby GT500. Red and white.

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It-is-always-Steve@reddit

I drive a JK wrangler and it currently is my practical dream car.

Stick shift, roof that comes off, the ability to put all of my stuff and my dog in it, and off-road ability all mean that I can take it just about anywhere

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USNDD-966@reddit

If money isn’t part of the equation, and I can buy brand new and/or rebuilt/modded for reliability and use scenario (practical for my daily needs and recreation):

1995 3/4 ton Suburban - bone stock, tow rig, people hauler and road tripper

1991 K5 Blazer - built as a street-capable rock crawler and hunting rig

1995 Nissan 4x4 Hardbody King Cab - daily driver

Semi-practical true dream car: Cadillac CTVS-V Wagon

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BitOfAZeldaFan3@reddit

I own a gen 1 CRV. It is as awesome as it looks, although the auto gearbox is terrible. We even use the picnic table!

My practical dream car is a Volvo 240, or a manual CRV.

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Economy_Bathroom6850@reddit

Pontiac G8

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Ok_Shock1@reddit

81 mustang 4 speed with a straight 6. I miss that car to this day. I want it back

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ttchoubs@reddit

BMW iX. I would love a true electric SUV with the comfort of a BMW. Definitely would be my dream daily driver. As far as dream cars go $100k msrp seems pretty cheap

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Lazy_Hall_8798@reddit

I didn't know until I bought it! I'd always wanted an older Corvette, but prices are stratospheric. Stumbled across an ad for a '97 BMW Z3, didn't realize they could be had so cheaply. Bought it, rebuilt it, and having the time of my life! I call it my "poor man's Corvette."

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TheWhogg@reddit

760i (previous shape).

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Upstairs-Raise-6746@reddit

100 series Land Cruiser or a diesel cayenne and a Miata

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mtnorville@reddit

A new 2 Door Bronco, with the 2.3 auto on 33s. Decent fuel economy, big enough back seats. Excellent drivability in town. Take the top and doors off when the weather permits. Drive the kids out to the beach. Can’t beat it. Same for the wrangler.

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uncivilCanadian@reddit

G80 or G82 M car

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VelvetWhitehawk@reddit

Latest gen Toyota Corolla if I was in the suburbs/city.

Since I'm in the mountains my dream car is a Toyota 4Runner. Instead I've got a Honda Element.

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landob@reddit

Camry wagon with manual transmission

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itsnottommy@reddit

Someday if I have kids I'll just buy a Honda Odyssey. I rented one while moving a couple years ago and it was awesome. Pure practicality with basically zero compromises.

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BigConscience728@reddit

Cadillac CT5 Blackwing

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slightlyused@reddit

I consider my 2000 Corvette practical. Fast, fun, red and the roof comes off. The hatch has enough space for more than two full suitcases and other stuff. Capable of 29-30MPG on the freeway. Cheap parts. Love it.

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old-reddit-was-bette@reddit

A low mileage land cruiser before the last redesign. Or a bronco raptor.

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JCarr110@reddit

The Hellcat version of my Challenger.

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Ultimate_Driving@reddit

BMW E92 328i.
BMW i4

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bundtcakep@reddit

Volvo XC90 PHEV

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InvisibleTacoSnack@reddit

Hellcat Durango

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Think-Motor900@reddit

R35

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2009MitsubishiLancer@reddit

I may snag one in a few years but the Kona N fits my lifestyle perfectly. Fun enough to enjoy on an on-ramp and some light curves but enough space to pick up my parents from the airport and move groceries and furniture. Bonus points for looking like an egg. I want the speedy egg.