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Zingston · 07-21-2021, 04:02 PM

Is this guy a troll? I mean, does he really need 20 diff opinions in response to his ridiculous question in order to make up his mind? Hard to believe a person that would ask strangers this question would have somehow accumulated that much extra cash to throw at a car.

JARblue · 07-21-2021, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Hard to believe a person that would ask strangers this question would have somehow accumulated that much extra cash to throw at a car.

Is it really that hard to believe?

viiv · 07-21-2021, 05:58 PM

I brought my 2020 base because it was a good bang for the buck for a new car, it was less than a 4-banger BRZ. I shop by value. The most expensive sport car I would ever buy (to drive), no matter how rich I was is a C8 Corvette. Why pay more for a mid-engine sports car?

There is only one reason to drive around a super car, taken straight from the mouth of a Lambo owner. One night stands.

...I don't know, maybe you are single.

With the cash you have, top out your budget at a C8 if you are dead set on a mid-engine car or wait for the Z35 if front engine will do and invest the rest. Anything more is a waste of money. I give you only two options, because in my opinion these two cars represent the best value in their class.

I only see one reason to ever buy a >$100k sports car, and that is as an investment if you believe it will appreciate as some do. But you seem like you want a car to drive and not keep in a glass box so this does not apply to you.

HapaZ · 07-21-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by viiv

I brought my 2020 base because it was a good bang for the buck for a new car, it was less than a 4-banger BRZ. I shop by value. The most expensive sport car I would ever buy (to drive), no matter how rich I was is a C8 Corvette. Why pay more for a mid-engine sports car?

There is only one reason to drive around a super car, taken straight from the mouth of a Lambo owner. One night stands.

...I don't know, maybe you are single.

With the cash you have, top out your budget at a C8 if you are dead set on a mid-engine car or wait for the Z35 if front engine will do and invest the rest. Anything more is a waste of money. I give you only two options, because in my opinion these two cars represent the best value in their class.

I only see one reason to ever buy a >$100k sports car, and that is as an investment if you believe it will appreciate as some do. But you seem like you want a car to drive and not keep in a glass box so this does not apply to you.

The C8 would be absolutely perfect if I didn’t need the backseat. Weird as it may sound, having the ability for a kid seat in the back will allow me to drive the vehicle waaaaaay more.

Rusty · 07-21-2021, 08:56 PM

OP, it's your money, your decision. Go buy the Porsche. If you are like some first time Porsche owners. You will sell it the first time you have to do major maintenance service.

HapaZ · 07-21-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

OP, it's your money, your decision. Go buy the Porsche. If you are like some first time Porsche owners. You will sell it the first time you have to do major maintenance service.

Yeah I get that those are the stereotypes, but sometimes they are wrong.

JARblue · 07-21-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HapaZ

Yeah I get that those are the stereotypes, but sometimes they are wrong.

Lots of people buy cars they can't afford. That's the majority of short term Porsche owners.

abm89 · 07-21-2021, 07:59 PM

OP, have you considered a Lotus Emira?

HapaZ · 07-21-2021, 08:08 PM

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OP, have you considered a Lotus Emira?

Now that looks very interesting! I had not considered it and hadn’t even heard of it. I’m about 200 miles from the closest dealership and I’d imagine if something went wrong with it I’d be dealing with a pretty nasty headache.

abm89 · 07-22-2021, 10:03 AM

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Now that looks very interesting! I had not considered it and hadn’t even heard of it. I’m about 200 miles from the closest dealership and I’d imagine if something went wrong with it I’d be dealing with a pretty nasty headache.

The manual transmission option will come with a supercharged toyota V6. Based on the UK pricing, you may be able to get one for under 100K USD.

Tractionless · 07-22-2021, 07:35 AM

Would rather a pre-992, they're way too big.

HapaZ · 07-22-2021, 08:46 AM

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Would rather a pre-992, they're way too big.

Yeh that’s the biggest knock I have against them too. The 991 isn’t much smaller though.

justin_boy · 07-22-2021, 10:09 AM

at 150 why not a 991 0r 997 gt3?

HapaZ · 07-22-2021, 10:16 AM

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at 150 why not a 991 0r 997 gt3?

I need the backseat.

abm89 · 07-22-2021, 10:27 AM

I think if you're hell-bent on a back seat, the new IS500 F sport is a good one to look at.

07-21-2021, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	Is this guy a troll? I mean, does he really need 20 diff opinions in response to his ridiculous question in order to make up his mind? Hard to believe a person that would ask strangers this question would have somehow accumulated that much extra cash to throw at a car. JARblue, Rusty, Jap**Vet* and 1 others like this.

07-21-2021, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 294 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34016	I brought my 2020 base because it was a good bang for the buck for a new car, it was less than a 4-banger BRZ. I shop by value. The most expensive sport car I would ever buy (to drive), no matter how rich I was is a C8 Corvette. Why pay more for a mid-engine sports car? There is only one reason to drive around a super car, taken straight from the mouth of a Lambo owner. One night stands. ...I don't know, maybe you are single. With the cash you have, top out your budget at a C8 if you are dead set on a mid-engine car or wait for the Z35 if front engine will do and invest the rest. Anything more is a waste of money. I give you only two options, because in my opinion these two cars represent the best value in their class. I only see one reason to ever buy a >$100k sports car, and that is as an investment if you believe it will appreciate as some do. But you seem like you want a car to drive and not keep in a glass box so this does not apply to you. Cory Gillmore likes this. Last edited by viiv; 07-21-2021 at 08:01 PM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,348 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	OP, it's your money, your decision. Go buy the Porsche. If you are like some first time Porsche owners. You will sell it the first time you have to do major maintenance service. JARblue, abm89 and Falconquey like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-21-2021, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	OP, have you considered a Lotus Emira? JARblue likes this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

07-22-2021, 07:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,336 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Would rather a pre-992, they're way too big. __________________ Toys Not Tots

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justin_boy Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: woodland hills Posts: 600 Drives: z34 Rep Power: 8367	at 150 why not a 991 0r 997 gt3?

07-22-2021, 10:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	I think if you're hell-bent on a back seat, the new IS500 F sport is a good one to look at. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build