If you could choose...

[WheelmanSS]

Hey yo,

I am one of those guys that just can't stay focused on one car. Always looking for the next thing. However, with my Camaro I have finally settled in and will actually pay-off/own a sports car (not daily driver) outright for once.

This of course has me fired up, because I will be able to go after something even bigger for my next car. I am looking for something at the higher end of the spectrum, borderline exotic. It will probably be something a few years old/slightly used just because I like a lot of the models in the target, and the new models are a bit out of the price range.

So, I figured we could have a fun discussion comparing Top Gear-style some of the more elite cars and brands.

What would you choose if you could have any car under the following criteria:
- Model year 2007 to 2011
- Price range between $70,000 and $80,000
- Coupe
- Serious sport setup
- Weekend/Race car use

Have at it

[Apex Motorsports]

The Viper is a big bang for your buck in terms of brute power and sex appeal. You could also look to something like a GTR or 911 Turbo for something a little more plush and balanced.

[SUKXOST]

GT-R

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LOL

[WheelmanSS]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The Viper is a big bang for your buck in terms of brute power and sex appeal. You could also look to something like a GTR or 911 Turbo for something a little more plush and balanced.

Viper is definitely on the short-list. Now that the new gen is coming out, the pricing would be more comfortable for me on a previous gen.

Can't say I'm sold on a GTR. For some reason, it just doesn't do it for me.

I do love some Porsche though. I have seen a few GT3s in my area near the price level I am targeting.

I am actually starting to fall more in love with Aston's lately. Some of the Vantage series in those years might fall in my range.

[BowtieBelle]

Aston Martin

[malave7567]

Lotus Evora S in Midnight Blue

[Bhobbs]

Z06 is all that I want in that price range.

[The Blue Ox]

Zo6

[SS 376]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Z06 is all that I want in that price range.

This. The Aston is more of a GT than a pure sports car. I'm not convinced you'd find a GT-R or a GT3 in the $70-80K bracket either.

[AZCamaroFan]

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Aston Martin

that or maybe even a 911. i have grudging respect...although i still don't like the dash.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by SS 376

The Aston is more of a GT than a pure sports car.

They are dead sexy but they are more along the lines of a BMW M6.

Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

Can't say I'm sold on a GTR. For some reason, it just doesn't do it for me.

I am with you there, but there is no denying that it is a beast if performance is what you are looking for.

[WheelmanSS]

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Aston Martin

Yea, we're on the same page there. What Aston do you like the most?

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Z06 is all that I want in that price range.

See, that was my original thought. A C6 Z06 will be a steal now that the C7's are coming out. If I could find a Z06 with the Z07 package that would be the bomb.

However, I should be able to get a Z06 for like low $50s. I feel like, if I can get a little more car for my money, shouldn't I? That is how Viper got in the conversation as well.

Of course, I could just go with a Z-Oh! and put some money into with mods.

Lots to think about!

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

They are dead sexy but they are more along the lines of a BMW M6.

I am with you there, but there is no denying that it is a beast if performance is what you are looking for.

Truth and Truth!

[BowtieBelle]

Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

Yea, we're on the same page there. What Aston do you like the most?

DB9, of course But you could get a pretty good V8 Vantage in that price range, and I like those too!

[10CamaroIOM]

If I could pick up any car right now, it would be a Viper, any Generation, any year, any style. They have the looks and the performance, and have that "exotic" appeal.