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This week’s list is all about off-the-chain modern dream cars. A couple aren’t street-legal, but most are cars you can take anywhere you want. These are the kind of cars that are more than just four wheels and some paint. These are the types of cars that are living, breathing creatures all on their own.
10. Good Karma
Vehicle: 2012 Fisker Karma
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Notable Features: Only 1,690 miles; comes with 3-piece 24” Forgiato Maglia ECL rims installed; fully loaded
Complex Says: The Fisker Karma is proof that being eco-friendly doesn't mean you can't have style. When your whip looks this good, being electric is just a bonus.
9. A Noble Cause
Vehicle: 2006 Noble M400
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Notable Features: Only 2,221 miles; currently holds valid CA title
Complex Says: If you've ever admired these modern British sportscars, but lamented their limited availability in the States, here's your chance. Grab this one before it turns into a Rossion Q1.
8. Looks Effing Amazing
Vehicle: 2012 Lexus LFA
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Notable Features: 552hp, 354 lb-ft of torque; Fresh Green exterior with white door trim, dash, and center console
Complex Says: You want to get noticed? An LFA is an excellent way to go -- especially in Fresh Green. We're sure those white interior accents will leave you feeling minty-fresh every time you drive your new ride, too. Good thing, since those power figures may make you break a sweat while you're driving.
7. The Ultimate M3
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Laguna Seca E46 M3
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Notable Features: Raced out to the nines - see auction listing for details; 345hp; seller is also listing a trailer and will give you a discount on both if you win this auction
Complex Says: We think you and your best friend should go in on this M3 and the STi that's elsewhere on this week's list. Then you can have some amazing track weekend stories to tell. You know, if you have the spare cash lying around.
6. The Ultimate STi
Vehicle: Factory-built Subaru WRX STi Type RA - Group N racecar
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Notable Features: Built for the 1998-1999 Sony Ericsson Asia Cup series; placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in all races in which it competed; never crashed or rolled; loads of upgrades and extras detailed in auction listing
Complex Says: This may be the ultimate STi. Sure, it may not be street legal, but will you care when you're whooping ass at the track every weekend? We think not.
5. Guaranteed Head-Turner
Vehicle: 2012 Maserati Granturismo MC
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Notable Features: Rosso Mondiale exterior with Nero interior; carbon fiber trim; carbon fiber aero package; 20” MC wheels with matte graphite finish; aluminum racing pedals; MC suspension
Complex Says: We see far more Quattroportes than Granturismos on the road, and we've never seen one in this color combination. We're certain of this because we'd remember how long it took us to scrape our jaws up off the road after this rolled by.
4. If It's Good Enough For Bond...
Vehicle: 2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante
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Notable Features: Stratus White metallic paint with Baltic Blue leather interior; has only 302 miles; trunk-mounted umbrella for those rainy days
Complex Says: What's that you say? You want something with a little higher performance than a DB9, but you don't want a DBS? Oh, and you want it to be a convertible? Good thing Aston Martin read your mind. Here's just the thing for your modern-day James Bond adventure.
3. Silver Arrow
Vehicle: 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
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Notable Features: Has a 0-62mph time of 3.6 seconds; top speed is 209mph; engine produces an estimated 640hp; stiffer suspension setup than standard SLR McLaren
Complex Says: If you're into historic racing, you're no doubt familiar with the famous 1955 Mille Miglia victory won by Sir Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. That race started at 7:22 a.m., which gives this special edition its name. If you've ever wanted a street-legal Silver Arrow to whip round your neighborhood, now's the time.
2. The Murcielago's Child
Vehicle: 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
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Notable Features: 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds; top speed of 217mph; only has 865 miles on it
Complex Says: While the styling may be slightly more grown-up than, say, the Gallardo, there's still no mistaking this for anything but a Lamborghini. This particular offering neatly holds rank with the McLaren MP4-12C in terms of supercars. Its snazzy Bianco Isis/Nero Ade color combination makes it an instant classic.
1. Clarkson's True Love
Vehicle: 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
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Notable Features: Chassis no. 029, only 980 miles on it, full service history and documentation
Complex Says: Nothing says excess like a Bugatti Veyron 16.4. Unless it's the SuperSport. We love the black and red metallic color scheme, too. If you're gonna dream, dream big.
