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If you had the money, which car would you buy?

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Which car would you buy?

  • Nissan GT-R with Alpha 9 package

  • Corvette ZR-1

  • Dodge Viper GTS

  • BMW M6

  • Jaguar KXR-S

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette_C6_ZR1

That seems pretty technically accurate. It would be a bit fanboy to just say they upgraded everything...but there were indeed changes to pretty much all the important aspects of the car.

Base C6 to ZR1 and AWD Skyline to GT-R don't seem like tremendously different leaps. They're both the same basic chassis and engine/driveline setup as the cheaper car but with heavily modified components.

The GT-R gets more of a 'totally different model' rep because of it's unique bodywork and interior, I think. What's odd to me is that the looks are much more of a modded 370Z inside and out, and (IMO, at least) don't resemble the current Skyline/G as much.
 
...should I go ahead and be the one to say 'maybe they all fell apart or got wrapped around trees already'? 😀
 
I'm sort of ignoring that you threw a tuner car in there because that's never a decent comparison. It's a loaded question when you do that. If you're going that route, you may as well throw in tuner models of cheap cars too. You always get more performance out of those, but at what cost?
 
The most comfortable one of the group. Probably the Jaguar or M6. The performance differences between these cars are nearly irrelevant on the street and I, personally, see little or no benefit in getting my race fix from something that'd cost more in tires to run for a season than a true track-rat would cost to buy, prep, and run. Among other race-related reasons.
 
Ferzerp said:
I'm sort of ignoring that you threw a tuner car in there because that's never a decent comparison. It's a loaded question when you do that. If you're going that route, you may as well throw in tuner models of cheap cars too. You always get more performance out of those, but at what cost?
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Well, I'd equate an AMS (Alpha GT-R) to something like a Roush Mustang. Yeah, it's modded, but Roush has a really good brand name behind the mod. It's like a different Mustang model, not a modified Mustang. Same with Underground Racing Lambos. They even offer the UGR package at Lambo dealerships. Same as if you bought an SVT package at a Ford dealership. It's just not offered by the manufacturer.
 
Ferzerp said:
No. SVT/( and currently Shelby for gt500) vehicles are Ford and built on the same exact assembly lines.
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I understand. Like I said, it's a package offered by the manufacturer. Should a Roush Mustang be considered a tuner car too just because it didn't come off the line like that? AMS does a grueling test on their products, and pretty much deliver a very reliable (as reliable as a GT-R can be) turn key race car, just like Roush does. I don't consider that a "tuner car."

The reason I included an AMS GT-R is because I think that is a VERY realistic choice when deciding on a $150K sports car. I can tell you I'd be looking REALLY hard between an AMS GT-R and ZR-1 if I was car shopping in that price range.
 
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Ferzerp said:
No. SVT/( and currently Shelby for gt500) vehicles are Ford and built on the same exact assembly lines.
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Agreed. The AMS GT-R is not affiliated with Nissan, and the GT-R even stock is already at the razor's edge in terms of consideration for long-term reliability. I wouldn't have much confidence that you could drive on hard for very long at all before needing a transmission rebuild along with other costly work. Now for the people who can afford to drop $130k+ on it, that may not probably even be an issue, and they already have several other vehicles to have fun with. Or they will simply trash it and move on to something else.

Besides, here we go :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeFn47e5sM0

Mod vs mod, weight still kills.
 
New Porsche Cayman. Drooooollllll.....

2014-porsche-cayman-s.jpg


Still working on getting me a used Boxster in the new few years. Hopefully things get better again where I'll be able to do it 🙂
 
Arkaign said:
Agreed. The AMS GT-R is not affiliated with Nissan, and the GT-R even stock is already at the razor's edge in terms of consideration for long-term reliability. I wouldn't have much confidence that you could drive on hard for very long at all before needing a transmission rebuild along with other costly work. Now for the people who can afford to drop $130k+ on it, that may not probably even be an issue, and they already have several other vehicles to have fun with. Or they will simply trash it and move on to something else.

