BadBadNeil

I didn't mean through investing, I meant through saving. You can get 4.5% maybe on a 6month CD which is about $3200 and then save the rest. Obviously the guy is loaded, $30K isn't that much money to save when you are looking at buying vipers, espirits, and even ferraris as an extra vehicle.

Nicky Pass

$70K = ZO6...hands down!

G

That's the thing, I LOVE the Viper and am very interested in the Esprit. The point of this thread was to see if there was anything else in this price range that I should look at.

I know that if I saved up that much more, I could get something else. However, if your saying that, why don't I save even more, and then get into the mid $200k range and get a Gallardo or 430??

I am extremly happy with the Viper, and very interested in the Esprit. I am not loaded, just choose to spend my money on discretionary items like cars. I already have a nice place, and money stashed away for retirement-so why the hell not "blow the money away" on cars if that is what you like??

G

I am NOT loaded. I have just been fortunate enough to come across some extra cash. While investing the majority of it, I have decided to take some of it and splurge on the thing that I loved the most in the world, besides women, cars. So, yes, I could spend more, and yes, I could save more. But why do that when I already have found to cars that are more that I have been looking for?? Again, the point of this thread was to get recomendations on cars that I might not have thought of.

Oh, and getting a Ferrari is just wishful thinking. I could just manage to pick one up, but would never be able to afford maintaining it.

BadBadNeil

It just came across that you really didn't like anything in the 70K range, so I was just suggesting to go a bit further. But if you are happy with the viper then there is no need for saving any more. I wasn't suggesting saving for a supercar, as you already noted that you don't want something with a lot of maintenance but you also want something that is exclusive and the higher you go money wise, typically the more exclusive the vehicle. Good Luck with whatever decision you make, I know I'd be happy with a Viper, Espirit, etc since I can't afford anything even close to that right now.

G

Well, a few months ago, all of those cars where but dreams as well.

It is hard to find something "exclusive" in that price range, but the few cars mentioned fit the bill pretty well.

G

Ok, so for all of those who say an NSX-have you ever driven one? I am curious to see what your impressions would be of it.

I have never driven one, but am afraid that it would severly lack in the power department.

Any commentaries?

Ibn Rushd

Hands down...Acura NSX

Loseit

iTrader: (1)

maybe this will help in your decision

new Z06 article

liloj

http://gonzaba-autoplex.ebizautos.co.../Esprit/Coupe/

ediddy

If you want something that is rare then get a used nsx. And by the way the nsx isn't that slow for the streets. It may not be fast by todays comparisons to other cars but it still is a pretty fast car if you ever got to drive one.

If you are talking about a new car then get a z06 but that is nothing special to me. It will just be another corvette with a lot of power.

Viper is a nice car and very fast to get but I see people selling those cars after owning it for a short time.

Another car to look at is the M3 which is a very nice car for the money. Fast, luxury, and looks good.

For me it would be between a nsx and m3. But here in so cali m3's are everywhere so its nothing special. NSX's you hardly see on the road and when you do see one you can't help but stare at it. Just my opinion.

danny25

I don't care if a 350Z has more power, the NSX is an eye catcher.

Diablo2233

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ist=656#vdptop
Used SL55?

G

Well, I decided on the Viper. Found the color I wanted and bought it for a hell of a lot less than $70k Here is the mandatory dealer photo, I will have more when she gets all cleaned up.

Bdog

Looks good, what year is that?

rezurex

NSX lacking in the power dept? not with a turbo installed, or with the CT S/C. U can get a used NSX for relatively cheap. if i had 70k to work with and i wanted a unique sports car i would hook up an NSX, but thats just me.

EDIT: just saw you got the viper, goddamn. good choice, hope the car will be somewhat reliable!

kurt_bradley

I guess you could say I have a little time behind the wheel in an NSX.

Too bad you bought another Viper. A Comptech blower on an NSX is great. Yes I have actually driven one of those. A friend of my old dealer wanted me to buy his (or at least get a buyer), so I got to put it to use for a while a couple years ago. His had around 450 hp.

Either an NSX or a used GT3 would have been my call.

njzprettyboy

nice choice!! surprised no one suggested a maserati...02-03 go for like 50K or so, and i think they are pretty sweet!!! sweet pickup nonetheless...whenever i see a viper, i still

G

That's the best part-Viper's really are quite reliable-simply change the oil, do regular maintenance and your golden

ShopTalker

Nice choice!

kmac_1906

have to get the M3, I love my CL-S but M3 is going to be my next purchase