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superstevie June 14, 2010 1:03 PM

Well, I've not quite driven that many cars, or many on my list, but here goes

Ford Ka mk1

Smart Roadster

Aston Martin DB9

Peugeot 306 rallye

Honda Civic Type R (last one)

Jaguar XJ (current)

Lamborghini Murcielago

Lotus Elise

MINI Cooper/S

Fiat 500 Abarth

I'm sure some won't agree, but thats my list. Although, tomorrow it would probably be different!

julianlee June 14, 2010 1:11 PM

Subaru Impreza WRX STI S204

Lancia Delta Intergrale

Nissan GT-R

Alpina B10 Biturbo

Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged

Lancia Stratos

Lamborghini Gallardo

Porsche 911

Alpina B3S

Ferrari 250

GreenMotor.co.uk June 14, 2010 1:14 PM

Sticking to cars actually driven rather than just dreamed about:

Caterham 7

Mazda MX-5 MkI

Austin Mini

Honda CR-Z

MINI-E

Citroen 2CV

Alfa-Romeo 147

Toyota iQ

Land Rover Freelander 2

Mitsubishi i-Miev

wheats June 14, 2010 1:21 PM

Working on the same basis only allowing one car from each manufacturer my top ten would include the following:

BMW 3 Series Coupe (Current Model)

Alfa Romeo GT Junior

MINI Cooper (Current)

VW Golf GTI Mk V

Porsche 911 (Current)

Chevrolet Camaro (Current)

Dodge Charger (Current)

Maserati Gran Tour' (Current)

Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk ll

Ford Cortine Mk lll

Will86 June 14, 2010 1:22 PM

I assume by favourite I don't necessarily have to have driven them all? Anyway, here's mine in no particular order.

1. Dodge Viper. Yes it's rubbish, but so much fun.

2. Jaguar XFR

3. Aston Martin V12 Vantage (Current model)

4. Maserati Gran Turismo S. Just for the noise

5. Porchse Cayman 2.9

6. RenaultSport Twingo 133

7. Toyota Hilux. Perhaps not quite a car, but close enough

8. Land Rover Discovery (Current model)

9. VW Golf Mk4 TDI

10. Mini Cooper

il sole June 14, 2010 1:29 PM

well i guess if i were to abide by the same rules as steve, then my list would look quite pathetic especially as i haven't had the chance to drive 3000+ cars!! so here's my list:

lancia delta integrale

bmw 535i m sport (1990)

bmw 330d touring (e91)

clio 197

clio 200 cup

bmw 123d

alpina d3

mercedes c55

renault 5 turbo

lancia y10 (just because it was my first car!)

Dave_Targett June 14, 2010 1:34 PM

OK, limiting myself to cars I've actually driven, in no particular order:

Citroen CX GTI Turbo2

Peugeot 205 GT

Peugeot 406

Austin Mini

Mercedes W126 500 SEC

Fiat X1/9

Mazda 2 (current)

Alfasud

Ford Mondeo (2004 vintage)

Ford Ka

Bluewater Monster June 14, 2010 1:37 PM

Ferrari 288 GTO

Porsche 911 Carrera Sport 3.2 (84-89)

BMW E46 M3 CSL

Ford Capri 2.8 Brooklands

Pagani Zonda C12s

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Zetec S (MK 3)

Audi Quattro

Subaru Impreza Series McRae (1995)

Bentley S2 Convertible

Bugatti EB110

I should point out i have not driven a major percentage of these cars.....

gingertom14 June 14, 2010 1:43 PM

In no particular order:

Renault Clio Williams

TVR Sagaris

BMW M5 (E28)

Subaru Impreza WRX STi

BMW M Coupe

Lancia Delta Integrale

Renaultsport Megane R26.R

Ariel Atom

Jaguar E-Type

Renault Alpine A110

saaby June 14, 2010 1:48 PM

Saab 900 classic 16v Turbo convertible

Audi Quattro

Volvo 262C

Matra Simca Rancho (well, everyone copied it)

BMW M6

Fiat 500

Alfa Spyder (original)

Chrysler 300c wagon

Lancia Delta Integrale

Discovery 3

Deaf Matty June 14, 2010 1:50 PM

I say....

Audi RS2

Audi RS4 (current Model)

BMW M3 E30

BMW M3 E46

Mini Cooper S Current Model

Audi Ur Quattro

Deaf Matty June 14, 2010 1:59 PM

Audi Ur Quattro

Audi RS4

BMW M5 (1998 - 2000)

96 Porsche 911 Twin turbo AWD

BMW M3 E46 CS

Mini Cooper S (Current Model)

Alfa Sprint Cloverleaf

Lancia Delta Integrale

Range Rover Voyage (Current Model)

Subaru WRX STi 22B

eekamouse June 14, 2010 2:04 PM

Lancia Fulvia

Mazda 929 Cosmo coupe

BMW 507

Mazda MX-5 seres 1

Karmann Ghia (1960)

997

Audi S5

Maserati Grand Turismo

Ferarri 288 GTO

Datsun 240z

Leslie Brook June 14, 2010 2:12 PM

I'll stick to what I've driven or owned.

