What car would you buy? Poll.

[JAYMEZ]

Just want to see what you guys think...

If you are 30-50 years old , have kids , paid off house. What car do you think you would buy . (You can do this poll even if your not 30-50, just think like one.)


Think - Calgary weather , you like cars , you have the extra money to spend.

If you vote - Please kinda explain your answer.


Thanks Beyond!





Pictures for the ones who cant remember what it looks like.

Viper
http://www.winajuda.com/deskmod/2006-01/Dodge_Viper_SRT_10_Front_by_dangeruss.jpg

Lotus

http://www.autoblog.it/uploads/lotus_elise_s_big_01.jpg

SLK55 AMG
http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Mercedes-Benz%20SLK%2055%20AMG%201%20-%201024x768.jpg

Range Rover
http://media.ford.com/press_files/image_files/07_Range_Rover.jpg

Ferrari 360
http://www.bergoiata.org/fe/voiture-sport-90/2000%20Ferrari%20360%20Spider%2026b%20F1.JPG

Porsche 911
http://digiads.com.au/car-news/images/article_4329-img_0.jpg

[Proyecto2000]

Think - Calgary weather, well in that case id pick the Range Rover. How ever because i would be spending extra money and I already have the winter car, my vote goes to the Ferrari :D

[LuxCars]

This is how i split it up.

dodge viper: American, dont wanna deal with the hassle even if it does have that kind of power

lotus: Small, looks uglier everytime i see one, guys who drive it drive it to show off, even though they are cheaper exotics.

range rover: Great car, it would be my second choice, but it may kill you on gas and s.u.v's arent as nice to look at as sportier cars.

ferrari: You'll probably only drive this in the summer, and it is used so it may need some TLC (but i doubt it). Expensive car, therefore probably expensive to maintain.

My choice went to the benz because it looks great, great dependability of mercedes. Sleek car and will attract a lot of attention. Still drivable in winter, classy, probably not as bad on gas as the others (excluding the lotus).

[Ogpogo]

Slk55

[JAYMEZ]

I put the Viper on the poll because I keep seeing them everywhere (We do have alot of american muscle people in calgary).

Reason I started this poll is because I want to start importing cars.. Viper is american made and so no duty would have to be paid at the boarder.

[97'Scort]

Gotta go with the SLK 55 AMG, mostly because it's the only one I've driven out of that list and absolutely loved it.

I like the viper too: there's something to be said for the sound out of that engine, not to mention the look of the hard-top one. Very batmobile-like.

[KenP]

2007 Dodge Viper - Nasty cheap interior enough said.

2007 Lotus Elise or Exige - Unique automobile but not enough go for me.

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG - Mercedes sport cars don't do anything for me..

2007 Range Rover (Sport or HSE) - From my limited experience with Range Rover they are mobile shit heeps!

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena. - :drool: Do you know anyone who can honestly say the don't love Ferrari?

[Euro_Trash]

Where is the Porsche?

[schocker]

I had to go with the Exige, but with that kind of money I would have to go porsche if the option was given.

[spyce]

I voted for the Range Rover. Its the only one I could see realistically being driven in the winter. I personally wouldnt drive any of those cars in the winter. MAYBE the slk55.

How much does a 360 cost these days? If you are gonna spend that amount Id probably go for an RS4 or something :thumbsup:

[KenP]

+3 for Porsche if possible.
If you can afford any of the above sports cars I am going to assume you have enough money to afford the Range Rover to drive in the winter.. Also gas shouldn't be a thought when you have this kind of coin.

Just my $0.02

[JAYMEZ]

Added Porshe

[E46..sTyLez]

wouldn't the ferrari be like 100 grand more $$$ than the rest?

[Euro_Trash]

Well now the choice is easy... +1 for the Porsche!!

[E46..sTyLez]

+1 porsche

[JAYMEZ]

Originally posted by E46..sTyLez
wouldn't the ferrari be like 100 grand more $$$ than the rest?


Not at the stuff im looking at. Depends where in the world you look :thumbsup:

[403Gemini]

Z06!

