What sports car do you like for $80k-$90k?

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Posted: 5/28/2003 10:12:43 AM EDT

Since we're on a car kick lately, what do you pick? and let me know if I miss something:
Dodge Viper
Maseratti
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (the GT3 almost makes it but it's $100k)
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit
Jaguar XKR

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:16:15 AM EDT

[#1]

In my book the Viper is a [i]muscle[/i] car, and the NSX is a car from the planet Mongo. [;D]

What about the Z3/Z8 or M3/M5?

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:19:34 AM EDT

[#2]

Definitely the Porsche.

Dad had a 911 back in '85. (1976 year model) Wasn't all souped up or anything, but it was a nice car. He said he got it up to 140mph on the autobahn and it was solid as hell. (lived in Germany at the time).

It was black. The guy next door had an '83... pearl white with the whale tail... It was nice to see them both parked next to each other.

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:24:40 AM EDT

[#3]

Porsche.

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:26:22 AM EDT

[#4]

And here I am scraping 4k together so I can get another rusted out, used up, POS so I can take my Mustang (rusting and falling apart) off the line so I can fix it correctly.

Count another vote for the M5, and dont forget the Acura NSX @ MSRP of 89000

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:29:19 AM EDT

[#5]

viper caressed over a bit
or
vette z06 sent to mr. lingenfelter

either way i'd kill myself

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:30:11 AM EDT

[#6]

C4S, the super car you can drive everday.

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:33:10 AM EDT

[#7]

2003 BMW M5 or how about a 2003 Mercedez Benz AMG E55?

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:39:25 AM EDT

[#8]

OK, since the M5 keep cropping up, maybe I should be clear.

A sports car is:
Rear wheel drive
2 door
fast, either in the twisties or the straights, maybe both, but has to be one.

For example, the Miata is a sports car, but so is the mustang (for our purposes here)

Also, the M5 MSRP is $71k, so it's not really in the range here.

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:39:52 AM EDT

[#9]

Saleen Mustang with money left over for a shorty M-16 , and assorted other goodies for the trunk.

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:41:12 AM EDT

[#10]

Give me $80k-$90k and I'll like any sports car you care to name!

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:49:47 AM EDT

[#11]

I'll take the Maserati, thank you very much. It's a bargain Ferrari.

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:58:48 AM EDT

[#12]

actually, the viper has come along leaps and bouds with the new SRT-10. it's breaks and motor are enough to tople a $400k lambogini. if i recall correctly, C&D listed it as the buy of the year for bang for the buck.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:04:39 AM EDT

[#13]

You should use the POLL button!

I agree with the 911. Best bang for the buck! Mercedez-benz is tough to beat for Luxury and performance, however. I'm waiting to trade up to the new SL500.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:05:42 AM EDT

[#14]

Viper. Definitely the Viper.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:06:54 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
You should use the POLL button!

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Poll only gives me 5 choices, I listed six.

I was also hoping that more folks would have some actual discussion, haha.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:07:21 AM EDT

[#16]

2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG in Black Opal Pearl. Killer.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:07:59 AM EDT

[#17]

The Porsche 911 for that exotic feel or the Corvette for the "American" feel![:D]

BigDozer66

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:11:57 AM EDT

[#18]

M5, but list is more like 70k.

Edit: Based on your criteria I like the:

- Lotus Esprit ( discontinued? )
- Porsche 911 GT2 ( more than that though. I even saw one on a car trailer before )
- Ferrari Testarossa ( used )

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:15:53 AM EDT

[#19]

C4S is next to god.

[img]http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/usa/911/c4s/bilder/intro_foto1.jpg[/img]

Corvette would be a better bang for the buck IMHO. I wish I like them more, just dont.

I havent driven either in 6 years.

Are you looking or just dreaming ?????

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:28:55 AM EDT

[#20]

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG in Black Opal Pearl. Killer.

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you're kidding right? that car weighs over 4000 pounds.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:30:17 AM EDT

[#21]

I dunno, I gotta go with the XJ220. Of course, the right wardrobe would be important with this car. [rolleyes]

[img]http://www.seattlejagclub.org/images/ijf05.jpg[/img]

And while it's a little steep at $670,000 the Ferrari Enzo would make a good choice as well:

[img]http://images.forbes.com/images/2003/02/28/ferrari.jpg[/img]

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:31:05 AM EDT

[#22]

IMO the NSX doesn't perform like a 90K "super" car should.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:39:16 AM EDT

[#23]

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IMO the NSX doesn't perform like a 90K "super" car should.