Austin 1100 Automatic (Grand Father's)

Alfasud

Citroen 2CV

Jaguar Series III 4.2

Skoda Octavia

Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec (hire car)

Renault Trafic Van (rental)

Mercury Grand Marquis (hire car)

Vauxhall VX4/90

Lancia Thema Turbo (brother's, borrowed occasionaly)

adam2853 June 14, 2010 2:13 PM

1. Alfa 147 GTA

2. Volvo 850 Estate

3. Citroen XM

4. Fiat Panda

5. Morgan Aeromax

6. Honda NSX

7. Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST185)

8. Maserati Gransport

9. Lamborghini Diablo GT

10. Maserati MC12

stevejones599 June 14, 2010 2:24 PM

1. Ferrari 288 GTO

2. Renault Clio Williams MK1

3. Lanci Delta Integrale

4. Nissan Skyline R-34

5. Lamborghini Miura

6. Mercedes benz cl63 amg

7. Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse

8. Noble M15

9. BMW M6

10. Ford Mustang 1967 GT

Los Angeles June 14, 2010 2:28 PM

Lists are invariably boring, but here is a few:

MGB GT - the sum of its parts added up to great character

Audi 4x4 Mark1

Ferrari GTO 250 short wheelbase

Jaguar SS100

RAV4 Mark 1

Mazda MX5 Mark 1

BMW Z1

Porsche Boxster Concept

Brabas Smart Car

Murray T25 (Probably)

Los Angeles June 14, 2010 2:29 PM

Oops! My Audi should read Quattro!

Covbm June 14, 2010 2:50 PM

Comodoro 250s

Omega 4.1

Mercedes S400

Blazer 4.3V6

Nissan Frontier

Galaxie  Ford

Chevrolet Caravan 2.5

Corsa GLS 1.6

Chevrolet D20 pickup Perkins engine

Ford Ka mkI

Curmudgeon June 14, 2010 2:55 PM

Cars I've owned or driven a lot, rather than just tried out:

Mk 1 Cortina

(Here, sticking to 1 per make is difficult because I also very much enjoyed an early 2.8 Granada, some early Escorts and the Sierra)

Vauxhall Cavalier (Mk1, or original or whatever, owned for many years and much missed)

VW Beetle (great in the snow 360° turns anyone?)

Rover 820e (owned for many years, also much missed)

Mercedes 300SE (W124 I think)

Renault 4

Fiat Panda (bought for daughter to learn to drive on.  Great fun to drive - sadly she hated it)

Lotus Elan

Rayman89 June 14, 2010 2:57 PM

TVR Sagaris

Ferrari Enzo

Pagani Zonda F Cinque

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Mercedes C63 AMG

Koenigsegg CCXR

Lamborghini LP670-4

Mercedes SLR 722

Ferrari F40

Aston Martin DBS

And Many Many More

bomb June 14, 2010 2:58 PM

No particular order:

1. Honda NSX-R

2. Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II

3. Maserati Mexico

4. Jaguar XKE 4.2 FHC

5. Fiat Dino 2.4 Coupe

6. BMW M5 E28

7. Alpina D3 bi-turbo Touring

8. Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 cabriolet

9. Ferrari 288 GTO

10. ex. police Volvo V70 T5 shed

W124 June 14, 2010 3:17 PM

Right here goes...

Cars I've driven -

Golf GTI Mk11

W124 E320 Sportline

Honda NSX

Citroen CX Turbo 2

Jaguar XJR

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0

Pug 309 utterly basic 1.4

BMW 5 E39 540

Focus Mk1 diesel though that might have been the roads in Italy rather than the car

Lexus IS300 - loved it - greatly underrated

Civic Mugen R - nuts

Sure I've forgotten loads...

Lpwd June 14, 2010 3:27 PM

my favourit ten

1- toyota yaris d4-d eibach springs and bilstein shock absorbers

2- vw golf gti mk1

3-lotus exige s/r

4-range rover classic 3.5 v8 2 doors

5-land rover discovery mk1

6-toyota land cruiser HDJ80

7-mini cooper s (original one)

8-porsche 911 (every model)

9-land rover defender

10-lancia delta HF integrale

PhilM4000 June 14, 2010 4:10 PM

Rover 216 Vanden Plas (My first car and has to be in my top 10)

Mercedes 190,

Mk1 Focus 1.8 Zetec,

Audi A2,

Mk1 Honda Jazz,

BMW 330d

Land Rover Discovery 3,

Honda S2000,

Audi A5,

Only 9 but of the 40 or 50 cars I have driven, I haven't driven anything else that I liked.

neilbriscoe June 14, 2010 5:44 PM

Well, I've only been doing this for a decade now myself, so perhaps I should just choose a top 5, but stretching my memory goes something like this:

Ford Puma 1.7

Jaguar XJ 2.7 TDVi (2003 'grandad' edition)

Land Rover Discovery 3 (most capable car ever)

BMW E90 M3 (the current V8 one. Awesome)

Rolls-Royce Phantom (the current one)

Series 1 Lotus Elise

Porsche Cayman 2.9 PDK

Gilbern Genie (yes, honestly)

Caterham 7 R400

Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion (current model)

Hang on, that's all European cars. Not a single Japanese or American marque. And me a Honda fan. That can't be right. Hang on, let me have another go...

