Best Bang for $50,000
08-31-2009, 09:44 PM
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My point is that we are talking about performance cars, that offer the best bang for the buck. Meaning the maximum performance return for the least amount of money invested. A Lancer Evolution is absolutely on the list and for you to call it a rice rocket just shows how misinformed you are.
08-31-2009, 10:11 PM
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Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
I haven't read through all of the posts, and of course I'm biased, but I vote for the 2005-2006 SL600, if 50K is your ceiling.
I just purchased a pristine 2005 SL600 w/ 12,500 miles and warranty until 2013 or 82K total miles for $45,500.00
The car is an engineering marvel. How can something this beautiful, this heavy, be this damn fast? And if you've never had the opportunity to feel top down, V12 twin turbo nirvana, I highly recommend it. It's insane how smoothly this car's giddy up is. I've driven a handful of 55K cars, but honestly guys, they don't feel anything like a V12TT.
Today was a cool morning in DC. I was cruising at 35 mph and dropped the hammer, with traction control on. The tires screeched in pain all the way to 70+mph. The traction control tried it's best to contain the torque and the wheelspin came in bursts but when those snails spool up, you better be awake.
I just purchased a pristine 2005 SL600 w/ 12,500 miles and warranty until 2013 or 82K total miles for $45,500.00
The car is an engineering marvel. How can something this beautiful, this heavy, be this damn fast? And if you've never had the opportunity to feel top down, V12 twin turbo nirvana, I highly recommend it. It's insane how smoothly this car's giddy up is. I've driven a handful of 55K cars, but honestly guys, they don't feel anything like a V12TT.
Today was a cool morning in DC. I was cruising at 35 mph and dropped the hammer, with traction control on. The tires screeched in pain all the way to 70+mph. The traction control tried it's best to contain the torque and the wheelspin came in bursts but when those snails spool up, you better be awake.
08-31-2009, 10:32 PM
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My point is that we are talking about performance cars, that offer the best bang for the buck. Meaning the maximum performance return for the least amount of money invested. A Lancer Evolution is absolutely on the list and for you to call it a rice rocket just shows how misinformed you are.
09-01-2009, 05:45 AM
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My friend used to own evo 8 that was running in mid 11's. It is hell to drive them in traffic or have them as an everyday car, I didn't drive them but thats what he told me, it is fun for first 6 months. Again, I know that Evo's can be fast, not that reliable, but we are talking about difference level cars. I agree with Benz-o-Rama, cl/sl600 is money right now.
Yes its just that good. 600whp EVO's are becoming fairly commin. Combined with its light weight and AWD makes it a very deadly combo, just like the 996T. I realize we all drive Mercedes Benz automobiles and we all love them. Personally i refuse to wear Benz blinders. I will not assume that my little E55 or CLS55 is the greatiest performance car since sliced bread. Considering the quickest and fastest example is still an 11 second car, Now back on topic.
09-01-2009, 07:02 AM
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I believe all my comments are on topic.
09-01-2009, 07:21 AM
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If straight line performance is the biggest criteria... the 996TT is not going to challenge a modded Shelby GT500 when price is a factor. An EVOMS GT660 package is going to run $20K before installation. So even if you are going to find a 996TT for $32K (and I can't imagine it is going to be an optimal mechanical condition), it is going to blow your budget by $10K when all is said an done. The GT500 with Kenne Bell blower is going to be just as fast (if not faster) running drag radials as those EVOMS GT660s and come within budget.
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I have a 96 eclipse that will MAKE you respect it. I can't believe you're so blatently blind to performance. Bang for the buck, you can NOT beat dsm's or their younger brothers (the 4g63 evos). But I do agree that these cars once again are not in the same category and almost surely not being considered by someone posting in this forum about z06's and amg's.
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I have a 96 eclipse that will MAKE you respect it. I can't believe you're so blatently blind to performance. Bang for the buck, you can NOT beat dsm's or their younger brothers (the 4g63 evos). But I do agree that these cars once again are not in the same category and almost surely not being considered by someone posting in this forum about z06's and amg's.
09-01-2009, 07:30 AM
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I have a 96 eclipse that will MAKE you respect it. I can't believe you're so blatently blind to performance. Bang for the buck, you can NOT beat dsm's or their younger brothers (the 4g63 evos). But I do agree that these cars once again are not in the same category and almost surely not being considered by someone posting in this forum about z06's and amg's.
09-01-2009, 07:41 AM
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I am done talking in this topic, you are refusing to listen in any case..
No, I don't hate JDM cars, I own st-185 celica with 3s-gte conversation as a track car. Just OP was asking about luxury high perfomance cars
09-01-2009, 07:43 AM
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"I am looking for a used high performance car. Was looking into a HPF M3, Audi S5 (only because of looks), 996TT, c6z06, M5, M6, CLS55 and anything else you guys believe is good and why or why not. THanks!"
Anyhow, back on topic. OP- throw the s5 out of the equation if you want a performance car. They are heavy and slow with almost no tuning potential.
Anyhow, back on topic. OP- throw the s5 out of the equation if you want a performance car. They are heavy and slow with almost no tuning potential.
09-01-2009, 10:07 AM
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True...the Z06 and 996TT are well rounded sports cars. However, I don't share your opinion. The GT500 has pretty decent resale value, looks pretty good (my opinion), very, very easy to mod to insane levels of power and is actually as rare if not rarer than the other cars mentioned. I see way more Z06s and 996TT than I do GT500s and we live in the same area.
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09-01-2009, 10:09 AM
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I got pulled by a lightweight 2.3L stroker Evo but it blew up before we hit the speed the race was to, does that mean I win? lolAnd to answer the OP's question. The best bang for under $50k is Megan Fox
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... I think she is way over-hyped... 
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I would lop off an ear for just one night with that minx. You know how married people have a top 5 list of people that, if given the chance, their spouse would have to let them bang out? Well, Megan Fox is at the top of mine and my wife's list. You've seen my wife. Could you imagine that?
09-01-2009, 11:35 AM
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You sir, are a tard.
I would lop off an ear for just one night with that minx. You know how married people have a top 5 list of people that, if given the chance, their spouse would have to let them bang out? Well, Megan Fox is at the top of mine and my wife's list. You've seen my wife. Could you imagine that?
I would lop off an ear for just one night with that minx. You know how married people have a top 5 list of people that, if given the chance, their spouse would have to let them bang out? Well, Megan Fox is at the top of mine and my wife's list. You've seen my wife. Could you imagine that?
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