Poll: Name your three favorite current cars other than F-Type
#21
I like way too many cars to come up with a list of my top three but I will say that the 488 and AM are definitely in my top 50....the I8 doesn't do as much for me and it looks a little garish to me....like something out of TRON.
Maybe an R8? ....really depends on the price point. Heck I even like the BMW M4...
Dave
Maybe an R8? ....really depends on the price point. Heck I even like the BMW M4...
Dave
I took it upon myself to drop by my local BMW dealership to investigate a bit further. They had finally removed the "velvet rope" from around the i8, but still too shitty to let anyone test drive one (Are you listening Weatherford BMW?, the worst dealership known to man!) but in their gracious holiness, allowed me to sit in it.
I spent about an hour absorbing the car and I must admit, it moved me quite a bit, much in the same way the F-T R does if not more. If someone today asked me to trade cars and had me add say $10K, I would pull the trigger without thinking.
I would suggest getting to know the car on a more personal basis and see if it would grow on you. In person the car had a panache and sexiness thats bone chilling. I also like the hybrid design and the ease on entry and existing is better than you may imagine.
The prices on the car are creeping down due to slow demand so in the next few years deals may be had as more cars are coming off lease.
At the very last minute, I opted for the '15 F-T R coupe because I found one in my color of choice for $71k w/ higher (10k) mi., shipped. A deal too good to pass up. These are going for $80K in the Bay Area and very hard to find used. So if I decide to sell her in a few years, I bet i'd be close to break even!
A no brainer.
Last edited by polarisnavyxj; 05-24-2016 at 02:27 PM.
#24
yea the responses are a bit OT, perhaps I should have been clearer
911?
MB AMG-GT
R8?
Vantage?
GT-R?
FC-R?
Hellcat?
Tesla S?
Maserati GT?
Some great cars in the same ballpark would have been a better question that making $300K exotic that most wouldn't consider buying.
Last edited by polarisnavyxj; 05-24-2016 at 03:00 PM.
#26
Maybe I should have asked what cars were considered along with the F-T before pulling the trigger....
911?
MB AMG-GT
R8?
Vantage?
GT-R?
FC-R?
Hellcat?
Tesla S?
Maserati GT?
Some great cars in the same ballpark would have been a better question that making $300K exotic that most wouldn't consider buying.
911?
MB AMG-GT
R8?
Vantage?
GT-R?
FC-R?
Hellcat?
Tesla S?
Maserati GT?
Some great cars in the same ballpark would have been a better question that making $300K exotic that most wouldn't consider buying.
The 911 was too much $$$ (or I needed to look at ones that were too old at my preferred price point) Same goes for the AMG-GT.
I didn't like the look of the R8 in a roadster and I only wanted a roadster
I did like the AM's but again, much more expensive than an F type and a bit dated
No interest in a Nissan regardless of how quick it is....plus no roadster
Hellcat? looks like every other Challenger out there, don't like the styling compared to the early E type Chally and no 'vert.
Tesla; no electric cars for me....just don't do anything for me.
Maserati; felt pretty much the same way as I did about the AM but I don't like the looks as much.
I looked at the Boxster S but wanted more power and felt that the F type offered way more for the $$.....though I'm sure the Porsche is an excellent car
I also considered a BMW M4 Cabriolet but didn't like the 500lb weight penalty over the coupe and also felt they were overpriced for a hotrodded sedan.
I looked briefly at the Z4 (too small and I wanted more power). Same with the SLK55 AMG which I also thought was getting a bit long in the tooth.
The new Viper and 'vette got a passing glance but I wanted a bit more upscale tourer and less track brawler.
At the end of the day, I thought the F-type was fresh and a relative bargain compared to what else was available.
Cheers,
Dave
#27
Good question;
The 911 was too much $$$ (or I needed to look at ones that were too old at my preferred price point) Same goes for the AMG-GT.
I didn't like the look of the R8 in a roadster and I only wanted a roadster
I did like the AM's but again, much more expensive than an F type and a bit dated
No interest in a Nissan regardless of how quick it is....plus no roadster
Hellcat? looks like every other Challenger out there, don't like the styling compared to the early E type Chally and no 'vert.