Mini1 June 14, 2010 6:17 PM

In no particular order...

1. Toyota Aygo

2. Citroen 2CV

3. Renault Avantime

4. Fiat Multipla

5. Audi R8

6. Citroen DS

7. Fiat 500 Abarth

8. Renaultsport Clio (172, 182, 197 and 200 - love em all)

9. Peugeot 406 Coupe

10. Renault Twingo (original)

I've got so many more favourite cars but those are probably my top ten, without my 'thinking hat' on... everyone will probably want to throw carrots at me for those choices :P

1948Wolseley June 14, 2010 6:30 PM

Sticking to the one-car rule, and in no particular order,

Ferrari 250 California

Citroen DS

Tesla Model S

Chevrolet Corvette (1957)

Ford Mustang 289 (1965)

Lincoln Town Car (current)

Buick Riviera (late '90's)

Alfa Romeo 6C Villa d'Este

Lancia Flaminia coupe

Maserati 500GT Michelotti

Nagmashot June 14, 2010 7:03 PM

Dauer Porsche 962 LeMans

TVR Cerbera 4.5

Isdera Comendatore

Wiesmann GT5

Plymouth Barracuda

Mercedes 300SL

Ferrari F40

Lotec Sirius

Golf GTI MkI (first batch 1.6l 110PS 4speed manual)

Audi sport quattro (short wheelbase Urquattro with more punch)

letsandrights June 14, 2010 7:41 PM

From a US perspective:

C6 Vette Z06

Mazda Miata

Porsche Cayman S

VW GT Mk V (my current car)

Audi S5

Pontiac G8 GXP

Datsun 240Z

Super 7

EVO IX

S2000

coopergt June 14, 2010 7:48 PM

1.  Porsche 993 4s

2.  Porsche 997s Cab

3.  BMW 2002tii

4.  Original Mini Cooper

5.  Citroen DS Pallas

6.  Land Rover Defender 90

7.  Land Cruiser FJ40

8.  Lancia Fulvia

9.  Fiat 500

10.  Aston Martin DB4

Dmaxjoe1 June 14, 2010 7:51 PM

Subaru Impreza STi 5

Jaguar XJS

Ferrari F50

Ferrari 250 GT

Ferrari F355

Mercedes Benz 500E

BMW M3 E30

BMW E46

Peugot GTI 1.9

Mclaren F1

VX220EDDIE June 14, 2010 8:04 PM

1.  Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

2.  Bentley Continental GTC

3.  Lamborghini Murcielago

4.  Vauxhall VXR8

5.  Vauxhall Monaro VXR

6.  Mercedes CLS63 AMG

7.  Audi R8

8.  Mercedes SLS AMG

9.  Ferrari 430 Scuderia

10. Range Rover Sport

GTAm June 14, 2010 8:07 PM

I too will stick with the cars I have driven, the number of which is above average for a guy from my country (Sri Lanka) as I used to be a test driver for a mag here. That said I've yet to drive a Ferrari and cannot stick to one per manufacturer.

Porsche Boxter

Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Junior

VW Golf GTI Mk V

Alfa Sud/Sud Sprint

Mitsubishi Evo 6

Mercedes C 230 Sport (W203 2.5V6)

BMW 540i E39

Subaru Impreza (current hatch)

Mazda MX5 Ser 1

Fiat 850 Spyder

Red Diesel June 14, 2010 8:41 PM

Cars I have driven..

1. MG Metro 6r4 (380bhp sprint engine).. totally mad. Not well for days afterwards!

2. Ford Escort MK 2 rally car. (Couldnt stop laughing for days!)

3.Subaru Impreza Gp N rally car (very sensible compared to the other two)

Now the ordinary stuff..

4. VW Golf Gti Mk 2 (owned one for 4 years)

5. Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6

6. VW Scirocco 2.0 GT Tsi (current drive)

7. Subaru Impreza Turbo (1997)

8. Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (Dreamed about it for a long time,  driving it not quite what I expected..but a 993 is still my dream car)

9. Audi TT (not all that quick, but a jewel to own)

10. Audi A4 3.0 Quattro TDI (a q-car.. pity about the poor suspension, though)

Simon_667 June 14, 2010 9:14 PM

1) Ferrari 250 SWB

2) 911 2.7 RS

3) Merc E class saloon (current)

4) Lancia Delta Integrale Mk2

5) Alfa Guiletta (original)

6) Lamborghini 3500 GT

7) AC Cobra

8) Jag E type

9) Original Mini

10) Mcclaren F1

Jinky 200 June 14, 2010 9:46 PM

What about the top ten cars you haven't driven? That would have more in common with my life.

beachland2 June 14, 2010 10:56 PM

this is good to read at night, lists are so boring they make me feel sleepy.

nz_alfa June 14, 2010 11:26 PM

In no particular order:

Alfa Romeo 156 V6

Aston Martin DB9

The Mercedes-AMG Range

Range Rover TDV8

Ferrari F430 Spider

Maserati Quattroporte

Bugatti Veyron

Lambirghini Murcielago SV

Audi R8 V8

Volkwagen Golf GTI

theonlydt June 14, 2010 11:53 PM

Difficult stuff - my experience on the exotics is a bit limited and I've not driven as many cars in the last 2 years as I used to. By "best cars" I'm going to take the definition of doing the job they were designed for the best and hopefully something beyond that.

