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This has always been my dream car. Although it would probably end up as the garage queen as I continued to actually drive the P-cars.

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993tt just like in Bad Boys. What do you mean there's no cup holders...

I'd go for a Ferrari 275 GTS NART spyder, a 250 GTO or a Lamborghini Miura.

Wasnt it a 964 turbo in bad boys?

Supercars are great but ….

I like Steve’s criteria; “If I had to choose 1 car and 1 car only, and that car would be my only car for the next 10 years….”

I would buy a 997 (not S) plain non-sunroof coupe with lots of items deleted – the KISS principal. At 15K/year that is 150,000 miles and with good maintenance that should be easily obtainable.

What you get is 2005 high end technology in a plain, regular 911 for daily driving. I want to consider what it will be like at 150K in 2015 and the things necessary to have it still healthy.

First is good maintenance, nothing deferred. If something needs attention, fix it. Change the oil more often than spec.

Drive it sensibly and always on the defense. The risk is some nut runs the stop sign and T-bones you. A 997 will stand the impact better than most. If it gets seriously trashed – replace it.

House it properly. Every automobile benefits from being out of the elements when parked.

Drive it on the track as it was intended. For the cost of more tires and brakes, you can have a ½ day at the track every other week or so and keep you and the 997 happy. Assuming 40 laps @2 miles that is 260 weeks X 40 laps X 2 miles = 21K miles. A well maintained 911 can handle that just fine over 10 years.

At 150K and 10 years if no one has run into you, it is original paint with some chips and minor dents. It should be running well and possibly be good for another 100K. Trade for a new 2016 911.

Best,
Grady

Ferrari P4, coupe version, please.

So over half would drive something other than a 911? how sad.for the money preformance I would like a well sorted track ,street 911 with about 450 Hp.

My ALL time favorite is

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AND MAYBE A 1955 550 sPYDER ON THE SIDE JUST TO REMIND ME WHERE IT ALL CAME FROM! ;)

OOOooo I'd definately take the beautiful Ferrari F50. I would literally drown in my own drool if I got to drive one!
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Oh yeah, forgot to add, it's a targa too!!!

Dificult to answer, but if it really would be my only car for the next 10 years then it would have to be........

The new Ferrari 360 Spyder in black

or......

VERY tough question to answer, but if I ever had the money, this car just keeps calling me the name...the Fatter the better!

I think I will have to go for one of these.... 1000kg, 600HP

Powertrain Layout Mid Engine / RWD
Dimensions
WheelBase - 2670 mm
Length - 4854 mm
Height - 1102 mm
Width - 1951 mm
Weight 1000 kg
Front / Rear Track
Front - 1600 mm
Rear 1600 mm

ENGINE
Configuration V12
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves / cylinder
Displacement - 5987 cc
Power- 600.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque - 516.0 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm
Bore - 89.0 mm
Stroke - 80.2 mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Redline 7800 rpm

TRANSMISSION
Type 6-Speed Manual
Final Drive 2.88:1
1st Gear Ratio 2.71:1
2nd Gear Ratio 2.20:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.80:1
4th Gear Ratio 1.52:1
5th Gear Ratio 1.33:1
6th Gear Ratio 1.18:1

Tire Sizes
F 280/35R-18
R 330/40R-18
Brake Types Vented Carbon FIbre Discs
Brake Size
F 381 mm / 15.0 in
R 356 mm / 14.0 in

Body Material Carbon Fibre

PERFORMANCE
Top Speed 191.0 mph
0 - 30 mph 1.7 seconds
0 - 60 mph 3.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph 5.7 seconds
0 - ¼ mile 9.4 seconds
Lateral Acceleration est 1.70g

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If I really couldn't drive any other car during the 10 year run, I'd want an MTM RS6 Avant. If I could keep my truck for hauling things, a 959 (or a 288GTO Evo).