G

. . . on a car that would be exotic in the fact that it is rare and hardly seen and not too ravishly expensive. Please, no Ferrari's or Lamborghini's. Performance is not too big a criteria, but it can't take 5 min to get to 60. Comfort is a big criteria. Having some kind of removable roof is also a major plus, be it a convertible or targa.

So far, the only car that I can think of would be a Plymouth (or Chrysler) Prowler.

Please discuss . . .

wipe0ut

fiat 124 spider

Always Dirty

@ prowler.

But if that kind of car appeals to you, maybe this:
http://www.dupontregistry.com/sitema...r-for-Sale.asp

or one of these:
http://www.dupontregistry.com/search...otus&makeid=46

G

hmmmm, that's not too bad. But how about something a wee bit newer?? Maintenace is also a big caveat-it has to be somewhat easy to maintain.

GreenMonster

Need Price range...

wipe0ut

and how new a car? 80's? 90's? 00's?

phil2

pebe

didnt u just buy a viper? u becoming a collector? u said no ferrari's, but i fu can, the 1971 ferrari gt california (ferris bueller). hotness., and removable roof.

Slimey

An exotic that is comfortable?
An exotic that is easy to maintain?

That's almost an oxymoron.

Sounds like you want an NSX. That's the first thing to pop in my mind that is easy to maintain and possibly fufills your other criteria.

Slimey

Or maybe a 1970s or 1980s era Cadillac ElDorado 'vert.

G

Yeah, the prowler was not my first choice at all. I have driven one in the past and it was ok, nothing special. Not to mention you couldn't carry more than a damn tiny breifcase.

I already have a Lotus Elise on order.

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

I've always liked the Porsche 944 turbo.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=&cardist=1626

G

YES!! I completley forgot about that!! That is pretty much exactly what I was thinking!!

I drove a Superformance Cobra and had a blast. That thing was awesome!

G

Yeah, unfortunate, but true. But I use the term exotic loosely. Basically I am looking for something that is rare and hardly seen.

G

B-e-a-utifull car. BUT, hella expensive!!

cM3go

ACURA NSX

Always Dirty

If I could be so bold as to ask, how does a 21 year old have a viper, an Elise on order and is in the market for a new exotic?

GreenMonster

Viper and an Elise...

You need a Porsche 993 (1995-1998), the last of the aircooled 911's...

edit: 50 large ?? Get a 993 S (C2S or C4S - aka turbolook).

G

around 50 large. this is for a new "business" venture.

But, I think that the cobra is a very good canidate. I can pick up a superformance cobra for about 35-40 fully built and ready to go.

pebe

dont u have a new TL also?

and yes, do tell. did u sell your self to science or something? a rich relativve leave u money? what?

GreenMonster

That question wasn't answered in the other (lesbian) thread, was it ??

edit: IBmovetoCarTalk

phil2

mosler?



personally for the cash gt40>*

wipe0ut

nope. i just read thru that entire thread.

Slimey

I'd have to agree with that. I didn't realize what else you had in your 'stable'.

There are a number of rotting Italian (Fiat, Alfa), and English (MG, Sunbeam, Triumph) roadsters out there that I'm sure could be had for cheap and then built up --- but I don't think they'd be entirely comfortable or easy to maintain.

My dad & uncle had land yacht Cadillacs in the 1970s. They were quite comfortable (owing to their land yacht size), and reasonably reliable. They had large V8s and I'm sure parts could be had without difficulty. They'll never handle like the Elise though...

G

drug money!!

Actually, that is half true. I did a couple of those drug study things on my time off. I also work for a family business that has done quite well. The elise on order and this new car are part of my business venture that I am looking into-renting semi-exotic cars.

G

Damn, I am getting pretty bad about thus wrong section thing. Mods, please except my apology.

Always Dirty

Those drug study things pay a couple of hundred bucks. Sounds like the family business is doing very well.

phil2

If your looking for these cars as rentals go with a high mileage ferarri

G

Yeah, but even a high milage 355 spyder or GTS is still around 80-90. And those are rare to find. So, I would have to charge a hella of a lot money for a daily rental, and here in Austin, it wouldn't sell well seeing as we are not booming in the tech world anymore.

phil2

how about a maserati....can be had in the 60's

phil2

or another lotus....

G

hmmmm good idea, don't see many of them around.

G

again, a wee bit on the expensive side. But man, a V8 twin turbo is one hell of a ride!!

G

When your doing good, your flying. But I'll tell you, there are some months that I do not take home a paycheck.

phil2

not really...can get use v8 tt for 40-55k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...508360625&rd=1

phil2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

definately rare

liloj

they have a few down here at gonzaba..they are sweet

Teh Snaps

thats why when i graduate im coming to auston to work at the family business