What Dream Car Should I/Would You Get?

[Phrost]

Hi,
I am actually asking this on behalf of my father. He is going to retire soon and is looking at getting a new car. He first told me that he was thinking of the Dodge Viper, until he found out about the new 2005 Ford GT. So he is now thinking about getting the Ford GT rated at 550 hp, it sounds like a good car but I just don't want him to jump into anything blind folded and would like him to explore more options.

I'm into the Japanese cars myself. My daily driver is a Subaru Impreza and I am currently building a new Drift Spec 240sx with and SR20DET.

My dream car has been a hard tuned R34 GTR ever since I first found out about them so naturally that is one of the cars I was thinking about for my dad. The only problem is that you can only get them through Motorex and they take forever to get.

I would personally take a well-tuned car over a stock high-end sports car any day so I'm looking for some suggestions on a good car that can be hard tuned.

He doesn't really like the look of the RX8's or the 350Z's so those would not be an option. Although, I have heard of some extremely well tuned G35's with twin turbo set-ups that put out about 600hp.

Other cars that I was thinking about are a tuned Porche 911 or a tuned BMW M3.

Any suggestions are welcome so please list them all.

Thanks

[freakonaleash1187]

get a tuned ferrari!!! koenig is a company that does that exact thing. now does he what a new car or what?

[kman10587]

Get the C6 Corvette, it's a better value than the Dodge Viper and Ford GT in my opinion.

[mason_RsX]

If hes looking at a Ford GT and dream cars I wouldn't put money as anything to keep into consideration...I would say the Porsche Carerra GT, or mabe a Maserati Spyder

[NISSANSPDR]

Well there's a considerable difference between 150k GT and Carrera GT 444k price tag...but Motor Trend did a comparo between the Enzo, GT, and Carrera GT...to see what speed they could achieve in a given distance on a track...the GT was 200 mph, the Carrera GT was 201, the Enzo was 211 mph.

So the difference between the GT and Carrera GT is I think really not that great. The GT is mean as hell and I think a good buy compared to the others. If he is pro American and likes the V8...then tell him to go for it.

The 350Z, RX8 etc...dont compare to a GT. It's really not the same...not matter what forced induction you do.



But in response to what I would get...here are my responses:

Under 50k:

Lotus Elise (now available in the USA!!!)

Under 100k:

Dodge Viper SRT

Under 150k:

Porsche GT3

[MexSiR]

Ferrari 355 Spider (70 - 90 k)

Honda NSX 96-00 (35 - 45 K)

Mazda RX-7 TT (25 K)

[Phrost]

Well I have done a lot of researching and think that the car for my dad is the Porsche 911 GT3.

[93rollaracer]

GT3 is cool...if you're still not sure, here's my .02

Asian: Moded Supra

Exotic: Ferrari 430

Domestic: Corvette C6 (or whatever the 2005 model is)

[Phrost]

Yeah I like Supras but my dad is looking for a new car. The corvette is for sure a good bang for the buck but I'm not so sure about it. Thanks for the advice.

[youngvr4]

i'd say go ahead and get the ford gt

i would choose a high end car over a tuned car anyday!
also that car is obviously more rare than any tuned car, and something made by the brains of shelby. saleen and jack roush............ well that just does it for me

but maybe thats just me

[finally_retired]

My new car was a retirement gift to myself. This is my close to my dream car. I already own my dream car, a 300SL Gullwing, but this SL65 AMG is without doubt better than most of my previous purchases, and the only car that comes close is my wifes DB9.

So theres three to think about.

[Sean_S]

Originally Posted by NISSANSPDR

Well there's a considerable difference between 150k GT and Carrera GT 444k price tag...but Motor Trend did a comparo between the Enzo, GT, and Carrera GT...to see what speed they could achieve in a given distance on a track...the GT was 200 mph, the Carrera GT was 201, the Enzo was 211 mph.

Actually on the track it's a bit different. Mind you, he probably won't race it so it's a moot point buuuut from Top Gear track times the Carrera GT was superior by a few seconds. Although it should be since it is anywhere from 2-3 times the price. The GT did beat out the 360CS and the GT3 RS however. So it is still the best bargain at 150k... if you can even get one.

[Phrost]

I have found out that you actually can't get the GT for 150k. The first one sold for 557k I think, then I heard another guy got one for 440k. I did some searching around and the cheapest I could find one was 310k US.

[FordJunky]

the prices will eventually dip down close to suggested price. people are just payin lio now cause the dont wanna wait.

[got v-tec?]

04 ferrari enzo w/200shot nitrous