G

So, if you had $70k to spend on a sports car, what would it be?

Not many qualifications other than it has to be higher hp, rear wheel drive, and FUN!! Something with exclusivity takes precedent.

I was thinking a Viper seeing as how much I loved the first one. But just to check out the playing feild, I have also become interested in a Lotus Esprit-don't know much about them though.

Anyways, what do y'all think??

95gt

I think I would take a Boxter S. With options it would be slamming into that ceiling and it is a great car, looks, name, speed etc.

G

Boxter S is nice, but soon, you will see them everywhere-not something that I would really want for a $70k car. Although, they do handle B-E-A-UTIFULLY.

So, getting a used car is also not a problem. In fact, I would prefer a used car so as not to have to take the initial depreciation hit.

cM3go

SC430
2001 M5
2002 M3
Used NSX

Reddly9007

a nice vette otherwise I would love used M5

GIBSON6594

I could probably squeeze a brand new or 1 year old 911 out of 70K right?

G

SC430 is not what I would call a sports car. Don;t get me wrong, it is a fabulous car for what it is, but by no means a sports car.

I actually have an apointment next week to look at an M3-never driven one, so we will see how that goes.

M5 is a great car, but not sure that 4 doors is apealing right now.

NSX-I am worried about the lack of power. It is a great car for handling, but to me, it severly lacks in the power department.

G

I have been considering getting another Vette. I loved my Z06.

Black CL-S 4-Life

Used Audi RS6
Used 911

65 Fury Convert

Z06

ITL

omg, are you kidding? for under $70K the new Z06 would win hands down! It'll outrun AND out-handle a Porsche turbo...I've never really been a corvette fan, but this one takes the cake!

G

Had one and loved it:


I guess that I should say that 4 doors are out-so no RS6.

Anybody know anything about the Esprit? Looks great and is different:

G

Thats the one problem, I cannot fit in the C6 body-my legs dont fit comfortably around the steering wheel.

It kiils me that this is so, cause I would be all over a new Z.

Oh, and if I were to get a Porsche, I would wait a little longer, save up some more coin and get a GT3.

rdml07

used E39 M5, used RS6, or perhaps used Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa

Bdog

C6 Z06 if you can get one for $70k otherwise a C6 Vette

iTimmy

Elise+forcefed would be my choice.

GreenMonster

993 TT... Prices are pretty level now, so the depreceiation is just about done... Last of the aircooled 911's...

I'd rather have a 993 C2S, since they are quite rare... $50K would buy a nice one... (in reality, I think I could get by with a cheap mid $30K 1995 993 C2, and invest the other 40K).

C6 vette is nice, but since you already had a C5 Z06, I guess you're looking for something different

G

993TT-haven't thought of that-sounds good. I will have to start looking into them and see if I can find anything.

I think that the only way that another Vette would land in driveway is if it were a severly built Z06.

BadBadNeil

couple others that haven't been mentioned

Porsche Cayman
Noble

KilroyR1

Left-over 05 Lotus Elise............$42,000
New Suzuki GSXR-1000.............$11,000

With tons of left-over cash for tickets and track days!

BEETROOT

m3

bgsm1th

Nobel M12 is HOT! but is close to $75,000 new if I remember correctly...

how about this Ferrari 355? Only 28,000 miles with a clear title.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferra...98364713QQrdZ1

G

I have been looking heavily into a Noble M12 GTO 3R and M400, but they are just out of the price range.

Porsche cayman will be a dime a dozen-and I don't want that.

F23A4

G

$75k is for the rolling chassis of the M400 only!! Then add about $20k in engine and tranny and you are well over the top.

I would love to get a Ferrari, but I DO NOT want the price tag of maintaining it!!

G

Here is an example of a completed M12 GTO 3R:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...QQcmdZViewItem

SpeedyV6

Nice VIN Number

Bdog

They are selling the M12 GTO 3R used for $81.900. The outside look is sweet, but the red suede interior, pedals all look cheap.

http://www.huntingridgemotors.com/ca...xotics&subcat=

BadBadNeil

It is really going to be hard to find something totally unique in that price target.

All the M3s, M5s, porsches, and Corvettes are owned by a lot of people. Noble and Elise are probably the closest you will get to an exotic look in that range that won't be owned by a lot of people.

zeroday

the rear end of this car looks absolutely retarded.

zeroday

id save your money. you want too much for 70k.

vp911

vette?

zeroday

you got me searching for esprits on the net...ya know for the money they do look pretty hot both inside and out...why are they so cheap?

dom

Can't believe it took 10 posts to be mentioned.

G

I don't think so. What I mean by unique is something that I wont see ten times a day.

For instance, there is a Viper in Houston, Steel Gray with Cognac interior-the exact color combo I would want, with extended warranty, for right about $50k. That would leave plenty to play with for wheels, exhaust etc.

Also, in looking at Esprits, I can get a 2002 for right about $60k.

So, while both cars are not considered exotic, they are rare enough that I wont see many others on the road. I was trying to see if anyone could come up with anything else.

Another car that I have been debating is a cobra replica by Superformance.

G

When new thay still only cost under $100k. Why-I have no idea. The more I read about it, the more I like it.

G

It does look silly, I will give you that. But the performance numbers on that car are amazing.

zeroday

what about a 99 ferrari f355 for 73k (on dupont registry)

G

I would absolutley LOVE to have a Ferrari. However, I am a bit scared about the cost to keep it going. I have an apointment next week to talk with the service manager of Ferrari of San Antonio to see what it really is to maintain a prancing horse.

Thinking about that-that is REALLY cheap. Where did you find that car for so cheap?

Minch00

On the 06 Z06............I had the same problem with you with my legs not being able to fit comfortably around the steering wheel in the C6. However, have you sat in a Z06? THey addressed this issue and I fit perfectly! Go try one out, it may surprise you. I know I was disenchanted with the Z06 until I sat in one and found the new layout gave me plenty of room.