I choose the Ferrari because its the most exotic of the bunch, but honestly as a daily driver , probably the Mercedes

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi



Not at the stuff im looking at. Depends where in the world you look :thumbsup:

Fair enough, I just wasn't sure because I saw one at BMW for $220,000 yesterday.

speaking of BMW would an M5/M6 fit the category as well?

[JAYMEZ]

^^^ Yup , but I would think the BMW Dealerships in Calgary can get those cars in pretty quickly. Ive seen about 3 in my neighbourhood over the past 2 days lol

[BerserkerCatSplat]

I would get a Z06 or a Jag XKR/XJR over any of the cars on that list. Z06 is a great performance bargain, the XKR is a gorgeous beast, and the XJR could carry the whole family.

So, if having a family and needing a dual-purpose fun/carry car, the XJR for sure. If you're talking fun "weekend" car, XKR or Z06.

[E46..sTyLez]

Its worth mentioning that Jags have pretty bad re-sale value

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
I would get a Z06 or a Jag XKR/XJR over any of the cars on that list. Z06 is a great performance bargain, the XKR is a gorgeous beast, and the XJR could carry the whole family.

So, if having a family and needing a dual-purpose fun/carry car, the XJR for sure. If you're talking fun "weekend" car, XKR or Z06.
:thumbsup:


Originally posted by E46..sTyLez
Its worth mentioning that Jags have pretty bad re-sale value

at 50 years old chances are if you're getting a car like this it will probably be one of your last cars...

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by 403Gemini

:thumbsup:



at 50 years old chances are if you're getting a car like this it will probably be one of your last cars...

lol, thats harsh! :rofl:

[JAYMEZ]

Originally posted by 403Gemini

:thumbsup:



at 50 years old chances are if you're getting a car like this it will probably be one of your last cars...



Lol how old are you gonna be when you die hah... After 50 till my death , I want at least 5 new cars
:rofl:

[rage2]

where's the SLR?

[Euro_Trash]

Oh I guess I didn't explain my answer:
1. I have wanted a 911 since before I can remember, and now that they went back to the round headlights, I am loving the water-cooled
2. All wheel drive, would be good for the wet days
3. Fast and luxurious, so you could handle driving it everyday (compared to something like a GT3 which I am sure could get a little rough sometimes)

[PINOY-X]

Lotus just the fact that you dont hear it very much ... like say ferarri .. oh yea i saw a ferrari how many times do u hear dat compare to have you seen that lotus on 17th or w.e?

jsut my pick since u dont see/hear much about em

[Mitsu3000gt]

As sweet as the ferrari would be, the 911 turbo would be the best IMO because

- All wheel drive (for calgary's unpredictable weather + handling bonuses)
- power everywhere for comfortable city driving
- Available in an automatic that is faster than the manual, if a comprimise must be made with the wife.
-Back seats if you ABSOLUTELY have to
- Faster than any of your other choices
- Well mannered in the city (won't wreck your aging back), but as capable if not more than the rest on the race track
- A car you can live with from day to day moreso than some of the other choices, such as the viper.

I've driven the SLK 55, it's nothing too special, very nice but not very connected or anything. Its more of a cruiser.

The viper is worth about $50,000 not $130,000 (IMO), it is built like a piece of shit IMO

The exige could be cool, but very small and not that fast or exotic.

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by rage2
where's the SLR?

haha about $400,000 down the line :rofl:

[JRSC00LUDE]

I chose the porsche because I've always wanted a 911 turbo since before I could drive. Consistently beautiful car.

My other choice would definately be a viper, it's an amazing car domestic or not.

I like the lotus but if I had a 100g's to spend I wouldn't get it. If I was in the $80k and under market I would definately look at it seriously.

[Euro_Trash]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
As sweet as the ferrari would be, the 911 turbo would be the best IMO because

- All wheel drive (for calgary's unpredictable weather + handling bonuses)
- power everywhere for comfortable city driving
- Available in an automatic that is faster than the manual, if a comprimise must be made with the wife.
-Back seats if you ABSOLUTELY have to
- Faster than any of your other choices
- Well mannered in the city (won't wreck your aging back), but as capable if not more than the rest on the race track
- A car you can live with from day to day moreso than some of the other choices, such as the viper.

