Comments on: Question of the Day: In Which Car Would You Like to Die? http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:55:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: AJ http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-418451 AJ Mon, 12 May 2008 17:04:16 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-418451 That really is kind of tough, as with my Jeep in the Rockies, it would be easy to drive it off a cliff! Or other then that, I just watched the movie "The Kingdom," so how about one of those big black government SUV's with the armor and bullet proof glass somewhere in the Middle East? Now that would be some fight! LOL That really is kind of tough, as with my Jeep in the Rockies, it would be easy to drive it off a cliff!

Or other then that, I just watched the movie “The Kingdom,” so how about one of those big black government SUV’s with the armor and bullet proof glass somewhere in the Middle East? Now that would be some fight! LOL

]]> By: garllo http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-418111 garllo Mon, 12 May 2008 15:53:14 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-418111 Although I love my Corvette, since we are speculating , I'll have to go with the ENZO Although I love my Corvette, since we are speculating , I’ll have to go with the ENZO

]]> By: akitadog http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-416662 akitadog Sun, 11 May 2008 14:18:51 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-416662 Ferrari Formula 1 race car, in Monaco, flying off the track at 200 mph+ and into the Mediterranean. Ferrari Formula 1 race car, in Monaco, flying off the track at 200 mph+ and into the Mediterranean.

]]> By: jconli1 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-416551 jconli1 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:18:51 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-416551 I was going to respond to this earlier in the day, but waited. Unfortunately, in that span of time, my reply has taken a more bitter turn at Altamont LeMons. But I still say a Volvo 240 Turbo. First of all, it would take a lot make the act complete - making the inevitable that much more spectacular in its buildup... but I also think it was one of the best all-around cars made in a relatively horrible automotive era, and while I've found something to like in just about any car I've owned, that was one of the few cars I just outright loved, warts and all. I was going to respond to this earlier in the day, but waited. Unfortunately, in that span of time, my reply has taken a more bitter turn at Altamont LeMons. But I still say a Volvo 240 Turbo.

First of all, it would take a lot make the act complete – making the inevitable that much more spectacular in its buildup… but I also think it was one of the best all-around cars made in a relatively horrible automotive era, and while I’ve found something to like in just about any car I’ve owned, that was one of the few cars I just outright loved, warts and all.

]]> By: jthorner http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-416542 jthorner Sun, 11 May 2008 05:45:13 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-416542 I like cars, but I really, really don't want to die in one. I like cars, but I really, really don’t want to die in one.

]]> By: DearS http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-416281 DearS Sat, 10 May 2008 22:22:24 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-416281 911 GT2, might as well go with a car that will put up a fight. 911 GT2, might as well go with a car that will put up a fight.

]]> By: 50merc http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-416172 50merc Sat, 10 May 2008 21:23:31 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-416172 An old VW Microbus. It'd be instantaneous--no suffering. An old VW Microbus. It’d be instantaneous–no suffering.

]]> By: The_Imperialist http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415772 The_Imperialist Sat, 10 May 2008 16:01:01 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415772 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Not only would I shuck my mortal coil in sybaritic splendor, but the collision would undoubtedly improve the car's looks. Rolls-Royce Phantom. Not only would I shuck my mortal coil in sybaritic splendor, but the collision would undoubtedly improve the car’s looks.

]]> By: Winklovic http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415762 Winklovic Sat, 10 May 2008 15:52:59 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415762 One of these: http://www.bobbode.com/Images/FunnyCar1.jpg One of these:

http://www.bobbode.com/Images/FunnyCar1.jpg

]]> By: Sammy Hagar http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415731 Sammy Hagar Sat, 10 May 2008 15:28:10 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415731 Early version Pinto baby! I can save my family the $500 cremation fee, not to mention going into the afterlife as one of the "Four Horsemen"...albeit, the one in the hatchback. Early version Pinto baby! I can save my family the $500 cremation fee, not to mention going into the afterlife as one of the “Four Horsemen”…albeit, the one in the hatchback.

