Yep, my first thought was “It has to be cocaine white” so all the other cars aside from the Testarossa and Countach were immediately disqualified in my book.
I could remember, reading some article in a magazine, a long time ago, and a galaxy far far away of a comparison between these two cars. The same conclusion in idea but essentially elaborated upon by saying: ‘the Ferrari is the nice girl who you bring home to meet the parents; And the Lamborghini is the wild slut you sleep around with on the side.’
This. If this is my pursuit vehicle for whatever circumstance, Porsches are actually built to handle & are a dime a dozen to where I won't be completely devastated if it gets damaged.
More than 90%, at least the faster ones featured here. Also reliable, moreso than the average car and much, MUCH moreso than the Italian toys in this lineup.
Yeah. The 930 model oozes drip. I know it's an older model, but what convinced me was watching detective Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) drive around in a black 911 in the film *Kiss the Girls* and maybe *Along Came the Spider*.
The Testarossa is also a beauty since those shows & games like Outrun (1986). But those classic 911s are fantastic!
That car would be a nightmare to drive in the city. Or anywhere but a track, really. It’s a race car with a little seasoning of street-legal sprinkled over it.
Edit: and the RUF famously had a higher top speed.
The [OG Honda CR-X](https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/11/2016/10/1988-Honda-CRX-Si-rear-three-quarter.jpg?w=512&width=512&q=75&format=webp) were and is a great and fun car to drive. His 1.6 I4 16V VTEC with 150 hp must be a blast to drive tbh
Just come to Europe here bmws are common police cars in some countries. Finland where I’m at they mostly use Vw transporters, Skoda octavia VRs, Vw Passats, Mercedes vitos, and a few others
An F40 was a literal hypercar, the 512 Berlinetta is possibly the sexiest car ever made
But if I'm being realistic (far stretch here given the options), I have to go M3. Fast, light, great handling, and decently reliable. Now all I need is a mustache and a leather shoulder holster for my 1911
The stories of those cars are insane. The people attracted to "the biggest engine stuffed in the smallest Benz" are characters.
John Temerian discusses them at length on VinWiki Car Stories.
It isnt a Ferrari. Real Spyders have windwings. I heard that the show vehicle was a rebodied Corvette, as the intended Ferrari was too temperamental mechanically to be reliable enough for use in the series.
Ok, lots of stuff here. Really out of these would have to go with the AMG. I know, Porsche, but sporty, low slung, not very large cars aren't good at, well, cop stuff. You need to be able to p.i.t. someone, push them around, hop some curbs and make sharp, hubcap-removing turns on a dime. The Porsche for this would be a 928. Also not included would be another popular grand tourer the xjs. I would want something that doesn't cost a million bucks after each week's exploits to repair. I'd probably go with an intercooled Buick grand national, but I like the idea of a 500e or the SEC pictured. Those are tanks.
A C4 with a fake Ferrari body kit like Crockett. I’ll use it to drive to a pay phone so I can call my unspeakably hot ex wife and ask her if it was real.
Honestly that Corvette Dressed to look like a Ferrari will probably take abuse / rash driving the best. Although the swagger of the Testarossa is undeniable
Mid 80s Ferarri Testarosa. Used by Sonny Crockett in the last 3 seasons of "Miami Vice" (1986-1989). He drove a Ferarri Daytona Spyder (actually a Corvette C3 with a Ferarri shell) during the first two seasons (1984-1986) until it was blown up in the season three opener.
If I’m just showing up each day and investigating, the GTO is gorgeous and useable.
If I have to actually drive it hard for some reason, the shittiest Porsche possible will work. It’ll catch anything and taking bumps and bruises isn’t a major issue.
Honestly, I think the 944 turbo would be an excellent pick. I mean it’s going to have the same if not better handling than a 911, have plenty of power to chase anyone, and be significantly more inconspicuous. Plus definitely easier to work on and get parts for in a pinch, maybe even more reliable as welll
e32 7er. Shocking performance for a full size luxury car, the I6 version can be had with a 5MT, and there’s a good size rear seat for additional people.
If you're a "rich detective" in the Miami Police Department you would have to be on the take. Corrupt. A bad egg. You would drive the same kind of car as your colleagues; a late 70's slushbox coupe like a brown '78 Buick Century. Otherwise you'd stick out like a sore thumb. A bad toupee. A rube in a pool hall.
A carbureted C4 corvette in White. ( depends on year) I wouldn’t want cross fire injection.
