What to buy - Z06, F430, GT3, Gallardo, Exige????
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
First off, if you go check the threads over there you will see that I give the Porsche plenty of respect and admiration as I do over here. I owned two of them for godsake and think they are fabulous machines but guess what.......not everybody wants a Porsche. There are other cars out there just as good and some better for certain driving styles or use. This guy wants a good track car and "I think" price sensitive. Who in their right mind would not want to hear about a C6Z06 or an Exige or a Viper with that criteria in mind?
Originally Posted by amerlemans
If you go back and see any of MDH posts where a Z06 is mentioned he immediately gets defensive. For godsake, the Z06 was mentioned once in 20 some posts and he immediately gets defensive.
In case you are unaware, this same OP posted this exact thread over at CF.
In case you are unaware, this same OP posted this exact thread over at CF.
Originally Posted by amerlemans
For the record, this is a car enthusiast forum bud... NOT a Porsche forum. It may have very well started out that way but it ain't that way now with the various "OTHER CAR" sections. Don't think for a minute that this place is only chok full of Pcar fanboys. I like all of them. Porsche, Audi, BMW, MB, Vettes, Lambos, Ferraris et al and I'm sure there are many others that share that view.
There are large numbers of people on every site that dont own the cars they discuss, I am a memeber of several forums because I am an enthusiast myself, I dont own every car of which I am a forum memeber nor do i have to. My point is that if you dont expect to see bias here you are in the wrong place, unless you're blind you'd know there is more dillusionalism on CF than just about anywhere.
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
I agree, he brought it up in the title so one would think he was really considering it as an option.
I did not know that, I am familiar with MiniD and I have seen a LOT worse both here and on CF. I understand your position but I think his post was taken out of context.
So this is "NOT a Porsche forum" ??????
There are large numbers of people on every site that dont own the cars they discuss, I am a memeber of several forums because I am an enthusiast myself, I dont own every car of which I am a forum memeber nor do i have to. My point is that if you dont expect to see bias here you are in the wrong place, unless you're blind you'd know there is more dillusionalism on CF than just about anywhere.
I did not know that, I am familiar with MiniD and I have seen a LOT worse both here and on CF. I understand your position but I think his post was taken out of context.
So this is "NOT a Porsche forum" ??????
There are large numbers of people on every site that dont own the cars they discuss, I am a memeber of several forums because I am an enthusiast myself, I dont own every car of which I am a forum memeber nor do i have to. My point is that if you dont expect to see bias here you are in the wrong place, unless you're blind you'd know there is more dillusionalism on CF than just about anywhere.
I do expect to see bias here for the Porsche but unlike CF there are other car sections here so I don't consider this just a Porsche forum. I think it is primarily a Porsche forum. There is nothing else over at CF except for other model year Vettes. So yes they are going to be even more so biased over there...........and yes, many are delusional and think they are driving a friggin Buggati for godsake. I have mentioned that before over there
Its all good man. I don't care what badge is on the hood, I like 'em all. Well....... mostly all. All that are on this forum anyway.
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Originally Posted by MiniDHinkle
Where the heck did this come from..I said this thread would end up being a Z06 thread..and look what it has become. When did i bash the Z06 in this thread?????? Your post made no sense. 6speed is getting worse, and worse. And your always getting so defensive of the Z06s. I like what i like, and don't give a crap what you say our anyone else.
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Post is already to long, but so entertaining I'll add my 2c! Having tracked some on your list... GT3 if price not an issue--loovv vve that suspension! However, Z06 is the track deal of the day -hot laps with the air con on all day and very forgiving (with safety electronics turned on). Call Spring Mountain corvette school in Phrump NV to try them out. Of course 430 looks the best of all going and coming from the track!https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...es/smLach2.gif
vve that suspension! However, Z06 is the track deal of the day -hot laps with the air con on all day and very forgiving (with safety electronics turned on). Call Spring Mountain corvette school in Phrump NV to try them out. Of course 430 looks the best of all going and coming from the track!https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...es/smLach2.gif
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Post is already to long, but so entertaining I'll add my 2c! Having tracked some on your list... GT3 if price not an issue--loovv vve that suspension! However, Z06 is the track deal of the day -hot laps with the air con on all day and very forgiving (with safety electronics turned on). Call Spring Mountain corvette school in Phrump NV to try them out. Of course 430 looks the best of all going and coming from the track!https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...es/smLach2.gif
vve that suspension! However, Z06 is the track deal of the day -hot laps with the air con on all day and very forgiving (with safety electronics turned on). Call Spring Mountain corvette school in Phrump NV to try them out. Of course 430 looks the best of all going and coming from the track!https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...es/smLach2.gif
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
no offense to u mini, but in my experiences with scott, hes a pretty objective guy...i think he just took your comment the wrong way.
) he sounds pretty darn knowledgeable. No tears here Mini.
