What is the most beautiful/sporty car produced in the past 10 years?

Kalstar1 · 02-06-2010, 03:50 PM

I am starting a "toy account" and I am thinking I want a Aston Martin V8 Vantage. I think that takes the cake for a car I can purchase used for under 100K. Second choice would be Maserati GranTurismo.

What is your dream car?

Sephiroth · 02-06-2010, 03:53 PM

911 TT. Always has been and always will be. Im getting there...

RX-7 -> STI -> M3 -> Porsche Cayman S? -> 911? -> 911 TT

JHFW89225 · 02-06-2010, 04:38 PM

I don't know about you guys, but its been nearly 20 years and it still looks awesome to me, cant say the same for most other cars from 1991. What a timeless car, both the 1st gen and the 2nd gen looks beautiful to me. Its aged so well. Quite sad to see it go away finally, especially the racing version which continued to race after the car was discontinued in spite of increasing restrictions on mid engine race car and newer rivals (R35, SC430). Farewell !

One of the most underrated car ever, reliable supercar, with racing pedigree in LeMans, born from Formula 1 (Aryton Senna, Honda F1) and GT500. Where I live, I see more Ferrari, Lambo, R8 and Porsche. No one even know what this car is when is out on the road, got nice mystery around it XD

BMW F22 · 02-06-2010, 04:47 PM

I don't know if you can buy an Aston Martin for $100k used or not but if so, that's the one I would go with.

Kalstar1 · 02-06-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I don't know if you can buy an Aston Martin for $100k used or not but if so, that's the one I would go with.

V8 Vantage 2006 is about 65K.

montreal red · 02-06-2010, 06:47 PM

vantage is a good choice.

how bout a gt3?

graider · 02-06-2010, 07:09 PM

e46 m3. it still turn my head everytime i see one, even in stock form.

invest the remaining 80k for your future.

agree about the nsx.

however if you have to spend the 100k, used 997.1 gt3 rs or audi r8 v8.

Vudoo4u2 · 02-06-2010, 08:20 PM

used NSX hands down...they can be had from anywhere in the 30-40 range...the amount of available aftermarket support is incredible, not to mention the car is a rock...almost 20 years and it still looks hot and tears cars 15 years newer than it apart at the track

c0nstant · 02-06-2010, 08:53 PM

three letters: DBS

BMW F22 · 02-06-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalstar1

V8 Vantage 2006 is about 65K.

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Originally Posted by montreal red

vantage is a good choice.

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Originally Posted by jh valley

three letters: DBS

And there you have it. Survey says...ASTON MARTIN!!! And wow that 2006 Vantage still looks beautiful!!

Ringmeister · 02-06-2010, 09:46 PM

If you're limiting it to 100k then Ferrari 360.

Cdnrockies · 02-06-2010, 11:42 PM

Another vote for the Vantage. Pure sexy!

M3 vert · 02-07-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

Another vote for the Vantage. Pure sexy!

+1

I think its the sexiest 2 door sports coupe out there!

I mean if you wanna just enjoy it on the sunday drives, may I suggest getting a vert, comes with a light softop, same performance as a coupe!
and the exhaust noise is to die for!
(Make sure you pull fuse 22 I think, it leaves the exhaust valve thingie open, which otherwise normally opens above 5000RPM

)

Make sure you get one with remaining factory warranty, these cars have been pretty reliable but you get the odd problem here and there, so safer to get A CPO one from an aston dealer like a 2007+, since you are spending close to $100K, you can easily get it in that budget!

Other choices like DBS will be too expensive, and not under 100K

And the R8 albeit a nice car, doesnt have the same pedigree, beauty, and soul of an aston martin

The Ferrari 360 is starting to look dated, especially now that the 458 Italia is released! And remember the ferrari will be nosebleed on maintenance

So Aston's maintenance will be more in lines with porsche, which will be more reasonable and you wont see every joe blow driving one.

So Aston FTW

M3 vert · 02-07-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalstar1

I am starting a "toy account" and I am thinking I want a Aston Martin V8 Vantage. I think that takes the cake for a car I can purchase used for under 100K. Second choice would be Maserati GranTurismo.

