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What would your dream car be?

Asked by Josh Board

June 14, 2007

Arthur Thomas

From Santee (Hairstylist)

It would be a convertible Bentley. I've only driven one once. They're really comfortable. The Rolls-Royce isn't comfortable to drive, although it's nice to be in the back seat of. The Bentley is like sitting on a cloud. The seat conforms to you. If I win the lottery, I'll buy a cobalt blue one, with camel interior. A free-range camel. They even have extra leather in case you damage it. The cars start at $350,000 and get up to half a million.

Rick Conners

From Chula Vista (Sales Clerk)

My favorite car, since I was a kid, has been the 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. You see a lot of them in silver, but I'd prefer a white one. I've never actually driven one, but I have been in the back seat. It's not a very comfortable ride, but it's a beautiful car. There's something about it. Back in the day, it was the original status car. I think it sold for around $19,700 and showed you had money.

Andy Digerness

From Escondido (Car Dealer)

A '61 Lincoln Continental sedan convertible. The first year with suicide doors and last production car totally designed by one person -- Elwood Engel. I could probably find one all tricked out for $20,000 to $25,000. But it wouldn't be good on gas mileage, and I'd have to keep it garaged. I have a family, so what's the point? If money wasn't an issue with my dream car, I'd take a 2005 Ford GT40. Those are $183,000. It's a redesign of a '66 to '69 that they raced. The 40 means it's 40 inches tall.

Shaggy Moroyoqui

From Escondido (Reconditioning Manager)

I wanted a 2007 Range Rover, with navigation, all the options. It can fit my baby, my mother-in-law, wife, a stroller in the back. The ultimate dream car I would have to design myself. I'd call it the MMM -- triple Ms -- for my wife's name, my name, and our baby. It would have a big front end, huge trunk, 26-inch wheels, and be 3 or 4 inches from the ground.

Michael Fuentes

From San Diego (Lab Technician)

I think the Honda Civic is one of the best all-around vehicles on the market. No matter what your interest or style, it will accommodate. It's fuel efficient, sporty, and not expensive. It has a hatchback or coupe that won't take up space and a reliable family sedan. It may not be the very best in every single one of those categories, but I think every single model over the years has pluses to it that you truly got your money's worth.

Derek Vail

From Chico (Construction)

It would be tough to pick between the Porsche 959, which was built in the late '80s. It was the first super car. It had all-wheel drive and good handling. I like the quickness. But I also like the Mustang Shelby GT 500, California edition. You can't pick just one car. Realistically, I'll probably get an SUV hybrid because of the benefits of the size and it would offset the gas guilt.

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