Would you rather?

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Budget exotics: I'll take the Porsche 912, partly because I'm a huge Porsche fan, and partly because the 308 would cost so much to own.

Infiniti vs Lexus: The Lexus of course.
 
1981 Ferrari 308 GTS, 56k miles, $35,995 vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe GT, 32k miles, $34,999 vs. 1976 Porsche 912 E, 99k miles, $39k

If the Porsche was a 911, I'd take that. Since it's a 912, I'll take the 308, one of the best-looking boxy Ferraris. It's kinda slow, even in its day, but the noise around you during hard accelerations is so pleasantly rousing. You said these are all in good condition, so I expect it will take longer time for it to break down compared to a 308 costing less than US$30,000. As for the Maserati, well...it doesn't look evocatively exciting, and not a particularly outstanding grand tourer in its time. I expect more from a Maserati made in the twenty-first century.


1993 Infinti J30/Nissan Leopard J Ferie (Y32) vs. 1993 Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo (S140)

In white, the exterior styling of these two is just as interesting as that of a refrigerator. I'll take the Infiniti J30 because there's a certain kind of weirdness to it, particularly on how the taillights are shaped and positioned.
 
1970 Opel Manta 1.9E (A)
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vs.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro 230 RS
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Camaro. Too many people would ask me what kind of Camaro I had if I took the Opel.
 
Opel because, it's more suited to UK roads (smaller), probably more rare than a Camaro, the Camaro isn't a Z/28.
 
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Anyway. Opel Manta, because I've always loved that car.
 
Opel Manta, of course. Almost an easy choice

Would you rather:

Ginetta G60

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or

Noble M600 (I know it's the most powerful but...):

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or

Jaguar F-Type V6S Coupe

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1970 Ford Mustang

Engine: 4.1L 250ci Inline 6
Horsepower: 155
Torque: 240 lb-ft

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1971 Plymouth Duster

Engine: 3.7L 225ci Slant 6
Horsepower: 145
Torque: 215 lb-ft

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1970 Opel Manta 1.9E vs 1967 Camaro RS; I guess I would pick the Manta. It would stand out more than the Camaro around where I live.

British Supercars; I'll pick the Jaguar F-Type Coupe.

1970 Ford Mustang vs 1971 Plymouth Duster; I'm choosing the Mustang, because simply Mustang.
 
1970 Opel Manta 1.9E (A) vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 230 RS
The Manta, much more special to me. If the Camaro's a V8-powered one, I'll take the Camaro instead.

Ginetta G60 vs. Noble M600 vs. Jaguar F-Type V6S Coupé
Definitely the Noble M600, it just destroys the other two and it will be a much more exhilarating experience to drive one. I love the G60's looks, despite it being reused over and over again since the F400, but the performance just doesn't do it for me. I respect their aim in recreating an old school motoring experience with the lack of electronic aids, but compared to the M600, it's not much of a screamer. And unlike many people, the F-Type doesn't look particularly dashing to me to make up for its deficiency in performance.

1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Plymouth Duster
The Duster. That particular Mustang looks "meh" to me.
 
Opel Manta vs Chevy Camaro: Well the '67 Camaro isn't my favorite so I'll go with the Opel.

Ginetta G60 vs Noble M600 vs Jaguar F-Type V6S Coupe: F-Type please, the coupe is just so incredibly good looking. To bad it only comes with flappy paddles.

Ford Mustang vs Plymouth Duster: Uhh, I guess the Duster on a whim.
 
Ginetta G60 vs. Noble M600 vs. Jaguar F-Type V6 S Coupe - It's close between the G60 and the Noble, but I'l take the Ginetta.

Results:
1. Ginetta G60
2. Noble M600
3. Jaguar F-Type V6 S Coupe

Ford Mustang vs. Plymouth Duster - Such Mustang. Much Ford. Wow.
 
Noble because modern-day F40, and it looks and sounds absolutely badass, and Mustang because the Duster doesn't look as nice.

EDIT: Kingswood because HQ.

New Hatchbacks ~AU$35k

2014 Mercedes-Benz W176 A180

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2014 Mazda3 SP25 GT

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2014 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo

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2013 MY14 BMW 116i

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I'll take the Mazda3. Hatchbacks from Mercedes or BMW aren't that appealing to me, except when it's the high-performance AMG or M version. The incentive isn't so great when compared to the cheaper Mazda3 either, which is already a good handling car. And I'm not liking how the Veloster looks.
 
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