What is your dream car?

Mind you the Maserati is a beautiful looking vehicle too, and the convertible just got released this year too! First 4 seater maserati vert

However, it can be argued that this is a good choice, newer design, ferrari-derived engine.

The GranTurismo S, is sexy with performance to match!

The big difference between the Vantage and Granturismo is 2 vs 4 seater!

So it depends what you are looking for?

Otherwise I would be indifferent between the two, however the maintenance will be a little heavier on the maserati then the aston.

I know that for a fact as I considered a Quattroporte back in the day and went through the scheduled maintenance and other services. However, its not Ferrari bad, but considering its an italian marque, be prepared to pay a bit

Let us know what you do

Cheers

epbrown · 02-07-2010, 12:56 AM

The Vantage is the best-looking under $100k. The only thing that looks better is the Alfa Romeo 8C. I also like the Audi R8 and the new Jaguar XK.

b0bab0i · 02-07-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaWong1989

I don't know about you guys, but its been nearly 20 years and it still looks awesome to me, cant say the same for most other cars from 1991. What a timeless car, both the 1st gen and the 2nd gen looks beautiful to me. Its aged so well. Quite sad to see it go away finally, especially the racing version which continued to race after the car was discontinued in spite of increasing restrictions on mid engine race car and newer rivals (R35, SC430). Farewell !

One of the most underrated car ever, reliable supercar, with racing pedigree in LeMans, born from Formula 1 (Aryton Senna, Honda F1) and GT500. Where I live, I see more Ferrari, Lambo, R8 and Porsche. No one even know what this car is when is out on the road, got nice mystery around it XD

1993 RX7 FD3S

& They still use it in JGTC

b0bab0i · 02-07-2010, 02:47 AM

AM V8 Vantage

MarkR171 · 02-07-2010, 04:22 AM

For 100k, and the only criteria being beautiful and sporty...

Beauty alone, Aston Martins and Maseratis are tough to beat.

Add sporty, and you get P cars, Audi R8, etc. Go drive some and get what you like.

Epik · 02-07-2010, 08:18 AM

oh mama

Kalstar1 · 02-07-2010, 10:40 AM

The NSX is still a beautiful car.

BMWJZ4 · 02-07-2010, 11:13 AM

Alfa Romeo 8c

MarkR171 · 02-07-2010, 12:46 PM

I was going to say 8C also, but they only built 500. Good luck buying one for 100k.

Also, I don't see how anyone can even suggest an RX7 along cars like Aston Martins, Porsches and Maseratis. They look decent but not that great, and surely aren't on the same level. Same goes for 15 year old NSXs.

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JHFW89225 Major 179 Rep 1,251 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: HK/Vancouver iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	I don't know about you guys, but its been nearly 20 years and it still looks awesome to me, cant say the same for most other cars from 1991. What a timeless car, both the 1st gen and the 2nd gen looks beautiful to me. Its aged so well. Quite sad to see it go away finally, especially the racing version which continued to race after the car was discontinued in spite of increasing restrictions on mid engine race car and newer rivals (R35, SC430). Farewell ! One of the most underrated car ever, reliable supercar, with racing pedigree in LeMans, born from Formula 1 (Aryton Senna, Honda F1) and GT500. Where I live, I see more Ferrari, Lambo, R8 and Porsche. No one even know what this car is when is out on the road, got nice mystery around it XD __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S 2009 BMW E92 M3 2008 BMW E90 335i 2005 BMW X3 3.0i Last edited by JHFW89225; 02-06-2010 at 04:52 PM..
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graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	e46 m3. it still turn my head everytime i see one, even in stock form. invest the remaining 80k for your future. agree about the nsx. however if you have to spend the 100k, used 997.1 gt3 rs or audi r8 v8.
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MarkR171 Lieutenant Colonel 107 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: '19 M2C \| '20 100AE ND2 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phx, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	I was going to say 8C also, but they only built 500. Good luck buying one for 100k. Also, I don't see how anyone can even suggest an RX7 along cars like Aston Martins, Porsches and Maseratis. They look decent but not that great, and surely aren't on the same level. Same goes for 15 year old NSXs.
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