1. Landrover Defender - could any other car be top? Everything it should do in spades, style, character and only a slight rust problem...

2. Ford Mondeo Hatch 2005-2007, 1.8 Zetec uncorrupted by big wheels and heavy engines.

3. BMW 5 Series 525 Saloon, 2000ish vintage. (not the 530 to keep running costs more reasonable...)

4. Volvo 850 Estate R - absolutely mental, but had the disadvantage of having to clean up Labrador vomit after everytime you enjoyed it...

5. Honda Accord Saloon (estate too ugly) 2003-2008, 2.4   EX - handles far better than any FWD saloon should and in my mind still looks good.

6. Rover P5B - apparently this now makes me someone trying to be cool, but not, although it used to be (according to Richard Hammond a few months ago)

7. Lotus Elan - 1967 - I've never driven it, but I want to...

8. Alfa Romeo 159 - I know, I know. It's just that seeing them makes me smile - I love the headlight and front styling and wish Alfa had kept the look for the Mito and other new one... forgotten the name...

9. Range Rover Classic - 'nuff said.

10. Fiat Panda 100hp - relegated to 10th because I can barely fit behind the wheel...

anomolymatt June 15, 2010 12:07 AM

McLaren F1 GTR

Mercedes CLK GTR

Pagani Zonda F

Ferrari F430 Scuderia

Porsche Carrera GT

Koenigsegg CCXR

Lamborghini Diablo SV

Audi RS6

Shelby Cobra

Ford GT

Elvisisntdead June 15, 2010 1:03 AM

Original VW Golf GTi

Range Rover (current version)

Porsche 911 Turbo from the 1980's with Whale tail

BMW M3 LHD original

Mercedes Benz 190 23-16 Cosworth (amazing)

Jenson Interceptor

Triumph Stag

Ferrari Daytona

Lancia Stratos

Morgan 2+2

Casanova June 15, 2010 1:08 AM

Sticking to the rules - best 10 cars I've driven, limited to 1 per manufacturer:

1. Aston Martin DB9 Volante

2. MK Indy (Volvo T5 engine)

3. Toyota Supra 3.0i turbo

4. Mazda MX5 mk1 1.6 turbo (I'm noticing a turbo theme emerging!)

5. 90s (Rover) Mini Cooper carb

6. Ford Puma 1.7

7. Peugeot 205 XS

8. Citroen XM V6

9. BMW E28 528i

10. VW Golf GTi mk2 8v

BLACKCRAIG June 15, 2010 3:13 AM

 1. JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED

 2. NISSAN GTR

 3. CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR-1

 4. PONTIAC G8 GXP

 5. CADILLAC CTS-V WAGON

 6. LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO

 7. CHEVROLET HHR SS

 8. CHEVROLET ORLANDO

 9. PORSCHE 911 GT3

10. fORD F-150 RAPTOR  CREW CAB

Not necessarily in order.

BLACKCRAIG June 15, 2010 3:31 AM

List no. 2

1. FORD GT

2. FORD MUSTANG SHELBY 2011

3. LOTUS EXIGE

4. INFINITY G35 COUPE

5. MITSUBISHI EVO X

6. TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX SUPECHARGED

7. BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED

8. HENNESSEY VENOM GT

9. FORD FOCUS RS500

10.FERRARI 456A

NOT IN ORDER.

versace June 15, 2010 5:17 AM

I've stuck by the one-car-per-manufacturer rule to keep the list to just 10 cars I definitely wouldn't hesitate to keep in my garage...

I've also refrained from including concept cars;

Go on! Tell me you wouldn't mind owning the following 10 cars if given half a chance!

1) Lamborghini Miura SV

2) Ferrari Dino 206 SP

3) Vauxhall VX220 Turbo

4) Alfa Romeo Type 33 Stradale

5) Fiat X1/9

6) Renault Sport Spider

7) McLaren F1

8) Porsche Carrera GT

9) Lotus Elise

10) Maserati Barchetta Stradale

)for those of you who are not old enough, if you don't recognise some models, just google them and THEN tell me I'm wrong!

versace June 15, 2010 5:19 AM

1) Lamborghini Miura SV

2) Ferrari Dino 206 SP

3) Vauxhall VX220 Turbo

4) Alfa Romeo Type 33 Stradale

5) Fiat X1/9

6) Renault Sport Spider

7) McLaren F1

8) Porsche Carrera GT

9) Lotus Elise

10) Maserati Barchetta Stradale

S Moore June 15, 2010 8:24 AM

Sticking to one car per manufacturer plus cars I've driven makes this difficult, but here goes:

- Porsche 911 2.7 RS

- Lancia Delta Integrale

- Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi

- Ferrari 355

- Lambourghini Gallardo

- BMW M3

- Subaru Impreza Turbo (original model)

- Aston Martin DB9

- Caterham Superlight

- Mercedes SL 55 AMG

Baller June 15, 2010 9:06 AM

Sticking to the rules - best 10 cars I've driven, limited to 1 per manufacturer:

E46 M3 Convertable

Murcialago LP640

997 Turbo

Nissan R35 GTR

Mazda RX7

Ferrari F430

Audi S3

Vauxhal Monaro

Merc CLK 350

Supercharged Lexus IS200 (sadly the only one in the list with my name on the documents!!)

