If you had $200,000 - would you get a '06 Vanquish S?

[Khalil.e]

As the title states:

If you had $200,000 - would you get a '06 Vanquish S?

I know of someone that is looking to pick up a summer toy (over the coming winter), and is seriously considering a Vanquish S.
My question to you, is would you go with this vehicle if you had $200k to spend? Yes? No?

If so, why?
And if not, why not? (And what would you rather have?)


http://images.cars.com/supersized/DMI/190073/007.03.jpg

[sxtothe240]

Absolutely.

reason - ...just look at it...

[Neil4Speed]

I would probably pocket $60+k and get a DB9 instead.

[avow]

+1 for the db9

[SpoonEK9@STRD]

DB8's look nice too, buy a couple cars.

[redline]

Do you own a house outright yet? if not skip the car....

[Euro_Trash]

Originally posted by redline
Do you own a house outright yet? if not skip the car....

+1
If it is 200,000 fuck around money, then GT2 for me

[Kloubek]

If it is fuck around money, I'd go for a Lamborghini - hands down.

[snowboard]

worst question ever to ask a bunch of car guys..
damn i could think of so many cars that i would not be able to decide between.

[syeve]

M3...it is best.

[95EagleAWD]

I'd probably go for the freshened V8 Vantage now.

Or an Audi R8. Or wait for the R8 TDi. Or a 911 GT3 RS. Or a Gallardo. Or a 360 Modena.... man, there's too many cars to choose from these days.

[Khalil.e]

Originally posted by redline
Do you own a house outright yet? if not skip the car....

Ah how I wish my original post was intended for myself :D

The decision is on the shoulders of a good friend in the States.

[89s1]

Originally posted by syeve
M3...it is best.

:rolleyes: Fanboy :rolleyes:

If it were me id get the db9 and spend the difference on wheels/tires and a supercharger kit.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
I'd probably go for the freshened V8 Vantage now.

Or an Audi R8. Or wait for the R8 TDi. Or a 911 GT3 RS. Or a Gallardo. Or a 360 Modena.... man, there's too many cars to choose from these days.

Werd MSRP down in the states for a R8 is ~100K NEW.

[Redlyne_mr2]

no.. AM's are nice cars but I'd get something a little bit more original.

[teggypimp95]

911 gt3 rs for me. or the Turbo. Hands down. Or a db9.

[syeve]

Originally posted by 89s1


:rolleyes: Fanboy :rolleyes:

If it were me id get the db9 and spend the difference on wheels/tires and a supercharger kit.

I drive an Audi.

If it was me, I would grab a GT2 OR an F430.

[TorqueDog]

The Vanquish is gorgeous... the DB9 outperforms it, but it really comes down to which you like better.

[ZorroAMG]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
no.. AM's are nice cars but I'd get something a little bit more original.

Oh COME on, Ryan.

My Vantage was the first or second in Calgary in May 07, it's not like these are as common as a 360/430/911...

[SR20B13]

if i had 200g i would buy a 2004 Ferrari 575 Maranello for 130 and the other 70g Novetec Twin Supercharger Kit

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG


Oh COME on, Ryan.

My Vantage was the first or second in Calgary in May 07, it's not like these are as common as a 360/430/911...
Like I said I looovvee AM's but I have a tough time determining which model each one is, they all have similar styling. I would take one over a Bentley CGT anyday but if I was shelling out that much cash it would be more of a track car instead of a gt car.

[max_boost]

Fuck I would build the ultimate NSX for $200k!!

Anyway, I would get a Ferrari or Lamborghini something......:bigpimp:

[TorqueDog]

Fuck originality, what's wrong with buying something you genuinely enjoy?

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by TorqueDog
Fuck originality, what's wrong with buying something you genuinely enjoy?
nothing at all.. I enjoy originality. :)

[Graham_A_M]

I'd get a Diablo Roadster, some good deals south of the border. Those cars = instant panty remover.
:eek:

:thumbsup:

[sabad66]

Can you even pick up a brand new 430 for 200k? If so I'd definitely go for one of those.

