What big luxury GT? (What Car Thread)

This is completely out of left field, but I swear the coolest new cars I saw run up the hill at Goodwood this summer were the Morgan 3 Wheelers. Well within your budget and like absolutely nothing else on the road.

I have had some really hard core daily's but a three wheel Morgan will kick my ass and call me Nancy. Thats coming from a guy who DD a 356 outlaw for 8 months.

Datsun1500 wrote: Audi S5 is pretty small. I had a vantage coupe which was very nice, much nicer than the convertible. It went away for an 08 R8. They are down below 80k now, for the coupe.

Thoughts on the R8? I absolutely love their looks and, if I had the money, I'd be hard pressed to decide between that and the Carrera S I've always wanted.

The R8 is an amazing package - exotic looks and handling at Audi prices. I only got a handfull of laps behind the wheel with one, but I was suitably impressed. Porsches are everywhere these days, but everyone notices the R8. If you can swing the purchase price, that would be a no-brainer in my book. I've only been able to find two in the country currently advertised for under $85K (& they look like scams), but we've been advised that they trade less at auction. Have a contact in the trade?

IMHO the R8 is daft looking car.

Heresy.

The R8 would be a million times better looking without the lite brites in the headlamps. Maybe if they were a beam of light instead of individual LED's. They just look so cheap and cheesy, as if they tried to copy the BMW angel eyes with only $6 and a radio shack avaliable.

It is amazing how that one detail makes me despise an otherwise stunning car.

It's been mentioned, but I'll bring it up again. I work in a garage that also houses a Maserati GranTurismo. I've gotten to move it around the yard a bit when necessary, and good god does it sound good. Even just firing it up, almost enough to make you have a crisis. At low speeds (sorry, no test drives) the flappy-paddle gearbox is a pain.

It seems to be a big, comfortable cruiser, is probably in your price range, and should be quite fun.

wearymicrobe wrote: Quick call they have that one for sale at 98K which is to much for that specific car, they do have a while aeromax coming in at 197K which is way outside of the ballpark.

Any chance you could extend the budget for the Aeromax?

Stunning cars .

What kind of TVR does $75K get you into?

How about the Boss 302? You may be able to find a used one.

Also, what type of Mini is this and what would you sell it for?

I saw the Audi TDI concept car at Sebring a few years back. It was gorgeous.

Have one of these built for you. Tart it up with all the luxury you want.

R8 seems to be winning but in reality it would be hard to find one in my price point. 90ish seems to be the going rate for a good V8 car in a good color. Might sit on the cash for a month or two and try and find a Morgan, would mean keeping the hateful Mini around.

Going to drive the XKR this weekend and see if I like it. Need to do some research on the 4.2 motors to see how reliable they are. 911S cab is the clear no thought pick but they still are a little clinical for me.

If I actually sell, deposit taken, the Model A that would give me another 25K or so to play with.

So many cars in this thread! Like a dork, I had to make a list:

Requirements:
Big luxury GT, under $75K, two years old, preferably convertible.
Sick of the firm ride, cheap interior and lack of power in current daily driver.

Short List:
Acura NSX - good option, too old?
Audi R8 - good option, too expensive?
Bentley Continental GT - liked, but not convertible, back seats useless * Bentley Continental Flying Spur - liked, but not a high-style GT * Jaguar XK/XKR convertable - good option, will test drive
Morgan Aero 8 - always wanted one, too expensive?

Cars Considered:
Aston Martin Vantage convertable - disliked
BMW 650i convertable - liked, wife does not
BMW 850i - had one, not interested
BMW M6/M6 - unreliable, not interested
BMW (other) - not on the table
Caddy XLR-V - like, but unreliable
Chevy Corvette GS convertable - liked, but cheap interior
Dodge Viper convertable - liked, but lethal & wife won't drive
Ferrari (all) - not on the table
Mercedes (all) - not on the table
Morgan 3 Wheeler - way too hardcore
Porsche 911 - had one, boring
Porsche 911 GT3 - had one, too harsh
Porsche Panamera - too ugly

We Also Recommended:
Audi RS6
Audi S5
BMW M3 convertible
BMW Z8
Caddy CTS-V
Ferrari 360
Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ford Mustang Cobra
Ford Mustang GT500
Infiniti G37 convertible
Lexus IS350 convertible
Lotus Evora
Maserati Gran Tourismo
Mazda Miata V8
Nissan GTR
Panoz
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche Boxster Spyder
Porsche Cayman R
Superformance Cobra Daytona Coupe
* TVR

nderwater: to pick a nit, I was pretty sure the Daytona Coupe pictured was an FFR Type 65 Coupe, not a Superformace Coupe.

Joshua: I really doubt you'll find a used Boss on the market just yet, and even then, the GT500 is a much better match to what the OP is looking for.

