I wouldn't get a G if your budget is 100k. the nice 06 cars are more like 110-115k on coupes and more on spiders. 100k might buy you a 30,000-40k mile car. The 04-05's I would pass on.

If you can step up to the 125-135k range you can get an 07 G and a great car.


For the $ the GT-R is the best bang for the buck!

 

Am I chopped meat here? I love the other options, but seriously, no one has even backed me up on the 2-900 HP AMS cars I put links to. I don't know them, and am currently having my car built at SP Engineering. I have nothing to gain. I just know that there NOTHING out there for $95k - $105k (prices of those cars) that will touch those performance wise. Divvextremes GT2 was the other option, but sold in like 1 day. Just my $.02, FWIW.

 

I may actually seriously look into the white AMS car. Orange is too flash for me personally. Only thing is modding a car is a very personal thing and I like to go through the various opotions to make it mine. That in addition to the upgrades they made for 2012....

Would still like to hear people opinions on the different tuner houses. I know Underground offers a warranty on their builds 2yr/24k which is huge in my books. Does Switzer or AMS do similar?

As far as SP, they are local which is a plus, may go see their shop next weekend, but from what I understand they mainly use other parts versus fabing themselves correct?

Others have swayed my interest a bit on the 997.2T. Whats resale like on them now? Could I get into one for 100?

 

The lambo does call to me. I may end up scouring the boards/etc for an o7 G. Why do you say the 07 is a better car than the 06? The Nera is a gorgeous ride. Did they only come in egear or was manual an option? What is resale like on them? Might decide to hold the purchase until I can get into the 125 price range which will buy me even more late this year.

I really love the 560-4 and the 570-4SL but doubtful in my budget unless I decide to wait a few years and turbo my e36 M3 in the interim.

I am only interested in the coupe, the spyder just isnt for me.

Seems as far as resale, I wont lose much on the lambo(as it has already hit its heavy deprec cycle) while the GTR will depreciate more, any feedback?

 

For what you list as your objectives, have you considered the Corvette ZR1? 638hp, 0-60 in about 3 sec. 60-0 in <100'. Turns a 1.06G. It goes like stink and can pull a G from factory. Done.

 

I would be sold on it if it wasnt for the cheapish feel of them that starts to creak, rattle and shake after 20k miles. The interior feels really cheap compared to a lambo.

The skyline also has tons of plastic but from what I have heard they are more solid. hearsay I know but I have first hand experience in a C5 corvette which was a squeaky sob. Great track cars but not exactly luxurious. Maybe they have improved?

 

997.2? I thought you wanted big power. The 997.1 uses the same bulletproof block as the 996, which is good to over 1000 HP at the crank on stock internals. The 997.2 is running a 3.8 DFI which isn't making anywhere near that much power, and probably won't be anytime soon (if ever) on stock internals. Also, the 997.2s are not under $100k.

If you want big power, go 996 or 997.1. The 997 has a better interior, AWD system, and breathes a bit better (cams and better flowing heads) but the 996 is inexpensive and can be built to be an absolute animal. Can't go wrong with either. They are both supercars.

 

Yes, PM me your email and I will send it over.

As for the E900, we are finishing one up now that will determine if we can run the E85 E900 setup on 93 and still have the same driveability, reliability, and performance of our P800 package.

 

* - when properly tuned.

 

Very good information thus far...

African Hunter - it sounds like you are well versed on the GT-R. You know its strengths and weaknesses (if there are any - I haven't found them).

The 2012 GT-R is extremely fast out of the box, and I'd venture to say that the new one will keep up with more cars over 120mph. I'd say drive it. You might not miss the stick as much as you think. Let me offer this - the gearing for the car is quite small (hence the quick acceleration up to 150mph). So if you had a stick, you'd be shifting gears more often than a traditional gearbox (perhaps if the GT-R came with a manual, this wouldn't be case). But the reality is the reason for its performance is largely because of the DCT.

 

Why did you go SP over AMS/Switzer?

 

Sounds good. Will pm you. What parts are breaking on the high HP GTR's?

Do you anticipate any changes in HP/driveability on the new model?

 

Was this a 996 or 997? Which package?

 

Yeah, if anyone here is local to SD that wouldnt mind giving me a drive it would be appreciated. Preferably in a '12

The dealerships are very hesitant to allow testdrives...

Gong to reach out to NAGTROC as well.

 

Good place to start.