Thought I might restart posting on GCF after several months away. What better way to start it than to contribute to this wonderful thread?
So, USD$1,000,000 is approximately AUD$1,225,000 so I'll use Australian New Car Prices to determine my cars of choice.
1. Porsche Cayman S - AUD$150,000
Definately my first choice. The Porsche Cayman S embodies my image of the "perfect" car. Mid-engined flat-6, lightweight, RWD and the classic Porsche steering. It's just incredible - plus, it doesn't hurt that it also looks beautiful.
2. Renault Megane 230 F1 Team R26 - AUD$50,000
The best hot hatch currently on the market. While not the best overall hot hatch (that belongs to the Golf GTI), it's arguably the best driving hot hatch out of them all. It's been internationally praised by all motoring press, with the R26 placing 7th in EVO's 2006 eCOTY, beating exotics such as the DB9 and the CLS63 AMG. One of the best ever. An essential.
3. Audi S8 - AUD$260,000
The definitive autobahn stormer. It's elegant, agressive, sexy and oh-so fast. It'll smoke all the cars around you effortlessly and in supreme comfort. My favourite sedan currently on the market. I love it.
4. Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Avant - AUD$120,000
From a realistic point of view, the A6 Avant is probably the best all-round car on the market. It's attractive, spacious, safe, reliable, economical and decent to drive. If I had a family, this car would undoubtable be in my garage.
5. Citroen C6 2.7 HDi V6 - AUD$105,000
An entirely selfish choice, on my part. It's expensive, unreliable and not that good to drive. But look at it! An absolute beauty both inside and out. Classic Citroen through and through - an encouraging return to Citroen's quirky but exciting roots. Illogical, yet completely brilliant.
7. BMW Z4 M Coupe - AUD$140,000
A perfect partner to the Cayman S. They're both rivals to each other, but I love them both. The Z4 is the wild-child of the two. Aggressive, scary styling backed up by the amazing S54 of the E46 M3, all mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a livewire RWD chassis.
8. Jaguar XJR - AUD$220,000
A few months ago, I began to fall in love with Jaguar. My favourite of the range became the XJ, notably the XJR. While not the best in class (the Audi S8 has it licked), the XJR oozes character, charm and class unknown to any of it's German rivals, perhaps only rivaled by the Maserati Quattroporte. A fantastic car, a great Q-Ship.
9. Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe - AUD$48,000
The MX-5 is a classic in the car world, and deservedly so. It's so pure and authentic in how it drives, it was a revelation when it was released and it still remains so. It delivers all these while still remaining relatively affordable. No wonder it became the world's most popular sportscar. And the new hardtop version makes it that much more appealing, giving the MX-5 all-year round ability while still retaining the very essence of what makes it an MX-5.
This brings a combined total of AUD$1,093,000: well under the budget, with plenty of money for insurance and fuel. Worked out quite nicely actually.
