What Car Would You Choose if You Are to Be Gifted One?

tooblue on 24/04/2025 - 11:19
Last edited 24/04/2025 - 12:30 by 1 other user

If you can ask for a car of any price range, which car would you choose? Of course there are strings attached.

  • This will be your only regular vehicle for at least next ten years.
  • You are responsible for the cost of all the registration, service, maintenance, and insurance, etc.
  • The car should be in a reasonable condition in ten years, which means you need to service it regularly and be responsible for all the repair work (even if out of warranty).
  • You cannot resell the car.

I think it could reflect the balance between the reliability, ownership cost and personal preference. Just some random examples in the poll. You are free to add any cars.

Poll Options

  • 62
    Nissan GTR
  • 131
    Toyota Camry
  • 23
    BMW 3
  • 21
    Toyota Hilux
  • 9
    Mercedes GLE
  • 11
    RR Cullinan
  • 100
    Tesla Model S Plaid
  • 29
    1986 Batmobile
Automotive Car

Comments

  • jv on 24/04/2025 - 11:24
    +8

    Where is the Tesla option?

    • donga100 on 24/04/2025 - 12:23
      -2

      There you go.

    • Murkymerv on 24/04/2025 - 18:41
      -3

      Only option for Tesla's is painted swastikas 💯

      • LFO on 25/04/2025 - 17:22
        +1

        For peace and good fortune?

        Very popular in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

    • Schikitar on 25/04/2025 - 08:26

      Cancelled and tanking, just like it deserves.

    • froodh on 25/04/2025 - 15:59
      +2

      Something something Elon Musk is evil

      • BlahBlahBlaah on 25/04/2025 - 21:16
        -8

        Typical leftist brains are short circuiting in record numbers. Elon good, Elon bad, Kamala good, Trump bad, EV good, but Elon bad, Jews bad, nazis bad, immigration good, crime bad, oh no so many paradoxes

  • Bruceflix on 24/04/2025 - 11:27
    +11

    You post this question to ozbargain yet you post this condition:

    You are responsible for the cost of all the registration, service, maintenance, and insurance, etc.

    You need to know your audience.

    • Lastchancetosee on 25/04/2025 - 10:51
      +6

      What is this insurance of which you speak?

      • pjd24 on 25/04/2025 - 11:46
        +1

        Is the insurance here in the room with us?

    • Muppet Detector on 26/04/2025 - 00:14

      You get to pay for the rego, service, maintenance etc with gift cards and churn and burn your insurance.

      Sounds like ozb to me.

  • sumyungguy on 24/04/2025 - 11:29
    +12

    718 Cayman GTS 4.0 6-speed manual

    • MS Paint on 24/04/2025 - 12:44
      +2

      Now we're talkin' 😉

    • AngusD on 24/04/2025 - 13:50
      +2

      That would be my choice, too, except for the bit about it having to be my only car for the next 10 years makes me concerned about the practical aspects… I don't know if I'll still be able to get in and out of it 9 years from now :P

      That said, I went for 12 years with a Nissan 370Z as my only car, so I could probably make it work :P

      • Mumbles on 24/04/2025 - 17:06

        Porsche sports cars might be better daily drivers than other exotic brands but they are far from being an everywhere, anytime vehicle.

        Porsches have really low suspension that they scrape on most driveways and speed bumps.

        They're more like a weekend car or for specific routes.

        • sumyungguy on 24/04/2025 - 17:51

          What then would you choose?

          • Mumbles on 24/04/2025 - 20:04
            +2

            @sumyungguy: As a pragmatist I'd just copy the Police who are also drive daily drivers. Something like an BMW M3 or direct competitors (Audi RS4, RS6). They are still a VERY firm ride but don't scrape on anything except gutters.

            • Muppet Detector on 24/04/2025 - 20:19

              @Mumbles: LMAO.

