Define Exotic
10-06-2011, 01:04 PM
#1
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Define Exotic
I had an interesting discussion with a BMW M3 owner the other day.
He felt that the 911 lineage was in the exotic class. I never really felt that any of our 911s were in the same category as a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston or Carrera GT, which I consider to be exotic.
So it got me thinking, what DOES qualify as an exotic?
is it performance?
Quantity?
Cost?
...How do YOU define an exotic car, and is the 911 exotic?
He felt that the 911 lineage was in the exotic class. I never really felt that any of our 911s were in the same category as a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston or Carrera GT, which I consider to be exotic.
So it got me thinking, what DOES qualify as an exotic?
is it performance?
Quantity?
Cost?
...How do YOU define an exotic car, and is the 911 exotic?
10-06-2011, 01:12 PM
#3
Three Wheelin'
Like a lot of these things there isn't a definitive definition and it's often up to the beholder. Similarly, what's an antique? What's a classic? Some clubs have well defined definitions but they aren't necessarily universally applied. In general, exotic to me means rare and expensive. For most "exotic" cars that usually also means high performance but that's not always the case. Our 993s, while great and arguably "classic" in many ways, are neither that rare nor terribly valuable so IMHO at least they don't fit in the exotic category.
10-06-2011, 01:21 PM
#4
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Like a lot of these things there isn't a definitive definition and it's often up to the beholder. Similarly, what's an antique? What's a classic? Some clubs have well defined definitions but they aren't necessarily universally applied. In general, exotic to me means rare and expensive. For most "exotic" cars that usually also means high performance but that's not always the case. Our 993s, while great and arguably "classic" in many ways, are neither that rare nor terribly valuable so IMHO at least they don't fit in the exotic category.
I certainly agree with rare (which is also relative)... in terms of production numbers what does "rare" mean? I suspect that means a car could become exotic, even if it didn't begin that way, due to diminishing quantities? think: Ferrari Daytona.
10-06-2011, 01:21 PM
#5
Race Car
I define it based on:
1: Cost
2: Production quantity etc
3: Attainability (can I go out and buy one today)
For me Gallardo's, F430's are not exotic, if i wanted one I could literally go and get one and drive it home today.
Pagani's, Koneigsegg, etc I see as exotic.
1: Cost
2: Production quantity etc
3: Attainability (can I go out and buy one today)
For me Gallardo's, F430's are not exotic, if i wanted one I could literally go and get one and drive it home today.
Pagani's, Koneigsegg, etc I see as exotic.
10-06-2011, 01:25 PM
#6
Three Wheelin'
I would define it according to the three parameters you have identified: quantity produced (which correlates to cost of purchase) performance and styling. I don't include many Porsches in that group. I would certainly consider a CGT as belonging in the "erotic" class.
Sorry, I meant "exotic". At least I think that is what I meant
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Sorry, I meant "exotic". At least I think that is what I meant
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10-06-2011, 01:43 PM
#8
Drifting
ex·ot·ic
[ig-zot-ik]adjective
1.
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
4.
of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing: the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
So, if I had a stripper in my car, would that be an erotic exotic?
[ig-zot-ik]adjective
1.
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
4.
of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing: the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
So, if I had a stripper in my car, would that be an erotic exotic?
10-06-2011, 01:45 PM
#9
Race Car
Funny, all of the definitions aply to Lambos
ex·ot·ic [ig-zot-ik] Show IPA
adjective
1.
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
4.
of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing: the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
ex·ot·ic [ig-zot-ik] Show IPA
adjective
1.
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
4.
of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing: the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
10-06-2011, 05:14 PM
#10
Drifting
Funny, all of the definitions aply to Lambos
ex·ot·ic [ig-zot-ik] Show IPA
adjective
1.
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
4.
of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing: the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
ex·ot·ic [ig-zot-ik] Show IPA
adjective
1.
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized: exotic foods; exotic plants.
2.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance: an exotic hairstyle.
3.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature: exotic weapons.
4.
of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing: the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
Well, it is a Volkswagen now...Like beauty, "exotic" is in the eye of the beholder. When I was young and low on spending money, a 911 seem just as exotic as a Lambo. Now, that 911 isn't exotic. If I lived in somewhere besides SoCal, where 911's are only slightly rarer than BMW 3 series (which are like Honda Accords here), the 911 might still feel a little exotic.
<<---dammit. Post #913. I missed it, and I don't recall what I squandered that all important 911th post on...
10-06-2011, 06:51 PM
#11
Rennlist Member
The term "rare" doesn't always mean valuable, nor does "limited production". "Classic" doesn't mean it's "exotic" either. Personally, my definition of "exotic" is "stupidly expensive" and not necessarily good-looking or high performance....something that someone with more money than good sense would buy....but Ralph Lauren would not.
10-07-2011, 12:25 AM
#14
Nordschleife Master
It's funny, I feel my C4S is "exotic" but my C4 isn't. Judging from others when I'm driving either car, most people feel the same.
To me exotic is anything not mass produced & not on every corner/parking lot. I also felt my E30 M3 was an exotic car, especially after I had to rebuild the engine.
To me exotic is anything not mass produced & not on every corner/parking lot. I also felt my E30 M3 was an exotic car, especially after I had to rebuild the engine.
