After the NSX, what is the "LOGICAL" upgrade next car?
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lol.
Those are nice, and so is the F430. But i've never seen anyone daily drive a Ferrari or Lambo. Are they well enough made to put 200,000 miles on?
All this talk of R8's??
This would be my upgrade.. One of my favorite Ferraris:
ditto!
I went over and read the thread at 6-speed, and while a lot of assumption was running rampant over there regarding orders, and the status of orders, or the intentions behind orders- what I see is a guy who likes cool cars, and wants to be a part of owning them. If he decides to flip them in a brokerage type manor than more power to him for figuring out a way to buy cars he wants to drive, and then resell them for $$$.
I'm guessing the idea is to buy the car, take delivery and drive it a little bit, then sell it off to a buyer who is waiting in the wings. Where it starts to go wrong is when people start drawing conclusions like that Rick is waiting until he has a buyer before placing the order ect.
What I REALLY see over there is animosity. People trying to put their thumb on a guy because he doesn't fit their definition of a "baller", and trying to tear him down as some sort of poseur. News flash folks: there are a lot of posed "ballers" out here on the internet. I don't think it is an excuse to tear this guy apart- especially if he hasn't stolen anyone's money or committed any sort of crime.
My question to those guys is- Who gives a f@#$? From the write ups this guy Rick (who I honestly don't know) has never stolen anyone's money, or done anything but try to help connect prospective buyers with the cars of their dreams while making some money, and enjoying the cars himself.
Call me crazy, but as long as everyone gets what they want, I don't see a problem with that.
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Haha, sorry, every time I keep hearing the name Rick I keep thinking of this:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136847&highlight=rick+design
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136847&highlight=rick+design
All this talk of R8's??
This would be my upgrade.. One of my favorite Ferraris:
Here's a story of me spanking one:
http://www.gtoforum.com/f15/ferrari-550-maranello-gets-beat-american-kangaroo-23051/
....and the playa hater of the year award goes to....
in no particular order:
"no offence to anyone or myself, doesnt really matter what you did or who won, hes driving a timeless classic ferrari, and we are driving goats (nothing wrong with that, just cant really compare)."
To OP, if your looking to blend in with everyone get a 911 or Vette. If you want people following you around and taking pictures then get a Ferrari, Lambo, Viper, or GTR. Now there will be lots of lying about this statement but we all know its true
To OP, if your looking to blend in with everyone get a 911 or Vette. If you want people following you around and taking pictures then get a Ferrari, Lambo, Viper, or GTR. Now there will be lots of lying about this statement but we all know its true
+1. I am thinking of placing a deposit on one.
Ritesh, so you changed your mind? Thought that you would have a deposit down for a 4.0LE 997.2GT3RS
. Seriously I am still waiting for the dealership to open here in the SF Bay Area to be able to actuallly test drive the car.
BTW: The fact that the car does not have a mechanical LSD or even an E-Diff is a big turn-off.
McLaren can try to talk their way out of that one, but it is an overisight that is turning off many potential buyers of the car, so hopefully they will reconsider.
Not sure how I feel about having a version of Windows as part of the electronics package on the car.
I am coming from a Viper ACR. Many people who love the things about the NSX will not find a lot of enjoyment in a Viper of any year.
The Viper and NSX are polar opposites in the way they conduct business. But I don't see many people upgrading towards one from an NSX. However they are both a blast to drive.
For my personally, I agree with the R8 as being a nice choice. Very much like I would imagine the NSX would be today if it had been redesigned.
The Viper and NSX are polar opposites in the way they conduct business. But I don't see many people upgrading towards one from an NSX. However they are both a blast to drive.
For my personally, I agree with the R8 as being a nice choice. Very much like I would imagine the NSX would be today if it had been redesigned.
Im easy, just want a 2002-2003 911 Turbo. Need a 6 speed, 100% mechanically stock, and under $45k. :biggrin: Easy enough you would think 
I must have looked at over 50 so far, but I'm just waiting till I find "the one". Guess Im too picky.
I must have looked at over 50 so far, but I'm just waiting till I find "the one". Guess Im too picky.
Im easy, just want a 2002-2003 911 Turbo. Need a 6 speed, 100% mechanically stock, and under $45k. :biggrin: Easy enough you would think
what issues do 50 used cars have thats turning you off? any common themes?
