The remainder of my fleet are cars I've chosen for different reasons. I'll note the OMRs for which they're eligible, and some other interesting points...
2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Coupe - ($ 194260, new)
for UK/Aston Martin/Aston Martin Carnival
for Professional/Supercar Festival
* I was originally planning on using the 1999 V8 Vantage instead of this vehicle. However, the V8 Vantage has a harder time picking up A-spec points, and buying the DB7 from the Showroom means I don't have to wait until Week 68 to finish the Professional Events. I haven't fine-tuned the settings for 200 pointers for the AM Carnival, but I've gotten good results for my test runs at the Supercar Festival.
2000 Audi Abt TT-R Touring Car - ($ 550000, new)
for Germany/Audi/Tourist Trophy
* I need an Audi TT for the Tourist Trophy, and I also need a German Touring Car for the DTM series. There is a Mercedes-Benz CLK Touring car that's awarded for the Legends of the Silver Arrow. However, it's not eligible for the SL Challenge, and that would make 3 cars driven to win the Mercedes, Audi, and DTM races (instead of 2). Hence, I'll be using the Abt TT-R. The cost of this vehicle means I'll have to wait until I have plenty of $ to spend before I can buy and use it. This car can be used to win the JGTC series, but I've already pulled a 200 point sweep in the Shelby.
2004 BMW 120i - ($ 31940, new)
for Germany/BMW/1 Series Trophy
for European/Hot Hatch League
* The only other car eligible for the 1 Series Trophy is the 120d, which has more power than the 120i. Using the 120i will lead to a higher A-spec point total. This car can also pull a 200 point sweep for the Euro Hot Hatch races.
2004 BMW M3 - ($ 74560, new)
for Germany/BMW/Club "M"
* There's a Used Car that's eligible for the Club "M" series: the M Coupe. However, the lowest mileage representative appears during Week 3 (18952.5 mi), at a price of $ 51284. So in order to use it (and stay within my rules of no transfers and minimum car usage), I'd have to buy it during Week 103, then buy and collect the undriven one during Week 203. The M3 is one of a few cars that I've elected to buy new, in order to wrap up my car collection by week 175.
1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe - ($ 15671, $ 12055, $ 8438, used)
for USA/Chevrolet/Camaro Meeting
* This is the only used Camaro available. You might choose to buy a "classic" version (pre-1980), so that you can use it in the Muscle Car Competition, but I already have a car lined up for that one. The lowest mileage Z28 Coupe appears in the Used II lot during Week 19 (22580.5 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the same one on Week 119. There is also a Camaro LM Race Car awarded for the USA/Stars & Stripes event. The IROC-Z, another eligible car, is the prize car for this event.
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible - ($ 0, PRIZE)
from America/All American Championship
for USA/Chevrolet/Vette! Vette! Vette!
for America/Muscle Car Competition
for Beginner/Spider & Roadster
* (EDIT) I'm using this vehicle for the Muscle Car and Spider & Roadster events. There might be another series or two, but since I'm no longer using the Shelby Cobra, I needed an American Classic, and this one fits the bill. It can win many 200 pointers, which will give me a much higher A-spec total than if I were to use the Cobra. I was going to use the Cobra for the JGTC event, but now that I've won that series with the Series 1 (something I didn't think of before), I'll be using the '54 Vette instead.
2002 Daihatsu Copen Active Top - ($ 14980, new)
for Japan/Daihatsu/Copen Race
* The only other car eligible for the Copen Race is the Copen Detatchable Top. They're identical in every way except for weight: the Active Top weighs more (830kg to the D-Top's 800kg). Using the Active Top will lead to a higher A-spec total. This car can also sweep the World Compact Car races for 200 points.
2004 Dodge 1500 Laramie Hemi Quad Cab - ($ 37930, new)
for Beginner/Sport Truck Race
*** This is only one of two cars in my fleet (as of now) that will not be used in a OMR. ***
* Even though it's not a OMR, the Sport Truck Race is one of a few that require the purchase and use of a particular type of vehicle. The RAM can sweep this, AND MANY OTHER RACES, for 200 A-spec points. I'll have more on this in later posts.
