Cars... what is your dream car? and what is your ideal car?
By ahgong
@ahgong (10064)
Singapore
October 10, 2007 2:12pm CST
Well, eversince I was a little boy, I have always wanted a Knight Rider for myself. And up till today, I still do.
Even though some of the technology is a little out dated, I am sure with the latest technology added and updated to the interior of the car, it would be just as cool to have a car like KITT.
As I grew older, my preference of the models I would like to own changes. Even when KITT is always on my mind, I still look at other cars that are available locally.
My first impression of a really cool car was the 1985 Honda Prelude. The sleek stream line of the car, plus the two door sporty look reminds me so much of my favorite car!
Then came the Honda Accord. A very reliable car that is big enough for a whole family, and still can be modified with minimal body kit to give that really sporty look.
By and by, I started to look at the bigger sedans. The Nissan Cedric was my next favorite.
Then came the Toyota Estima (first generation).
Then the Honda Odyssey.
Now I am setting my eyes on either the Hyundai Sonata or the Chervolet Epica.
heh heh... I wonder, when I can finally get my car, what will it be.
of course, all the above mentioned are dream cars... the ideal would be something that is easy to handle in a city area where parking and commuting is easy. Cars that currently fall into this category are the Kia Rio and the Perodua Kancil.
How bout you? Which is your dream car? and which is your ideal car?
5 responses
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
13 Oct 07
hmm my dream car is really a dream to me.
it's the porsche carrera, which ever version it may be.
but it's a dream, and will always be a dream to me.
even if one day i can afford it, i dun think i will buy it.
coz it's such a fuel guzzling car, and thus totally un-environmentally friendly. :(
also, i've had the chance of being in the passenger seat of one, and the ride can only be described as UNCOMFORTABLE.
every little bump and hump jars my bones.
can't imagine if i'm driving one, i'd most prob end up with some dislocated joints or bad aches.
as for my ideal car, there are a few criteria.
firstly, it must be fuel efficient, in the likes of the prius.
the second criterion runs contradictory to the first - the car must be powerful, to get me out of tight spots. :p
outlook is not so important to me compared to cabin space.
my family members are all quite tall, all around the region of 1.7m so there must be leg room for everyone.
my ideal car should be a hatch-back, i.e. no backside coz i find them easier to park. :p
that said, seems like my ideal car is not out in the market yet.
can only cross my fingers that it will be out in 5yrs time.
coz that's when i will need a car to ferry my parents around.
cheers
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
17 Oct 07
Ha ha ha .... My wife also like that car. It is also one of her dream cars.
You are luckier in that you get to ride in one before.
The ride is that bad huh?
You are the second person I have heard complaining about such cars being uncomfortable. The other one was a car reviewer on one of the TV shows I used to watch on sunday mornings.
Hmm... a car like the one you describe as ideal is already available. If I am not wrong, it is the Toyota Estima Hybrid Concept car. It is a hybrid that runs on both the battery and petrol engines. Alternating between the two when on the highway and when stuck in a traffic jam. The horse power is touted to be similar to its petrol counterpart. That has to be double checked though.
The roomy cabin is also the plus point, cos the 7-8 seater car has configurable seating arrangement to suit your needs.
And it is also a hatch back.
Saw one on display in a motor show two years back. It was one of the Hybrids that Toyota was showing off just before the Prius was launched.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
18 Oct 07
The diesel car is good in terms of fuel consumption. The engine is also more efficient and cleaner. But the road taxes are a killer!
I personally like some of the new models that Toyota and Mitsubitshi has rolled out. The Hilux 4 seater and the Triton 4 seater are among my few favorites. But here in Singapore, it is considered a lorry. Speed limitation kills the joy of owning such a vehicle unless you are really using it for businesses.
The other con is the high road tax.
As for the F-cell car, I only read about it and seen it on TV. They have some really cool concept car designs that are being introduced. Makes you drool all over again like a little boy looking at the knight rider. Heh heh...
The Estima Hybrid doesn't look like it is being launched here. The only other hybrid car is the Honda Hybrid which is quite a looker as well. ;)
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
17 Oct 07
dun think the estima is available in singapore leh.
the prius was voted the Most Green Car in the world by some environmental groups.
wonder when will they start bringing in such cars. wouldn't mind a diesel engine one too. will cost so much less to run compared to petrol engine. ideal car is the F-Cell. but at $2m a pop, way too expensive liao. :(
@kevsgirlalways (5883)
• Malaysia
26 Feb 08
my dream car is a BMW. 3 series would do:) ideal car is BMW as well. i love beemers! haha. currently am driving a suzuki swift. wonder if i would able to buy a bmw in the future...sigh..
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
27 Feb 08
Bemmers are nice! I too like the styling of some of the BMW series. The ride is also very smooth.
But comparing the ride between the BMWs and the Mercedes, I find the Mercedes quieter. I am not sure about the drive though. Haven't got the chance to drive either one yet.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
11 Oct 07
ha ha ha.. that one already have. It is call the solar car and it can run pretty fast too.
Free would be the problem though. Maybe in the far future, when manufacturing solar panels is cheaper, it may be possible.
For now, we will have to list our likes for dream and ideal cars based on what is in the market.
How is the fuel consumption for the Hyundai Getz like?
@ahnah69 (141)
• Singapore
12 Oct 07
my dream car ... any Sporty car like BMW, Suzuki Swift, Subaru WRX or those GTA type.
my Getz is still breaking-in .. FC (Fuel Consumption) is around 8-9km. Because it is a weekend car that why I didn't bother too much on the FC. But I know Suzuki Swift FC had better rate which is 18-23km.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
13 Oct 07
find that hyundai cars are really bad at FC.
but the getz is better than the matrix still.
how is the weekend car experience?
still debating whether i should get a weekend car or just stick with my current arrangements.
seems like getz is quite a popular choice for weekend cars.
have you tried driving up north with your car?
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
15 Oct 07
hi... simply having a car is my dream.... make that one of my dreams... im not so particular with what... hahaha...maybe a 4WD:-D
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
17 Oct 07
ha ha ha... having a car is also my dream!
But I am sure if the day come that you realize your dream, you would have a preference for a particular brand or model over the others.
And among those preference, there would be one you would really want to get vs the one that you get cos it is practical. That is why there is the dream vs ideal dilemma.
So which one is your dream car? and which one is your ideal car?