NineLivesJohnny wrote:

scardeal wrote: The answer is Miata. With a Flyin' Miata V8 conversion.

fast as hell, fun, "what the f is that" factor yes!! luxury.....meahhh

I'm sure he can get someone to cover everything in leather made from butter and unicorn farts. He'd have plenty of $$$ left over anyway.

nderwater wrote: So many cars in this thread! Like a dork, I had to make a list: Requirements: Big luxury GT, under $75K, two years old, preferably convertible. Sick of the firm ride, cheap interior and lack of power in current daily driver. Short List: * Acura NSX - good option, too old? * Audi R8 - good option, too expensive? * Jaguar XK/XKR convertable - good option, will test drive * Morgan Aero 8 - always wanted one, too expensive? Cars Considered: * Aston Martin Vantage convertable - disliked * Bentley GT - liked, but expensive and not convertible * BMW 650i convertable - liked, wife does not * BMW 850i - had one, not interested * BMW M6/M6 - unreliable, not interested * BMW (other) - not on the table * Caddy XLR-V - like, but unreliable * Chevy Corvette GS convertable - liked, but cheap interior * Dodge Viper convertable - liked, but lethal & wife won't drive * Ferrari (all) - not on the table * Mercedes (all) - not on the table * Morgan 3 Wheeler - way too hardcore * Porsche 911 - had one, boring * Porsche 911 GT3 - had one, too harsh We Also Recommended: * Audi RS6 * Audi S5 * BMW M3 convertable * BMW Z8 * Caddy CTS-V * Ferrari 360 * Ford Mustang Boss 302 * Ford Mustang Cobra * Ford Mustang GT500 * Infiniti G37 convertable * Lexus IS350 convertable * Lotus Evora * Maserati Gran Tourismo * Mazda Miata V8 * Nissan GTR * Panoz * Porsche 911 Turbo * Porsche Boxster Spyder * Porsche Cayman R * Superformance Cobra Daytona Coupe * TVR

Think I am going to print that out and carry it with me.

wearymicrobe wrote:

nderwater wrote: So many cars in this thread! Like a dork, I had to make a list: Requirements: Big luxury GT, under $75K, two years old, preferably convertible. Sick of the firm ride, cheap interior and lack of power in current daily driver. Short List: * Acura NSX - good option, too old? * Audi R8 - good option, too expensive? * Jaguar XK/XKR convertable - good option, will test drive * Morgan Aero 8 - always wanted one, too expensive? Cars Considered: * Aston Martin Vantage convertable - disliked * Bentley GT - liked, but expensive and not convertible * BMW 650i convertable - liked, wife does not * BMW 850i - had one, not interested * BMW M6/M6 - unreliable, not interested * BMW (other) - not on the table * Caddy XLR-V - like, but unreliable * Chevy Corvette GS convertable - liked, but cheap interior * Dodge Viper convertable - liked, but lethal & wife won't drive * Ferrari (all) - not on the table * Mercedes (all) - not on the table * Morgan 3 Wheeler - way too hardcore * Porsche 911 - had one, boring * Porsche 911 GT3 - had one, too harsh We Also Recommended: * Audi RS6 * Audi S5 * BMW M3 convertable * BMW Z8 * Caddy CTS-V * Ferrari 360 * Ford Mustang Boss 302 * Ford Mustang Cobra * Ford Mustang GT500 * Infiniti G37 convertable * Lexus IS350 convertable * Lotus Evora * Maserati Gran Tourismo * Mazda Miata V8 * Nissan GTR * Panoz * Porsche 911 Turbo * Porsche Boxster Spyder * Porsche Cayman R * Superformance Cobra Daytona Coupe * TVR

Think I am going to print that out and carry it with me.

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A quirk of this board is that you have to put two spaced at the end on a line before starting the new line if you intend for it to be single spaced.

Thanks - I tried reformatting that post five times and still couldn't remember how to get the bullets to work.

wearymicrobe wrote:

FlightService wrote: wearymicrobe: What do you do? If you don't mind me asking.

Biotech, plus I buy and sell classic cars on the side for resale. Also some external design work with friends on small biotechy items. Biggest thing is I never went to school never went into debt, never really had any loans, really never even had a credit card. Just my wife and I no kids, she has a similar background and income. Been working ful time since I was 15, surprised I made it out of HS.

good on ya. and you never buy new cars. there you go folks...that's how you get a leg up on the system. Debt is the first step toward slavery.

a401cj wrote: good on ya. and you never buy new cars. there you go folks...that's how you get a leg up on the system. Debt is the first step toward slavery.

yeah, but car ownership has got to be the third or fourth step toward slavery

It has been noted previously in this thread but WOW what a car.

Have you looked at the porsche 4 door 928 replacement? I bet you could get a well optioned (with the turbo motor) used in the 80k range. While not avert it will eat the miles up quite nicely.

That's a fun list up there. I'd be happy with anything on it.

OR save your $$$$ for a couple years and see what the new Bently supersport is going for when they come off lease (New is 290K) I think it would tick all the box's.