Good afternoon gentlemen,

Greetings from Michigan. I figured its been to long since I trolled the forums, so I thought it would be nice to make you all think a little. Take the given scenario and answer the following question.

The average 951 costs $6,000-$12,000
An average owner will spend $2,000-$7,000 modifying and maintaining a 951 in a relatively short amount of time.


If you had $8,000-$19,000, what kind of sports car would you purchase?... Lets spice this up a little... The car has to be NON PORSCHE!

 

Would an STI be considered a sports car?

 

Sir yes sir. Id say a WRX would be considered a sports car.

 

350z maybe. Maybe a vintage car, Tr-6, Mustang or Sunbeam? Hard to say. Maybe a Boxster S. Not much blows my skirt up.

 

Nex, although you can't get one for that price. Maybe an e46m3

 

Non Porsche?

Don't hate me, but one idea that comes to mind is a C5 Corvette. Hard to beat the hp/lb per $$ there.

I also wouldn't mind having a MB AMG car like an E55 or original CLK55.

If we stretch the price range upwards a bit (and pretend that maintenance costs don't exist), I have seen 02-04 Maserati Cambiocorsa coupes for sale in the low $20s...that looks like it would be fun.

 

Its funny you say that... Because I bought my Procharged C5 in this price range.

I really like the CLK55 too!!!

 

That's a hard one... I've had quite a few other cars, and have had the pleasure/luck of driving a lot more. Honestly, most other cars really make me appreciate the 951 more. I owned an E39 M5 for a few years, and it was nice, and pretty freakin' fast... But I'd still rather drive my 951.

That said, If I had to choose, I think I'd probably have to say a Factory 5 replica of a Shelby Daytona Coupe: https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/typ.../complete-kit/ It's a little more than the budget, but we're dreaming here, right?

 

I'd probably build up a an old BMW "Big 6" streetable race car like a 635CSi or M6 of the same vintage as our cars. They look cool and go better when they're well sorted.

I also have a soft spot for well sorted out Z3M coupes. Wouldn't mind one of those. I'd definitely consider an FD RX7 as well. Those things are cool.

I already know if I had that sort of dough I'd end up with a 911, haha...

 

I was very close to ending up with a JPS BMW 635CSi instead of my 944.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPS_Team_BMW

 

considering 944 turbos in Australia are priced from 15-30k and going with the mods you mentioned so 37k max I'd buy a 2007 Ford FPV typhoon and spend a few K on mods and end up with ~400rwkw (~540 rwhp)

 

I think about this every once in a while when I'm buying things for my car and see how much cheaper parts are for other cars that make the same performance. Not the best feeling but I guess having something unique on the road is a small bonus.

I've always wanted a i6 m3

 

As I always say, "If I had all the money I spent on cars, I'd spend it on cars"

I have had 17 Datsun Z cars, and I would buy another in a heartbeat. Cool lines, smooth 6cyl, put on a set of triple weber carbs that provide a menacing snarl, legendary handling and a racing history that put most cars to shame. Though I'd keep a few thousand dollars back so I can fight the rust battle.. No corrosion protection on those old girls...

 

I've always had a soft spot for notchback fox body mustangs. I am currently searching for something like this. I've gotta hurry up though.....wife is due in April and she may not like me buying more cars and toys! haha

 

If the money is fixed i guess the Audi A5 coupe is out of the question..

I'd get the new BRZ, not sure you can buy it with that money tho..
If not..an older WRX would do just fine.