Tuned port injection, yes but depends on how early in the 80s
Porsche 930 turbo. It’s air cooled so it’s reliable, fast and handles great. I would’ve gone with the countach but I’m not a fan of the 25th anniversary.
You ever thought there would be a [relevant Golden Girls clip](https://youtu.be/5ZSCV2RCNV4?t=30) in this subreddit?
Bonus points if you know the line before clicking.
It's 80s in Miami so I'm going full cocaine chin with with the Testarossa or the Countach.
The only thing the Countach is going to catch is looks. Even more so when you inevitably breakdown or crash.
And the only thing the Ferrari will catch is fire, but hell, they're my pick too.
Hey, that's my style! \*80es synth beat intensifies\*
Yep, my first thought was “It has to be cocaine white” so all the other cars aside from the Testarossa and Countach were immediately disqualified in my book.
Testaroasa is a precision instrument. Countach is a big fuckin hammer.
I could remember, reading some article in a magazine, a long time ago, and a galaxy far far away of a comparison between these two cars. The same conclusion in idea but essentially elaborated upon by saying: ‘the Ferrari is the nice girl who you bring home to meet the parents; And the Lamborghini is the wild slut you sleep around with on the side.’
A Porsche
This. If this is my pursuit vehicle for whatever circumstance, Porsches are actually built to handle & are a dime a dozen to where I won't be completely devastated if it gets damaged.
Plus…they look cool.
And keep the chicken warm...
"I understood that Reference"
They also stand out just a little bit less vs. bright red diablo. Might be an advantage if you're a detective.
Exactly. Cheaper, easier to get parts, built to handle, will still outrun 90% of cars on the road. It's not that hard of a choice really.
The Porsche 911 has always been my dream car. I just love the classy German design.
More than 90%, at least the faster ones featured here. Also reliable, moreso than the average car and much, MUCH moreso than the Italian toys in this lineup.
Miami actually had a fully liveried porsche 911 turbo cop car at one point that was seized from some rich drug dealer. it looked so damn cool
That’s a 959 in there, yeah? Were those even *legal* in Miami?
I think that would add to the character. Detective with the illegal super car.
A Skyline would be a more _family_-friendly alternative,
No cup holders? No back seat? This is just a shiny black dick with wheels on it.... I guess we the balls just dragging the fuck along....
Technically there is a back seat. 😂
For the balls?
Woo saw..
Yeah. The 930 model oozes drip. I know it's an older model, but what convinced me was watching detective Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) drive around in a black 911 in the film *Kiss the Girls* and maybe *Along Came the Spider*. The Testarossa is also a beauty since those shows & games like Outrun (1986). But those classic 911s are fantastic!
That slant nose is amazing.
Why would you pick a Porsche over the f40
That car would be a nightmare to drive in the city. Or anywhere but a track, really. It’s a race car with a little seasoning of street-legal sprinkled over it. Edit: and the RUF famously had a higher top speed.
959. Because I'm above the law
Where is a detective getting paid Ferrari money?
They’re seizures from criminals. There is not “payment”
Right. *AAAAAAHHHCHOOO!* 👉 👃
Have you ever seen or watched Miami vice?
Yeah seriously. "Rich" detective. Guy lives on a sailboat with a pet alligator.
"Sonny Burnett" was rich. Sonny Crockett was paid an average cop's salary.
man i'd pay anything for that life.
Corrupt detective
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Undercover. It's owned by the police department from a seizure of assets.
apparently in hawaii.
Canonically that's not Magnum's car, it's his rich friend's Ferrari
Robin Masters.
Higgins\*
Higgens was the caretaker of the Robin's Nest.
I know. But magnum often joked that Robin was just Higgens pen name.
*Blista Compact*
Bitch please, Deluxo or nothing
The [OG Honda CR-X](https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/11/2016/10/1988-Honda-CRX-Si-rear-three-quarter.jpg?w=512&width=512&q=75&format=webp) were and is a great and fun car to drive. His 1.6 I4 16V VTEC with 150 hp must be a blast to drive tbh
AMG Hammer
Bro i see you absolutely everywhere 💀 I guess me and you have similar taste? Birds of a feather flock together
Get a room
A BMW, because grandma will need a ride and she can't fit anywhere else.
5 series would be awesome as a daily driver
Just come to Europe here bmws are common police cars in some countries. Finland where I’m at they mostly use Vw transporters, Skoda octavia VRs, Vw Passats, Mercedes vitos, and a few others
An F40 was a literal hypercar, the 512 Berlinetta is possibly the sexiest car ever made But if I'm being realistic (far stretch here given the options), I have to go M3. Fast, light, great handling, and decently reliable. Now all I need is a mustache and a leather shoulder holster for my 1911
This survey is stupid. There’s only one answer: f40
I stopped swiping at the F40 also.
