G37 as my performance car?????
01-29-2008, 10:03 PM
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so what is the OP's price range?
if you're going to go for a Cayman..get the "S"
NSX (3.2), Viper, C6 are great too...
you want a really fun car to take to the track...EVO. ugly as sH*t but does that thing move like it owns the corners and a circuit track....i'd even go as far as saying i liked it better than an E46 M3, S2000, 350Z, and even 996 C2s....but only as far as taking it to a good circuit track like streets of willow
if you're going to go for a Cayman..get the "S"
NSX (3.2), Viper, C6 are great too...
you want a really fun car to take to the track...EVO. ugly as sH*t but does that thing move like it owns the corners and a circuit track....i'd even go as far as saying i liked it better than an E46 M3, S2000, 350Z, and even 996 C2s....but only as far as taking it to a good circuit track like streets of willow
Cayman S is a sweet lil ride...NSX (97+) also super cool...and the C6 is a monster as well. I dont really want this car for the track (might do a few events) but want it to be pure. To me, the G37, 335i, M3, etc are not PURE sports cars as the have back seats and weigh a good bit (for their power levels).
I obv am just looking around now (S2K hasnt sold yet) and LOVE many many cars. So its not a life or death situation.....i just love the "Chase"
Regarding the Evo, i agree 100% on how sick they are. I just sold my 06 Evo IX SE with a few lil mods and i did LOVE that car...just couldnt get over the low-market interior for weekend trips, out to dinner, etc. The S2K (while not even close as quick) is WAY nicer to take down to the beach, take a date out to dinner, or go for a nice drive on a Sunday afternoon.....the Evo did one thing well - RIPPPP!
Great ideas/feedback though...i love hearing what otehrs say (hence this thread)...well most of you anyways
01-29-2008, 10:36 PM
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all i know is once i drove an evo 9/10ths at a track my mind was like "i'm in love...". it seriously is that good. but it seems you like a little flash with your go...
i say a Cayman S for both that sexy look and thrill by the seat of your pants performance.
i have to disagree a little as far as an M3 not being a good track car...that car can move...drove an SMG vert (the heaviest of them all) at SOW and it danced around corners and s turns like it was born there....still not EVO euphoria though...but it's damn close for what you get luxury / looks wise...
i say a Cayman S for both that sexy look and thrill by the seat of your pants performance.
i have to disagree a little as far as an M3 not being a good track car...that car can move...drove an SMG vert (the heaviest of them all) at SOW and it danced around corners and s turns like it was born there....still not EVO euphoria though...but it's damn close for what you get luxury / looks wise...
01-29-2008, 10:51 PM
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all i know is once i drove an evo 9/10ths at a track my mind was like "i'm in love...". it seriously is that good. but it seems you like a little flash with your go...
i say a Cayman S for both that sexy look and thrill by the seat of your pants performance.
i have to disagree a little as far as an M3 not being a good track car...that car can move...drove an SMG vert (the heaviest of them all) at SOW and it danced around corners and s turns like it was born there....still not EVO euphoria though...but it's damn close for what you get luxury / looks wise...
i say a Cayman S for both that sexy look and thrill by the seat of your pants performance.
i have to disagree a little as far as an M3 not being a good track car...that car can move...drove an SMG vert (the heaviest of them all) at SOW and it danced around corners and s turns like it was born there....still not EVO euphoria though...but it's damn close for what you get luxury / looks wise...
You got it - love the GO but need a lil flash as well.....
Cayman S is a solid pick....now to find a White on Black one CPOed for the right price.......And on the M3, i know i know...knew that would get some flack but i meant the car isnt a pure sports car setup - not that it cant run with the sports cars - because i know they can!
01-29-2008, 11:14 PM
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My choices before G37 were CLS63 or M6, had to get the G37 because of the house purchase. Also insurance was about $250 more for one of these two cars above.
I test drove both and I must say, M6 Hardtop is such an amazing car, it accelerates so quick and turns so well. CLS63 is great too but its a different animal, more luxury.
Test drove Evo and Subaru, those 2 cars are really great rally cars lol
I test drove both and I must say, M6 Hardtop is such an amazing car, it accelerates so quick and turns so well. CLS63 is great too but its a different animal, more luxury.
Test drove Evo and Subaru, those 2 cars are really great rally cars lol
01-30-2008, 03:03 AM
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With the way the economy is right now and how people are worried plus the sales of Infiniti/Nissan fun vehicles I think the GTR is going to be selling for MSRP at most it might go for $10,000 above. I doubt people will pay more than that with how things are right now.
01-30-2008, 09:17 AM
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With the way the economy is right now and how people are worried plus the sales of Infiniti/Nissan fun vehicles I think the GTR is going to be selling for MSRP at most it might go for $10,000 above. I doubt people will pay more than that with how things are right now.
Cayman S was the car I narrowed down with the G37 when I ordered the G. I'm 6'-3" and the Cayman was just a little tight for me, but it is a beautiful car and is no more a chick car than the G. The G with the rear jump seats works with my kids as well. I wouldn't put any adults back there unless it is just one so they can sit sideways...
01-30-2008, 04:50 PM
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Wait, what car are you talking about here? Cayman S? that thing isn't 100K even up here so I doubt it, are you talking about the GT-R? that's a 2+2 coupe (same as the G37) so probably not. Someone brought up the Viper ACR before, that's definitely a 2 seater, is that what we're comparing it to?
01-30-2008, 05:21 PM
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Cars we are talking about:
G37
Viper ACR (these are the new ones FYI)
NSX (you see i mentioned the 97+ years)
C6
Cayman S
GTR
None of those cars are even close to 100k....
01-30-2008, 05:30 PM
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The Viper is probably one of the best bangs for the buck.
Raw, brute force-
Still plenty comfortable enough to travel around. Limited luggage room, but if you pack prudently, two people can go for a good week or so, easily.
Raw, brute force-
Still plenty comfortable enough to travel around. Limited luggage room, but if you pack prudently, two people can go for a good week or so, easily.
