best car under $80k?

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

Excluding domestic cars (my lady says no), which car do you think is the most well-around car? It doesn't have to be the fastest in the straight line.
I'm looking for the most enjoyable car with decent exterior+interior.

In my opinion,
Cayman R>Exige S>audi TTRS>e92 M3

Personally, I like
light weight
manual gearbox
mid-engine
AWD=RWD
NA=turbocharged>supercharged

p.s I wish I could buy Z06...

I'm selling mine...

...want?

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

She is a good looking, my lade>any cars all day

Wait... aventador is so much sexier.

If looks is all she has going for her, run like a mofo, otherwise it won't MATTER what car you get, she'll end up owning it, lol

wilsonp · 01-31-2012, 11:22 PM

If used is ok, Audi R8 or last model NSX.

If new, Cayman S - unless it's just a toy, I think the R gives up too much. Or Boxtser S.

Hard to beat mid-engine

Rooster89 · 01-31-2012, 11:25 PM

I would say cayman s, bmw m3, or TT RS

Or an Equus!

vo2max99 · 02-03-2012, 06:21 AM

Yeah without question the Porsche Cayman S/R; Boxster S/ Spider. These are easily amongst the best drivers cars in the World. 2nd choice would probably be a E92 M3.

Now if your just into #'s for whatever reason I suppose you might be able to find a used GT-R which is a great #'s car. There's also the Vette of course as well. Audi TT-RS is another good #'s car. Not may type of car but some seem to love em for the 0-60 times, etc.

bigsix · 02-03-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vo2max99

Yeah without question the Porsche Cayman S/R; Boxster S/ Spider. These are easily amongst the best drivers cars in the World. 2nd choice would probably be a E92 M3.

Now if your just into #'s for whatever reason I suppose you might be able to find a used GT-R which is a great #'s car. There's also the Vette of course as well. Audi TT-RS is another good #'s car. Not may type of car but some seem to love em for the 0-60 times, etc.

BigT · 02-03-2012, 02:47 PM

As far as a daily driven car that had to be a manual (I vote GTR as well), I would choose an E92 M3. That motor is amazing, the styling is great, and the interior is plain gorgeous. You'll get the excitement of a well performing car with every single luxury available.

(I too bought a 370z because the pre-owned E90 M3 is still too damn expensive.)

6MT · 02-03-2012, 02:49 PM

This thread is crying out for a poll question.

azn370z · 02-03-2012, 05:11 PM

I really like the cayman but I think it's way overpriced. No one is going to notice the porsche or bmw, not that I'm saying you want the attention. I wanted the cayman r but decided that spending $50k more and having a car I won't get tired of in a few years is best for me, nsx or r8 it is.

vo2max99 · 02-03-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I really like the cayman but I think it's way overpriced. No one is going to notice the porsche or bmw, not that I'm saying you want the attention. I wanted the cayman r but decided that spending $50k more and having a car I won't get tired of in a few years is best for me, nsx or r8 it is.

Well considering the Cayman S starts at ~ 20K than a 911 and the only thing sacrificed really is a bit of straight line acceleration and tiny back seats. Otherwise the Cayman is fundamentally Porsches best set up car (mid-engine > full diaper).

Hell I would love a base 265hp Cayman but I'm not prepared to spend at least 51K on a new one. I don't think it's over priced or anything because if anything it's a bargain for what you get. Sure there are plenty of quicker cars but barely any which are as great to drive.

Snakes709 · 02-03-2012, 10:51 PM

buy a evox. Only 40k, its awd and turbod...can make alot of power. Interior is cheap but meh.

ihatepotholes · 02-04-2012, 12:57 AM

Cayman R, or an CPO 997.1 GT3

ImportConvert · 02-04-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ihatepotholes

Cayman R, or an CPO 997.1 GT3

Can you even come near a gt3 997 for sub 80?

ihatepotholes · 02-04-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Can you even come near a gt3 997 for sub 80?

997.1 gt3 are in the 80-90k range, rs fetch a bit more they are in the upper 90s to 100k range.

Actually, there are several gt3 in the 70k range.

Dark Sarcasm · 02-04-2012, 10:55 AM

best car under $80k?

2 Nissan 370Z's

01-31-2012, 11:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	If used is ok, Audi R8 or last model NSX. If new, Cayman S - unless it's just a toy, I think the R gives up too much. Or Boxtser S. Hard to beat mid-engine __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	Yeah without question the Porsche Cayman S/R; Boxster S/ Spider. These are easily amongst the best drivers cars in the World. 2nd choice would probably be a E92 M3. Now if your just into #'s for whatever reason I suppose you might be able to find a used GT-R which is a great #'s car. There's also the Vette of course as well. Audi TT-RS is another good #'s car. Not may type of car but some seem to love em for the 0-60 times, etc. Last edited by vo2max99; 02-03-2012 at 06:25 AM.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	I really like the cayman but I think it's way overpriced. No one is going to notice the porsche or bmw, not that I'm saying you want the attention. I wanted the cayman r but decided that spending $50k more and having a car I won't get tired of in a few years is best for me, nsx or r8 it is. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	buy a evox. Only 40k, its awd and turbod...can make alot of power. Interior is cheap but meh. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

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BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	As far as a daily driven car that had to be a manual (I vote GTR as well), I would choose an E92 M3. That motor is amazing, the styling is great, and the interior is plain gorgeous. You'll get the excitement of a well performing car with every single luxury available. (I too bought a 370z because the pre-owned E90 M3 is still too damn expensive.)

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ihatepotholes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 129 Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Rep Power: 15	Cayman R, or an CPO 997.1 GT3 __________________ 2012 competition orange Boss 302 2011 370z sports package (sold) 2003.5 M3 (sold) 2006 Evo ix se (sold) 2006 350z (sold) 2006 RSX a-spec (sold)

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