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The *real* problem with the NSX is that it is butt ugly. If I had to drive one I'd wear a brown paper bag over my head. [;D]

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:43:17 AM EDT

[#24]

Does it have to be new? Because a Lamborghini Countach can be had for about that much, and it can still turn heads like nothing else.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:44:23 AM EDT

[#25]

Give me some american muscle, 1970 Boss 429 or Chevelle SS 454. I could get two Shelby GT-500's for that. Put the rest away for toys. Or blow it all on a Shelby Cobra.

For a late model car those Shelby Series 1's look good.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:46:19 AM EDT

[#26]

Easy - a lightly used 993 Twin Turbo - Porsche, there is no substitute!

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:51:00 AM EDT

[#27]

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IMO the NSX doesn't perform like a 90K "super" car should.

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I agree, but it's a sports car and it fits the price criteria, unlike the cars that lots have chosen to add to the list. A mercedes for chrissake?

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:52:33 AM EDT

[#28]

M3 tuned by Dinan. Not exactly a "factory" car, but it will carry a Dinan factory warranty, and Dinan's work does not void the other parts and system's warranties from BMW.

[img]http://www.dinanbmw.com/Products/images/e46-coupe-silver.jpg[/img]

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:56:06 AM EDT

[#29]

[img]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/02.panoz.esperante/02.panoz.esperante.f34.500.jpg[/img]

Or a Panoz Esperante.....[:D]

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:57:56 AM EDT

[#30]

Mercedes [:D]

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:07:30 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
[url]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/02.panoz.esperante/02.panoz.esperante.f34.500.jpg[/url]

Or a Panoz Esperante.....[:D]

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Why not just buy the mustang and get the same thing for less?

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:07:40 PM EDT

[#32]

That Mercedes w/ the AMG package would definately be able to haul. All while cradling your pampered ass like no other.

LOL

What about a Lotus Elise? Or a Z06 and a GXR1100?

edit: about the Panoz, because it looks much better than any current mustang. Doesn't it handle better too?

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:12:04 PM EDT

[#33]

I would rather buy a 427 Thunderbolt and put a 427 SOHC in it.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:13:57 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

Quoted:
[url]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/02.panoz.esperante/02.panoz.esperante.f34.500.jpg[/url]

Or a Panoz Esperante.....[:D]

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Why not just buy the mustang and get the same thing for less?

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You're right....FINE!

I want a Motorex Skyline R-33. They have one right now for $80K with, um I think, 800hp...

Then I would definitely be the only one in my state to have one......

All the cars that are offered new at this price point can be beat by cars a tad lower @ $40K-$60K with $20K-$40K in mods.......[nana]

Yep, that settles it......MotoRex Skyline GT-R R33......

[img]http://www.motorex.net/motoreximages/gallery24a.jpg[/img]

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:18:52 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
All the cars that are offered new at this price point can be beat by cars a tad lower @ $40K-$60K with $20K-$40K in mods

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Well, I wasn't really thinking that you'd add mods. The point was factory cars.
My point about the Panoz was really just that I don't much get the point. There are cars that will ourperform it for LESS money, not less money plus mods. I actually feel the same way about the NSX, but the NSX followers always shout about it being better than the #'s show so I threw it in.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:23:51 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
All the cars that are offered new at this price point can be beat by cars a tad lower @ $40K-$60K with $20K-$40K in mods

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Well, I wasn't really thinking that you'd add mods. The point was factory cars.
My point about the Panoz was really just that I don't much get the point. There are cars that will ourperform it for LESS money, not less money plus mods. I actually feel the same way about the NSX, but the NSX followers always shout about it being better than the #'s show so I threw it in.

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Good point....I'll still take either of the Skylines above.....modded or not.

12.6 second 1/4's from Nissan.......[flag]

Yummy.....[wow]

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:25:49 PM EDT

[#37]

Well this is a tad bit more than $90K but I think it'll do. Give me $90K, I can finance the rest [;)]

[url=www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/models/main.jsp&modelCode=SL55]Mercedes SL55 AMG[/url]

Specs are:
[i]
Engine AMG-built supercharged 5,439-cc SOHC. 24-valve 90° V-8. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block, alloy heads.

[b]Net power 493 hp @ 6,100 rpm[/b]

[b]Net torque 516 lb-ft @ 2,750 - 4,000 rpm[/b]

Compression ratio 9.0:1

Fuel requirement Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.

Fuel and ignition system ME 2.8.1 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing/phase and antiknock. Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug intervals. Electronic throttle control.