Dmaxjoe1 June 15, 2010 9:26 AM

Subaru Impreza 22B

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 70's

Mercedes Benz 500E

Ferrari F50

Bugatti Veyron

Jaguar XJS

BMW M3 CSL

Mclaren F1

Peugot 205 GTi 1.9

Lotus 340 R

snorf June 15, 2010 9:43 AM

AC Cobra

Ariel Atom

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Bugatti Veyron

Dodge Viper GTS

Ferrari 458

Jaguar E-Type

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

Range Rover Sport

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Ruined June 15, 2010 10:12 AM

I'm going to stick with the cars I've owned or driven (and in no particular order):

- Noble M12

- Aston Martin V8 Vantage

- Lamborghini Gallardo

- MG ZT (260/190/135)

- Audi S6 (previous generation)

- Peugeot 106 1.1

- Renault Clio 1.9d (1994 model)

- Land Rover Series III

- Golf GTi Mk III

- Audi A3 1.9 Tdi

Tom Chet June 15, 2010 10:16 AM

Today's top ten.  Some driven, others lusted after (wonder which...).  Limited to one model from each marque.

Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

Citroen DS

Honda S2000

Lamborghini Countach LP400

Mazda MX-5 Mk 1

McLaren F1

Peugeot 205 XL (second car, 55 hp, 145 tyres, light as a feather, could carry all my possessions)

Porsche 911 RS 2.7

Tatra T87

Ruined June 15, 2010 10:18 AM

And my top 10 favourite cars regardless (and again, in no particular order):

- Moble M12

- Aston Martin V8 Vantage ('90's version)

- MG SV-R

- Land Rover Defender

- Renaultsport Clio 197/200 Cup

- Audi RS4 avant

- Merc C63 AMG estate

- Caterham R500

- Alfa 159 Sportwagon

- Arial Atom

Ruined June 15, 2010 10:20 AM

Sorry, just forgotten about one I'd previously driven. I'm going to swap the Golf GTi Mk II with the Skoda Octavia vRS CR DSG estate. Cracking car, and pretty quick too.

Paddler Ed June 15, 2010 10:51 AM

On the basis that I could only list a manufacturer once my list would consist of 3 manufacturers, and even then it's a bit of sketchy one as they're all linked... Ford, Volvo, Mazda...

So mine's theoretical, and in no particular order.

1.  Toyota Landcruiser Troopie w 4.5 Diesel and ARB lift kit (not that I've seen too many of them in Aus, and have decided that I quite like the look of one!)

2.  Renault Clio Williams (Original one)

3.  VW Transporter Syncro/4Motion (can't decide, but I fancy a T25 Syncro with the locking diffs or a T5 LWB 4Motion)

4.  Audi RS2 Avant

5.  Porsche 911 (993)  

6.  Volvo V90 with an engine transplant... the new twin turbo D5 should slot in...

7.  Peugeot 306 GTi-6 or Rallye

8.  Mercedes 300GD

9.  Bentley Arnage

10.  ???

Do all those cars from the VW family count?!  I'd not realised that there'd be an Audi, VW and Porsche in there...

Also do my Van/4x4's count?!

JezyG June 15, 2010 10:59 AM

Peugeot 307 (still one of the best steering setups ever IMO)

Seat Leon MK1 Cupra 1.8T 20V

BMW E46 320d

BMW 116i Pre FL lacked power but great fun

BMW 118d FL one of the best handling hatchbacks I have driven.

Porsche Boxter scared me to death :o)

Orignal Mini with Cooper S pack did look cool

Current Ford Focus a great all round package if a bit dull

VW Passast CC 1.8 TSi well made peach of an engine.

MKV Golf GTi

JezyG June 15, 2010 11:03 AM

Peugeot 306 (One of the best steering setups eveer IMO)

Orginal Mini Cooper with S pack look cool

Seat Leon Cupra 1.8T 20v

BMW E46 320d 150

BMW 116i pre FL slow but such fun to drive

VW Passast CC 1.8 TSi well made and a peach of an engine.

Porsche Boxter scared me to death :o)

MV Golf GTi

Curent Ford Focus a bit dull but a great all rounder.

FL BMW 118d one of the best handling cars I have driven.

Curmudgeon June 15, 2010 11:05 AM

Just like to add one more (well, I didn't really name 10, did I?)