[TorqueDog]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
nothing at all.. I enjoy originality. :) Bah! You can't do that, that's cheating! :nut:

[arian_ma]

I would definitely pick up a white Gallardo.
Why the hell would anyone buy a GT3 RS for driving around the streets daily? Isn't that car like a stripped out GT3 with a rollcage and stiff as fuck suspension?

[abs0Lut]

If I had $200000 I would get the new GTR. Way better car IMO but if I was to buy a Austin Martin it would be the DB9S.

[avow]

Originally posted by abs0Lut
If I had $200000 I would get the new GTR. Way better car IMO but if I was to buy a Austin Martin it would be the DB9S.
yes, that is nice. but how about something more... umm... expensive and exotic... thanks for coming out though.

[takkyu]

If I had that as piss money, I would get:

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And quite possibly an Ariel Atom

[E36M3]

If I had to buy an AM, I'd buy one with 2000 km on it for a 50% discount.. they fall off a cliff.

They are not impressive cars, other than their styling, which is amazing. There are just too many great alternatives.

[flipstah]

I'd buy an Alfa Romeo 8C or a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Clarkson looked like he had so much fun testing them out.

Or an R8 and have money left over for a Hemi Orange Challenger SRT8.

So many things to choose from!

[nbaker00]

I would buy something more everyday, and mod the shit out of it...

[962 kid]

Originally posted by nbaker00
I would buy something more everyday, and mod the shit out of it...

what's the point of buying something everyday then?

I'd get the aston :thumbsup:

[rmk]

Kulu has a navy blue car right now for 130

I would probably search high and low for a 360CS or a nice 997.

[em2ab]

I don't think I'd be able to buy something I can't tune.....you touch a bolt on that thing and instantly drop horsepower, it's perfect from the factory. So I'd likely go for a cheaper vehicle like a NSX and still have money to modify it.

But if he does want to get something straight off the lot, I'd get the GTR 100 times over the Vanquish S.

[mark4091]

Originally posted by 962 kid


what's the point of buying something everyday then?

I'd get the aston :thumbsup:

Actually being able to own a car and a house at the same time haha.


Being serious though I would have a hard time spending 200k on a car unless I'm making millions.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by arian_ma
I would definitely pick up a white Gallardo.

You my friend, have excellent tastes :thumbsup:

[dino_martini]

DB9 (I like it more then the Vanquish)

[spikerS]

1962 corvette convertible, and if enough is left over, a 1964 corvette hard top.

[HoTTNiXX]

Originally posted by takkyu
And quite possibly an Ariel Atom

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[Fuji]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG


Oh COME on, Ryan.

My Vantage was the first or second in Calgary in May 07, it's not like these are as common as a 360/430/911...


I agree with redline I see as many AM's on the road as I do e92 m3s... and I saw 4 almost in a row today. It's not like they are super pricey, they are about 100K give or take a bit for a really low km 07 vantage. Thats the price of about any other non supercar lux/sport car on the mkt

[ZorroAMG]

Mhmmmm....Find me a Canadian well equipped '07 for 100K....they are min 120 still.

Considering the M3's just came out a few months ago as opposed to 05 for the Vantage, I'm not surprised. Wait a year and E92 M3's will be like civics, like the E46 M3 is now...

[turbolaser]

how about the CL 65 amg
thats my choice with out a doubt, luxury and shit yourself power damn i love that car
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/05/11-mercedes-benz-cl-65-amg-40th-anniversary/

[Impreza]

Originally posted by turbolaser
how about the CL 65 amg
thats my choice with out a doubt, luxury and shit yourself power damn i love that car
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/05/11-mercedes-benz-cl-65-amg-40th-anniversary/

That car is NUTS... Saw it on a segment on Supercars Exposed, and wow, the interior is gorgeous and insane power.