Intake system Helical high-pressure supercharger with liquid-to-air intercooler. Enlarged-diameter stainless-steel dual exhaust system with four chrome finishers.

Transmission Electronic 5-speed automatic with driver-adaptive control. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever to the left or right from the Drive position. Driver-selectable winter mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a special second Reverse gear to help improve takeoff on slippery surfaces. Display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear range and winter/standard mode.

SL55 AMG adds fingertip manual mode with SpeedShift™ programs. Manual mode allows direct-access shifting through forward gears via buttons on back of upper steering-wheel spokes. SpeedShift™ provides up to 35% faster gear changes, automatically downshifts during braking, prevents unwanted upshifting while cornering, offers one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration, and features torque converter lockup in all forward gears.

Rear axle ratio 2.82:1
[/i]

[img]www.mbusa.com/media/images/main/models/gallery/photo_gallery/sl_55_0_main.jpg[/img]

[img]www.mbusa.com/media/images/main/models/gallery/photo_gallery/sl_55_1_main.jpg[/img]

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:29:12 PM EDT

[#38]

If I had 90K to spend, a car wouldn't be my first priority...but okay...here goes:

25K - VW Passat TDI
25K - Pay down my mortgage
40K - Pay for an addition to my house

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:15:10 PM EDT

[#39]

m5,

AND SCREW you on the 4 door issue. [:D]

Take off the top end limiter, and it will do 180

geez

and you can scare the pants off of 3 passengers instead of 1

TXL

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:25:21 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
Since we're on a car kick lately, what do you pick? and let me know if I miss something:
Dodge Viper
Maseratti
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (the GT3 almost makes it but it's $100k)
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit
Jaguar XKR

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[size=5][b]Jeep Grand Cherokee.[/size=5][/b] Drives and handles just like a sports car, you know.

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:26:31 PM EDT

[#41]

The one that sits at Coal Creek Armory every day, and in my driveway every night.

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/IG_LoadImage.asp?iImageUnq=226[/img]

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/IG_LoadImage.asp?iImageUnq=227[/img]

And.........it's for sale!

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:00:30 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Since we're on a car kick lately, what do you pick? and let me know if I miss something:
Dodge Viper
Maseratti
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (the GT3 almost makes it but it's $100k)
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit
Jaguar XKR

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[size=5][b]Jeep Grand Cherokee.[/size=5][/b] Drives and handles just like a sports car, you know.

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I wasnt' gonna go there, I'm glad someone else did.

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:01:43 PM EDT

[#43]

I would take a Viper if we are going to stay stock. However I think that a Z06 would be the best alocation of the money if we could use extra to modify it.

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:09:38 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Since we're on a car kick lately, what do you pick? and let me know if I miss something:
Dodge Viper
Maseratti
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (the GT3 almost makes it but it's $100k)
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit
Jaguar XKR

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[size=5][b]Jeep Grand Cherokee.[/size=5][/b] Drives and handles just like a sports car, you know.

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I wasnt' gonna go there, I'm glad someone else did.

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Goddammit where's that "Lock Account" button![:D]

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:32:39 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Since we're on a car kick lately, what do you pick? and let me know if I miss something:
Dodge Viper
Maseratti
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (the GT3 almost makes it but it's $100k)
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit
Jaguar XKR

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[size=5][b]Jeep Grand Cherokee.[/size=5][/b] Drives and handles just like a sports car, you know.

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[lol]

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:36:04 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Since we're on a car kick lately, what do you pick? and let me know if I miss something:
Dodge Viper
Maseratti
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (the GT3 almost makes it but it's $100k)
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit
Jaguar XKR

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[size=5][b]Jeep Grand Cherokee.[/size=5][/b] Drives and handles just like a sports car, you know.

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[lol]

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Glad to see you have a sense of humor about us hijacking your thread red_beard.

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:38:51 PM EDT

[#47]

The NSX is an excellent car for the money butis not for the claustrophobic.

I know I'm gonna take a lot of shit for this, but Porsches (excluding the Boxer) look like a squashed VW Bug to me.

Testarossas (the newer ones, not the original Testa Rossa) practically need to be disassembled to be serviced.

The Enzo is just plain nuts!

The Murcielago is probably as cool an exotic as is out there, but I think the big kid's toy pictured here attracting tree sap(360 Modena) has great lines for a hardtop, although double the the price range we're taking about.

[img]http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL215/1112136/2096306/25225974.jpg[/img]

In that range I'll go with an XKR ragtop. Not a performance beast but very classy.