Im easy, just want a 2002-2003 911 Turbo. Need a 6 speed, 100% mechanically stock, and under $45k. :biggrin: Easy enough you would think
Yeah, I'm having a blast with my 997 Turbo... Have you checked the 6speedonline classifieds? I see 996's occasionally.
I think a "logical" upgrade to the NSX is a Ferrari, especially now that they're more practical.
The new Loti look good too.. the McLaren seems a tad pricey.... the R8 in any guise is also a great move except the AWD may ruin some of the "feel" an NSX driver is used to.
Then there's rumors of the NSX being re-born... and that honestly might be what some will want to wait for, because nothing drives/feels like a Japanese car, and some of these other cars will disappoint some enthusiasts for various reasons.
For me however, 997 Turbo Cab... I'm in heaven!
Ritesh, so you changed your mind? Thought that you would have a deposit down for a 4.0LE 997.2GT3RS
BTW: The fact that the car does not have a mechanical LSD or even an E-Diff is a big turn-off.
McLaren can try to talk their way out of that one, but it is an overisight that is turning off many potential buyers of the car, so hopefully they will reconsider.
Not sure how I feel about having a version of Windows as part of the electronics package on the car.
Ken,
-I love my GT3. I am keeping it. However I can't stand the thought of Porsche "whoring" themselves out and making 19 variations of the same model. It is probably 20+ variations.
-My concern isn't the lack of LSD(the car compensates for it with brake steer). My concern is the lack of established heritage. I.E. - you buy a Ferrari you know you are part of the mafia with multiple past and future products at various price tags that are available. Will McLaren stick around long term or is this just an "exercise" for Dennis's big ego? My other concern is the driving experience. I don't necessarily want a copy of a Ferrari but I don't want a video game either. Hopefully the driver/car interface has been sorted out. All the mag articles are out and Chris Harris's video is quite informative.
Nothing really common, just not 100% what I'm looking for. Tan interiors, aftermarket sound systems, lack of service records, poor condition, high miles, and since I kept my last NSX for 7 years and I plan on keeping this car for the same length on time, just want something perfect! Its weird how many Turbo's came with wood interior
I've searched Ebay, Manheim, Autotrader/Cars.com, 6speedonline, and every sight under the sun. Sloan has some nice stuff but much dinero :smile:
Why do I get a feeling of deja vu here, this topic has been discussed before.
My logical answer, being a Japanese car guy first and foremost, would be the new GTR. It looks like a warthog and it goes like stink. The 2012 model basically thumbs its nose at anything from Europe in its price range and even $100K over it.
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I also would love to have a 550 maranello. I love the styling and the FR layout. It harkens back to great Ferrari GTs of the past.
EDIT: I did not have the time to read through the crap posted about the other forum but if there's any question of your integrity Rick, and you don't have the time or energy to defend/explain, just retire the handle. I'm always amazed at how people get so attached to their whimsical usernames. LOL
My logical answer, being a Japanese car guy first and foremost, would be the new GTR. It looks like a warthog and it goes like stink. The 2012 model basically thumbs its nose at anything from Europe in its price range and even $100K over it.
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I also would love to have a 550 maranello. I love the styling and the FR layout. It harkens back to great Ferrari GTs of the past.
EDIT: I did not have the time to read through the crap posted about the other forum but if there's any question of your integrity Rick, and you don't have the time or energy to defend/explain, just retire the handle. I'm always amazed at how people get so attached to their whimsical usernames. LOL
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I guess the rich bash on the poor and the poor bash on the rich? Yeah shit happens lol
i posted on honda tech, which consists mostly of civic and integra owners on whether i should paint my top black and all i got is hatred. I bet if i asked as a civic owner, the answers would be more civilized.....
as far as answers go, a supercharger or turbo would make a nice upgrade. If you have more money to spend, a used gallardo or r8 would make a nice upgrade then the sky is the limit from there
i posted on honda tech, which consists mostly of civic and integra owners on whether i should paint my top black and all i got is hatred. I bet if i asked as a civic owner, the answers would be more civilized.....
as far as answers go, a supercharger or turbo would make a nice upgrade. If you have more money to spend, a used gallardo or r8 would make a nice upgrade then the sky is the limit from there