[930Man]

i factored in the year wait... he said wants to buy summer of 2012... I will bet they will be there at that time...
dont ask me though ...lol
I've only had 4 of them lol

[930Man]

Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

Please tell me where you can find a good example of a 2010 GT3 with reasonable miles for $80K.???

probably be 90 so you are correct... P cars take pretty good hits.. I always look at a car as my range .. but I wouldnt walk away from a car I love over a couple thousand dollars..


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...ht_11476wt_941

This is already at 103. in a year and half will be pretty close

[cuban335i]

If I can get a 2010 GT3 next summer/fall for 85k (I'd stretch my budget for one) that is definitely what I'm going to get. The only reason the GT3 isn't at the top of my list is because I don't really like the 997.1 GT3's that much. This is doubtful though.

again, I'm not going to be DAILY driving it, but I will be driving it at least 3-4 days a week (so I guess semi-daily driving). I have a 2011 mini cooper s and a 2011 chevy suburban. so this would be my fun car.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions btw. You're making it pretty hard for me, but it actually is helping a lot.

[FStop7]

85k for 2010 gt3 seems optimistic, even in a year. 2007 models are still at 75k, no?

how about something like a 2009 911S PDK?

Or a 996 GT2?

[cuban335i]

Originally Posted by TK-421

If you can find a 911 GTS in your price range, that's the one I'd go with. I love how it's RWD and you get the wide hips without getting something too raw for a DD like a GT3. A great car all around.

this is actually exactly what i've been thinking lately.. I just need to hope they depreciate fast lol

[cuban335i]

Originally Posted by FStop7

85k for 2010 gt3 seems optimistic, even in a year. 2007 models are still at 75k, no?

how about something like a 2009 911S PDK?

Or a 996 GT2?

Yea very optimistic, but you never know.. remember the next gen 911 is coming out next year which will really hit the 997's.

I wouldn't want to get into a 996. Too old.. I've thought about a 911S PDK, but they aren't really unique enough for me. They look pretty much like a 911 carrera and there's a million of those.

[cuban335i]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Yep, you're most likely going to be spending a lot on maintenance if you buy a GTR. If you have the money to mod a 911 Turbo then you'd be god-tier, but yeah the heavy pricing continues over to the aftermarket. It's good to know that the GT1 engine in the Turbo is reliable as a brick oven.

I'd suggest the C63...if you look at my posting history you'll find that I kind of have a serious thing for the new coupe coming out. That would be my choice, but that's just me.

yea the c63 is looking pretty nice imo. you can't really beat a 6.3L v8 with 481hp stock in a coupe. ESP since everyone is going Forced Induction and it is probably the last of its kind..

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by cuban335i

this is actually exactly what i've been thinking lately.. I just need to hope they depreciate fast lol

Lol yeah really. It's essentially a Sport Classic but without the Fuchs and half the price. I really want one.

[ben14142001]

^Honestly, we have a '10 C4S with PDK and I find it disappointing. The engine really just doesn't do anything for me. We had an 04 and then an 07 GT3 and they were infinitely more fun to drive than the C4S. I don't know if it's just the combo of this engine and the PDK, but it's just kinda boring. I haven't driven a GTS, but it's the same engine, so I might be making assumptions, but the PDK with the 3.8 just isn't very exciting.

[Cdnrockies]

Originally Posted by 930Man

probably be 90 so you are correct... P cars take pretty good hits.. I always look at a car as my range .. but I wouldnt walk away from a car I love over a couple thousand dollars..


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...ht_11476wt_941

This is already at 103. in a year and half will be pretty close

Not to nitpick, but considering an '08, a 3 year old model currently, is still worth $90K it is very unlikely that a 2 year old '10 GT3 will be there next summer. I actually think $105K is a pretty good deal right now considering how they're priced up here.

Fwiw, I fully agree that it would be worth stretching the the budget slightly to buy the car that you really want.

Originally Posted by cuban335i

If I can get a 2010 GT3 next summer/fall for 85k (I'd stretch my budget for one) that is definitely what I'm going to get. The only reason the GT3 isn't at the top of my list is because I don't really like the 997.1 GT3's that much. This is doubtful though.

This.

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by ben14142001

^Honestly, we have a '10 C4S with PDK and I find it disappointing. The engine really just doesn't do anything for me. We had an 04 and then an 07 GT3 and they were infinitely more fun to drive than the C4S. I don't know if it's just the combo of this engine and the PDK, but it's just kinda boring. I haven't driven a GTS, but it's the same engine, so I might be making assumptions, but the PDK with the 3.8 just isn't very exciting.

The GTS is rwd and has a 20hp bump over the S. The former will make it much more fun to drive and the latter will make it a bit faster. My father's good friend is a Porsche nut (collects everything from CGTs to 935 racers to vintage speedsters and restores 911 SC's and older for fun and even owned and raced a GT3 Cup in Grand Am) and the guy uses a GTS as his DD. Last time I saw him, he raved about how perfectly it met the need for people who loved the C2S but wanted a bit more. Pretty sure he has over 10K miles on it by now.

[M3_WC]

The all new 911 will debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

GT-R of C63 AMG Coupe

[michaelthepsycho]

08 911 Turbo = Too easy to get into trouble.

10 997.2 GT3 = Are you going to track it?

11 997.2 GTS = My choice. Not too lowered / track-oriented but still good

GT-R = Don't commute on this machine.

M3 = A dime a dozen 3 series. Not that unique for your budget.

C63 coupe = Never buy first-year products... Plus, again, not that unique.

12 Boxter = Too much of a chick's car. Can't stomach the exterior regardless of how neutral-handling it is.

[Year's_End]

C63 coupe is a new moddel but the underpinnings are far from being a "first year product"".