Rover 620 Ti (or was it 600Ti?)

the pits June 15, 2010 11:55 AM

Me? I'd go for:

Lambo Murcielago LP 640

Lambo Countach LP 5000 QV (original, pre-skirt model, without spoiler)

Lancia Integrale Evo II (+ martini graphics)

Lotus Esprit Sport 300

Ferrari 365 Berlinetta Boxer

Ur Quattro 20v

Sierra Cosworth RS 500

Aston Martin DB5

Lotus Exige 260 Cup

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Nothing front wheel drive nor rear engined would ever make my list.

Sorry, couldn't keep to the 1 per manufacturer rule. And I'm not at all happy about leaving out the AC Cobra, Ford GT, Ford GT40, Lancia Stratos, Ferrari 250 GTO, 288 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, 246 Dino, Lotus 211 or the latest Jaguar XKR ( a decent top ten list in itself!)

Runners up (also in the list on another day):

the pits June 15, 2010 11:56 AM

Me? I'd go for:

Lambo Murcielago LP 640

Lambo Countach LP 5000 QV (original, pre-skirt model, without spoiler)

Lancia Integrale Evo II (+ martini graphics)

Lotus Esprit Sport 300

Ferrari 365 Berlinetta Boxer

Ur Quattro 20v

Sierra Cosworth RS 500

Aston Martin DB5

Lotus Exige 260 Cup

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Nothing front wheel drive nor rear engined would ever make my list.

Sorry, couldn't keep to the 1 per manufacturer rule. And I'm not at all happy about leaving out the AC Cobra, Ford GT, Ford GT40, Lancia Stratos, Ferrari 250 GTO, 288 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, 246 Dino, Lotus 211 or the latest Jaguar XKR ( a decent top ten list in itself!)

Runners up (also in the list on another day):

6th.replicant June 15, 2010 12:54 PM

1) Bugatti Type-57 SC Atlantic

And in no particular order:

Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II

Porsche 911 Carrera RS

Aston Martin Vanquish S (manual 'box conversion)

Jaguar XK 120 (drophead, wire wheels)

SEAT Leon Cupra R Mk1

McLaren F1

Ferrari 458 Italia

Jaguar XJ Supersport

Citroën DS Pallas (in black)

Robert Sangster June 15, 2010 12:54 PM

My top 10:

Current Range Rover

Oringinal mini

Alfa Romeo Brera

Peugeot 306 ralle

VW Golf GTI

Land Rover Defender 90

Jaguar XFR

Masserati GT

Nissan GTR

Peugeot 306 1.9 Xnd (my first car - which was awesome)

Stotty June 15, 2010 1:35 PM

Ferrari 250GT Lusso

Ferrari 250GT California Spyder

Lambourghini Muira 400SV

Porsche 911 3.0 RSR

Porsche 997 GT3 RS (gen 2)

Lotus Exige S1

Aston V12 Vantage

Ferrari F40 LM

Zonda F or Clubsport

BMW X5 4.0D

shomann June 15, 2010 2:10 PM

Add a Corvette ZR1 to the list.  The best Super Car value on the planet.

Kelly Holmes June 15, 2010 3:03 PM

Rolls~Royce Phantom

Range Rover

Lexus L600h

Honda Jazz

Jaguar XJ

LR Discovery4

Rolls~Royce Silver Cloud III

Bentley Continental 1950

Jaguar 3.8

Triumph Vitesse Mk II Convertible.

These are not necessarily in order of 'Best', but the RR Phantom is certainly 1st - the Best Car in the World.

MattDB June 15, 2010 3:14 PM

My top 10 of all time are:

1, Mini (original)

2, Rover Vitesse (SD1 version)

3, Lancia Beta

4, MG 6R4

5, MGA Twin Cam

6, FX4 Taxi

7, Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9

8, BMW CSL (Original)

9, Renault 5 Turbo 2 (Mid Engined)

10, Alfa Romeo 75 3.0

The ultimate classic collection!

mcmikey June 15, 2010 3:37 PM

1) Ferrari F40

2) Ferrari 250 GTO

3) Aston DB4 GT

4) Jaguar E Type 3.8

5) Alfa bi motore

6) Alfa SZ

7) Porsche 911 RS lightweight

8) Blower Bently

9) Type 35 Bugatti

10) Maserati Gran Turismo S as a daily driver or Honda Integra Type R if we dont have to have a daily driver.

mcmikey June 15, 2010 3:41 PM

Didnt read the two decades doh but given a fair wind and a euromillions win all of them would be in my front lounge keeping warm and waiting for their turn.

JohnnyGreek June 15, 2010 4:27 PM

I haven't driven any of these yet except the GTI (I'm 17) but I'm a petrolhead, so this is my list. One car per brand and no decade limitations.

