If you had a choice to replace your 911
#16
It is extremely inexpensive. Easier to insure also.
I actually drove the 580-2 and thought it was perfect. I think $200k would be a perfect price point once used ones start hitting the market.
I am sure the attention will get old really quickly, my Viper used to get a lot of attention also. I was thinking about the next GT3 or the RS but RS will be extremely hard to get. GT3 will be similar to what I have.
As far as McLaren, I am buying used. There are few 650S Spyder around $230k range which IMO is a good price but they will continue to depreciate heavily.
I actually drove the 580-2 and thought it was perfect. I think $200k would be a perfect price point once used ones start hitting the market.
I am sure the attention will get old really quickly, my Viper used to get a lot of attention also. I was thinking about the next GT3 or the RS but RS will be extremely hard to get. GT3 will be similar to what I have.
As far as McLaren, I am buying used. There are few 650S Spyder around $230k range which IMO is a good price but they will continue to depreciate heavily.
Porsche will be building a 991GT3.2 with manual as a possible option. When that happens, the 991GT3.1 will take a hit in depreciation and you could pick one up for a reasonable price. OR put your name on the list for the .2. you wouldn't regret it. I already miss mine.
#17
Huracan for sure.. Attention never gets old for me lol.. Love my 997 Turbo but my yellow Viper gets the looks for sure, especially at car meets and driving of course. The R8 is nice but wont stick out that much, like our beloved Porsches..
#18
Imo that's incorrect. Just look at what R8's from 2008 go for, they're still upwards of $70k. Helluva lot better than 911's from the same vintage considering the R8 went for about $115k if you got one for MSRP. A $115k 997.1S would be a $45k car now. Long term the R8 holds value better than a 911, unless you're talking GT3's.
#20
I'd keep my Targa. I'd sacrifice too much usefulness for a comparatively small gain in performance. The others might be more fun when I got to drive them, but I'd get to drive the Porsche so much more that it would give me more fun on more occasions.
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Imo that's incorrect. Just look at what R8's from 2008 go for, they're still upwards of $70k. Helluva lot better than 911's from the same vintage considering the R8 went for about $115k if you got one for MSRP. A $115k 997.1S would be a $45k car now. Long term the R8 holds value better than a 911, unless you're talking GT3's.
#26
If I was considering $200k+ cars, I wouldn't sweat small stuff, like depreciation or maintenance.
Also, what car >$200k doesn't garner attention? (ok, maybe a TurboS or a vintage).
Assuming I'd have other cars in the stable to be my daily driver, I'd lust after a Huaracan LP610-4... next up would be a McLaren 570GT...
If I was just looking for a track car, I'd get a Viper ACR or maybe the Ford Shelby GT350R--assuming you'd pay ~$100k for the Ford, it'd almost be a disposable car!
IMHO, there just isn't anything particularly 'exotic' about the Audi R8--sure, it'd probably make a fantastic 'everyday' supercar, but...
Also, what car >$200k doesn't garner attention? (ok, maybe a TurboS or a vintage).
Assuming I'd have other cars in the stable to be my daily driver, I'd lust after a Huaracan LP610-4... next up would be a McLaren 570GT...
If I was just looking for a track car, I'd get a Viper ACR or maybe the Ford Shelby GT350R--assuming you'd pay ~$100k for the Ford, it'd almost be a disposable car!
IMHO, there just isn't anything particularly 'exotic' about the Audi R8--sure, it'd probably make a fantastic 'everyday' supercar, but...
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Huracan and R8 appear to be the frontrunners.
No love for the CRZ - I honestly wasn't kidding I had one between my Boxster S and 997. It was good for saving money and getting the driving record cleared.
No love for the CRZ - I honestly wasn't kidding I had one between my Boxster S and 997. It was good for saving money and getting the driving record cleared.
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