Super drunki ruight now juisdyt buy thta fucker and calk it a day

[beta]

Probably won't happen in your time frame, but if you want a head turner: Alfa Romeo 4C

[930Man]

this much i can say... the 997.2 is fantastic .. the only thing i like mor is my 430, and was my Ford GT,,,, i took it drove it on dates etc.. ran it to VIR off the show room floor and ran 2:05's-2:06's .. thats pretty dam fast if you havent been there..
I had 2 997 TT's... heavy lame feeling cars .. pretty fast.. but need exhaust mods to get and sound from them.. I lost interest in them very quickly...

my 997 gt2 was a blast but out of your range for the next 8 yrs

My 996 GT2 was the 2nd best track car i have had.. but by no means a car to drive around!!!! lol

all 911's are great cars .. just dont drive a 997.2 GT3 and you wont notice how much better they are!! lol

I am not a fan of the GTs over priced made to sell off inventory of parts ..lol i dont think worth the money....

the best bang for buck next summer will be a ZR1.. im not a big corvette fan but an awesome car for the money...

[Artmasterx]

Since the list provided has been discussed at length, here are few others that may be close to your criteria.

I suppose since you ruled out an Aston, you probably wouldn't want a Jag XKR, but they are pretty sexy looking. And in the XKR (or especially the new XKR-S) guise, they are fairly unique looking. Interior would be great, but they may seems a bit like an older-person's car.



Another idea would be the Lotus Evora (also an "S" version coming). Certainly unique though doesn't have the all-out speed that you seem to be wanting.
http://www.caranddriver.com/features..._class_page_4#


Or perhaps a CTS-V coupe?


Of course the Z06 kills them in track performance...


You're probably not this crazy, but a Tesla roadster would certainly be unique:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/ca...tesla-roadster

[kyleb350]

My vote would be for the new C63 coupe. Definitely a head turner as it's going to be the new car on the streets, plus you can hit those low 12's stock.

[cuban335i]

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

GT-R of C63 AMG Coupe

yea I guess it all depends on the resale of the 2012 GT-R next year and of the p-cars.

Originally Posted by michaelthepsycho

08 911 Turbo = Too easy to get into trouble.
10 997.2 GT3 = Are you going to track it?
11 997.2 GTS = My choice. Not too lowered / track-oriented but still good
GT-R = Don't commute on this machine.
M3 = A dime a dozen 3 series. Not that unique for your budget.
C63 coupe = Never buy first-year products... Plus, again, not that unique.
12 Boxter = Too much of a chick's car. Can't stomach the exterior regardless of how neutral-handling it is.

great points! I definitely think the GTS is what I want, but it really all depends on how much they are going for next year.

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

C63 coupe is a new moddel but the underpinnings are far from being a "first year product"".
Super drunki ruight now juisdyt buy thta fucker and calk it a day

yea it really isn't a first year product. I think this is my first backup after the '12 GTS, '12 GT-R, '10 GT3.

Originally Posted by beta

Probably won't happen in your time frame, but if you want a head turner: Alfa Romeo 4C

lol yea i don't think that is an option

Originally Posted by 930Man

this much i can say... the 997.2 is fantastic .. the only thing i like mor is my 430, and was my Ford GT,,,, i took it drove it on dates etc.. ran it to VIR off the show room floor and ran 2:05's-2:06's .. thats pretty dam fast if you havent been there..
I had 2 997 TT's... heavy lame feeling cars .. pretty fast.. but need exhaust mods to get and sound from them.. I lost interest in them very quickly...

my 997 gt2 was a blast but out of your range for the next 8 yrs

My 996 GT2 was the 2nd best track car i have had.. but by no means a car to drive around!!!! lol

all 911's are great cars .. just dont drive a 997.2 GT3 and you wont notice how much better they are!! lol

I am not a fan of the GTs over priced made to sell off inventory of parts ..lol i dont think worth the money....

the best bang for buck next summer will be a ZR1.. im not a big corvette fan but an awesome car for the money...

Thanks for the help! Its definitely great to hear from someone that has had it all, porsche wise lol. I doubt the 997.2 gt3 will be in my price range, but I may hold out until the beginning of 2013 for one if that'll help. Because all I've heard was really great reviews about them. And I plan on heading to the track more often in the next few years.

Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Since the list provided has been discussed at length, here are few others that may be close to your criteria.

I suppose since you ruled out an Aston, you probably wouldn't want a Jag XKR, but they are pretty sexy looking. And in the XKR (or especially the new XKR-S) guise, they are fairly unique looking. Interior would be great, but they may seems a bit like an older-person's car.



Another idea would be the Lotus Evora (also an "S" version coming). Certainly unique though doesn't have the all-out speed that you seem to be wanting.
http://www.caranddriver.com/features..._class_page_4#


Or perhaps a CTS-V coupe?


Of course the Z06 kills them in track performance...


You're probably not this crazy, but a Tesla roadster would certainly be unique:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/ca...tesla-roadster

all great suggestions. Z06 is great but the interior is lacking for me, I don't like the CTS-V's styling, I'm not crazy enough for the Telsa lol, I am really not a fan of Jag's and they do look like old people cars, BUT I didn't think about the evora. I'll definitely look into that actually!

Thanks!

[cuban335i]

just checked out the evora and saw this: "Driving the Evora's rear wheels is the same engine that's in the Toyota Camry."

THAT is definitely a deal breaker for me!

[MisterSkiMask]

911tt, or GT3, or Audi R8 (I don't care for the looks of them, but many seem to like them, and the V-8 shouldn't give you much trouble)