              I was going to say a police car, but only if it came with all the lights and sirens…

            • skillet on 25/04/2025 - 11:59
              +1

              @Mumbles: I am pretty sure M3 has a stiffer suspension than RS cars. On the previous gen at least. BMW nailed it for the latest models they look wild.

            • ThadtheChad on 26/04/2025 - 18:43

              @Mumbles: When you have adaptive air suspension (that I understand is part of most RS cars), the drive can be adjusted for comfort vs aggressiveness. So works swimmingly as a daily driver.

  • coffeeinmyveins on 24/04/2025 - 11:38
    +7

    Just some random examples in the poll.

    What's the point of this?

    if these are "random examples" then this isn't you asking us to tell you which car to get.

    Your examples are also categories of cars rather than individual cars.

    BMW 3

    M3? M3 Competitione? Base model? A 25 year old one? Coupe?

    Given your weird conditions the only sensible option is a base model Toyota Camry.

    • AngusD on 24/04/2025 - 13:51
      +1

      I bought an M340i last year and love it. Would happily keep that for 10 years, and probably will.

    • JIMB0 on 24/04/2025 - 18:12
      +4

      The question should have been which Camry would you have, with a list of different models to choose from.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 24/04/2025 - 11:43
    -1

    1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé - or if it has to be a modern car Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail

    i would then swiftly sell the car for 10s of millions and buy a regular car and a beach house

    • Antikythera on 25/04/2025 - 18:08

      '61 Corvette

      AC Cobra

      Everatti Superformance Electric GT40

      V6 Camry

  • youfnc on 24/04/2025 - 11:58
    +2

    Pajero Evo. Dream car

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 24/04/2025 - 12:00
    +5

    Camry but only if it comes in OG Champagne colour option.

    • pegaxs on 24/04/2025 - 12:41
      +5

      You wouldn't go the burgundy option with the sun burnt and peeling clear coat as standard?

      Would you get the factory fitted box of tissues and crochet throw rug on the parcel shelf, or go aftermarket like an ARB kit?

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 24/04/2025 - 12:43

        burgundy and og white do hit different, but champagne i think is the most elite… actually you know what - that green one went alright too. Anything but silver imo.

        Yeah those accessories gotta go after market, preferably JDM - I think a back seat cover in classic eastern european blanket style design would be a hit too

      • mapax on 24/04/2025 - 14:34
        +3

        Leave my Camry out of this!
        It was burgundy with just a little peeling clearcoat above the front ps door and had a small arb sticker on the back window for the lolz.

    • Gunnar on 24/04/2025 - 21:28
      +1

      Mint!

      Which model? Mine would be the XV20, pre-facelift

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 24/04/2025 - 21:34

        Yep gotta be pre facelift

        • Gunnar on 24/04/2025 - 22:55
          +1

          Splash on the Brut 33 and make dem granny panties drop

      • JIMB0 on 24/04/2025 - 23:01

        pre-facelift

        Not a fan of the reflector headlights on the facelift model?

        • Gunnar on 24/04/2025 - 23:07

          Nah it’s the straight taillights that do it for me

  • Naigrabzo on 24/04/2025 - 12:01
    +2

    Kia Cerato

  • JimB on 24/04/2025 - 12:02
    +3

    911 T Manual.

    Reliable & practical enough to use everyday.

    Even has 4 seats.

    • Nugs on 25/04/2025 - 20:19

      Towing capacity?
      .

  • djkelly69 on 24/04/2025 - 12:18
    +6

    I would be picking something electric at least..

  • GordonD on 24/04/2025 - 12:19
    +4

    Audi RS3 hatchback.

    But then I don't expect to live another 10 years.

    Given that I was tempted to nominate a Koenigsegg Gemera. But it may not be delivered before I expire. But I'd be happy to only live as long as I could keep up the insurance and maintenance.

  • donga100 on 24/04/2025 - 12:23
    +2

    You can cast your vote for Tesla now JV.

