What car would you be in if your current car didn't exist?

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Old 06-02-2014, 08:54 PM
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What car would you be in if your current car didn't exist?

I think I would be in a Fiesta ST. Or possibly an S2000.

I was also considering the 2015 WRX. Might have sprung extra for the STI, had they not stuck with the ancient EJ.
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When I got it in 06, would have ended up with a used IS300. To replace it now, either a new black 1LE or STI.
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If my Accord and S2000 didn't exist?

Probably a Mazda 6 and a Miata with a supercharger.
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Probably a Mazda 6 Touring or Accord Sport
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Audi S4. Still considering adding it to the list as a replacement / addition to the E46 M
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Probably an IS by this point.
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Interesting thread topic.

If my 12 Accord sedan didn't exist, I would say that I'd have 4G TL. But then again, the latter probably wouldn't exist without the former. So, the Mazda6 would probably be the closest alternative to the 8G Accord. Edit: maybe the TSX then the Mazda6.

As far as my MDX goes, if it didn't exist we'd probably go the Lexus RX350 route mainly because the X5 and Cayenne would likely break our budget.
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Probably still driving my Jetta Sportwagen and drooling over the idea of a Golf R Wagon.
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Possibly still in my 93 Accord SE.
Or still trying to find a 190E 2.3-16 or a 93 190E Sportline LE with a MT.
New, either a Mazda 6 Touring 6MT or Mazda 3 hatchback.
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I'll use my "daily" for this thread...

So if the FJ Cruiser didn't exist? Well that's easy... I'd be in a Raptor.. white or blue like the one below (I'd go with a slightly beefier tire setup). The only reason I'm not in one now is that I still love the FJ too much.


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If my 08 IS250 AWD didn't exist, I'd probably be in a 08 G35x
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I came very close to purchasing a 2013 STi or a 2013 TL SH-AWD 6MT.

I would probably be in the STi right now. Makes me think.
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If I didn't just get my 12 BWP TL w/tech, I woulda got the other car I was consider, 12 G37S sedan
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If the 6MT CTS-V didn't exist, I would be in an 6AT CTS-V.
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Either 335i or G37 in black of course
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
I'll use my "daily" for this thread...

So if the FJ Cruiser didn't exist? Well that's easy... I'd be in a Raptor.. white or blue like the one below (I'd go with a slightly beefier tire setup). The only reason I'm not in one now is that I still love the FJ too much.

That's a big jump in price and fuel cost over an FJ.

If my 4G didn't exist, I would be in a 5 series BMW
If my 2013 SHO didn't exist I would be in a 5 series BMW
If my 1998 Sonoma didn't exist, it would be a Tacoma
If my 2009 Vette didn't exist, I would have a Viper most likely.
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Originally Posted by Brock79
If my 2009 Vette didn't exist, I would have a Viper most likely.
speaking of price gaps

bout a 30-40k gap between those two unless you drive a ZR-1 hah
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Toss-up...If it had to be the CUV/SUV, it would be the current gen. Porsche Cayenne or Land Rover Evoque.


But, if sedan, either a BMW 535d or Audi A7 TDI. Coin flip.
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Originally Posted by Brock79
That's a big jump in price and fuel cost over an FJ.
Meh... we have 3 other vehicles that get 25+mpg plus I work from home. No big deal. Every time I get over the Raptor I see one on the road and get the bug again.
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Interesting Costco I believe it would be an A7 TDI or 535D xDrive. Now, if this topic said "what car would you be in if your current bank account could handle it within a reasonable degree," that would be an S8 or a B7!
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If I didn't have my Titan, I'd probably have a Tundra.
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^ I thought about writing that the other way, but it would probably be a Cummins Diesel.
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If there were no challenger or it didn't come in a stick...I would have gotten a camaro...which I probably would have sold by now.
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I came up with another one. If I weren't in my BRZ, I would be in an FR-S! bitelip

Originally Posted by neuronbob
If the 6MT CTS-V didn't exist, I would be in an 6AT CTS-V.
Worst answer in this thread yet
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
speaking of price gaps

bout a 30-40k gap between those two unless you drive a ZR-1 hah
Not exactly 30-40k gap, a used 2009 viper goes for what a new 2009 Vette went for.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
If there were no challenger or it didn't come in a stick...I would have gotten a camaro...which I probably would have sold by now.
I'm really liking the new Hellcat Challenger.
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Originally Posted by Brock79
I'm really liking the new Hellcat Challenger.
Its the beast we all hoped it would be.
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I'm surprised none of you have said RLX with upgraded tires or an IS350!
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I'm surprised none of you have said RLX with upgraded tires or an IS350!


*Sigh*

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Originally Posted by Costco
I think I would be in a Fiesta ST. Or possibly an S2000.

These. Or I would have kept my NC and traded it in for the ND when it comes out.
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shit i really dont know.

I love the new IS but no stick, I love the ATS but i am not not old enough to buy a Cadi.
Q50 is acceptable but no stick, Q60 i already had it.

Probably 4G TL 6mt.


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