[ecstasy_civic]

Originally posted by Impreza


That car is NUTS... Saw it on a segment on Supercars Exposed, and wow, the interior is gorgeous and insane power.

I saw that, such a sick car

[harv91]

not sure if 200k is enuff but man i can't get enuff of the ferrari 430 scud.
I have no idea on the price range of that car but hands down that'd be my car if choice if it was under 200k

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by harv91
not sure if 200k is enuff but man i can't get enuff of the ferrari 430 scud.
I have no idea on the price range of that car but hands down that'd be my car if choice if it was under 200k

$260k for a Scuderia. Starting. I have no clue how long the wait list is though.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by turbolaser
how about the CL 65 amg
thats my choice with out a doubt, luxury and shit yourself power damn i love that car
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/05/11-mercedes-benz-cl-65-amg-40th-anniversary/

That car is WAY over $200 000.

[Khalil.e]

Only 20% more... CL65 starts at $241,000 CAD.

Additionally, since this gent is in the States - 65's can be had for the $170,000 range.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by Khalil.e
Only 20% more... CL65 starts at $241,000 CAD.

Additionally, since this gent is in the States - 65's can be had for the $170,000 range.

He showed the cl65 40th Anniversary edition, which is $295 000 US.

[Destinova403]

id get a white Audi R8, and then with whats left id get a nice daily driver... maybe a 1 series bmw.

[Fuji]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Mhmmmm....Find me a Canadian well equipped '07 for 100K....they are min 120 still.

Considering the M3's just came out a few months ago as opposed to 05 for the Vantage, I'm not surprised. Wait a year and E92 M3's will be like civics, like the E46 M3 is now...

go on kulu's site 07 loaded vantage 110K... with only 4000km. It's croseed my mind to get one - AM is nice, but i hate the fact a car junkie has troubles telling between the models and the performance at least in the numbers arent that spectacular.

agreed there are and will be a ton of e92s on the road.

[The Cosworth]

depends how much extra money I had. If I had $200,001 to spend extra then I wouldnt.

If I had $1,000,000,000 then yeah I would, what would $200,000 be?!?


I would have to have at least $15 million to make it worth my while

[ZorroAMG]

Originally posted by Fuji


go on kulu's site 07 loaded vantage 110K... with only 4000km. It's croseed my mind to get one - AM is nice, but i hate the fact a car junkie has troubles telling between the models and the performance at least in the numbers arent that spectacular.

agreed there are and will be a ton of e92s on the road.

Kulu's is an American car.

Performance is way nicer in car than on paper, but whatever....

[Ukyo8]

F430 :drool:

[Fuji]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG


Kulu's is an American car.

Performance is way nicer in car than on paper, but whatever....

It doesn't matter if it's canadian or not. The fact is you can buy one from either side and even more importantly the car is in the city.

I bought my car in Canada and its way cheaper in the US... BFD...

It's still the same damn car, it's not like the Canadian market car has some better performing car or it's more prestigious. At the end of the day and it's only my opinion the AM's have above average performance, but the true appeal is appearance.

[E36M3]

They are gorgeous.. and I doubt cdn vs american has any effect on value anyway.. guess it would piss you off if you bought one in Canada and spend 40% more. We bought a BMW in Canada last year and you could have gotten it for 40% less two months later.. kind of brutal.


Originally posted by Fuji


It doesn't matter if it's canadian or not. The fact is you can buy one from either side and even more importantly the car is in the city.

I bought my car in Canada and its way cheaper in the US... BFD...

It's still the same damn car, it's not like the Canadian market car has some better performing car or it's more prestigious. At the end of the day and it's only my opinion the AM's have above average performance, but the true appeal is appearance.

[VetteRacin]

Originally posted by spikers
1962 corvette convertible, and if enough is left over, a 1964 corvette hard top.


I like your thinking

[bashir26]

instead of asking us for opinions just tell your friend to write down the top 10 cars he'd like to own for $200,000 and go drive them.