Besides, here we go :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeFn47e5sM0

Mod vs mod, weight still kills.
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That is why when op said money no object, I picked GTR :biggrin:
 
sdifox said:
That is why when op said money no object, I picked GTR :biggrin:
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If money is no object, why not start with a Veyron Supersport and shoot for 3000hp or so. Custom make a new carbon fibre monoque and swap out for open wheel so you can widen it by 10" or so and fit F1 wheels/tires on it. 😀 Besides, with the extra money you could also buy a mobile land carrier you could drive it up in and swap for the spare Veyron SS or platinum/gold Maybach 65, crewed by Victoria's secret fashion models wearing edible snack lingerie for you and your friends.
 
Arkaign said:
If money is no object, why not start with a Veyron Supersport and shoot for 3000hp or so. Custom make a new carbon fibre monoque and swap out for open wheel so you can widen it by 10" or so and fit F1 wheels/tires on it. 😀 Besides, with the extra money you could also buy a mobile land carrier you could drive it up in and swap for the spare, crewed by Victoria's secret fashion models wearing edible snack lingerie for you and your friends.
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because Veyron was not listed?
 
Arkaign said:
If money is no object, why not start with a Veyron Supersport and shoot for 3000hp or so. Custom make a new carbon fibre monoque and swap out for open wheel so you can widen it by 10" or so and fit F1 wheels/tires on it. 😀 Besides, with the extra money you could also buy a mobile land carrier you could drive it up in and swap for the spare Veyron SS or platinum/gold Maybach 65, crewed by Victoria's secret fashion models wearing edible snack lingerie for you and your friends.
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sdifox said:
That is why when op said money no object, I picked GTR :biggrin:
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To be clear, I listed specific cars under $150K for a $150K budget. And $150K is definitely not a "money is no object" budget. If it was truly a "money is no object" case, then yes a Bugatti Veyron would most likely be on the list.
 
Fritzo said:
New Porsche Cayman. Drooooollllll.....

2014-porsche-cayman-s.jpg


Still working on getting me a used Boxster in the new few years. Hopefully things get better again where I'll be able to do it 🙂
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This is off topic, but that new Cayman looks nice. Is that a 2014 model?
 
JackBurton said:
To be clear, I listed specific cars under $150K for a $150K budget. And $150K is definitely not a "money is no object" budget. If it was truly a "money is no object" case, then yes a Bugatti Veyron would most likely be on the list.
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My understanding was car under 150k but maint cost be damned. However since it is your thread I figure you know what you were after so I defer to your opinon.
 
I would probably take a 997 GT3 (or the theoretical 991 GT3) over any of these, and perhaps a Turbo or even a 991 Carrera S as well.

I like what I have seen/read of the new Viper but don't really trust Chrysler/Fiat.

I don't care about modern Corvettes.

I love the GT-R but wouldn't personally want to drive a car built so far beyond its production power limits (though I know it is fairly bulletproof) and prefer a manual transmission.

I don't really "get" the M6 - I would rather have a cheaper M5.

I would be wary of trusting Jaguar's ability to engineer a chassis of sufficient quality to support that much power and/or to justify spending that kind of money.
 
Don Vito Corleone said:
I would probably take a 997 GT3 (or the theoretical 991 GT3) over any of these, and perhaps a Turbo or even a 991 Carrera S as well.

I like what I have seen/read of the new Viper but don't really trust Chrysler/Fiat.

I don't care about modern Corvettes.

I love the GT-R but wouldn't personally want to drive a car built so far beyond its production power limits (though I know it is fairly bulletproof) and prefer a manual transmission.

I don't really "get" the M6 - I would rather have a cheaper M5.

I would be wary of trusting Jaguar's ability to engineer a chassis of sufficient quality to support that much power and/or to justify spending that kind of money.
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I've sat in an m6 at a dealer and its actually quite small inside for a car the size of the M5 chassis wise. that said whats not to get?

All these cars are pretty much ridiculous and impractical, as is any car that costs $150k right. I think the point of the m6 and really almost any 2+2 coupe is that its like a sedan just more impractical and more expensive.

I do agree with you though i dont really "get" the point of a 2+2 . might as well get a 2 seater or a sedan but we are debating varying levels of relative pointlessness.
 
sdifox said:
My understanding was car under 150k but maint cost be damned. However since it is your thread I figure you know what you were after so I defer to your opinon.
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Nope, I should have been more clear about that. So even if the A9 GT-R was slightly less than the ZR-1 upfront, maintenance cost definitely factors into the equation.
 
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