I suppose most of us have more than one car. But if you could only have one of the ones you have, which one? Mine would be my Longchamp, could be a daily driver and DeTomaso fun at the same time.
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I realize it's not exactly what you're reffering to but if I could have only one it would be the 2500HD duramax pick up. Not any fun, but it will do anything you ask of it.
Can't pull the camper trailer with the pantera
Doug M
Can't pull the camper trailer with the pantera
Doug M
My 1991 Ferrari Testarossa. Miami Vice style White/Tan...Mark
quote:if you could only have one of the ones you have
A bit strong I think...
Got to agree with Doug, if I could only have one vehicle, it would have to be the pickup truck. It can do anything, pull trailers, haul stuff, commuting, long trips. It is really comfortable too.
Now if I could only have one toy, tough. The 240Z is a little less over the top than Miss P for daily use in town and on two lanes, but the Pantera feels much safer at the interstate speeds around here.
Now if I could only have one toy, tough. The 240Z is a little less over the top than Miss P for daily use in town and on two lanes, but the Pantera feels much safer at the interstate speeds around here.
I would keep my truck also...the minivan would definitely go.
As for my toy....Although the Pantera is much more fun, I'd have to keep the 73 Vette I built with my dad. Too many memories wrapped up in it. It also happened to be my daily driver through five winters in Wyoming and Colorado.
As for my toy....Although the Pantera is much more fun, I'd have to keep the 73 Vette I built with my dad. Too many memories wrapped up in it. It also happened to be my daily driver through five winters in Wyoming and Colorado.
Hmmn. Wasn't thinking about the past. From '78 to '84 a different 240Z was my only ride. I survived, it rotted away. Saved the slotted wheels though, they're on the present Z.
You guys have to think..."Outside of the Box" & use semantics to your advantage.
Mikael's question was... "But if you could only have one of the ones you have, which one?"
Keep the "one you have" & Lease the other one!...Genius in play!...Mark
Mikael's question was... "But if you could only have one of the ones you have, which one?"
Keep the "one you have" & Lease the other one!...Genius in play!...Mark
My 96 400hp Dodge pickup with a liftgate. If I sold everything else and spent half on the motor it would be well over 1000hp. Smoke it!
My close pantera buddies know my answer to this one ... From my mazda 5, ford focus titanium, 2000 celica, scion FR-S, I would keep my 74 Pantera and take the freeking bus with my mattress if I have to any time. The Pantera stays and the rest out the window.
quote:Originally posted by Mic:
My close pantera buddies know my answer to this one ... From my mazda 5, ford focus titanium, 2000 celica, scion FR-S, I would keep my 74 Pantera and take the freeking bus with my mattress if I have to any time. The Pantera stays and the rest out the window.
I agree I love my Pantera but I couldn't destroy it for my personal gratification. It's like a pretty girl that I can't afford
I assume that Mikael means which of our “old” cars we would choose if we had to use it as our daily driver. I’m with him and would absolutely pick the Longchamp. Roomy, zoomy, has a huge trunk and it’s easy to get in and out of. Heck, it it’s probably pretty good in the snow too, but it would kill me to see it get destroyed by salt & rust.
BUT, if someone told me I could only keep a single car, and I still lived where I do, it would be my Touareg. Fast, comfortable, spacious, loaded with everything you could want, extremely reliable, reasonably economical, fantastic towing capacity and it is awesome in the snow.
Mark
BUT, if someone told me I could only keep a single car, and I still lived where I do, it would be my Touareg. Fast, comfortable, spacious, loaded with everything you could want, extremely reliable, reasonably economical, fantastic towing capacity and it is awesome in the snow.
Mark
It would have to be my impreza it has 430 pk 570 nm 4 wheel drive, it is more or less economical roomy, it can tow my single seater ,oops yes just 1 car and it is cheap
Hello Mark; Boy I would have lost that bet!!!...Was SHOCKED to see your Touareg towing a FULL sized car hauler & your Superperformance...So I googled the towing capacity of a 2014 Touareg with the "Special Towing Package"...7,700lbs!!!...WOW!!!...Markquote:Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
I assume that Mikael means which of our “old” cars we would choose if we had to use it as our daily driver. I’m with him and would absolutely pick the Longchamp. Roomy, zoomy, has a huge trunk and it’s easy to get in and out of. Heck, it it’s probably pretty good in the snow too, but it would kill me to see it get destroyed by salt & rust.
BUT, if someone told me I could only keep a single car, and I still lived where I do, it would be my Touareg. Fast, comfortable, spacious, loaded with everything you could want, extremely reliable, reasonably economical, fantastic towing capacity and it is awesome in the snow.
Mark
It would be my Pantera I truly love the car . It will become my families heirloom.
quote:A bit strong I think...
No David, creating a post asking people about what car they would keep if they only could have one is not strong at all.
Well Mikael,
Asking people to choose which of their children they prefer is a little strong. Although my Panteras are, unlike the rest of my life, a journey exclusively for my own pleasure, I will be happy to place my finished product beside yours so that we may find out which one the 3 yr olds, 23 yrs olds, 43 yr olds and 63 year olds might prefer.
