Which Sports Car?

[madmax]

Guys, if you were given $70k-$80K (hypothetically in the U.S) to spend on a weekend sports car which one of these would you get, and why? Within that budget some of the cars listed could be brought brand new, and the others used. The options are,

BMW M3

Nissan GTR

Porsche 911 Turbo (or 4S)

Maserati GT.

Anything else you would consider?

[heavyD]

I'd get the Maserati in heartbeat. It may not be as fast as the others, but imo it's easily the most gorgeous, and an archetype of the proper sports car. Amazing looks, great sound, and of course, speed. One of the most beautiful cars ever.

Edited March 31, 2011 by Big_D

[madmax]

I'd get the Maserati in heartbeat. One of the most beautiful cars ever imo.

True, but that's the only thing it has going for it. It's underpowered and less 'sporty' compared to the rest

Nice, keep the comments coming!

Edited March 31, 2011 by madmax

[MasterDon]

The Maserati...Why?...just look at it!

Wheres GTAm when you need him.

BTW might want to check out how the maser is to live with before you commit.

Edited March 31, 2011 by MasterDon

[madmax]

The Maser might be one of the most expensive to maintain. Bu they again, I said "hypothetically" - remember??

Edited March 31, 2011 by madmax

[MasterDon]

Then the 911 hands down.

Hypothetically?...yeah right ..I'll bet one of these will be in your garage sooner than later.

Z4 M coupe/roadster & SLK?

Edited March 31, 2011 by MasterDon

[VVTi]

Maserati, no question. Absolutely.

[Silver]

Personally, if I had that kinda cash I'd go for the 2011 E63 ($87k w/o optional extras)(or C63 and save a few thousand $ for later...) Not exactly sports cars, but hey

Heck, think of all the classics...

Maserati out of these.

[madmax]

Then the 911 hands down.

Hypothetically?...yeah right ..I'll bet one of these will be in your garage sooner than later.

Z4 M coupe/roadster & SLK?

Roadsters are more like summer cars for chicks.

One problem with your theory above- I don't technically have a garage.

Edited March 31, 2011 by madmax

[madmax]

Personally, if I had that kinda cash I'd go for the 2011 E63 ($87k w/o optional extras)(or C63 and save a few thousand $ for later...) Not exactly sports cars, but hey

Heck, think of all the classics...

Maserati out of these.

I'm talking about a proper sports car. The e63 makes you feel like you borrowed your mom's car.... I'll stick to bimmers for daily drivers...

[LaZyBoY]

Personally, if I had that kinda cash I'd go for the 2011 E63 ($87k w/o optional extras)(or C63 and save a few thousand $ for later...) Not exactly sports cars, but hey

Heck, think of all the classics...

Maserati out of these.

+ 1 for the Maserati, from that list..

Actually I would get one of those AMG Mercs too.. just for the exhaust note

[MrCat]

M3 for me please.

Being sensible is just in my nature. The most practical out of the lot and only the trained eye will notice you coming.

[madmax]

M3 for me please.

only the trained eye will notice you coming.

Kinda beats the purpose of having a sports car don't ya think?

Edited April 1, 2011 by madmax

[The Stig]

Need you ask ? Maserati for sure, an Italian masterpiece

[Elvis_Pil]

The 911 for the Purist- pure tail flapping driving fun with a manual tranny- less gadgets, the noise, the tuner friendly options, reliability, the sound, vintage cult car looks

[MkX]

The 911 for the Purist- pure tail flapping driving fun with a manual tranny- less gadgets, the noise, the tuner friendly options, reliability, the sound, vintage cult car looks

[Pericles]

Too close to call between the Maserati and the GTR for me. Probably the Maser. Purely looks. Stand out, and not common.

I'm with Don on the Z4M too. Def coupe. The Jaaaag XK falls in that range too. Yahoo auto says Lotus Exige S too.

Any Astons or Ferraris in that range? Audi R8?

[BLu3HaZe]

Guys, if you were given $70k-$80K (hypothetically in the U.S) to spend on a weekend sports car which one of these would you get, and why? Within that budget some of the cars listed could be brought brand new, and the others used. The options are,

BMW M3

Nissan GTR

Porsche 911 Turbo (or 4S)

Maserati GT.

Anything else you would consider?

I'd say the GT-R or the M3, though the latter would give more driving pleasure, you'd probably be faster with the Nissan Besides, you already have a BMW..

Oh and yes, if it was a weekend beauty contest for cars sure the Maserati!

Edited April 1, 2011 by BLu3HaZe

[heavyD]

+ 1 for the Maserati, from that list..

Actually I would get one of those AMG Mercs too.. just for the exhaust note

Heck yeah. \m/

[Chooti Putha]

Guys, if you were given $70k-$80K (hypothetically in the U.S) to spend on a weekend sports car which one of these would you get, and why? Within that budget some of the cars listed could be brought brand new, and the others used. The options are,

BMW M3

Nissan GTR

Porsche 911 Turbo (or 4S)

Maserati GT.

Anything else you would consider?

Out of this lot i would go for the R35 GTR

[Ripper]

Too close to call between the Maserati and the GTR for me. Probably the Maser. Purely looks. Stand out, and not common.

I'm with Don on the Z4M too. Def coupe. The Jaaaag XK falls in that range too. Yahoo auto says Lotus Exige S too.

Any Astons or Ferraris in that range? Audi R8?

maser or the gtr...

if i had the choice...it would be the gtr for sure

don't know a lot about the maser but i'm guessing it might not be as flexible as the gtr when it comes to souping things up.

to me...a sports car should be beyond looks and has to deliver on mechanicals...

[Pericles]

maser or the gtr...

if i had the choice...it would be the gtr for sure

don't know a lot about the maser but i'm guessing it might not be as flexible as the gtr when it comes to souping things up.

to me...a sports car should be beyond looks and has to deliver on mechanicals...

No question. It is simply a style over substance issue. But then, the Maser IS a GT, where the GTR is more performance oriented. The GTR would be better if going for a track day. But for rolling to the club, have to pick that Maser

[nexus]

if i have to choose between maser or nissan GTR i will def go for nissan GTR

[MrCat]

Kinda beats the purpose of having a sports car don't ya think?

I totally agree that the M3 lacks charisma and killer looks. But that 'sleeper' feeling with an M3, many tuner options and the fun factor ticks the boxes for me. 911 turbo would be the next best.

[Ripper]

No question. It is simply a style over substance issue. But then, the Maser IS a GT, where the GTR is more performance oriented. The GTR would be better if going for a track day. But for rolling to the club, have to pick that Maser

true true... maser will easily draw a lot more attention with those looks

bloody italians they almost always nail their designs!