just curious.
...well... I started a thread recently at the "other" site...
I have an employee who's selling his M3 and wants my S2000 (1/2 the payment). SO the thread I had started is
"WHAT SHOULD I GET IN 2008???"
my short list is...
Lotus Exige
97-05 Acura NSX
06-07 Corvette Covertable manual
97-03 Porsche Carrera 4 convertable
63-66 Corvette Convertable
62-73 Jaguar XKE
the help that I need from you all; Is there anything out there that I'm missing... I have almost two years before I make a move. No sedans please. I get the Luxury of a Benz/Acura demo from work.
any and every bit of imput will be appreciated...
I'd take a '66 Vette off that list, but I'm sure you'd be happiest with the NSX.
Maybe a last-gen Jag XK? Porsche Cayman?
Why the Carrera 4?
How about a Toyota Solara?
No seriously... I think the XKE would be a really cool idea :rockon:... but I'm still surprised you haven't checked out the SL500.
Quote from: touareg208 on December 04, 2006, 08:56:51 AM
No seriously... I think the XKE would be a really cool idea :rockon:... but I'm still surprised you haven't checked out the SL500.
living in Orange County and now Hotlanta... it's just too ordinary a car... there's a Benz store in my company and I can drive one whenever...
Quote from: YO on December 04, 2006, 09:17:11 AM
living in Orange County and now Hotlanta... it's just too ordinary a car... there's a Benz store in my company and I can drive one whenever...
Well, I don't know about US-American used car prices, but in Germany I wouldn't buy a used Porsche as a first choice. I mean I really love Porsches, but they are simply too solid in their prices.
Since you want a car that is all about fun and live in the USA: The first thing I'd think about is a Corvette. That car really rocks, looks good, is very cheap as a used car and you get cheap service from every Chevy dealer. I think those are some good arguments for it. But I'd also consider the GTO since you might get great deals.
If you also consider rare small cars like the Exige: What about a Wiesmann roadster? The owner of the bar that I go to every thursday own one and he simply loves it. And IMO that's one of the best looking cars on the roads. Service shouldn't be too expensive either, since it has mass production BMW tech under the hood.
What about a used M roadster? Or an M3? Inline 6, high rev engine (like your S2000...), great design, great roadholding, cheap used car prices...
Whatever you pick, please post some picks, and keep us posted! :ohyeah:
M3 convertible wouldn't be a bad idea.
If its a second car i'd go for an Elise or Exige S.
NSX
:praise:
Nissan GT-R is supposed to be out for 2008. Unless they announce that it'll be pushed back, I'd wait to see what the specs and prices are on that.
As for the XKE, I'd stay away from the pre '64 cars, as they were rushed together to meet demand, were not as well built and weren't as fast as advertised, thugh they ARE very collectable. The post '68 cars tended to get larger and heavier, and slower due to smogging. The best bets are the covered headlight 4.2 models. Fast, sturdy, well built. Simply outstanding cars, regardless of bodystyle. My bias is towards the '67 4.2 liter triple carb Series 1. Best of the bunch, to me, with the cleanliness of the earlier bodylines (covered headlights, integrated taillights above the rear bumper) but the larger, more powerful 4.2 liter engine. The '68-70 are cheaper, however, and if you have no problem with the exposed headlights and hanging taillghts, are great, strong cars, as well.
'65-67:
(http://www.nfbmc.com/gallery/pictures/my-E-004.jpg)
(http://www.nfbmc.com/gallery/pictures/my-E-005.jpg)
'68-71:
(http://www.livingbeing.com/cars%20for%20sale/Images/1970%20Jaguar%20XKE%20-E-Type-forsale/1970JaguarXKEwirewheels-0002.jpg)
(http://www.livingbeing.com/cars%20for%20sale/Images/1970%20Jaguar%20XKE%20-E-Type-forsale/1970JaguarXKEwirewheels-0001.jpg)
'72-73:
(http://www.livingbeing.com/cars%20for%20sale/Images/1973%20Jaguar%20XKE%20V12%20Sable/1973JaguarXKEV12Sable.jpg)
(http://www.nfbmc.com/gallery/pictures/my-E-004.jpg)
:rockon:
Quote from: touareg208 on December 04, 2006, 08:56:51 AM
How about a Toyota Solara?
How about an INFINITI G35? (http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys3/naughty.gif)
All of the cars on your list sound great, but I'd probably get the new Corvette or the Porsche. Of course, I'm just not a classic car guy, (though those options are both beautiful) I love the toys too much.
I say go for the Exige or the 911.
I would check out an M3 or an E85 M Roadster too. They're spectacular cars, and I really, really, REALLY want an M Roadster.
Exige sounds too extreme for you. What about the Europa?
Quote from: cawimmer430 on December 04, 2006, 12:16:24 PM
How about an INFINITI G35? (http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys3/naughty.gif)
Shut up "Jake"
If I were shopping in this segment, the Cayman S would be at the top of the list.
C6 C6 C6 C6 C6 :ohyeah:
Why not consider the targa, though? The vert adds close to $10k to the price and eliminates all the cargo space.
Quote from: Lebowski on December 04, 2006, 04:40:28 PM
C6 C6 C6 C6 C6 :ohyeah:
Why not consider the targa, though? The vert adds close to $10k to the price and eliminates all the cargo space.
I agree; the targa is more practical, cheaper, and in my opinion, better looking.
Would you consider an Ariel Atom? :rockon: :rockon:
Z06 biatch.