Asking people to choose which of their children they prefer is a little strong. Although my Panteras are, unlike the rest of my life, a journey exclusively for my own pleasure, I will be happy to place my finished product beside yours so that we may find out which one the 3 yr olds, 23 yrs olds, 43 yr olds and 63 year olds might prefer.
quote:I will be happy to place my finished product beside yours so they we may find out which one 3 yr olds, 23 yrs olds, 43 yr olds and 63 year olds might prefer.
That's probably where we are most different you and I (and I know I'm probably the minority among Pantera owners), I don't care what other people think of my car. That was important to me when I was younger, and getting a trophy at a car show was a great joy for me. Not any more. I guess I've taken the below wisdow to heart:
When you're young you worry about what other people think of you. As you get to middle age you care less about what people think of you. When you get older you realize that people don't think about you that much anyway...
Please no public disputes.
I love this board. It gives me the opportunity to learn so much and occasionally help others.
I sometimes share what I do as I have so many friends here, many of which I will likely never meet.
Mikael, you and I are are not different. I was simply offended by your comment in the other post and usually respond poorly to attacks of any kind.
Sorry George. We're done.
I sometimes share what I do as I have so many friends here, many of which I will likely never meet.
Mikael, you and I are are not different. I was simply offended by your comment in the other post and usually respond poorly to attacks of any kind.
Sorry George. We're done.
Yup, over and out
"I was simply offended by your comment in the other post and usually respond poorly to attacks of any kind."
I know that feeling.
"When you're young you worry about what other people think of you. As you get to middle age you care less about what people think of you. When you get older you realize that people don't think about you that much anyway..."
Wisdom here too.
I know that feeling.
"When you're young you worry about what other people think of you. As you get to middle age you care less about what people think of you. When you get older you realize that people don't think about you that much anyway..."
Wisdom here too.
Having just put the 3rd tankful of gas through my Pantera, after everything I just went through, the Pantera wins, hands down.
It's a total hoot. By far the most exciting car I've owned.
It's a total hoot. By far the most exciting car I've owned.
quote:Originally posted by mike the snake:
Having just put the 3rd tankful of gas through my Pantera, after everything I just went through, the Pantera wins, hands down.
It's a total hoot. By far the most exciting car I've owned.
I feel your pain... My pantera has spent more time apart than together the last couple months.
Gosh, tough question! I do think about this sometimes though.
If I had to pick a current car for ALL things, it'd have to be the Audi R8. Fast, comfortable, safe, decently efficient, reliable, sturdy... all those things.
No, I can't tow my boat with it or haul lumber, but I guess I'd take the dough from NOT having the other cars and pay for delivery.
If I had to pick a current car for ALL things, it'd have to be the Audi R8. Fast, comfortable, safe, decently efficient, reliable, sturdy... all those things.
No, I can't tow my boat with it or haul lumber, but I guess I'd take the dough from NOT having the other cars and pay for delivery.
I'd have to keep the 2008 Mercedes E550 4 Matic with AMG package (less engine). Does great in the snow and will do 140 easily. It's the wife's car and I know I could never pry it out of her hands.
quote:Originally posted by Mic:
My close pantera buddies know my answer to this one ... From my mazda 5, ford focus titanium, 2000 celica, scion FR-S, I would keep my 74 Pantera and take the freeking bus with my mattress if I have to any time. The Pantera stays and the rest out the window.
this is the correct answer!
Yup! Test passed! 
I would keep my Pantera and walk/bike/train anywhere it wouldn't go!
LS
LS
quote:I would keep my Pantera and walk/bike/train anywhere it wouldn't go!
I would have to agree! A few years ago when updating our insurance coverage on all the collectible cars my wife realized we had a pretty valuable stash of cars and asked me "is there anything else newer or nicer I'd rather have if I were to sell the current collection?" That was right before going to Monterey for the Historic Races (er, Motorsports Reunion) so I was looking at everything and continually asked myself the same question - "would I rather have one of those instead of what I have now?" After some consideration, and another drive in my Pantera I came to the solid conclusion that I would keep the Pantera. Although, my 66 GT Mustang was my first car and I vowed I'd never sell it when I bought it, so it would be hard to part with that one. Let's hope I never have to make that choice...
I think my Pantera would go before the Mustang....
quote:Originally posted by garth66:quote:I would keep my Pantera and walk/bike/train anywhere it wouldn't go!
I would have to agree! A few years ago when updating our insurance coverage on all the collectible cars my wife realized we had a pretty valuable stash of cars and asked me "is there anything else newer or nicer I'd rather have if I were to sell the current collection?" That was right before going to Monterey for the Historic Races (er, Motorsports Reunion) so I was looking at everything and continually asked myself the same question - "would I rather have one of those instead of what I have now?" After some consideration, and another drive in my Pantera I came to the solid conclusion that I would keep the Pantera. Although, my 66 GT Mustang was my first car and I vowed I'd never sell it when I bought it, so it would be hard to part with that one. Let's hope I never have to make that choice...
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