1997 Honda Civic Type R (EK) - ($ 12986, $ 9990, $ 6992, used)
for Japan/Honda/Type R Meeting
for Japan/Honda/Civic Race
* Since both of the Honda races require a Civic and a Type R, why not use a Civic Type R for both, right? The '97 model is slightly better than the '98 for netting A-spec points, but more importantly, the lowest mileage '98 doesn't appear until Week 86 (19345.1 mi, Used II, $ 12986). I'll buy and use the lowest mileage '97 during Week 21 (22164.5 mi, Used II, $ 12986), then buy and collect the same one during Week 121. The EK models can also win the Japan Championship and 90's Challenge.
2001 Hyundai Tiburon GT - ($ 33020, new)
for Korea/Hyundai/Hyundai Sports Festival
* The 2001 Hyundai HCD6 that's awarded for the Special Conditions: Easy/Cathedral Rocks (Trail II) races is eligible for this race. I'll keep that one untouched. The Tiburon is the cheapest of the other eligible cars, and is the best at netting A-spec points (for this series).
1968 Isuzu PIAZZA XE - ($ 20952, $ 8627, used)
for Japan/Isuzu/Isuzu Sports Classics
* This is another event that requires the purchase and use of a Used Car (without transferring). The other 2 cars eligible for the Isuzu Sports Classics are the Bellett 1600 GT-R, and the PIAZZA XE. I'll be using this vehicle since it lends itself to a higher A-spec yield (200 isn't possible for this and many other OMRs). There are 5 that appear during the 100 week cycle, and the lowest mileage one appears during Week 44 (45220.4 mi, Historic). I'll be buying and using that one, then I'll buy and collect another one during Week 144.
1998 Lexus IS200 - ($ 20700, new)
for Japan/Toyota/Altezza Race
* This is the least expensive of all eligible cars for the Altezza Race. It's also the best to use for scoring A-spec points. The Altezza Touring Car is also eligible, but only after it is acquired by winning this event.
2000 Lotus Elise - ($ 41060, new)
for UK/Lotus/Elise Trophy
* Since I can't use the Elise Type-72 (the prize for this event), this is the best car for scoring A-spec points in the Elise Trophy. I was originally planning on using the 1998 Elise Sport 190 from the Used Lot, but using this one instead will allow for a higher A-spec total, and allows for more flexibility in terms of when I schedule my races.
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1600 NR-A (NB, J) - ($ 20500, new)
for Japan/Mazda/Roadster Cup
for Endurance/Roadster 4 Hours Endurance
* After discovering that the '89 Miata that appears during Week 44 is not the lowest mileage (non 6.2) available, I've decided to use this one instead.
2003 Mazda RX-8 - ($ 24000, new)
for Japan/Mazda/NR-A RX-8 Cup
for Japan/Mazda/Club "RE"
* There are 3 RX-8 prize cars, but one of them is the prize for this race (the LM Race Car). The other two are concept cars, one of which can only be acquired once (the Type II, for all Silver IB License times or better). Since I would rather keep them untouched, I'll be using the cheapest, least-powerful one in the Showroom.
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129) ($ 109258, $ 84045, used)
for Germany/Mercedes-Benz/SL Challenge
for Germany/Mercedes-Benz/Legends of the Silver Arrow
* This is one of 2 used cars eligible for BOTH of the MB events. The other is the SL 600 (R129). The SL 500 can pull 200 point sweeps for both of these events, as well as for Scharzwald Liga B. I had trouble sweeping the Pan Euro Championship, but it won a few races. The lowest mileage one appears during Week 37 (18844.4 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the one during Week 137.
2003 MG TF160 - ($ 38860, new)
for UK/MG/MG Festival
* The MG F is also available to use in this event. However, I'd have to wait until Week 90 to get the one I'd use (the lowest non-6.2 mile car (22107.8 mi)). This would mean either waiting until Week 190 to complete my collection of low-mileage cars, or use a 6.2 mile car, or buy something other than a "low mile" F. Instead, I'll just buy a new TF160 whenever I want, then collect the other F's as they come.
2002 Mini Mini One - ($ 19620, new)
for UK/Mini/Mini Sports Meeting
* This is the cheapest and best A-spec yielding car eligible for the Mini Sports Meeting. It can also sweep the FF Challenge for 200 pointers.