  • pegaxs on 24/04/2025 - 12:31
    +2

    McMurtry SpĂ©irling Pure… Just so I could have the chance to have too explain myself every time I told someone what I drive.

    "No no no. McMurtry IS the make… Yeah, it's called a SpĂ©irling… No, not Sterling, SpĂ©irling… yep, with a P… no no, it's the Pure… McMurtry, um, I think it's spelt M C M U R T R Y… No, it's not a Chevy/Ford/Tesla/etc…"

    • MS Paint on 24/04/2025 - 12:46
      +2

      "Fast electric fan with a seat" would be how I would describe it

      • pegaxs on 24/04/2025 - 16:12
        +3

        "Oh, so you said you're a big fan??"
        "No, I said the car is basically a big fan…"
        "Big fan of what? Anyway, didn't you say it sucks…"
        "Well, yeah, it does…"
        "Well, why did you buy it?"
        *sigh*
        "Oh kay… sooo….."

        • Nugs on 25/04/2025 - 20:24

          "Well, why did you buy it?"
          Response: watch how fast it accelerates
          .

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 24/04/2025 - 13:37
      +4

      With Uncle Ian on the spanners should be in a reasonable condition in ten years.

    • Gunnar on 24/04/2025 - 21:29

      You want a Marty McFly?

      A Boatie McBoatface? That’s a boat

  • Muppet Detector on 24/04/2025 - 12:47
    +5

    Batmobile.

  • netjock on 24/04/2025 - 13:08

    If you want absolute or closest to cheapest to maintain.

    Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid. It has best aero dynamics of all the Corollas. Also it uses U91 where as the Camry asks for U95 (although you can use E10). You are also more likely to meet the fuel efficiency label. (I have 2021 officially rated at 3.5L/100km and I am getting 3.8L/100km, mostly city, have done 3.5L on a long freeway run).

  • Taro Milk Tea on 24/04/2025 - 13:13

    Haval is the best

    • shxhshzhz on 24/04/2025 - 13:27
      +1

      Lol

      • MS Paint on 24/04/2025 - 16:15
        +5

        Havalol?

    • supersabroso on 25/04/2025 - 18:37
      +1

      It's only the best bang for buck if you're buying with your own money. OP said free car lol, so the most expensive one ie. $250k Tesla without too much maintenance is the best.

  • big on 24/04/2025 - 13:37
    +2

    Mercedes G 580 - All electric G-Wagon

  • Yummy on 24/04/2025 - 13:42

    Aston Martin DBX and/or DBZ.

    Please adopt me, OP?!

    • S Baldrick on 24/04/2025 - 20:49
      +2

      I'd personally rather a manual DB9/DBS

  • Euphemistic on 24/04/2025 - 13:43

    Can have the RR and sell it and buy a couple of cars? I want an ioniq 5N for commuting and touring and a 4wd ute for carting toys, towing and playing in the mud.

  • apple2016 on 24/04/2025 - 14:49
    +1

    a fun car

  • DingoBilly on 24/04/2025 - 15:37

    Lmao. Why would anyone pick a Tesla or a Corolla if they could pick any car of their choice?

  • beltdrive on 24/04/2025 - 15:43

    Any car in the whole entire world? Gotta be the Toyota Camry

    • Ryanek on 24/04/2025 - 16:15

      You're taking this too seriously mate.

    • pegaxs on 24/04/2025 - 16:16
      +4

      OMG! You had me at Fiat. 😍 A guy can only climax so much!

      the worst Euro car, probably is Fiat

      Annnnd, you lost me.

      better than Honda.

      And I'm back!!!

      Such a roller coaster of emotions….

    • beltdrive on 24/04/2025 - 19:57

      your shtick is getting old

      • Protractor on 24/04/2025 - 20:15

        There's always Viagra

  • try2bhelpful on 24/04/2025 - 16:39
    +4

    It has to be Doc Brown’s DeLorean from Back to the Future Part II.

    • Protractor on 24/04/2025 - 20:14
      -1

      Straight back to the sanity of the 80's.

