TT, SC, or just get an R8 or Porsche GT3?

AK370Z

Hmmm .. I'm not sure who closed the thread. I'm guessing OP. I did clean this thread up. I'll leave it up to you if you want to open it back up.

BTW, here's another R8 WIN!

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spearfish25

Ok, back open for business. AK, I did close it as it was spiralling southward quickly before your touchup. Thanks.

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m4a1mustang

I still think you should save cash! I'm thinking you should be in a position to put away at least $4000 a month after taxes into savings. That's nice.

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That is very nice too. I think my plan is going to be to build the Z at a leisurely pace and buy a CTS-V for daily driving given it's a bit more family friendly.

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m4a1mustang

That's a nice plan.

Cash is king, I tell ya. Best feeling in the world is knowing there's a **** ton of CASH in your bank accounts.

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AK370Z

too. Nothing like having extra cash money saved up in your bank. I know many doctors who drive beat up POS cars, not sure why (as a matter of fact, I know a Radiologist who drives a old 96 Toyota Corolla ). That's IMO is ridiculous. What you're doing is not a bad idea. Driving a nice sports car for yourself (most likely will be supercharged and nicely tuned) and then have a nice family sedan like CTS-V (one of only GM cars I will drive) or BMW M3 sedan. I love the CTS-V interior

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Phimosis

Haha! One of my radiologist colleagues drives a '98 Camry with a missing hubcap. The hubcap has been missing for the 3 years I worked with her! OMG. I'm sure she's got mad money though.

On the CTS-V, either get in a group that offers you a car as part of the employment package or do some consulting or per diem work that gets paid as 1099 income rather than as W-2 income. Then you can get the CTS-V on lease and write it off as well as a fraction of your mortgage or rent for your home office. Better yet, Find a CPA with a good reputation for being...well....creative.... then pay him for a one hour consultation to get advice on what to buy/lease to maximize your tax benefits, then start spending that cash!

For myself, I have a Toyota yaris as my daily driver and the 370 as my weekend car. Because my cost of living is low, I sits on big piles o' cash. Took my car to Stillen in Orange County yesterday and dropped it off to get the supercharger, lightened flywheel, clutch, canards and splitter installed. After install, tax and whatnot it's $9,500. Nice to write a check for the total, not stress over it and not worry that I might blow the engine and need a whole new vq37. If you own an R8 or GT3 it'll run what.... $30,000 for a new engine?

JB-370z

D@m that is nice AK. Bet that piano black gets nasty real quick.

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Zsteve

The caddy interrior almost looks too busy.

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if there weren't too many buttons it wouldn't be a cadilac, only problem for me is that i refuse to drive a slushbox anymore does it come with a 6-speed?

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Yes

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nice choice spearfish25

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I've been having this same debate but 370 vs GTR. I mean it cost like 20k to do a proper TT setup and i just wonder if i should just take that 20k+trade in my 370 and get a GTR.

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My setup goes like this, prices include install and tax: 370z 6MT, sport, touring ($40k), Supercharger, lightened flywheel and clutch ($9k), Headers, cats, exhaust ($2.7k), coil overs, camber plates, aligment, 305 RE11 tires in the back, 275's in the front (3k).

The differences on my 370z vs GTR: $55k vs. $80k. 6MT transmission with lightened flywheel vs SMG. 2 seater vs 4 (shorter wheel base). 530hp vs 480. 3250lbs vs. 3850 lbs. 305 & 275 width RE11 Bridestone vs 285 and 255 width RE050A runflat Bridgestones. Coil over manual adjust shocks with racing springs vs. electronically damped shocks with street springs.

Over all, my Z should be faster than a GTR at anything other than 0-60, but who knows.... it's just speculation. What I can tell you is that I don't really care for the heavy feel of the GTR, the lack driving involvement, the boxy looks, the larger over all size and the lack of raw grip. I like cars for how they drive and how they make me feel when I'm alone on a winding road with no one else around. I don't really have the desire to impress people with how much I can spend. That's why why I drive a 370Z. :-)

DarkZide

There isnt a better performing car on the road for the money than a C6 Z06. That's what i'd be driving if i made bout 20% more than what I make at the moment.