2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI RS T.M.E. - ($ 19485, $ 16886, $ 12990, used)
for Japan/Mitsubishi/Evolution Meeting
for Japanese/Japan Championship
* There are a lot of used Lancers available, and this one is one of the more powerful ones out there. For most other OMRs, I try to use a "handicapped" vehicle, but the OMR is actually quite competitive. Anyway, the lowest mileage car appears during Week 27 (13227.2 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the one during Week 127. This car can pull 200 point sweeps at the Japan Championship, as well as its OMR
1978 Mitsubishi MIRAGE 1400 GLX - ($ 9220, new)
for Japan/Mitsubishi/Mirage Cup
* I was originally planning on using the CYBORG ZR, but I made some adjustments to my lineup that required me to choose another Japanese 1970s car. Fortunately, this one can still sweep the Mirage Cup for 200 pointers, and the cost/difficulty of doing so isn't that bad at all.
2003 Nissan Micra - ($ 10950, new)
for Japan/Nissan/March Brothers
* I was originally planning on using a March G# from the Used Lots, but I discovered that I could sweep this OMR for 200 pointers using the Micra. This also means I don't have to wait until Week 70 (when the lowest mileage March G# appears) to complete this event.
2004 Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) - ($ 1350000, PRIZE)
from Japanese/All Japan GT Championship
for Japan/Nissan/Club "Z"
for Endurance/Circuit de la Sarthe 24 Hr I
for Professional/Gran Turismo World Championship
for Many Others
* I know it's a bit overkill, but the main reason I'm using this one is that I can use it to win the R8. I'm going to test both of them against the F1 cars, but I have doubts about the Z being able to sweep. I think I may be able to win the GTWC with it, but I need more test runs to get 200 pointers from all of them. It's likely to be my main horse for the Endurance and Extreme events, depending on the points offered. In any case, I'll be getting this car after winning the Japanese GT Championship.
1996 Nissan Silvia Q's Aero (S14) - ($ 10875, $ 7612, used)
for Japan/Nissan/Silvia Sisters
* This is one of many used Silvia's that are eligible for this event. It's not the least competitive, but A-spec points are not much of a concern for this gamesave. There are only a few that appear early enough in the Used Car Cycle that make it practical for use (based on my own restrictions), and this is one of them. The lowest mileage car appears during Week 25 (25081.2 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the same one during Week 125.
1962 Nissan SKYLINE Sport Coupe (BLRA-3) - ($ 320000, new)
for Japan/Nissan/Race of the Red "R" Emblem
for Professional/World Classic Car Championship
for European/1000 Miles!
* I was originally planning on using the '73 KPGC110, but doing so means giving up a lot of points for the 1000 Miles! and WCCC events. This car can sweep for 200 pointers in the 3 events listed above, but doing so wasn't easy. As imprudent as it might seem to plunk nearly $400000 (including mods) into a car, I knew I'd be getting it back quickly (1000 Miles! was the first event for this car). It is, in my opinion, the best-handling car on N1 tires I've driven so far... a 200 point goldmine!
2000 Opel Speedster - ($ 44690, new)
for Germany/Opel/Speedster Trophy
* The only other eligible car for the Speedster Trophy is the Speedster Turbo. I'll be using the less-powered Speedster, for more A-spec points. I haven't tested this car yet, so there may be more races run with it.
2001 Peugeot 206cc - ($ 26520, new)
for France/Peugeot/206 Cup
* There is a 206 S16 that appears in the Used Lots, but using it means waiting until Week 75 to acquire it. Using a brand new 206cc frees up my schedule, while still being able to pull 200 point sweeps for the OMR.
2003 Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 Phase 2 - ($ 53720, new)
for France/Renault/Clio Trophy
for Professional/Tuning Car Grand Prix
for European/Pan Euro Championship
* I had originally planned on using a used Clio for this and other series. But the V6 24V doesn't appear until Week 90. I also found out that the Phase 2 can sweep the Clio Trophy without much added, as well as the Tuning Car GP and Pan Euro Events... all for 200 pointers!!
2000 Renault Megane 2.0 IDE Coupe - ($ 22609, $ 19950, $ 17289, $ 13300, used)
for France/Renault/Megane Cup
* The only other eligible car for the Megane Cup is the 2.0 16V found in the Showroom. The $22609 IDE during Week 75 is a 6.2 mile car, and the lowest non-6.2 mile one appears during Week 18 (12541.2 mi). I'll buy and use the one during Week 18, then buy and collect the ones during Weeks 75 & 118. It should be able to win the Tous France Championnat events for 200 pointers. The 2.0 16V has the potential to score more A-spec points, but only after being worn down extensively. I still might decide to purchase the 2.0 16V, so I'll keep you in the loop on that.