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
First off, if you go check the threads over there you will see that I give the Porsche plenty of respect and admiration as I do over here. I owned two of them for godsake and think they are fabulous machines but guess what.......not everybody wants a Porsche. There are other cars out there just as good and some better for certain driving styles or use. This guy wants a good track car and "I think" price sensitive. Who in their right mind would not want to hear about a C6Z06 or an Exige or a Viper with that criteria in mind?
If you go back and see any of MDH posts where a Z06 is mentioned he immediately gets defensive. For godsake, the Z06 was mentioned once in 20 some posts and he immediately gets defensive.
In case you are unaware, this same OP posted this exact thread over at CF.
For the record, this is a car enthusiast forum bud... NOT a Porsche forum. It may have very well started out that way but it ain't that way now with the various "OTHER CAR" sections. Don't think for a minute that this place is only chok full of Pcar fanboys. I like all of them. Porsche, Audi, BMW, MB, Vettes, Lambos, Ferraris et al and I'm sure there are many others that share that view.
If you go back and see any of MDH posts where a Z06 is mentioned he immediately gets defensive. For godsake, the Z06 was mentioned once in 20 some posts and he immediately gets defensive.
In case you are unaware, this same OP posted this exact thread over at CF.
For the record, this is a car enthusiast forum bud... NOT a Porsche forum. It may have very well started out that way but it ain't that way now with the various "OTHER CAR" sections. Don't think for a minute that this place is only chok full of Pcar fanboys. I like all of them. Porsche, Audi, BMW, MB, Vettes, Lambos, Ferraris et al and I'm sure there are many others that share that view.
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Back on topic..
I would definitely take a look at the Exige S and the C6 Z06, for the price those two cars deliver lots of fun, performance, and looks. However, I am not sure how your budget is, you should definitely think before spending alot of cash on the other cars you posted, as these are "fun" cars meant for pleasure, not for creating debt for family men. If you can afford it "comfortably" I would look at what GT3RS's are availible as that would be the most fun to take to the track (tied with the Exige S imo, but faster).
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Having tangled with Z06's with my GT3 on the track, I feel that I am at an advantage in the corners, but at a huge disadvantage on the straights. You cannot deny the torque of the Z06. Both are great fun cars to track and each has it's pluses/minuses depending on the track layout. A new Z06 is about the same cost as a used 996 Gt3. It's a tough call...
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i owned and tracked a exige, 13000 miles in 5 months. it's a great great track car. it forces you to learn how NOT to use the brakes at all, otherwise you will be crawling.
i have played with c6z06 in my 6gt3 and 7gt3. the vette has some serious snot. well set up with proper pads and shox, it is one hell of a bargain car. and it will put up a good fight with any porsche and beating many of them both on straight and in the turns. there's is no question that the current z06 is a great car, but this IS A PORSCHE forum. so we are biased.
now, if you present me a free z06, sure as hell i will track it and run down my GT3 friends. but since i can only afford one useless car, i went with porsches.
i dont think any of use are knocking the vette per se. just different animals.
i have played with c6z06 in my 6gt3 and 7gt3. the vette has some serious snot. well set up with proper pads and shox, it is one hell of a bargain car. and it will put up a good fight with any porsche and beating many of them both on straight and in the turns. there's is no question that the current z06 is a great car, but this IS A PORSCHE forum. so we are biased.
now, if you present me a free z06, sure as hell i will track it and run down my GT3 friends. but since i can only afford one useless car, i went with porsches.
i dont think any of use are knocking the vette per se. just different animals.
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LOL, i cant even keep coffee in the cup in my stock gt3, let alone your 900lbs spring'd beast.
oh... maybe you were trying to burn yourself so you can file a suit on starbux..... good idea, i will give that a try this morning.
oh... maybe you were trying to burn yourself so you can file a suit on starbux..... good idea, i will give that a try this morning.
Originally Posted by grussell
sure makes a nice car to smoke the tires in the Starbuck's parking lot. I tried driving the GT3 to starbuck's but my coffee always spilled on the beautiful 75lb alcantara seats.
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Originally Posted by IIVVX
this thread sucks.
also, the original poster is retarded. hes not a "rich man" but he is considering a 430, Gallardo, GT3, etc? just stick with your tip haha
also, the original poster is retarded. hes not a "rich man" but he is considering a 430, Gallardo, GT3, etc? just stick with your tip haha
It's very true, I am not a rich man... Take that as you will... What I mean is that I'm not the guy that can decide to drive over to the local Ferrari dealership and drive away paying $50-100k over and not think twice about it, and not worry about the hug depreciation and maintenence costs...
If I wanted to buy an exotic, I could sell some of my collectibles and buy one, but I would be streching... I have always wanted an exotic, that's why it's still hanging around on my list, but now that I track my 997S, the exotic isn't fitting into my plan.. That's what I'm talking about.
Does that calify anything?
I am thinking of paying $10k over for a 2008 GT3 that I can order as I like, because the chances of me finding an already built Orange non-RS GT3 is probably not going to happen, therefore I am considering it, although a few people think i'm crazy for paying over MSRP... Am I?