1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 426

2010 Lamborghini Gallardo Spider LP560-4

1970 Alfa Romeo Montreal

1954 BMW 507

1975/2005 VW Golf GTi

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom

1987 Ferrari F40 LM

2010 Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS

1963 Aston Martin DB5

1954 Mercedes Benz SL350

leebrack June 15, 2010 4:38 PM

Limiting myself to cars that I've actually driven:

BMW E46 M3

BMW 330d Touring

Peugeot 306 GTi-6

Citroen ZX Volcane TD

Westfield Megablade

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Ford KA

Range Rover Vogue 4.2 S/C

1989 Ford Escort 1.3 PopPlus Estate*

Ford RS200**

*(First car I ever driven properly - aged 8)

**(Okay, I've never actually driven one, but just look at it!)

leebrack June 15, 2010 4:43 PM

They were in no particular order by the way... the Rangey would probably be top of the list if so.

stutts June 15, 2010 4:46 PM

hmmm. . . .

in no particular order

1. nissan gt-r

2. nissan  patrol 4.5 grx 5spd

3. toyota landcrusier 100 series

4. mercedes w123

5. subaru BRAT

6. mercedes w140

7. vw pheaton

8. range rover 4.2 supercharged

9. toyota rav4 1st gen

10. mercedes sl55 amg

CarWars June 15, 2010 5:14 PM

In no order

1)BMW M3 E46

2)Honda NSX

3)Nissan GT-R

4)Citroen DS

5)Ferrari 430 Scuderia

6)Koenigsegg CCXR

7)Honda S2000

8)BMW Z8

9)Porsche 911 GT3

10)Honda Civic VTi

suqercar97 June 15, 2010 5:18 PM

1. Mclaren F1

2. original mini cooper s wrc

3. current GTR

4. Ferrari 458

5. Caterham 7 R500

6. Jaguar E-type

7. Bugatti Veyron

8. Mclaren Mp4-23

9. BMW E30 M3

10. 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo

Lifer June 15, 2010 5:32 PM

Vauxhall VX220 the non turbo version

Morris Minor

Caterham 7

Mini Cooper the first one

Aston Martin V8 saloon

Jaguar XJ6

Landrover Defender

McLaren F1

Lotus Elite

BMW M5

mgbv8man June 15, 2010 5:59 PM

Here goes my top ten Tried or owned only

1. MGBV8GT - yes I know no imagination with my autocar name but it was part of the family-I killed it on Paddock Hill bend

2. Ferrari 250GTO - sat in never driven but what the hell

3. VW Golf mk2 - My mum's green 3dr C 1300 ordered with GTi suspension at 17yrs old Perfect!

4. BMW Z Coupe - the breadvan thing

5. Alpine Renault A310

6. Renault Clio 197 Cup

7. Porsche 911 Turbo - to those that know me it has been out of the garage honest!

8. Lotus Elise

9. Mercedes w124 Estate - the old towcar still wont die

10. Caterham

theonlydt June 15, 2010 6:02 PM

So Steve, do you currently have some poor intern student who can compile all the results and give an autocar readers top ten? Several cars are repeated by several users, would be interesting. I'm not going to do it though...

Mr£4worth June 15, 2010 6:30 PM

I can only base my comments on what I have owned or driven, so sadly many "favourites" won't make my list.

Here goes;

1. BMW 335I SE Convertible (auto) with all the toys

2. Porsche 356 B Convertible

3. Renault 10 ( I have had 4)

4. Smart Crossblade (so much fun - but with so many faults)

5. Daf 55 Coupe (best handling car ever) previous owner James Bolan

6. Honda Stream 2.0 litre SE Sport - Rapid 7 seater

7. Volvo 240 with Webasto Roof - so comfortable, thirsty & slow an anti-style statement

8. VW scirocco Mkii GTI (40 mpg and you had so much torque gear changing was rarely needed)

9. Cadillac BLS Wagon 150 bhp oilburner (very relaxing- soaks up the bumps)

10. Austin Healey Sprite with Lenham Bonnet (What a shame it was 90% rust)

jl4069 June 15, 2010 8:14 PM

steve,

I find it strange that in recent editorials you are excited about how great new cars are and yet most all of your favorite cars very old. And of course how you never did a comparison of the 996 TT and 997 is beyond me but hey thats why I'm a liberal and your a conservative- the way its always been amongst people.

It sounds like you as a some-what influential editor should be sounding the bells towards makers to get make to the driving pleasures of the old cars you offer us up here.

BTW I agree whole-heartedly with your choices! You have great taste in cars its just that you forget this taste when writing about new ones. J

tommallett June 15, 2010 10:43 PM

BMW E30 M3

Ferrari F40

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9

Renault GTA Turbo

Lotus Carlton

Lamborghini Diablo SE30

Caterham R500

Porsche 996 Turbo

Nissan GTR (current model)

Mercedes W140 S-Class; S500

Hmm,

Mclaren F1

Ferrari F40

Alpina D3 Bi-turbo

Mercedes 300slr coupe - either one!

Ferrari 250 california spider swb

Ferrari 360 CS

Peugot 205 xs

Range Rover TDV8

Caterham R500

Radical PR6

road runner June 16, 2010 8:36 AM

List is limited to road cars I've driven extensively or owned;

1)  Lotus Elise Mk 2

2)  Citroen AX Sport (1.6, 165 bhp conversion)

3)  Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9  

4)  Ferrari 308 GTB

5)  Lancia Delta Integrale

6)  VW Golf GTI (2010, DSG) current

7)  Renault Clio 197 Cup

8)  BMW E46 M3

9)  VW Sirocco Storm

10) Lancia Fulvia HF

hueber330 June 16, 2010 9:17 AM

In no special order.  

