What sports car for under $70k?
12-21-2005, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
dupont registry; just looked for 1995-2000 355's in 'any' location and sorted by price.
I heart the 355. Give me white with black interior and a six speed
12-21-2005, 02:02 PM
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i am in love with the new mb cls, even though that might not be a true sports car it is right around the price range
911 gt3....
more fun than the tt
911 gt3....
more fun than the tt
12-21-2005, 02:14 PM
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I think the problem with the Z06 is that it looks too much like a joe shmoe Corvette and he is trying to avoid looking like everyone else.
I've seen better looking nobles than that one posted, I think there are some shots of one in the Crystal Cove meet. A guy on the mbworld forum owns it.
I think the maintenance on the Ferrari will kill you, will end up being more of a 100+ car when you factor that in. Viper like you stated before might be a decent option or the espirit. I don't see either very often at all.
I've seen better looking nobles than that one posted, I think there are some shots of one in the Crystal Cove meet. A guy on the mbworld forum owns it.
I think the maintenance on the Ferrari will kill you, will end up being more of a 100+ car when you factor that in. Viper like you stated before might be a decent option or the espirit. I don't see either very often at all.
12-21-2005, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
12-21-2005, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BadBadNeil
I think the problem with the Z06 is that it looks too much like a joe shmoe Corvette and he is trying to avoid looking like everyone else.
I've seen better looking nobles than that one posted, I think there are some shots of one in the Crystal Cove meet. A guy on the mbworld forum owns it.
I think the maintenance on the Ferrari will kill you, will end up being more of a 100+ car when you factor that in. Viper like you stated before might be a decent option or the espirit. I don't see either very often at all.
I've seen better looking nobles than that one posted, I think there are some shots of one in the Crystal Cove meet. A guy on the mbworld forum owns it.
I think the maintenance on the Ferrari will kill you, will end up being more of a 100+ car when you factor that in. Viper like you stated before might be a decent option or the espirit. I don't see either very often at all.
That is what I am afraid of on the Ferrari, so we will see what happens come next week.
12-21-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 95gt
^^^^ nice reminder. That is an awesome car
gonna have to start looking at those as well.
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12-21-2005, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 03typeS6spd
i am in love with the new mb cls, even though that might not be a true sports car it is right around the price range
911 gt3.... more fun than the tt
911 gt3....
more fun than the tt
12-21-2005, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ATXCLS
gonna have to start looking at those as well.Although, I seem to remember that they only came in auto correct? If so, scratch that-needs to be a stick.
A guy who lives near me has one of these, and I think he gets a thrill out of blasting past me in the s2k whenever he sees me. Seeing and hearing that thing fly by is pretty awesome though, its fast as shit.
12-21-2005, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gdubb
when did you sell the vette?
Damn you go through cars like I go through underwear
Damn you go through cars like I go through underwear
Yeah, I have a serious problem with changing cars. Not including business cars, the S2k is the thrid car that I have bought this year.
12-21-2005, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
Nope, that one is manual, as were 2 others I looked at on eBay.
A guy who lives near me has one of these, and I think he gets a thrill out of blasting past me in the s2k whenever he sees me. Seeing and hearing that thing fly by is pretty awesome though, its fast as shit.
A guy who lives near me has one of these, and I think he gets a thrill out of blasting past me in the s2k whenever he sees me. Seeing and hearing that thing fly by is pretty awesome though, its fast as shit.
12-21-2005, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ATXCLS
Yup, I don;t want an MB thanks.
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12-21-2005, 03:49 PM
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How about a BMW 645ci (or a 650i)? A neighbor has one and it is a beast. It's really throaty sounding...it sounds like a muscle car or a pickup truck each time it drives by...
*knock, knock*..."Land Shark"...
*knock, knock*..."Land Shark"...
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12-21-2005, 04:00 PM
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Check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem
Another idea:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem
Another idea:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem
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12-21-2005, 04:17 PM
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I would seriously consider the Esprit....but get one slightly used...the depreciate like a Mofo. The problem is you can get one that is built extremely well or one that is built not so well. From what I understand the last couple of years have been real good. My neighbor just got one. It looks mean as hell. It has an attitude about it, like a viper does. But, it is A LOT more exclusive.
That V8 sounds so purty....
That V8 sounds so purty....
12-21-2005, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
Probably a better idea. Find a 70k piece of property.
IMHO, real estate is where it's at...
IMHO, real estate is where it's at...
12-21-2005, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
G-money def lives up to his name again... another car bro?!?!? already??? u only had the S2K like 2 months man.. u gonna donate it to me??? 
... if i had to choose, i would still go the NSX route with some FI...
... if i had to choose, i would still go the NSX route with some FI...
12-21-2005, 06:41 PM
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If its for the track...Lotus Elise
If its for my fun everyday runner...used M5
If its for my fun everyday runner...used M5
12-21-2005, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by moomaster_99
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12-21-2005, 06:43 PM
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New Z06 would be my choice but it doesnt stick out much.
Viper would be a good choice if you want attention for that price.
I would go with a 911TT for myself though.
Viper would be a good choice if you want attention for that price.
I would go with a 911TT for myself though.
12-21-2005, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I would go with a 911TT for myself though.
You really want a all german fleet don't you... Audi, VW Toureg, Porsche, and a BMW for a winter beater
12-21-2005, 10:24 PM
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If I had $70K and oodles of money to spend like you do on discretionary things like cars I would just hold the money for 6 months, let it build to $100K and reaccess the scenario, I think there is a lot more you can get into in the century mark like Maserati, Panoz, higher end Porsches, etc rather than "settling" for a viper or espirit, when you don't seem to be overly enthusiastic about either.
12-22-2005, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BadBadNeil
If I had $70K and oodles of money to spend like you do on discretionary things like cars I would just hold the money for 6 months, let it build to $100K and reaccess the scenario, I think there is a lot more you can get into in the century mark like Maserati, Panoz, higher end Porsches, etc rather than "settling" for a viper or espirit, when you don't seem to be overly enthusiastic about either.
