I was inspired by irish44j's thread about "The Answer" vehicles, and I decided to create a new one to get more of them. Post a vehicle, and what it is the answer to.
I believe the Fiero is the answer to "What is an affordable mid-engined car?" True, the MR2 is a better car, but for dirt-cheap MR thrills, the Fiero clinches it.
I want 500+ HP and a manual transmission, but my wife says "be practical, we have kids!"
Here's your answer:
you wanted the last generation Focus RS that was never sold stateside? You want the forthcoming Golf R sportwagon that isn't going to be sold stateside? You only have $10k in your account?
You need the V50 wagon with a 6spd manual, AWD and T5
In reply to captdownshift:
My nephew has that exact Volvo. Cool car.
Sorry, There are no other answer cars. Move Along!
A fun, manual transmission wagon (aka, unicorn)
A Jetta sportwagen is the best with the diesel engine.
In reply to Mr_Clutch42:
It's also the answer to "What Brown Manual Diesel Wagon can one actually buy in North America?"
Vigo
PowerDork
11/21/14 5:39 p.m.
So we're just making up questions that our personal vehicles answer?
Not that i'm against this, but with 18 vehicles i dont have the attention span to finish it in one sitting so i'm not going to start.
Cactus
New Reader
11/21/14 5:53 p.m.
I've got an MGB with a 12a in it. That kinda ticks a bunch of boxes for me.
I think the Ty/Sy brothers could be an answer to something if the prices came down and/or production was higher.
The Avalanche and Ridgeline should be the answers but fall short somehow.
I know the motorcycle of your choosing, a sunny day and winding roads (like rural NH) is the answer to a sucky day.
The only thing that I can think is even close.
XLR99
New Reader
11/21/14 6:49 p.m.
The answer to the last truly affordable big american classic car.
nokincy wrote:
The answer to a question no one has asked?
nokincy wrote:
I reported your post as a canoe.
nokincy
New Reader
11/21/14 9:56 p.m.
One part Miata, one part P71, one part xj and blend. What's not to like?
On a serious note my vote goes to the Forester XT for someone that wants a car that does everything well with just enough internet unreliability to keep things interesting.
JFX001
UberDork
11/21/14 10:07 p.m.
I always thought that a Wrangler should be on the "answer" list. My personal taste would be one in dark green Sahara trim.
Raze
UltraDork
11/21/14 10:47 p.m.
Yup...Wrangler...topless like a Miata...small and tossable...over rocks...and driven by hair dressers too
Jeff
SuperDork
11/21/14 11:16 p.m.
You want a European sedan. You want a newer car with under 50K miles. And you need to tow up to 3500lbs on occasion. You are a skinflint and don't want to spend more than $10K. You get this:
mndsm
MegaDork
11/21/14 11:40 p.m.
So if my fleet reads mini, corolla wagon, prism sedan, ms3, mx6, mx6, and volare, what the hell kinda questions was I asking?
Edit- and things currently on my short list- forester xt manual, Saab 9-7x aero, excursion v10 gas, gd 626 5 door, hachi roku, r31 skyline. Good luck Dr Freud.
mndsm
MegaDork
11/22/14 6:05 a.m.