MB 600 Grosser SWB

BMW 330d E91

Lancia D50A

Lancia Flaminia Coupé Pininfarina

Porsche 86 Carrera Targa

Alfetta sedan 2.0L

Porsche 997 GT3 Cup

BMW E28 M5

Porsche 356 Carrera II

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

AlanMac44 June 16, 2010 9:27 AM

In no particular order:

Audi Quattro Sport

Lancia Fulvia HF

Ferrari 250 GTO

Alfa SZ

Nissan GTR

Ferrari 458

Merc G Wagen

Fiat 500

Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9

Audi RS4

DarkHaze June 16, 2010 12:01 PM

for me not 10 but 11 here are

Mitsubishi Evo X FQ-400

BMW M3 E92

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Porsche 997 GT2-rs

Audi R8

Dodge Challenger SRT-8

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500(current model)

Audi RS5

Aston Martin DBS

Nissan GT-R R35

Ps:not in order

Woigookin June 16, 2010 1:48 PM

BMW 335d DMS

BMW E30 M3 S52 Conversion

BMW X6 M

BMW Z3 M Coupe

Bugatti Veryron Pur Sang

Ferrari 458 Italia

Ferrari Enzo

Ferrari F40

Ferrari F50 Koenig

Nissan GT-R R35

RicardoJ June 16, 2010 4:48 PM

In no order (all cars new models);

Lexus GS

Jaguar XJ

Volvo XC60

Porsche 911 Carrera S

Mazda MX-5

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Vauxhall Astra

Audi S5 Cabriolet

Fiat 500

If I were able to track one down, a Panther De Ville and a Jaguar Mk II might have featured. Bored with Astons, Bentleys, Ferraris and Lamborghinis

kash4011 June 16, 2010 5:28 PM

pretty simple;whatever sutcliffe like...just choose the opposite for me!

kash4011 June 16, 2010 9:12 PM

however....

1)alfa brera 3.2 prodrive 's'

2)alfa guiletta cloverleaf

3)peugeot 205gti 1.9

4)fiat coupe 20v turbo

5)mg ztt

6)fiat 500 abarth

7)ferrari 458 italia

8)mg 6r4

9)williams fw09(bendy first honda turbo)

10)alfa 147gta

stevo27 June 16, 2010 10:17 PM

Like the others no order, but all cars I've owned/had for extended period

Vauxhall Chevette  (was a great car honest!)

Peugot 205 XS (GTi look and handle-alike) - quite brilliant

Renault Scenic

Ford Orion i (actually that was c**p)

Honda Civic Coupe

Rover 820i; ahead of its time - when it ran

Jaguar XJ6 - pre facelift car - just beautiful

TVR Griffith 500 - beyond sensational

Porsche Boxster 3.4S- predictable but great

Merc E-cabrio 350CDi - current car - it's a grower

jet blast June 16, 2010 11:19 PM

In no particular order.......

Subaru imprezza 22b

Ferrari F355 (manual) <in black black leather>

Lambo Countach LP 5000 QV

Audi TT (mk 1)

1968 dodge charger R/T  440CI 7.2 liter V8 auto 2 door coupe

Porsche 911 (964 turbo)

Porsche 911 (GT2 997)

Ford transit

Jaguar XJR (1995)

TVR Grithith (500)

inthebin June 17, 2010 1:44 AM

Wow huge response!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

in no order:

205 gti 1.6

holden commodore

saab 900 turbo

golf gti mk2

tvr tuscan

caterham 1.6

corrolla 1.6 gt from late 80's

911

xjr

charade 87'

Yendig June 17, 2010 5:18 PM

Aw, cummon Steve! Only 10 cars? Right....

McLaren F1 (my all-time favorite; not driven)

Ferrari 430 Scuderia (driven; it's really quite good)

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1989 version; not driven)

Lamborghini Countach qv (1987 version, no wing; not driven)

Honda NSX (driven; wonderfully easy to drive fast)

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 (driven; incredibly agile)

Lotus Elise Mk 1 (my first owned Lotus; excellent little sports car)

Range Rover CSK (the 1977 Classic was the first car I ever drove, aged 8)

Citroen 2CV6 (surrendered use of an NSX for a weekend to experience the comedy bodyroll; hilariously wonderful)

Ford Transit with XJ220 running gear that was at the Festival of Speed a few years ago

List liable to change within seconds....

SpeedyPolini June 20, 2010 8:30 PM

1 Focus RS500

2 Focus RS

3 Focus ST

4 Ford Transit(had to be in there somewhere)

5 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec S

6 Ford Sierra

7 Ford Mustang

8 Golf R32

9 Mazda Bongo

10 Mazda MX5

tailsie August 11, 2010 3:25 PM

1. m3 4.0 v8

2. astra gte 16valve

3. evo 8

4. audi tts conv

5. tvr sagaris

6. nissan gtr

7. lancia delta integrale

8. triumph dolomite 2.0

9. escort cosworth

10. esort xr3i

owned them all at some point except nissan gtr