Name a car you want to drive but never own

Colin
By Colin Wood
Oct 10, 2021 | Ferrari, Porsche

Photograph Courtesy Ferrari

Most of us dream of getting to drive legendary cars like the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche 930 Turbo, but would owning and maintaining these cars be just as rewarding?

Perhaps, like puppies or kittens, some cars are better enjoyed knowing you can give them back to their owners at the end of the day.

What are some cars you want to drive someday, but never want to own and be responsible for?

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stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
10/5/21 4:08 p.m.

An F40 is an icon and would be fun to try, a Duesenberg would be another one.  I can think of all kinds of expensive exotics I would like to drive but wouldn't want the expense and maintenance.

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/5/21 4:11 p.m.

Impreza STi.  Between the engine bottom-end issues, the parts weirdnesses, and the ability to rust audibly, I wouldn't buy one unless it was silly cheap.

 

The driving experience is great, though.  Especially with a GT35R and a front mount intercooler...

captdownshift (Forum Supporter)
captdownshift (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/5/21 4:12 p.m.

Any Jeep

Any hellcat powered thing

Anything Italian

Post E36 BMWs

Anything French

Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet

ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
10/5/21 4:14 p.m.

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/5/21 4:22 p.m.

Stock engined 3rd gen rx7.

Opti
Opti Dork
10/5/21 4:27 p.m.

If I had the money for an F40 or the like I wouldnt mind paying maintenance. I would be okay with the cost of running for something so special. The ones I have a problem with are the less special, crazy maintenance cars.

Most AMG Mercs and M cars come to mind. 

My exception would be the F355. I have a special affinity to that car, and I know the maintenance and repairs are horrid. Outside of the sound its not that special anymore.

Antihero (Forum Supporter)
Antihero (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/5/21 4:32 p.m.

Most supercars, one reason I want to do the thing in LasVegas where you rent then for a few laps

dannyp84
dannyp84 Reader
10/5/21 4:41 p.m.

Alfa Romeo Montréal

VW Phaeton or the v10 tdi Touareg

Ferrari Daytona

Citroen SM

The 3 rotor Mazda Cosmo in stock form (only reason I wouldn't own it is I imagine parts availability to be nil)

just about any car from Group C racing history ..

Junghole
Junghole SuperDork
10/5/21 4:43 p.m.

Anything with an Animal as the hood emblem

eastpark
eastpark HalfDork
10/5/21 4:47 p.m.

McLaren F1

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