2003 Shelby Series 1 Super Charged - ($ 184630, new)
for USA/Shelby/Shelby Cobra Cup
for Japanese/All Japan GT Championship
for American/All American Championship
* I was originally planning on using the Cobra for these events, having chosen it to run in the pre 1970's events. But the Series 1 is a much cheaper car, and can pull 200 pointers much more easily than with the Cobra. Win, Win!
1998 Subaru Impreza Coupe 22B-STi Ver. - ($ 32499, $ 25000, used)
for Japan/Subaru/Stars of Pleiades
for Professional/Race of Turbo Sports
for Professional/Boxer Spirit
* This car can be used to win a lot of different races. It was important to choose an Impreza that could stay competitive in all types of events, and this is the one that yields the most A-spec points (for the Pro races). I may use this car for the Special Conditions races, when I don't use the RAM. The lowest mileage car appears during Week 42 (19443.5 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the one during Week 142.
1997 Suzuki Alto Lapin Turbo - ($ 12400, new)
for Japan/Suzuki/Suzuki K-Car Cup
* Determined to use as many Used Cars as possible, I had originally planned on using the Alto Works Ltd for this event. The SALT can pull 200 pointers for this OMR, but only after being worn down with mileage. In fact, a used Wagon RR can win just as many points as a brand new ALT. Since I already have the Alto Works Ltd in the Garage, I have the luxury of deferring my choice(s) until later.
1999 Toyota Vitz F - ($ 6369, $ 4900, used)
for Japan/Toyota/Vitz Race
* This car and the Vitz U Euro Sport Edition are the only 2 used cars eligible for the Vitz Race. The Vitz F is better for A-spec points (can sweep for 200 pointers... cheaply!), so I'll be using it. The lowest mileage car appears during Week 25 (15779.5 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the same one during Week 125.
1994 TVR Griffith 500 - ($ 29365, $ 20555, used)
for UK/TVR/Blackpool Racers
for Europe/British GT Championship
* There are a couple of other used cars eligible for this race, but the Griffith 500 is more versatile. It's eligible for the Spider & Roadster races, and is competitive in many other events. The lowest mileage car appears during Week 33 (28407.3 mi). I'll buy and use that one, then buy and collect the same one during Week 133. I've also discovered 200 point lineups for the British GT and Blackpool Racers events, but I haven't done many test runs for the OMR
2001 Volkswagen Lupo GTi - ($ 24160, new)
for Germany/Volkswagen/Lupo Cup
for Germany/Volkswagen/GTi Cup
* Similar in reasoning to the use of the Civic Type R, I'm going to buy a brand new Lupo GTi. There is a Lupo1.4 that's awarded for completing your B License, but it's not eligible for the GTi Cup. There's also a Golf IV GTi in the Used Lots, but that would mean using another car, which I don't want to do.
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 - ($ 25980, new)
for Germany/Volkswagen/Beetle Cup
* This is he cheapest of the eligible cars for the Beetle Cup. There is a 1949 Beetle awarded, but only as a prize for this event. The 2.0 is best suited for A-spec scoring (other than the '49).
And Lastly...
2001 Audi R8 Race Car - ($ 4500000, PRIZE)
for Extreme/Formula GT World Championship
*** This is the last of the two cars in my fleet (as of now) that will not be used in a OMR. ****
* This car will be used mainly for the FGTWC. If I can somehow win the FGTWC with the Motul Pitwork Z, then I will not use this car at all. I don't think that's likely, seeing how much trouble it is to win the regular GTWC with it, but we'll see. In any case, This car will be used as infrequently as possible, but it's one of the few that can (supposedly) sweep the F1 series.
Total cost for these Driven Vehicles (36 on this list): $ 2080430
Total cost for ALL 47 Driven Vehicles: $ 2685863
I still have a lot of testing to do before I REALLY get going. When I'm finished testing, I'll start posting the details of each day, with videos and a summary of the day's happenings. Until then...
Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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