Back to the Future Fans Debate Which Car Would Replace the Iconic DeLorean If the Movie Came Out Today

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Feb 13, 2024 1:00 PM EST

It's amazing how Back to the Future, a movie that came out almost 40 years ago (simply writing this number made me feel old), is still so beloved and talked about even to this day. What is even more amazing, is the fact that the movie supplies with a take on how the future might look like, and though we all now know that take is completely inaccurate, we still find the movie endearing and enjoyable.

This Reddit thread is another proof of how timeless this movie really is. A person on AskReddit randomly asked what would be the modern equivalent of the iconic Delorean from the movie. Fellow Redditors did not disappoint and came up with some very thoughtful answers, and some really funny ones.

Scroll down to read the full discussion. Once you are done, and in the mood for some more Sci-Fi content, click here for some ineffably funny Good Omens memes.

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  • 01
    If Back to the Future came out for the first time today, what gimmicky futuristic car would they use?
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    SanDiablo 12 hr. ago . Made this the last time this post was brought up, in r/backtothefuture.
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    EAGLE CORIVED
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    SatanLifeProTips - 14 hr. ago Unfortunately Rick Doc specified they needed a stainless steel body....
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    Nedonomicon 14 hr. ago 100% would be a cybertruck
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    Thismyrealnameisit · 13 hr. ago I don't think cubertruck would exist without delorean, and delorean would be forgotten without back to the future
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    Squeek_the_Sneek 14 hr. ago You're telling me you built a TIME MACHINE.... Out of a 2006 Toyota Camry?
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    bailout911 13 hr. ago . The way I see it, if you're going to build a time machine why not do it on a reliable platform with a good IIHS safety rating?
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    atombomb1945 · 11 hr. ago Funny thing here. The first draft of the movie had Brown building the time machine out of an old refrigerator. They had to scrap the idea because parent groups heard about it and were afraid that kids would lock themselves in the fridge and
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    00 naynay_666 14 hr. ago PT Cruiser
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    dreamnightmare - 12 hr. ago This actually makes the most sense. Car with a unique design that never really gained popularity and was kind of a POS.
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    SonofBeckett. 14 hr. ago Used Pontiac Aztek
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    flibbidygibbit · 14 hr. ago It's all Doc Brown can afford.
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    Nirvana1975 15 hr. ago The cube
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    itsearlyyet. 13 hr. ago It needs to be able to go 88 mph.
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    ARookwood 11 hr. ago Deloreans either! couldn't do 88
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    D-Rez 15 hr. ago Some sy Tesla car that Elon Musk gives to the film-makers in exchange for some cringe cameo.
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    Upbeat-Difficulty466 15 hr. ago If they used a Tesla, I would never watch the movie
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  • 19
    ScorpionX-123 · 13 hr. ago "It's your cousin, Marvin Musk! Remember that new car you wanted to design? Well check this out"
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  • 20
    eztab 14 hr. ago Whatever brand offered them the most money to put one of their cars in the movie.
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    bailout911 · 13 hr. ago Sadly, this is the correct answer in today's Hollywood.
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    ZombieAbeVigoda · 13 hr. ago The original Delorean was a joke so in that spirit I'd say a PT Cruiser if they made the movie today
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    my_dougie21 11 hr. ago The obvious answer, the new DeLorean
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  • 24
    PRES DELORESN
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    Yawheyy 16 hr. ago It was originally going to be a refrigerator, so maybe it would be that.
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    MeanderingSlacker - 18 hr. ago Basically what car looks funniest. One of those old skinny billionaire cars. Like the t600 all electric tango car
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    Cheezburger Image 9879625728
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