:praise:
Quote from: Lebowski on December 04, 2006, 05:04:47 PM
Would you consider an Ariel Atom?? ?:rockon: :rockon:
THANKS ALOT!! ... I forgot... it's on my list too... I just don't want that god d&$m ecotec motor... if I can still get the VTEC K motor, that might have creeped to the top of the list...
keep it up... you all are a great help
Quote from: Raza on December 04, 2006, 01:28:41 PM
Exige sounds too extreme for you.? What about the Europa?
Is the Europa coming here?
If we're talking about the rare car segment, how about Panoz? You're in GA, so I bet there's a few in your area for sale.
YO, are you open to a used Ferrari? You could get a 25-year-old 308 GTS/GTB in good shape for around $40k, or a 20-y-o Testarossa for 50 large.
How much are you willing to spend on maintenance and/or work on the car yourself? Hell, I too admit a 63-66 Corvette or 62-73 Jag XKE would be cool to have, but personally I think either would be biting off more than I can chew as far as maintaining them goes.
Quote from: Lebowski on December 06, 2006, 07:38:27 PM
How much are you willing to spend on maintenance and/or work on the car yourself? Hell, I too admit a 63-66 Corvette or 62-73 Jag XKE would be cool to have, but personally I think either would be biting off more than I can chew as far as maintaining them goes.
Depends if it's going to be your daily driver or a car you'll only take out on weekends. I couldn't justify putting 18K miles per year on a 40 year old car.
Quote from: Lebowski on December 06, 2006, 07:38:27 PM
How much are you willing to spend on maintenance and/or work on the car yourself? Hell, I too admit a 63-66 Corvette or 62-73 Jag XKE would be cool to have, but personally I think either would be biting off more than I can chew as far as maintaining them goes.
Quote from: TurboDan on December 07, 2006, 08:48:28 PM
Depends if it's going to be your daily driver or a car you'll only take out on weekends. I couldn't justify putting 18K miles per year on a 40 year old car.
In both cases, the mechanicals are rugged and simple, and even the wiring is simple. Much more prone to lasting another hundred thousand miles of daily driving than the average newer car. Both the small block chevy and the Jag 4.2 liter will probably outlast the owner of the car... the Corvette won't rust, and a garaged Jag won't either. I'd have no problems using either one as a daily. And they certainly won't depreciate much, if any. ;)
Quote from: YO on December 04, 2006, 05:28:11 PM
THANKS ALOT!! ... I forgot... it's on my list too... I just don't want that god d&$m ecotec motor... if I can still get the VTEC K motor, that might have creeped to the top of the list...
keep it up... you all are a great help
Oh my god, if you got this car half the forum would be knocking on your door for a ridealong. :lol:
go for the Exige... just make sure you know a good electrician that works on cars :P
Quote from: Laconian on December 08, 2006, 04:23:45 PM
Oh my god, if you got this car half the forum would be knocking on your door for a ridealong. :lol:
yeah.. I've been eyeing this car for a couple of years... might be the one...
Quote from: YO on December 09, 2006, 02:41:30 PM
yeah.. I've been eyeing this car for a couple of years... might be the one...
Since it's a second car, I'd say go for it.
Although I enjoy the NSX, it's not the car for me. An acquaintance of mine has, or had (it's probably been reposessed by now), what I believe is a blue 2005. At 6'7, I was literally shoulder to shoulder with him as we were driving. Sadly, I'm not sure that I'll ever be able to own a true sports car due to my height.
Big whoop if YO gets this car.
I'll still smoke his ricer ass. (I cannot wait until my new coupe gets delivered)
:lol:
Quote from: Car Zeus on December 09, 2006, 03:37:25 PM
Big whoop if YO gets this car.
I'll still smoke his ricer ass. (I cannot wait until my new coupe gets delivered)
:lol:
blah, blah...wait til next year!!
Quote from: Car Zeus on December 09, 2006, 03:37:25 PM
Big whoop if YO gets this car.
I'll still smoke his ricer ass. (I cannot wait until my new coupe gets delivered)
:lol:
What did you buy?
Quote from: SJ_GTI on December 15, 2006, 02:48:52 PM
What did you buy?
Bound to be pretty intense if he thinks he could whip an Ariel Atom in a straight line. M5 or M6 is my guess.
Quote from: MrH on December 15, 2006, 03:03:54 PM
Bound to be pretty intense if he thinks he could whip an Ariel Atom in a straight line. M5 or M6 is my guess.
SL65? SL55? I have money on saying 6-series though...
My guess is a supercharged TRD Solara...the ultimate GT coupe.
Also, Yo, a word of advice if you are going to get an Ariel Atom. I know you expressed interest in the Honda powered variant (I'm somehow not surprised :thumbsup:), but if you decide to go with the GM powered one, you might want to keep this in mind.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/14/ariel-atom-to-see-a-price-hike/
From Autoblog.com,
We know it's December and most thoughts of driving a car with no top or heater are the furthest thing from your mind, but if you were considering ordering an Ariel Atom in the spring, you'd better add it to your Christmas wish list in bold letters. As of December 29th, Brammo Motorsports, makers of the Atom, are upping the base price by around $4,500. They will honor 2006 pricing on all orders placed before the December 29th cutoff.
It seems that the GM-sourced Ecotec four-cylinder engine powering the Atom was promotionally priced to get them out into the marketplace. Effective January 1, the promotion ends and the substantial price increase will have to be passed on to the consumer.
Click here to go to the company's website to spec out your own Atom. If you get your order in for Christmas, before the price increase, the current waiting list dictates that your Ariel Atom should be ready for delivery just as the weather breaks and you can actually enjoy the driving attributes without the concern for frostbite.
[Source: Winding Road]
I spec'd out a Honda motored one at just over 40 grand, as I recall. It probably would make more sense to go for the weakest model, even used, since it's going to be ridiculously fun either way. I wish they sold the Elise S here; I would love that car.