We all have our ambitions, and for most of us, the detail of our ambitions include a sub-sector of cars. This is my list, of what I have and what I hope to have.
A tame little car which caught my heart and was within the reach of my wallet. The story of this car was the opportunity cost of a blue Toyota 111 from a friend of mine. I was about to seal the deal then someone advised to me to check out an open field local car bazaar. It was among the first cars I saw within my price range. I didn't tell my pal but once I saw the car I was instantly in love. From the color to the lights to the price. The car had me at hello. It is a good first car to have - decent power for any but the heavy footed, no mechanical issues except a few radiator related problems fixed by weld here and there, and not too common on the road as its Toyota counterparts (but fast getting there).
Sheldon
Now this car is as a result of the seed of heavy footedness that was sawn in me by my friends. Subaru is known for power but traditional makes always failed to appeal to the aesthetic element in me. But I saw this at a car bazaar once and I was smitten - call it love at first sight...ironically I only saw it from behind. I want it turbo charged so I can do 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds for the record.
Viktor
This car is sheer beauty but only in black. Reminds me of someone I know. All my other cars, until further notice, will be in white. Except this one. In white it looks good but in black it looks like sex with a 2.5 ltr engine, to be ridden hard and not just for procreative purposes.
Samurai X
The destiny of every ambitious car owner is to go German. I used to be a Mercedes fan but I've long since been shown the light. Look at any good hotel and you'll see a merc being used as a cab, but never a BMW. Its a performance car, until very recently devoting very little attention to interior luxuries that make the mercedes the preferred executive car. I see myself doing the whole range....ish. Starting with a modest 320i and increasing the engine capacity till I hit twin turbo with the 335i. I've never been a fan of executive cars so I'll skip the 5 and 7 series altogether despite rumours that the 5 series is a driver's car.
King Julian
From the three series I'll head for this alien beauty. First time I saw this car, it offended me. I didn't know what to make of it. Now that very quality attracts me. I've heard its performance is like an old man on expired viagra pills. But who cares for performance. Most cars can do 200kph, it just takes time and foolhardy courage for some. Anyway, I once stalked this one in the CBD in an attempt to comprehend the 'why' behind it's design. If it wasn't for my colossal ego I'd have driven it by now.
Yoda
I'm not overly ambitious so my list ends there for now. But I bet they'll make something that will give me a heart attack one of these days. The range sport, the jaguar xf, the BMW M3, and the Mercedes clk are other cars that I'd like to drive, but not really own.
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