  • Mumbles on 24/04/2025 - 16:57
    +2

    Maybe a Lexus would fit all the criteria. Luxury daily driver, Toyota reliability, OK resale value after 10 years, OK running costs.

  • tenpercent on 24/04/2025 - 17:41

    Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail … for the resale value.

  • brendanm on 24/04/2025 - 17:58

    Subaru Sherpa.

  • Benoffie on 24/04/2025 - 18:05

    If I couldn't sell ot, then the Hilux. And Id do with it the same as the last one - retire it on a family farm for scut work

  • bargaino on 24/04/2025 - 18:23
    +5

    If the car if free, but I pay expenses, then easy: an EV.
    Sorry, but Camry hybrid does not count.

    How much is insurance for the Model S plaid?

  • MXsoul on 24/04/2025 - 18:32
    +2

    Probably Lexus LX570

  • Billyboy on 24/04/2025 - 18:50
    +2

    Love the Merc G-Wagen and would not need any other cars.. It is an icon,
    Yet could never justify the price..

  • Gazzitas on 24/04/2025 - 20:10
    +1

    If I could be gifted any existing car of my choosing and daily it for 10 years, then I would desire a battery-electric version of the Hyundai N Vision 74 as it would be relatively cheap to run (and hopefully service) while having supercar-rivalling performance and looks (although the insurance and repairs would probably cost quite a bit as an exotic car).

    However, if this scenario only applies to production models, I'd probably like a Hyundai Ioniq 6 TECHNIQ in gold (I don't mind either the current model or the upcoming facelifted one), which would have more reasonable ownership costs.

  • Commander Shepard on 24/04/2025 - 20:10
    +2

    If someone is covering the initial purchase price. I am going all out.
    The 718 Porsche Boxster Spyder or Spyder RS is my dream car and the bills could be somewhat affordable on a normal wage. You could almost apply the same to a GT3. I have owned 4 used Porsches now and earn under 100k. So i think it would work.

    But honestly. If I had the chance. I would go out and choose a Ferrari F40, F50, F430 manual or 458 Spyder. Or maybe a Singer 911. And let the running costs ruin me for 10 years.

  • SuperMid on 24/04/2025 - 20:16
    +2

    The only answer is a hyundai excel

  • Protractor on 24/04/2025 - 20:18
    +3

    Suzuki Mighty Boy

  • bhubb18 on 24/04/2025 - 20:51

    From that list, a BMW 3 series - assuming M3 wagon or 340i are included in that, and still relatively affordable to maintain.

    Other than that, something old but still practical. XC Falcon wagon or something would be pretty sick, or a Stagea 260RS.

    Basically any cool wagon would suit my needs for the next 10 years

  • monty168 on 24/04/2025 - 22:11
    +3

    Model S Plaid!

  • zathras on 24/04/2025 - 22:47
    +1

    Eleanor.

  • tryagain on 24/04/2025 - 23:20

    Mercedes AMG G63, just so long as I don't need to take it to Mercedes for servicing.

    • skillet on 25/04/2025 - 12:05

      G63 6x6 Brabus editon XLP 800

  • altomic on 25/04/2025 - 00:12
    +1

    where is the option for a 1975 Toyota Corona?

  • jojo13 on 25/04/2025 - 08:16
    +1

    Can I just have the money instead!!? Pretty please. LOL

  • Hirolol on 25/04/2025 - 08:34

    I guess people don’t like byd lol

    • NigelPearson on 25/04/2025 - 09:37

      OK, BYD Dolphin.

      or a NIO Firefly if you can cope with touchscreen overload

    • tenpercent on 25/04/2025 - 10:42
      -1

      Nobody knows if it would even be running by the end of the ten year scenario.

    • supersabroso on 25/04/2025 - 18:41
      +1

      BYD is too sensible. If you're going to be gifted something free, it'll need to be expensive like the quarter million dollar Tesla!

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