GranTurismo, F Type, R8?

flyinb501 · 04-19-2015, 12:42 PM

I'm trying to help my Dad decide on a car. He is leaning towards the Maserati. Does anyone have any other suggestions or input? I don't think he wants to spend much more than $100k.

PLCZ4MC · 04-19-2015, 12:55 PM

GTR>R8>M6, maybe little more and use Ferrari 430?

flyinb501 · 04-19-2015, 01:01 PM

Definitely not a GTR. He's 69 years old. I think he would like something more on the exotic end. I don't think he would like the M6.

I do like the idea of an F430, but he does want something with a warranty so that would probably be out.

MisterSkiMask · 04-19-2015, 06:10 PM

911

ShocknAwe · 04-19-2015, 06:23 PM

If I was ok with an auto-box, I'd go with the F-type R Coupe. Absolutely brilliant car.

wisesoul · 04-19-2015, 11:47 PM

2015 V8 Vantage GT. Get a manual gearbox and you have yourself the most handsome sports car in the 100k range. I've actually been toying with the idea of buying a used V8 Vantage in the 50k range and adding Vantage GT4 bits to make a track inspired street car (think M3 GTS). New 991 GT3s are way out of budget.

SaMaster14 · 04-20-2015, 12:10 AM

911 or SL550 (LCI is due out soon).

My dad has a '15 SL 550 in the factory matte grey. Probably one of the most comfortable cars I've ever sat in/driven and it has all the bells and whistles. Only seats two, but my mom has an X5, so he doesn't need the space. Car is definitely a looker in the matte color, and the convertible hardtop is one of the best out there. Car performs in a straight line as well (TT V8 with loads of torque and a mostly aluminum body), although it is still a Mercedes and can get squiggly on turns!

fcman · 04-20-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wisesoul

2015 V8 Vantage GT. Get a manual gearbox and you have yourself the most handsome sports car in the 100k range. I've actually been toying with the idea of buying a used V8 Vantage in the 50k range and adding Vantage GT4 bits to make a track inspired street car (think M3 GTS). New 991 GT3s are way out of budget.

V8 Vantage is a solid choice. Only problem is Aston depreciate like crazy, but it's what I would get if depreciation didn't matter.

flyinb501 · 04-21-2015, 08:03 AM

Good suggestions, thanks guys. I forgot to mention, he also needs something that he can get his golf clubs in...

sirdaft1 · 04-21-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fcman

V8 Vantage is a solid choice. Only problem is Aston depreciate like crazy, but it's what I would get if depreciation didn't matter.

That's good for a potential buyer :-)

ai388 · 04-24-2015, 04:08 PM

S550 COUPE! I love the classy look

TSM330i · 04-24-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinb501

I'm trying to help my Dad decide on a car. He is leaning towards the Maserati. Does anyone have any other suggestions or input? I don't think he wants to spend much more than $100k.

Hands down an R8. Hardly ever see them and it's exotic looking with an Audi V8. He can definitely find one for under $100K, it'll fit his golf clubs in the back and it can be found with a true manual gearbox.

F-type is sharp, but will go unnoticed next to the R8. Maserati is a sweet ride, but not as much of a sports car as the R8.

911TT would be epic as well.

Dannys M3 · 05-01-2015, 03:32 AM

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Hands down an R8. Hardly ever see them and it's exotic looking with an Audi V8. He can definitely find one for under $100K, it'll fit his golf clubs in the back and it can be found with a true manual gearbox.

F-type is sharp, but will go unnoticed next to the R8. Maserati is a sweet ride, but not as much of a sports car as the R8.

911TT would be epic as well.

LOL no the golf clubs won't fit in the R8, the engine is back there. To the OP the F type R doesn't have an engine in the back and golf clubs do fit back there. Google it, I'm not going to attach a photo.

Icy J · 05-01-2015, 03:58 AM

The GranTurismo is comfortable but really feels like a boat to drive (the GTS I tried was, anyway).

NickyC · 05-01-2015, 09:06 AM

F-Type. It's a gorgeous car and considering his age, it won't look like he's trying to relive his youth.

EmPower · 05-01-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ai388

S550 COUPE! I love the classy look

show me one NEW S550 coupe for $100K

AZ135 · 05-06-2015, 11:19 PM

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F-type is sharp, but will go unnoticed next to the R8. Maserati is a sweet ride, but not as much of a sports car as the R8.

My mom has a F-type couple R and between the looks and the sound (she keeps the baffles open as default because she's cool like that), it gets looks and comments from everyone around. I had the misfortune of being stuck with it for a weekend because my parents were driving to CA with friends and needed my 4-door. I was out one morning and had a guy in a Huracan oogling over the car at a stoplight, asking if the exhaust was stock because it sounds so mad and complimenting the looks. That's how much attention that car gets. I obviously returned both compliments to him.

Any of those cars are great options though.

M.Power · 05-07-2015, 03:11 AM

Out of your choices I'd definitely pick the R8.

Mingwan · 05-08-2015, 03:02 AM

Neither. Civic with 95k in mods including a k20 and turbo then brake boost see ya bitch all day long!

f-type

E90Flossin · 05-08-2015, 12:42 PM

I was gonna say the Aston Martin V8 Vantage also over theses choices. Its a beautiful car and is practical. He can fit his golf clubs and is such a head turner

TSM330i · 05-08-2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannys M3

LOL no the golf clubs won't fit in the R8, the engine is back there. To the OP the F type R doesn't have an engine in the back and golf clubs do fit back there. Google it, I'm not going to attach a photo.

Sorry, but you can get a set of golf clubs behind the seats in an R8.

ShocknAwe · 05-08-2015, 02:09 PM

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Sorry, but you can get a set of golf clubs behind the seats in an R8.

Seriously? What a colossal pain in the ass that would be. Bet you could put a dog back there, doesn't mean you should.

04-19-2015, 12:42 PM	#1
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flyinb501 Captain 73 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	Definitely not a GTR. He's 69 years old. I think he would like something more on the exotic end. I don't think he would like the M6. I do like the idea of an F430, but he does want something with a warranty so that would probably be out.
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wisesoul Savoir Faire 80 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	2015 V8 Vantage GT. Get a manual gearbox and you have yourself the most handsome sports car in the 100k range. I've actually been toying with the idea of buying a used V8 Vantage in the 50k range and adding Vantage GT4 bits to make a track inspired street car (think M3 GTS). New 991 GT3s are way out of budget. __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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flyinb501 Captain 73 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	Good suggestions, thanks guys. I forgot to mention, he also needs something that he can get his golf clubs in...
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E90Flossin Vroooomm 24 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Lci 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I was gonna say the Aston Martin V8 Vantage also over theses choices. Its a beautiful car and is practical. He can fit his golf clubs and is such a head turner
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