I've driven the SLK 55, it's nothing too special, very nice but not very connected or anything. Its more of a cruiser.

The viper is worth about $50,000 not $130,000, it is built like a piece of shit IMO

The exige could be cool, but very small and not that fast or exotic.

Going to have to agree with everything except for the auto part. If the wife can't drive a stick, then she can't drive the car :D

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
The viper is worth about $50,000 not $130,000, it is built like a piece of shit IMO


Find me an 07 for $50k and I'll buy it!!!! :D

(I know you mean that's what it's "worth" not what it costs)

[JAYMEZ]

Originally posted by rage2
where's the SLR?


You shut up lol ... Last I heard you borrowed my black one.. geeze

[banned3x]

porshe carrera GT3 ftw!! that would be my choice. ferraris are cool but too many kids have them these days

[Euro_Trash]

Haha the Porsche already pulled ahead of the pack!

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE


Find me an 07 for $50k and I'll buy it!!!! :D

(I know you mean that's what it's "worth" not what it costs)


Edited with an "IMO" thanks.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by E46..sTyLez
Its worth mentioning that Jags have pretty bad re-sale value

It's also worth mentioning that the depreciation makes buying one a few years old a bargain. :)

[spyce]

Since you added the 997 Turbo that would be my choice now
That thing is just sex on wheels :bigpimp:

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


It's also worth mentioning that the depreciation makes buying one a few years old a bargain. :)

True enough!
but he is talking about 07's, I do see your point though.

[dezinr]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: 911 all the way!!!!! If I had to go up one more I would go to a GT3 RS.

[Euro_Trash]

You obviously haven't seen the GT2 then!!

[arian_ma]

Sorry, why the shit is the Rover in that category? What does it have in common with ANY of those cars?

PS I picked the 911 because it is the most practical car that will still rip your face off as Jeremy Clarkson likes to put it.

[gwild]

Acura TL Type S

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/y/n/jf_07acuratls_leftrear.jpg

[Dj_Stylz]

M3:drool: or M5:bigpimp: :burnout:

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi




Lol how old are you gonna be when you die hah... After 50 till my death , I want at least 5 new cars
:rofl:

i've always said i plan to die at 60. life goes down hill from there...

[Lex350]

the Porshe and Ferrari are both great cars. I think at this point it comes down to preference. I've always had a soft sport for Ferrari over Porshe.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
- All wheel drive (for calgary's unpredictable weather + handling bonuses)
There's no "handling bonuses" with the AWD system. If there was, the GT2 wouldn't have deleted AWD (it's only a 50lb hit).

I don't like Porsche's AWD system, it makes the car boring as hell.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by rage2

There's no "handling bonuses" with the AWD system. If there was, the GT2 wouldn't have deleted AWD (it's only a 50lb hit).

I don't like Porsche's AWD system, it makes the car boring as hell.

Porche claims it improves handling, but you make a good point that their track cars are RWD. Maybe they are just trying to sell more carrera 4's :D

[andyg16]

Range or Benz i wouldnt mind either

[bspot]

Originally posted by LuxCars
This is how i split it up.

dodge viper: American, dont wanna deal with the hassle even if it does have that kind of power

lotus: Small, looks uglier everytime i see one, guys who drive it drive it to show off, even though they are cheaper exotics.

range rover: Great car, it would be my second choice, but it may kill you on gas and s.u.v's arent as nice to look at as sportier cars.

ferrari: You'll probably only drive this in the summer, and it is used so it may need some TLC (but i doubt it). Expensive car, therefore probably expensive to maintain.

My choice went to the benz because it looks great, great dependability of mercedes. Sleek car and will attract a lot of attention. Still drivable in winter, classy, probably not as bad on gas as the others (excluding the lotus).

You're worried about Viper reliability, but you'd take a Rover? Worst cars on the road. Consistently.

[gpomp]

easy one. Z06

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by gpomp
easy one. Z06

woo hoo! thats 3 for the unofficial poll! haha

[mshaw]

lotus elise for sure, they seem to be quite rare in calgary, i like gettin a car that not many people have!

