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Old 03-11-2017, 07:25 AM
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I like the thinking. There aren't a bunch of older cars I really like. Most of the domestics have poor interiors, Japanese cars don't offer something I want and I'm not into used German cars. I want a bunch of what has recently come out in the last few years but will be waiting for those to drop in value.
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I'm in the same boat as you, I think. The C7 Grand Sport, Camaro 1LE (newest version) and Mustang GT350 are the top three on my radar over the next few years. I could go for a 981 Cayman S (or, better yet, GTS) if the right one came along.

I'd actually try an E90/92 M3, Caddy ATS-V or Lexus IS-F as well, since my commute is very short (and straight) these days and a "serious" sportscar doesn't really stand out in that kind of driving. I basically have three right-hand turns and drive less than 5 miles to work. Not a single curve along the way...
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Originally Posted by JonBoy
I'm in the same boat as you, I think. The C7 Grand Sport, Camaro 1LE (newest version) and Mustang GT350 are the top three on my radar over the next few years. I could go for a 981 Cayman S (or, better yet, GTS) if the right one came along.

I'd actually try an E90/92 M3, Caddy ATS-V or Lexus IS-F as well, since my commute is very short (and straight) these days and a "serious" sportscar doesn't really stand out in that kind of driving. I basically have three right-hand turns and drive less than 5 miles to work. Not a single curve along the way...
Those are interesting. I see the value of the C7 but am just not a fan.

My want list is
5th gen Viper
GT350R
Camaro Z28 (when it's next out)
Nissan GTR (performance and AWD)
Challenger Hellcat Manual
Jeep SRT
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5th Gen Viper would be an amazing car to own, I think - just not sure if they'll drop in price very much (I haven't followed them at all). It's very rainy here in Vancouver and I'm not sure a 645 hp car makes much sense (not that such a car ever truly "makes sense" ).

Local dealer has a used GT350R with about 1000 miles and was asking $103K for it (CAD)...
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^^ that's a bit much for a car MSRP of 65k USD. Learning the lesson of patients buying the next car.
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