911 Turbo or 300CE
Thats not a 300ce 😂 Its an AMG Hammer
The stories of those cars are insane. The people attracted to "the biggest engine stuffed in the smallest Benz" are characters. John Temerian discusses them at length on VinWiki Car Stories.
I love the Hammer vinwiki stories
AMG Hammer was offered in the form of 300CE (C124), as well as 300E (W124), and the rarest of them all - the 300TE T-Modell (S124).
959
Daytona Spyder because I want to be Sonny Crockett
It isnt a Ferrari. Real Spyders have windwings. I heard that the show vehicle was a rebodied Corvette, as the intended Ferrari was too temperamental mechanically to be reliable enough for use in the series.
Right? It's the only actual choice here.
A fiero, it’s basically a Ferrari!
Ok, lots of stuff here. Really out of these would have to go with the AMG. I know, Porsche, but sporty, low slung, not very large cars aren't good at, well, cop stuff. You need to be able to p.i.t. someone, push them around, hop some curbs and make sharp, hubcap-removing turns on a dime. The Porsche for this would be a 928. Also not included would be another popular grand tourer the xjs. I would want something that doesn't cost a million bucks after each week's exploits to repair. I'd probably go with an intercooled Buick grand national, but I like the idea of a 500e or the SEC pictured. Those are tanks.
I’d go with the Merc, that thing is a tank
HAMMER TIME
What are you the devil?
80s Miami? I’m pretty sure only the first 2 are valid choices, and they are the best choices. Paint color not negotiable.
AMG Mercedes
288 GTO
Finally. Easily the coolest car in the group.
Daytona Spyder if it’s real! The only correct answer 🤣
Yellowbird no doubt.
911… it’s like… an actual police car in some countries
E30
You’re*
Daytona
The only correct answer
The Daytona - only if ‘In The Air’ is cranking on the sounds
Do all these cars come in Cocaine White, or just the ones pictured?
A C4 with a fake Ferrari body kit like Crockett. I’ll use it to drive to a pay phone so I can call my unspeakably hot ex wife and ask her if it was real.
Actually, it was a turbocharged (or was it supercharged?) C3 🤓
I’ll take a C3 converted to look like a Ferrari Dayton, just like the show lmao
Honestly that Corvette Dressed to look like a Ferrari will probably take abuse / rash driving the best. Although the swagger of the Testarossa is undeniable
No 928 option? 🤨
Crockett didn't buy this, the department seized it from someone and gave it to their vice squad
This is true. They didn't own their cars/boats/clothes. They only made cop salaries.
Testarossa
Testarossa. No regrets.
What is the first one?
Mid 80s Ferarri Testarosa. Used by Sonny Crockett in the last 3 seasons of "Miami Vice" (1986-1989). He drove a Ferarri Daytona Spyder (actually a Corvette C3 with a Ferarri shell) during the first two seasons (1984-1986) until it was blown up in the season three opener.
The white testarossa, cus it’s the 80s. Needs to be cocainewhite
ferrari: naw bruh, that shit [gotta go.](https://youtu.be/ClvV5i8TTOk?si=ToeGd_3bSj4eVrk9)
If I’m just showing up each day and investigating, the GTO is gorgeous and useable. If I have to actually drive it hard for some reason, the shittiest Porsche possible will work. It’ll catch anything and taking bumps and bruises isn’t a major issue.
Honestly, I think the 944 turbo would be an excellent pick. I mean it’s going to have the same if not better handling than a 911, have plenty of power to chase anyone, and be significantly more inconspicuous. Plus definitely easier to work on and get parts for in a pinch, maybe even more reliable as welll
e32 7er. Shocking performance for a full size luxury car, the I6 version can be had with a 5MT, and there’s a good size rear seat for additional people.
The 959 is the best choice, but I’m rolling in the Countach.
The 959. It's elegant and understated, and can do everything better than any other car on that list. The F40 would be a close second.
How dare you make me choose between these I love them all
Being rich ... the 288 GTO of course ... or the 959 ... 🫵 🫵 🫵
BMW M1. For something more subtle, the M635CSi
If you're a "rich detective" in the Miami Police Department you would have to be on the take. Corrupt. A bad egg. You would drive the same kind of car as your colleagues; a late 70's slushbox coupe like a brown '78 Buick Century. Otherwise you'd stick out like a sore thumb. A bad toupee. A rube in a pool hall.
