Poll: Name your three favorite current cars other than F-Type
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Probably because of the way I framed the question. I think people are thinking in terms of design beauty. I wanted to know of the other cars available that one could just stare at for an hour. Not sure if any current Mustang would give me an hard on, although it may be a beast. I read somewhere that the GT350 is set to be a sure collectors item and if you simply bought one and put it in a time capsule, your grandkids could be set for life after auctioning it off. Which brings up a good point i'll ask in a new post.
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+1. I'm interested in it, and it's only available in a manual. It has commanded rave reviews everywhere, and is a serious track machine. Extremely well-equipped, it's about the cost of a stripped, base F-Type.
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.
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.
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It's a nice car, but I'm not wasting money on it. What I mean by that is, when I was at the Ford dealership 2 weeks ago with my wife regarding service on her Ford Edge they had one on the show room floor. They have the MSRP then a market adjustment of $25,000 so the dealership wants $25,000 to sell you the car at MSRP. That's ridiculous and I'm not doing it so everyone else can enjoy that. I'm out because of that reason.
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It's a nice car, but I'm not wasting money on it. What I mean by that is, when I was at the Ford dealership 2 weeks ago with my wife regarding service on her Ford Edge they had one on the show room floor. They have the MSRP then a market adjustment of $25,000 so the dealership wants $25,000 to sell you the car at MSRP. That's ridiculous and I'm not doing it so everyone else can enjoy that. I'm out because of that reason.
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When I bought my '84 C4, most of the Vette dealers across the country were selling a $32k msrp car for as much as $5k over. Ordering mine in March in Northwest Indiana when the steelmills were shutting down I got it for $3k under. Time and place determines the pricing on cars in high demand vs low supply situations. Coincidentally, I had to wait 7 months for that delivery for the MT to become available, just like the F-Type.
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Wow, haven't seen this...Now that is one sexy car!
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Jesus Christ...Look at this...
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First regarding the Alfieri which debuted at the L.A. car show 2 1/2 years ago, it was stunning in person, but clearly a concept car as all body panel seams were filled, rear end was all in one piece. Its production has already been pushed back at least one year, so don't count on it actually making it to market quite yet. And with what real production changes? The devil's in the details.
The post has wandered from what current sports cars under $200K would you want (other than the F-type) to what car in any era would you desire? I prefer older sports cars. Some of my choices I have purchased over the years and are still available at a tenth of the price limit. My favorite car as a high schooler and still at the top of my list is the 1968 GTO with hidden headlights and the Endura front bumper. You can find beautiful examples in the $15-25000 range. If price is not an object, how could anyone not want a Ferrari Daytona coupe? But if we stick to the $200K limit, there should be some gorgeous Series 1 XKE convertibles and coupes available within that range. I also love the 2006 Ford GT but would be hardpressed to find one under $200,000. I also still love my 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, if for looks alone. I don't care for the later wide bodied cars which looked more aggressive but destroyed Tom Tjaarda's original vision. But the predecessor to the Pantera, the Mangusta, has to be one of the most beautiful designs ever, so I wouldn't mind adding that to my collection. Finally, '63-'66 Corvettes with the big block engines are hard to beat.
Lastly, I think the Aston Vantage is one of the most beautiful automotive designs ever, but the Vanquish, DB9 don't do anything for me. In fact, I prefer the XKR (X150 and X100) and the F-type to the bigger Astons.
The post has wandered from what current sports cars under $200K would you want (other than the F-type) to what car in any era would you desire? I prefer older sports cars. Some of my choices I have purchased over the years and are still available at a tenth of the price limit. My favorite car as a high schooler and still at the top of my list is the 1968 GTO with hidden headlights and the Endura front bumper. You can find beautiful examples in the $15-25000 range. If price is not an object, how could anyone not want a Ferrari Daytona coupe? But if we stick to the $200K limit, there should be some gorgeous Series 1 XKE convertibles and coupes available within that range. I also love the 2006 Ford GT but would be hardpressed to find one under $200,000. I also still love my 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, if for looks alone. I don't care for the later wide bodied cars which looked more aggressive but destroyed Tom Tjaarda's original vision. But the predecessor to the Pantera, the Mangusta, has to be one of the most beautiful designs ever, so I wouldn't mind adding that to my collection. Finally, '63-'66 Corvettes with the big block engines are hard to beat.
Lastly, I think the Aston Vantage is one of the most beautiful automotive designs ever, but the Vanquish, DB9 don't do anything for me. In fact, I prefer the XKR (X150 and X100) and the F-type to the bigger Astons.
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The redesigned Mustang is not in the league of an f type for pure design beauty but unlike what Dodge and Chevy have done with their retro cars, Ford has a very well styled car. For the price and performance and overall looks I would not have a problem owning one.
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The Vantage is a true masterpiece of design by Henrik Fisker. It's hard to impossible to improve on it.
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It's a nice car, but I'm not wasting money on it. What I mean by that is, when I was at the Ford dealership 2 weeks ago with my wife regarding service on her Ford Edge they had one on the show room floor. They have the MSRP then a market adjustment of $25,000 so the dealership wants $25,000 to sell you the car at MSRP. That's ridiculous and I'm not doing it so everyone else can enjoy that. I'm out because of that reason.
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There are probably 10 more within 200 miles at MSRP.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9944/overview/
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