04-19-2015, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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GranTurismo, F Type, R8?
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.
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04-19-2015, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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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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04-19-2015, 06:23 PM | #5 |
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If I was ok with an auto-box, I'd go with the F-type R Coupe. Absolutely brilliant car.
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04-19-2015, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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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.
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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!
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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. 911TT would be epic as well.
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The GranTurismo is comfortable but really feels like a boat to drive (the GTS I tried was, anyway).
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show me one NEW S550 coupe for $100K
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Any of those cars are great options though. |
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05-07-2015, 03:11 AM | #18 |
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Out of your choices I'd definitely pick the R8.
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Sorry, but you can get a set of golf clubs behind the seats in an R8.
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05-08-2015, 02:09 PM | #22 |
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Seriously? What a colossal pain in the ass that would be. Bet you could put a dog back there, doesn't mean you should.
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