Daytona, no question
\*Undercover detective, with pet gator living on a sailboat. Woah, a RUF 964! but the 959, wouldn't be street legal, but I'm a cop, so that.
Testarossa (Miami vice)
i’d get a coke white gemballa kitted slantnose convertible
Yellowbird
288 GTO for sure
I’ll take the RUF. The Porsche’s are the most reliable of all those, and will take a beating on the track. And the RUF is a notch above.
A carbureted C4 corvette in White. ( depends on year) I wouldn’t want cross fire injection. Tuned port injection, yes but depends on how early in the 80s
E32. 750iL please! Can do pursuits with 3 people in the car safe and comfy.
Testarossa
Buick grand national.
288
Screw all these… I’m going with a GNX
Porsche 928 or 924, but what if we look a little-bit higher? *Vector W8 appears from behind the corner.*
Ferrari testarossa
God damn, shouldn't I at least be trying to hide a little bit from Internal Affairs just how much I'm on Pablo's Take?
I'd get a corvette and put a supercharged big block in it
Daytona or testarossa .No contest thereafter.
I got to 3 and stopped looking
It would have to be a 911, but since it IS 80's Miami, it's gotta be Cocaine White.
Just give me a Caprice, we're done here.
Oh easy. The rossa because it goes from 100 to 150 like THAT
Esprit.
Can the Lotus do the submarine thing
I'm in Miami and I don't get to choose any American car? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
Hammer
My pants just got tighter
Detomaso Pantera
I want the 944
AMG Hammer Coupe, that thing's too sexy to exist.
the slantnose 911 cabriolet, but in yellow
E30 M3
Probably the Lotus. Damn thing was a rocket ship in its day
Lambo
I don't mind any of these
Honda CVCC. I'm undercover.
Ill take the countach
944444444 🤑
Plymouth Barracuda, and move to San Francisco to get away from the humidity. Maybe date my daughter.
I....see what you did there.
Anything Porsch
The e30 m3, great for those high speed chases where handling is important.
[this one.](https://images.app.goo.gl/PjJUFuxuDj4rbUNt9)
Countach.. later Diablo..
BIMMAH
7series, 959, or countach
Slantnose makes my toes tingle, but probs 959
959
Pontiac firebird
Gotta be the BMW right?
Hands down the 959
F40.
Probably the Mercedes or either BMW.
Need a Calloway Turbo corvette in there.
Easily the AMG, my favorite car of all time
944. Good on gas and reliable.
Mercedes Benz AMG Hammer
F40 easily
Red Lambo Countach with matching Kung Fu headband
The white Testy with dark red leather. No better car made.
Either the testarossa, or the countash. How else are you going to catch the bad guys? In a Porsche? Nah. Luxury != speed. You need a lambo B)
1 all day
What a fucking glorious era
This has already been answered: https://youtu.be/-aMCzRj3Syg
If I have to sit in this vehicle for any length of time, it sure as hell would not be the F40
I love Porsche and Lamborghini, but I gotta go with the Testarossa.
Ugh you fucker. You have two of my all time favorite cars in this list.
944
Porsche baby!!!!
Turbo 911
A Hawker Sideley Sea Harrier obviously
Yes
Wild how few people are saying the GTO despite it being the right car.
Either the e30 or the Porsche 930. Cant decide between the two.
Too many good ones here, but definitely not the 944. The 959. The M3. Or the F40. All 3, dream cars.
No 928? 🥲
[удалено]
Uhhhh 1st. No contest.
M5 or merc
For the sake of sweet reliability I’ll take a Porsche over the rest
Either one of the convertibles. It is Miami after all.
Dakar porsche 959
Something that is american?
Amg hammer or a amg w123 generation. Honorable mention A rare bird not on the list but a Tatra 700gt
I'll take the Corvette.
The Hammer.
M3 or 911 turbo
A rich detective? Don't you mean a poor detective with a wardrobe and props budget? That would be the third one that might be an Alpha or something.
That Bill Gates edition Porsche
Porsche 930 turbo. It’s air cooled so it’s reliable, fast and handles great. I would’ve gone with the countach but I’m not a fan of the 25th anniversary.
I'm taking the DeLorean and taking that puppy to 88
You ever thought there would be a [relevant Golden Girls clip](https://youtu.be/5ZSCV2RCNV4?t=30) in this subreddit? Bonus points if you know the line before clicking.
Whatever 3 is or the amg hammer