Tesla; no electric cars for me....just don't do anything for me.
Maserati; felt pretty much the same way as I did about the AM but I don't like the looks as much.
I looked at the Boxster S but wanted more power and felt that the F type offered way more for the $$.....though I'm sure the Porsche is an excellent car
I also considered a BMW M4 Cabriolet but didn't like the 500lb weight penalty over the coupe and also felt they were overpriced for a hotrodded sedan.
I looked briefly at the Z4 (too small and I wanted more power). Same with the SLK55 AMG which I also thought was getting a bit long in the tooth.
The new Viper and 'vette got a passing glance but I wanted a bit more upscale tourer and less track brawler.
At the end of the day, I thought the F-type was fresh and a relative bargain compared to what else was available.
Cheers,
Dave
The 911 was too much $$$ (or I needed to look at ones that were too old at my preferred price point) Same goes for the AMG-GT.
I didn't like the look of the R8 in a roadster and I only wanted a roadster
I did like the AM's but again, much more expensive than an F type and a bit dated
No interest in a Nissan regardless of how quick it is....plus no roadster
Hellcat? looks like every other Challenger out there, don't like the styling compared to the early E type Chally and no 'vert.
Tesla; no electric cars for me....just don't do anything for me.
Maserati; felt pretty much the same way as I did about the AM but I don't like the looks as much.
I looked at the Boxster S but wanted more power and felt that the F type offered way more for the $$.....though I'm sure the Porsche is an excellent car
I also considered a BMW M4 Cabriolet but didn't like the 500lb weight penalty over the coupe and also felt they were overpriced for a hotrodded sedan.
I looked briefly at the Z4 (too small and I wanted more power). Same with the SLK55 AMG which I also thought was getting a bit long in the tooth.
The new Viper and 'vette got a passing glance but I wanted a bit more upscale tourer and less track brawler.
At the end of the day, I thought the F-type was fresh and a relative bargain compared to what else was available.
Cheers,
Dave
#31
My Lotus Evora S is a proper British Sports car with a MORE proper suspension than anything Jaguar has ever had in their sports cars. Jaguar suspension do best in their luxury sedans IMHO. My Elise was a true sports car.period. Finally I truly loved our 2004 XJ VDP.
Did someone say Aston????
Did someone say Aston????
#32
My Lotus Evora S is a proper British Sports car with a MORE proper suspension than anything Jaguar has ever had in their sports cars. Jaguar suspension do best in their luxury sedans IMHO. My Elise was a true sports car.period. Finally I truly loved our 2004 XJ VDP.
Did someone say Aston????
Did someone say Aston????
#33
#34
Wow Good question.. Hmm This would be probably be my order..
Less than $200,000
1. McLaren 570S
2. Audi R8
3. New Acura NSX
No cap
1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2. Ferarri LaFerrari
3. Koenigsegg Agera RS
4. Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Supervolce Roadster
Less than $200,000
1. McLaren 570S
2. Audi R8
3. New Acura NSX
No cap
1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2. Ferarri LaFerrari
3. Koenigsegg Agera RS
4. Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Supervolce Roadster
Last edited by Smoke Em; 05-24-2016 at 09:30 PM.
#36
at end of the day the car I buy has to be practical, I dont mean has a big enough boot, but one I can happily leave in the supermarket car park (when Im forced to go shopping)
so my choice
Range Rover sport s/c
E Type coupe
XE sport (wifes choice)
If I didnt have to go shopping and just drove and never left it unattended
Bugatti Type 35B
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Bugatti Veyron
so my choice
Range Rover sport s/c
E Type coupe
XE sport (wifes choice)
If I didnt have to go shopping and just drove and never left it unattended
Bugatti Type 35B
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Bugatti Veyron
#37
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#40
Of course, if snob appeal, compliments from strangers, and rarity floats your boat, it's not your car because the uninformed will just see another Mustang. However, in actuality it will be a relatively rare car.
The only downside I've read so far pertains to street use. You have to get to 7K rpm to really start seeing the big power.
Last edited by Foosh; 05-25-2016 at 12:34 PM.
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