[euro_racer]

right away when you said that you want to start importing i thatght z06. for the calgary market the zo6, or any other vette would be ideal to profit from and simplest to sell (from a sellers point of view :D )

but which i would like best? i would choose the porsche :thumbsup:

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by gwild
Acura TL Type S

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/y/n/jf_07acuratls_leftrear.jpg

:rofl:

I'd go with the SLK, Porsche, or Ferrari.

As for the Lotus, I've seen just as many since yesterday as I have seen F-cars.

The SLK I chose because it has the convertable hard top, a nice interior, a lot of power, and it's still a small car, easy to park, and I wouldn't feel bad driving it in the winter.

The porsche 993 and 997 are my favorites, hated the 996 headlights, now that they have the round headlights back I love the looks again. You don't have to pay a rediculous amount of money for great performance.

The Ferrari is stupid expensive, huge performance, amazing looks with a price to match. If you want a car to cruise around in just during the summer months, this is the car.

If the car is for year round driving, I'd go with the AMG Benz, summer only I would go with the Ferrari if I found a good deal, otherwise it would be a toss up between the Benz and the Porsche, depending on what model the porsche is. I would take a turbo, gt2 or gt3 over the slk55, nothing else.

[Euro_Trash]

Originally posted by mshaw
lotus elise for sure, they seem to be quite rare in calgary, i like gettin a car that not many people have!

I've seen more Lotus's than 911 TT

[crazedmodder]

911 Turbo because it is the only Porsche I like besides the GT2/GT3 and Carrera GT. And damn do I ever like it, variable turbo and LED foglights are the shittt! I would put the M5 with the Turbo but it is not on the list. I would take the C6 Z06 above all :D :D :D

[Euro_Trash]

Dude LED fog lights are one of the highlights for you....?

[kylemitz]

CADDY XLR FTW

http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12/images/which_engine/cadillac_xlr.jpg
International Car Show anyone?

[heavyD]

I woud have chosen the 911 but there are too many in Calgary. If I'm spending that kind of money I would rather have something more exclusive. I'll take a Ferrari.:D

[ZMan2k2]

Well, if I'm around that age, with enough money to buy something in that price range, in this city, with the number of "yuppie" boneheads on the road thinking that they are the shit, and everyone should get the hell out of their way, I'd say SLK.

If I were to add to the unofficial poll on here, I'd say defintely the Z06 or the XLR. I saw an XLR downtown yesterday, and damn! Thats a sexy looking car.:thumbsup:

[iceburns288]

No one could guess what I voted for... it wasn't Italian!:eek:

Honestly I voted for the Viper. Cheap to buy (relative to 360 and Porsche) and the cheapest of them all to maintain. Incredible sound, incredible looks, rare, convertible... what's not to like? Plus the 8.4L engine has Mopar bolt-ons available to bring it up to 675hp:drool: . It's also decently practical. Less so than the 911, but so much cheaper I can imagine it'd be worth it.

The hot sidepipes will also be great in winter:rofl:

[The Cosworth]

Mercedes, although personally I LOVE the 911 and Ferrari it is just to impractical, the Merc you can drive in more weather and in more environments and worry about it less

[lilmira]

I vote for the exige if this is going to be your weekend car. You can only use so much horsepower in the city. Handling is what makes driving fun. Some people think it's ugly, I think it looks good. It's definitely one of a kind.

How about RS4? That thing is so sexy.

If you want to show off. Get Porsche or Mercedes, not saying that they make bad cars. I prefer something a little bit more exclusive.

Oh and if money isn't a problem, Pagani Zonda, if you can get one. Now that's one of a kind.

[gwild]

Oh, and if I had the money, I'd restore a '69 RS/SS Camaro or a Yenko Camaro with a 450 bhp 427!

http://www.chevy-camaro.com/images/69camaro350RSSSblue2.jpg

[crazedmodder]

Originally posted by Euro_Trash
Dude LED fog lights are one of the highlights for you....?

I'm a nerd, what do you expect?
Besides, have you seen those freaking things at night? :drool:



Originally posted by lilmira
I vote for the exige if this is going to be your weekend car. You can only use so much horsepower in the city. Handling is what makes driving fun. Some people think it's ugly, I think it looks good. It's definitely one of a kind.

How about RS4? That thing is so sexy.