]]> By: chuckgoolsbee http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415572 chuckgoolsbee Sat, 10 May 2008 14:38:47 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415572 Katie, I can appreciate the choice of an E-type, but why a '70? The Feds had squeezed the life out of it by then... twin "<em>strangleberg</em>" carbs (down from the triple 2" SU's of the Series 1), open headlights, those frumpy bumpers and saggy-butt tail lights. If you're gonna die, die in <em>style</em>... hop in a<a href="http://www.xkedata.com/gallery/zoom/?id=46873" rel="nofollow"> Series 1</a> (1961-1968) E-type Jaguar! ;) That's how I'm going. No annoying buzz of 12 short ones, only the full luscious roar of a big-bore, long-stroke inline playing Sir William's Sixth Symphony! --chuck --http://chuck.goolsbee.org Katie, I can appreciate the choice of an E-type, but why a ‘70? The Feds had squeezed the life out of it by then… twin “strangleberg” carbs (down from the triple 2″ SU’s of the Series 1), open headlights, those frumpy bumpers and saggy-butt tail lights.

If you’re gonna die, die in style… hop in a Series 1 (1961-1968) E-type Jaguar! ;)

That’s how I’m going. No annoying buzz of 12 short ones, only the full luscious roar of a big-bore, long-stroke inline playing Sir William’s Sixth Symphony!

–chuck
–http://chuck.goolsbee.org

]]> By: UnclePete http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415462 UnclePete Sat, 10 May 2008 12:47:50 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415462 A Porsche 550 Spyder. If it was good enough for James Dean, it's good enough for me. Otherwise, a Ford GT40 at the 'Ring. Guess I want to go old-school style... A Porsche 550 Spyder. If it was good enough for James Dean, it’s good enough for me. Otherwise, a Ford GT40 at the ‘Ring. Guess I want to go old-school style…

]]> By: Campisi http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415302 Campisi Sat, 10 May 2008 08:30:24 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415302 Since they're technically street-legal in the UK, a tank. Can you imagine the carnage that must take place in order to die while driving a friggin' TANK through central London? Since they’re technically street-legal in the UK, a tank. Can you imagine the carnage that must take place in order to die while driving a friggin’ TANK through central London?

]]> By: p00ch http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415172 p00ch Sat, 10 May 2008 03:12:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415172 Even though I've heard that the ride is a Merc, my untrained ears have a really difficult time telling that this is a 'voiceover'. Wonderful clip. For exit music, the blat-blat of a Porsche. Even though I’ve heard that the ride is a Merc, my untrained ears have a really difficult time telling that this is a ‘voiceover’. Wonderful clip.

For exit music, the blat-blat of a Porsche.

]]> By: phil http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-415081 phil Sat, 10 May 2008 00:32:02 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-415081 ummm.. salma hayek. if she's in the back seat who the hell cares what kind of car it is! ummm.. salma hayek. if she’s in the back seat who the hell cares what kind of car it is!

]]> By: carlos.negros http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414981 carlos.negros Fri, 09 May 2008 23:20:53 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414981 I would like to die in a red 1966 Dodge Dart GT convertible with its white vinyl seats stuffed with smuggled Mexican pot; while being chased by Federales in Jalisco; and dying in a hail of bullets along side of Salma Hayek. I would like to die in a red 1966 Dodge Dart GT convertible with its white vinyl seats stuffed with smuggled Mexican pot; while being chased by Federales in Jalisco; and dying in a hail of bullets along side of Salma Hayek.

]]> By: casper00 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414962 casper00 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:09:34 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414962 it'll be in Jeff Gordon's #24 DU PONT Chevy...at least it'll be worth it...... it’ll be in Jeff Gordon’s #24 DU PONT Chevy…at least it’ll be worth it……

]]> By: Stephan Wilkinson http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414922 Stephan Wilkinson Fri, 09 May 2008 22:54:24 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414922 Ohmygod, that is exactly right. Chariot of fire. Ohmygod, that is exactly right. Chariot of fire.

]]> By: Robert Farago http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414911 Robert Farago Fri, 09 May 2008 22:48:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414911 If I have to go in a car, I'd like it to be a <a href="http://image.automobilemag.com/f/editors-soapbox/jay-z-drives-the-maybach-exelero-concept-in-lost-ones/1055264+w445+cr1+re0+ar1/maybach-exelero-drifts.jpg" rel="nofollow">Maybach Exelero</a> 'cause it looks like Darth Vader's whip. Make of that what you will. If I have to go in a car, I’d like it to be a Maybach Exelero ’cause it looks like Darth Vader’s whip. Make of that what you will.

