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I have a C7 Z51 vert and am having trouble finding other cars I want to own and drive the list so far... Only stuff under $100k is within my reach so most exotics are out of my financial lane. I am not opposed to used and would have to to get either of the Porsches I would want or the caddy in a manual.
It's really hard when you daily drive a c7 to find anything else you want to even consider driving... It needs to be something that will make me want to drive it over the C7 from time to time. I think the Cayman GT4 would be perfect now I just need to wait and find one for a price closer to MSRP.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'22
365HP and 1350 pounds, 1.6-1.7 gee cornering, and very easy on tires and brakes because of the ultra low weight.
It is too fast on a road race track like Hallett, shown here, to run with other street cars, but you can have fun with a streetable Ariel Atom running against single seat race cars, as you can see here.
I think you need to decide if you want a fast car, or a driver's car. Only the GT350R and Porsches on that list are driver's cars. The rest are fast cars that are intended to be jewelry that anyone can drive.
If you want a driver's car, get a Viper, 993 Porsche 911, Alfa 4C, Lotus, Subaru STI, Mitsubishi Evo, Honda S2000, etc. If it doesn't have hydraulic steering, you'd have to make a VERY good argument for it (a Boss 302 or GT350R would make that argument - pretty much everything else would not).
If you really want to have a driver's car, buy something from the early 90s or so, and rip everything out of it. An LT1 or LT4 Corvette C4 that's been gutted and caged is pretty much the best bang for the buck driver's car you're going to get.
Either Cayman or the GT350 cars, anything else will be too close to what you're already driving.
Not sure if you have a DD car that you drive outside of the Vette but you might want to consider a nice DD style coupe/sedan??? If that's the case there are tons of options that are fun to drive. I drive an Audi S4 with a stage 1 tune, it's an absolutely killer DD car. With a budget of $100K you can get into something really sweet...... Audi S6/S7, BMW M3/M5, MB E63, you already listed the CTSV. Lots of vehicles to consider. Best of luck with your search!!!
With a budget of $100k and willing to buy used the doors are wide open. I'd consider a used 911TT.
Both of these.
997.1TT can be had with a manual.
996TT has the same motor as 997.1TT, but it can be converted to 2WD, aka throw an LSD and do some power mods and you have a faux GT2.
2006-2008 Gallardo can be had for under $100k (updated from the 2004/2005 models.)
A lot of those cars are a lot like the Corvette. I would honestly look into an exotic. Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari Modena. Something different. The Corvette is an awesome car but I think a lot of those on your list are too similar.
Heck, I kind of agree with the others, how about an Ariel Atom?
I'd drive the Shelby GT350 and see what you think.. it made me a believer. Just a super fun car to drive with incredible driver feedback and amazing exhaust note. I have one on order now and never thought I'd buy another mustang after going to corvettes.
I opted for a GT350 and not the 350R, I wanted a daily driver that I wouldn't have to worry about parking somewhere were I couldn't see the car.
I'd drive the Shelby GT350 and see what you think.. it made me a believer. Just a super fun car to drive with incredible driver feedback and amazing exhaust note. I have one on order now and never thought I'd buy another mustang after going to corvettes.
I opted for a GT350 and not the 350R, I wanted a daily driver that I wouldn't have to worry about parking somewhere were I couldn't see the car.
I definitely want to hear from folks like you who have driven Corvettes and GT350's...
I missed driving the Cayman GT4 as the used one I was going to go and test drive got sold.
Will work on tracking down a Shelby GT350... Would love the GT350R but realistically like you need to be able to drive and park it anywhere.
Both of these cars have my focus and interest at the moment.
The 350R would be awesome if you can find one without a crazy markup. Also, if you can get a test drive in a regular GT350 I'll give you props. All the dealers around here have a no test drive policy which I understand. The sound they make is orgasmic.
The 350R would be awesome if you can find one without a crazy markup. Also, if you can get a test drive in a regular GT350 I'll give you props. All the dealers around here have a no test drive policy which I understand. The sound they make is orgasmic.
GT350R markup is silly... another reason I will target a GT350.
On a new one if I can't work a deal at MSRP or below I will never own one. I have been watching inventory and it appears to me that they can mark them up all they want... everyone who was willing to overpay for a GT350 seems to have dried up and now Ford dealers are starting to realize they will be lucky to sell their allocation at MSRP. I am patient winter is coming which is the best time IMO to buy sporty cars.
I drive a Corvette... Of course I am going to get a test drive! Attitude fellas bring it!
Honestly I am going to target used ones to get a test drive. If it already has more than 1000 miles on it whats the harm in letting me test drive it and add another 15-20 miles.
+1 for Cts-V I'm on my second one after foolishly selling my first one. $40k for a 2nd gen or $80k for a 3rd gen either does everything extremely well. Next I would grab a Panamera Turbo S and max out the budget.
I wanted a car to replace my ZR1, and it had to have MT.
My choices were:
C7 Grand Sport MT
GT4
ACR
GT350
test drove the vette and ford...meh.
ACR would be the ultimate track weapon right out of the box, but I like my GT3 so much I opted for another Porsche.
It is a fun daily driver--obviuosly much less power than my ZR1 and any other of the 3 cars above, but handles great, lightweight, 6 speed tranny is awesome, GT3 suspension, LW buckets from 918 are superb and wanted to track a "momentum" car as opposed to my 475hp GT3 or 570 hp 458
09-28-2016, 10:05 AM
Looking for a 2nd fun drivers car...