If you want to show off. Get Porsche or Mercedes, not saying that they make bad cars. I prefer something a little bit more exclusive.

Oh and if money isn't a problem, Pagani Zonda, if you can get one. Now that's one of a kind.

Completely forgot about the RS4. That car is :bigpimp: as hell. Although I think the RS4>M5 the M5 was the car that got my interest in vehicles back. So I'll stick with the M5 :D

[swiftcrx]

id say range rover because well it is..

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/bmacd/4hst3qf1.gif

[Hamann]

Lotus - Not really a fan to begin with, seen a couple around town and they just dont do anything for me.
SLK55 AMG - I just dont like the look of SLK's, and so far as i've heard (Haven't Driven any :( ) Merc's are pretty much all electronics, i'm assuming this vehicle would be for shear enjoyment, and i don't get any from having a computer drive my car, however fast it is.
Range Rover - Amazingly Capable Vehicle but again, if this is for enjoyment of driving i wouldn't really compare an SUV to any of these cars.
360 Modena - I can't really explain why i wouldn't pick the ferrari :dunno: good looks, great performance... just couldn't do it for some reason.
Porsche - Fucking amazing car, but simply put, way to many porsche's in calgary.
Viper - I picked the Viper cause i've always loved them, big ass V10, RWD, All Business, or it could be simply because im White
:dunno: :thumbsup:

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by gpomp
easy one. Z06

agreed. Has all the performance of those cars at a GREAT price. :thumbsup: best bang for your buck right there.

[max_boost]

You could easily add another 10 cars to the list.

I personally like the SLK55. Powerful, retractable hardtop, sexy lines, awesome daily driver.

[hoamic11]

I took the ferrari, always would luv to have one, and now you go and edited it to add a porsche 911T, man that's thought either way i'd like to have both :)

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by max_boost

I personally like the SLK55. .

....I never would have guessed that Sam haha lol

[ZorroAMG]

LMAO @ XLR Caddy POS

I'll take an Aston Martin Vantage V8 FTMFWyo.

[Eleanor]

Maybe an '08 Viper? :devil:

[ninjak84]

Haha Look at this thread :rofl:

I say either get a Bentley Continental, or the new Civic.
One or the other.... Your choice I guess :dunno:

[gpomp]

still don't see the option for the z06. it outperforms all the cars on that list for less money.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by gpomp
still don't see the option for the z06. it outperforms all the cars on that list for less money.

I'm pretty sure the Porsche turbo is faster, but I haven't read about either for a while so I could be wrong - time to pull out the told mags haha. One magazine got it to do 0-60 in 3.2 sec with the automatic. Chances are you coulnd't tell the differences between the cars with the seat of your pants, same with the ferrari.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


I'm pretty sure the Porsche turbo is faster, but I haven't read about either for a while so I could be wrong - time to pull out the told mags haha. One magazine got it to do 0-60 in 3.2 sec with the automatic. Chances are you coulnd't tell the differences between the cars with the seat of your pants, same with the ferrari.
the magazine you're looking for is car and driver september 2006. f430 vs 997tt vs c6 z06

here is the truncated article: http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/11326/2006-chevrolet-corvette-z06-vs-2006-ferrari-f430-vs-2007-porsche-911-turbo.html

the vette was the fastest but finished in 3rd place. i would argue that's it's an unfair comparison as the porsche is double the price and the ferrari is triple.

and it would've probably make every porsche and ferrari owner cancel their subscriptions if the chevy had won.

anyways, this thread is irrelevant for 99.99999% of beyond who are not 30 years old, have a house paid off, and also in the market for a $150k vehicle? i'm certain the target demographic for these type of vehicles are people who make over 7 figures.

more realistic cars would be cheaper ones like the z06, m3, s4, etc...

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by gpomp

the magazine you're looking for is car and driver september 2006. f430 vs 997tt vs c6 z06

here is the truncated article: http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/11326/2006-chevrolet-corvette-z06-vs-2006-ferrari-f430-vs-2007-porsche-911-turbo.html

the vette was the fastest but finished in 3rd place. i would argue that's it's an unfair comparison as the porsche is double the price and the ferrari is triple.

and it would've probably make every porsche and ferrari owner cancel their subscriptions if the chevy had won.

anyways, this thread is irrelevant for 99.99999% of beyond who are not 30 years old, have a house paid off, and also in the market for a $150k vehicle? i'm certain the target demographic for these type of vehicles are people who make over 7 figures.

more realistic cars would be cheaper ones like the z06, m3, s4, etc...


