The $150k car challenge

Alfisti · 03-16-2021, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thebmw

911 GT3 is a great car, no doubt. Probably the best "all-around" car. But if you want something different, something raw, nothing like the Gen V Viper.

They never sound right, almost like it's a truck engine.

thebmw · 03-16-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

They never sound right, almost like it's a truck engine.

They have a deep and throaty roar, not a high-pitched whiny voice like some of the other V10s out there.

SoCal_NSX · 03-16-2021, 02:44 PM

can I just get a $50K Gladiator, a $30K Maverick and a $70K wakeboard boat instead?

asking for a friend.....

ok, If I had to buy just one manual sports car for under $150K.....

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Humdizzle · 03-16-2021, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

They never sound right, almost like it's a truck engine.

i mean it basically started as a truck engine. its a large square engine built for low end torque and redlined at 5-6k depending on generation.

it is effective though. i test drove a 5th gen and it was great. definitely doesn't sound like a typical supercar with 8k+ redline though.

WGNT M3 · 03-27-2021, 02:52 AM

I'd vote for the Viper, but I am biased.
It's relaxing and stressful all at the same time.

thebmw · 03-27-2021, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WGNT M3

I'd vote for the Viper, but I am biased.
It's relaxing and stressful all at the same time.

+1 on the Vote.
+1 on the relaxing and stressful. It makes you feel alive and that you are trying to control a beast. It feels so fulfilling when you actually are one with the beast and controlling it. No other car, ESPECIALLY Porsche, has this feeling. Porsche is too refined, too easy IMO.

Murf993 · 03-27-2021, 06:44 AM

I'm surprised no mention of early-mid 60's Corvette. Great looking car, parts are easy, easy to work on, pure driving experience and there is something great looking about them. V8 sound.

Darth One · 03-27-2021, 05:31 PM

It's gonna be hard to beat the 997 GT3 in this debate. You can get it with room to spare with a $150k budget, too.

Trust me, it's an event to drive. Unless by 'event' you mean 'gets tons of attention'. If you need that go for an older exotic (although there's not much in manual and under $150k besides a F355 and the Astons) or a Viper.

M-technik-3 · 03-27-2021, 07:37 PM

Gen V Viper or a Mustang GT350. I like other but I honestly would keep the change for track day fees and tires and gas.

ReadyToParty · 03-27-2021, 08:01 PM

If you really want to feel like dying... c6 or c7 z06 built motor on twinkies...
Few hail Mary's and extra undies.

M3_WC · 03-28-2021, 03:17 AM

Upcoming Cayman GT4 RS.

jc05e46m3 · 03-28-2021, 07:45 AM

GT3 /end

Fined · 03-28-2021, 02:29 PM

^^^^^^^^

GT3 or GT3 RS

Nothing else would even get a look from me if I had to have it be manual and 150k. They are driven properly over here (not collector mileage only) so there are plenty of 997 GT3 RS for sale that fit the budget.

SunnyD · 03-28-2021, 11:56 PM

65-66 Shelby GT350

kyriian · 03-29-2021, 08:06 AM

If it is a car that will sit in the garage only for that short 2-3 hour drive, a Porsche is always the right answer in this budget, but also the obvious answer, if its going to be special then i would want something you won't see another the few times you do take it out

Ferrari 430 or 599
Something with an Ultima badge
Lamborghini Diablo, ideally a 6.0 but we all know those wont exist below 150k
Odd choices, TVR Sagaris, Noble M15

CPWINCH · 03-30-2021, 03:32 PM

997.1 GT3RS. End Thread.

spazzyfry123 · 04-01-2021, 04:12 PM

997.2 GT3

or

R8 V10 with the gate

AlexFL · 04-02-2021, 10:54 AM

I would get a 599 GTB Fiorano. Exactly this price range.

racerbruce · 04-02-2021, 11:50 AM

2021 Lotus Exige Cup 430 Final Edition...2,442 Lbs
https://media.lotuscars.com/en/model...e-cup-430.html

4play · 04-04-2021, 11:04 PM

During the depths of the pandemic last year, there was both a 997 GT2 and a 997.2 GT3 RS for sale in Canada for <$120k USD. At the time, I was just finishing off paying my grad school debt and couldn't swing it. I still feel sick about the .2RS - the same car is probably worth $200k or more now. Would never, ever, ever sell that car.

Either of those 2 would definitely be on the list.

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