What to buy?
06-02-2012, 03:47 PM
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Thanks for everyone's opinion. 
I am looking for an exotic car that is fun to drive everyday plus maintenance fee is reasonable. I definitely don't want to visit the dealership for repair every month and this will exclude a lot of cars!
I am looking for an exotic car that is fun to drive everyday plus maintenance fee is reasonable. I definitely don't want to visit the dealership for repair every month and this will exclude a lot of cars!
06-02-2012, 03:55 PM
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If you want to be 100% sure you won't ever see another ride like yours, definitely this
http://www.armyjeeps.net/armor1.htm
there are many vehicles there in your price range
You can be sure not too many people will want to 'cut you off' lol
but if you want a more civilized car, go pick up a used bentley Continental GT. Wonderful wonderful vehicle.
http://www.armyjeeps.net/armor1.htm
there are many vehicles there in your price range
You can be sure not too many people will want to 'cut you off' lolbut if you want a more civilized car, go pick up a used bentley Continental GT. Wonderful wonderful vehicle.
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06-02-2012, 03:59 PM
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Are yoy looking for a car you have to drive or one that drives you
He is not in Russia is he?
06-02-2012, 04:44 PM
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A 430 Scuderia would be a nice purchase, maybe a little over 150K but a fantastic car.
If you want the looks and attention, and a car that is also capable, there you go.
If you want the looks and attention, and a car that is also capable, there you go.
06-02-2012, 04:45 PM
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Sorry meant; gtr get in hit buttons go fast.. zr1/viper get in take traction control off and work your a++ off to go straight. Im more into the huge torque motors that are a handfull to drive not the lame no feeling driving cars, especially in his position with more hen a few parked in the garage
06-02-2012, 04:58 PM
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I was trying to make a lime reference to those "Russian Reversal" jokes, which in this case should go by something like this:
In US, you drive the car;
In Soviet Russia, the car drives YOU!!
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In US, you drive the car;
In Soviet Russia, the car drives YOU!!
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06-02-2012, 08:05 PM
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I would definitely look into a ZR1 or Viper ACR.
06-03-2012, 07:04 PM
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2000-2004 Ferrari 360 Modena will cost you $60-$100k. A Challenge Stradale or F430 can cost you $120-$150. The 360 and the F430 will cost you $700-$1000/year for yearly fluid change maintenance and $2000-$4000 every 5 year years for major service. The 360 in the higher end of the range due to in situ belt change. These mid engine V8's are true sport cars that will thrive on the track and backroads and truly are exotic to most people, especially if they are red. Our AMG's can more than match up performance wise, but driving a true exotic like a Ferrari, Lambo, or Aston Martin is a whole different experience, as you instantly become a visual treat to many people around you. It feels like you instantly turn into Angelina Jolie as you will notice much more attention from everyone about you (be it mostly kids and male-sports car enthusiasts). You bring your exotic to padinner, hotel, or club they will always allow you to park it yourself in the front and will move the Mercs, Bimmers, and Range Rovers to the the valet garage. Most business's like these love the presence of an exotic out front. You may assume that you would not like the attention, but how can you not like it when a little kid brings his mom or dad over to your car to ask questions and admire your ride. I often let them sit in the drivers seat and take pictures, if they seem truly enamored by the car. I get a lot of happiness from this, as I was just like those kids and would have loved for an exotic owner to "take a little time" in sharing the passion. The point is, these modern 2000 and up mid-engine V8 Ferraris (I have not even touched on what a bargain the front engine 12 cylinder cars are, but that's another story) are not real maintenance ****** unless a real problem comes up. The experience is definitely worth it if you truly appreciate the Marque and don't just need to have the "latest and greatest."
06-03-2012, 11:27 PM
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Only cars I would consider (from the Italians) are 430 Scuderia, 599.
Anything else, just didn't do for me, terrible experience. While a regular 430 is nice looking car and fast engine wise, the brakes don't last 2 laps and the car falls apart. Same happened with the Lambo.
Anything else, just didn't do for me, terrible experience. While a regular 430 is nice looking car and fast engine wise, the brakes don't last 2 laps and the car falls apart. Same happened with the Lambo.
06-03-2012, 11:55 PM
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06-04-2012, 12:08 AM
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06-04-2012, 12:42 AM
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For that kind of money get something you don't see everyday. A slightly used Lambo, RS8 (V-10), or a Ford GT. 99.9% of the population can't tell one Porsche from another. Corvettes suffer from the same problem. Since every M series BMW or AMG series MBZ is based on a substancially cheaper model, the only bang for the buck is power and handling with exterior sheet metal of the base car. The GTR while very fast, has no soul and a really boring design. Ferrari's are a maintenance nightmare. Astons you better buy two so you have one to drive while the other is in the shop. Maserati if you like to take a huge depreciation bath. If I had a pick I'd get the Ford GT. Limited production (it would be nice to own a car that goes up in value), hardly any knows what it is anymore (just take off all the goofy ID tape), low maintenance cost (yah it's a FORD), and everyone that owns then barely drives them anymore.
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06-04-2012, 12:55 AM
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Only cars I would consider (from the Italians) are 430 Scuderia, 599.
Anything else, just didn't do for me, terrible experience. While a regular 430 is nice looking car and fast engine wise, the brakes don't last 2 laps and the car falls apart. Same happened with the Lambo.
Anything else, just didn't do for me, terrible experience. While a regular 430 is nice looking car and fast engine wise, the brakes don't last 2 laps and the car falls apart. Same happened with the Lambo.
06-04-2012, 01:05 AM
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2000-2004 Ferrari 360 Modena will cost you $60-$100k. A Challenge Stradale or F430 can cost you $120-$150. The 360 and the F430 will cost you $700-$1000/year for yearly fluid change maintenance and $2000-$4000 every 5 year years for major service. The 360 in the higher end of the range due to in situ belt change. These mid engine V8's are true sport cars that will thrive on the track and backroads and truly are exotic to most people, especially if they are red. Our AMG's can more than match up performance wise, but driving a true exotic like a Ferrari, Lambo, or Aston Martin is a whole different experience, as you instantly become a visual treat to many people around you. It feels like you instantly turn into Angelina Jolie as you will notice much more attention from everyone about you (be it mostly kids and male-sports car enthusiasts). You bring your exotic to padinner, hotel, or club they will always allow you to park it yourself in the front and will move the Mercs, Bimmers, and Range Rovers to the the valet garage. Most business's like these love the presence of an exotic out front. You may assume that you would not like the attention, but how can you not like it when a little kid brings his mom or dad over to your car to ask questions and admire your ride. I often let them sit in the drivers seat and take pictures, if they seem truly enamored by the car. I get a lot of happiness from this, as I was just like those kids and would have loved for an exotic owner to "take a little time" in sharing the passion. The point is, these modern 2000 and up mid-engine V8 Ferraris (I have not even touched on what a bargain the front engine 12 cylinder cars are, but that's another story) are not real maintenance ****** unless a real problem comes up. The experience is definitely worth it if you truly appreciate the Marque and don't just need to have the "latest and greatest."
F430 is sexy!