That's one of them, motor trend did a thing on it too though. The test turned out exactly as it should in my opinion. No question the vette is the best performance/$ car out there.

I also think that if the vette is trying to compete with cars worth twice as much, it is then very appropriate to test it among those other vehicles.

[DNSDJS]

range rover sport

thats one damn sexci suv

and the road clearance
is krzy
im a suv guy
but i love my cars too
if i had to chose a car
it would be the merc.

[JAYMEZ]

Not getting a Vet guys , so stop saying it. Way to many in cowtown.

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi
Not getting a Vet guys , so stop saying it. Way to many in cowtown.

I see more vipers than i do z06's :dunno:

[CLiVE]

Would really depend on the circumstances. There are very few I would buy on the list as a daily driver. But if it were a 3rd vehicle in the household only to be driven in nice weather, a different story. Also, if I wanted a track toy at a reasonable price, then the Lotus Elise. Still depends on your priorities and what you intend to use the vehicle for. Care to elaborate further?

IMO, I would take the Viper and Rover off the list.

[brownchild]

Originally posted by 403Gemini


I see more vipers than i do z06's :dunno:

I dont know about that, I've seen a countless amount of Z's this year, and only one Viper so far.

SLK-55 AMG FTW.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[max_boost]

So you decide what you are buying yet baller? :D

[JAYMEZ]

I think eather a Carrera 4S or a GT3.... Still doing some searching.

[sneek]

bhaha, so easy, its the 997 Turbo. It schools every other car, and can be used as a daily driver. :D It even has AWD with RWD bias for awesome winter driving. :D It just needs a chip go get rid of the 10 sec limit on the overboost.

[stevo 27]

buy the gt3 :drool:

[max_boost]

Originally posted by sneek
bhaha, so easy, its the 997 Turbo. It schools every other car, and can be used as a daily driver. :D It even has AWD with RWD bias for awesome winter driving. :D It just needs a chip go get rid of the 10 sec limit on the overboost. Oh yeah. 997 Turbo FTMFW.

[JCX]

I laugh at the refined enthusiasts who laugh at the Viper behind the wheel of their 10 year old AIDSmobile.

I picked Viper. Good power, good tuneability, good handling, GREAT street presence.

Modena - Nice car, exotic. However much too slow for the price and maintenance costs will eat you alive.

Porsche Turbo - Great car (one of my bosses has one), handles great, good power and tuneability. Probably my second choice. On the negative side I see many Porsches each day and the average person can't tell a Cayman from a Carrera from a Turbo.

Lotus - Way too slow, small and I would have little chance to take advantage of it's strengths (how many legit track days around here?).

Range / AMG SLK55 - Nice cars, but these are more appropriate for daily drivers. I assume when I am Viper shopping I'll already
have a daily driver. These vehicles are also common as hell in Calgary.

P.S. I do not think there is a 2007 Viper. I believe they left the 2006 model and will start again with the 2008 600 HP Viper.

[C4S]

997 Turbo for sure .. if Money is not issue ..

It is the fastest by far .. and the most reliable one for sure .. and awesome for daily driving ..

However, 997 Turbo is the most expensive one in the group .. ( ~ $200K with tax and levy )

Vs used 2000 360 will be app. $150k-170k .. so price is close to 997 Turbo ..

$90-110K on RR HSE / RR sport

$110-120K on the Viper .. (huge incentive from Chy)

$90K for SLK55

$70K for Elise

So .. hard to compare .. :eek:

[483hp]

Nothing seems to be loud enough once you experience a Ferrari!! For the sound, there is no contest. However, as a daily, in this price range I'd go with a Vantage.

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by 483hp
Nothing seems to be loud enough once you experience a Ferrari!! For the sound, there is no contest. However, as a daily, in this price range I'd go with a Vantage.

Argueable when you compare it to some vipers i've heard... heh