]]> By: Stephan Wilkinson http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414882 Stephan Wilkinson Fri, 09 May 2008 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414882 That's fascinating. I'd always bought into the myth that it was his Fazzazz. I wonder whether he thought he'd be better off in the Merc if he hit crossing traffic... That’s fascinating. I’d always bought into the myth that it was his Fazzazz. I wonder whether he thought he’d be better off in the Merc if he hit crossing traffic…

]]> By: Justin Berkowitz http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414881 Justin Berkowitz Fri, 09 May 2008 22:21:41 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414881 @Stephan Wilkinson: One bizarre correction. The car was actually a Mercedes 450SEL 6.9! He dubbed in all the sounds of the Ferrari 275 GTB, including the times when it would have been shifting (the Benz had a 3-speed auto). @Stephan Wilkinson:

One bizarre correction. The car was actually a Mercedes 450SEL 6.9! He dubbed in all the sounds of the Ferrari 275 GTB, including the times when it would have been shifting (the Benz had a 3-speed auto).

]]> By: Stephan Wilkinson http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414792 Stephan Wilkinson Fri, 09 May 2008 21:59:45 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414792 David Holzman, it's the iconic film Rendezvous, and it is indeed Paris, and nothing was contrived. this was long before the day of computer animation. Claude Lelouche fastened a camera to the front bumper of his Ferrari and drove essentially from the center of Paris--l'Arc de Triomphe--to the edge of the city in less than nine minutes. The film is in real time, and at least he chose to do it at 0500 on a Sunday morning, but if you watch carefully, I don't think the guy got a single green light; they're all red. And fortunately, he missed the bus. As well as a couple of shifts, if you listen carefully. The film was re-created in a BMW stunt a couple of years ago, in Prague, but they had bought police cooperation and the necessary streets were all tightly closed for 10 minutes early one morning. David Holzman, it’s the iconic film Rendezvous, and it is indeed Paris, and nothing was contrived. this was long before the day of computer animation.

Claude Lelouche fastened a camera to the front bumper of his Ferrari and drove essentially from the center of Paris–l’Arc de Triomphe–to the edge of the city in less than nine minutes. The film is in real time, and at least he chose to do it at 0500 on a Sunday morning, but if you watch carefully, I don’t think the guy got a single green light; they’re all red. And fortunately, he missed the bus. As well as a couple of shifts, if you listen carefully.

The film was re-created in a BMW stunt a couple of years ago, in Prague, but they had bought police cooperation and the necessary streets were all tightly closed for 10 minutes early one morning.

]]> By: rpn453 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414782 rpn453 Fri, 09 May 2008 21:52:10 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414782 1987 Pontiac Grand Am would have been alright! 1987 Pontiac Grand Am would have been alright!

]]> By: David Holzman http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414761 David Holzman Fri, 09 May 2008 21:46:34 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414761 The clip reminds me of A Man and a Woman, French film from the '60s, I think, with loads of scenes of the guy crossing france in a sports car (I was maybe 12 when I saw it, and I don't remember what kind of car it was). There are also the car scenes from the graduate. I must say though that while some of the scenes looked like they were supposed to be Paris, I can't imagine main Parisian streets so devoid of cars at any time of day or night, and various things just didn't look quite right. The clip reminds me of A Man and a Woman, French film from the ’60s, I think, with loads of scenes of the guy crossing france in a sports car (I was maybe 12 when I saw it, and I don’t remember what kind of car it was). There are also the car scenes from the graduate.

I must say though that while some of the scenes looked like they were supposed to be Paris, I can’t imagine main Parisian streets so devoid of cars at any time of day or night, and various things just didn’t look quite right.

]]> By: Juniper http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/comment-page-1/#comment-414741 Juniper Fri, 09 May 2008 21:30:29 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-in-which-car-would-you-like-to-die/#comment-414741 Howler I hope Katie doesn't see that. Howler
I hope Katie doesn’t see that.

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