coltboostin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Gtr—as much as I’ve considered selling this car, nothing I’ve driven is so completely easy to leave cars in the dust, stoplight to stoplight daily driving in any weather. I drive it all year long—run e85 all summer, 93 in the winter. It’s a bottom 10 car on the corn with full bolt ons. I haven’t had to do much maintenance in 30k miles of ownership. It’s a decent daily depending on your commute S6–add rs7 turbos and you can have a mid 10 second ride with the dsg. My buddy had a heavily modded s6 he drove over 100k miles. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed dailying my rs7 Rs3—weirdly, you can get a brand new leftover ‘19 for bottom $50’s with an original msrp over $65k. These cars have some lag, but can easily make well north of 500whp on the stock turbo. They are light— around 3500lbs and feel about half the size of a Dodge Charger. On e85, you can get well into the 10’s with the stock turbo. Swap in a turbo and beef up the dsg, and this car will go 9’s all day. Not much sounds as unique as the inline 5 screaming wide open. I’m a huge fan of this car, and you just don’t see a ton of them Appreciate you insight sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Sadly, for this purchase I *may* be ok with all of this. (And if I am not, I will sell, hence why I need the depreciation protection ) This is more like buying a watch that a car. A Timex Expedition is indestructible and water-resistant down to 100M. Light, fast, looks good, It does everything you would want a watch to do. A Rolex Datejust is heavy, hard to read, and finicky to adjust. But, when you put that fucker on your wrist, which is more satisfying? Did you lose your phone? You know it tells the time too, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Appreciate you insight sir! My vote is for the gtr. Audi’s, mustangs, bmws, corvettes. They are all common. Roll up next to one at a stoplight and there’s no knowing if it’s a 200hp 16 second rebadged a4, 6 pot mustang, or base c6 driven by a 70 year old geriatric. You see them everywhere. I don’t think the R8 will be fast enough for you. Gtrs are rare. If you look it up, you’ll be shocked at how few have been sold. Roll up next to one at a stoplight and there’s no denying you’re going to get raped unless you’re in something special. The car still gets more attention than I’m comfortable with. Look up the website speed by design. The owner Chris Riggs is a good guy. You can get turbos and supporting mods to take a gtr up over 800-900 hp for a fraction of the cost of other companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 My vote is for the gtr. Audi’s, mustangs, bmws, corvettes. They are all common. Roll up next to one at a stoplight and there’s no knowing if it’s a 200hp 16 second rebadged a4, 6 pot mustang, or base c6 driven by a 70 year old geriatric. You see them everywhere. I don’t think the R8 will be fast enough for you. Gtrs are rare. If you look it up, you’ll be shocked at how few have been sold. Roll up next to one at a stoplight and there’s no denying you’re going to get raped unless you’re in something special. The car still gets more attention than I’m comfortable with. Look up the website speed by design. The owner Chris Riggs is a good guy. You can get turbos and supporting mods to take a gtr up over 800-900 hp for a fraction of the cost of other companies. Great guy. He helped me with mine, very early on and cannot sing enough praise. R8 and the earlier Gallardo are fairy reliable, and still look good (IMO) but leave a lot to be desired from a driving perspective if you have seat time in anything comparable, that’s newer. Which is obvious, but they don’t have the charm and cache of something old like say a 930. If you find the right GTR, you’re not going to lose much if anything. If you throw deprecation out of the window, the new Evora are a seriously potent car for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 What about a DeTomaso Pantera? Old, I know, but cool af. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Did you lose your phone? You know it tells the time too, right? Right LOL My vote is for the gtr. Audi’s, mustangs, bmws, corvettes. They are all common. The car still gets more attention than I’m comfortable with. I hear you. I had a good convo with a good friend about this. def. had me thinking. Of all the car he has had/has now, the one he will give up last is the GTR. Also, 09-10 GTRs have been 50k for 5 years lol...bot sure they will go any lower really. If you throw deprecation out of the window, the new Evora are a seriously potent car for the money. i cant be frivolous though to not consider depreciation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Why not a ZR1? Hell bolt ons and a Kong 2650 they make 1000rwhp lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 /threadLol, I think a Fiero kit would get attention, but not sure it's th kind he's actually looking for. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Lol, I think a Fiero kit would get attention, but not sure it's th kind he's actually looking for. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk No press is bad press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Well, in a odd twist I picked up a car to scratch the itch for a bit. A simply too cheap to pass up c5z, tastefully modded with rare Mod Red interior. This will not likley be the only car that comes from the sale of the c6, but it will def check the fun box for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 let me know when you're ready to sell this, i want a silver c5z for the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 JP, I think you're officially a Vette guy, lol. Tough to beat that gen for looks and performance vs price. Congrats. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 let me know when you're ready to sell this, i want a silver c5z for the garage It was for sale the minute it was in his name I’m sure . He does it right and if it sells just means he looks into something else to scratch with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Nice grab, JP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 What happened to the mesh grills? Was it in an accident? It the black roof painted or is it a wrap? How much do these go for? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Can't go wrong with a c5z! Very nice! But what's up with those wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 What happened to the mesh grills? Was it in an accident? It the black roof painted or is it a wrap? How much do these go for? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Really depends on mileage but usually a ballpark of 20k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dq driver Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Talks a big game about R8s, buys a C5Z... Unsubscribed. :marc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Talks a big game about R8s, buys a C5Z... Unsubscribed. :marc: you can take the man out of the c5z, but you cant take the c5z out of the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 let me know when you're ready to sell this, i want a silver c5z for the garage You can drive it home today playa! Just like the c6z, everything has a price JP, I think you're officially a Vette guy, lol. Tough to beat that gen for looks and performance vs price. Congrats. lk c5/c6 really is a performance bargain in general. Really, I think a HIC c6z is the top of that mountain, morso that a Zr1 What happened to the mesh grills? Was it in an accident? It the black roof painted or is it a wrap? How much do these go for? Yes, has a bump in carfax. The roof is PAINTED! What a savage. I almost think I would prefer it silver at that true coupe roof IMO is what sets this car apart. Clean examples with these miles fetch 16-18k but most boomers are asking well north of 20k Can't go wrong with a c5z! Very nice! But what's up with those wheels? IDK, but I like em' Talks a big game about R8s, buys a C5Z... Unsubscribed. :marc: You have the SAME car nerd! LOL. This is just to scratch the itch for now, and I could not pass up the deal. This will be car 1 of 2. On the hunt for #2. At this point, the order of interest has changed. Right now, Im GTR, 911, R8. Several reasons for it, but that's where Im at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 You can drive it home today playa! Just like the c6z, everything has a price c5/c6 really is a performance bargain in general. Really, I think a HIC c6z is the top of that mountain, morso that a Zr1 Yes, has a bump in carfax. The roof is PAINTED! What a savage. I almost think I would prefer it silver at that true coupe roof IMO is what sets this car apart. Clean examples with these miles fetch 16-18k but most boomers are asking well north of 20k IDK, but I like em' You have the SAME car nerd! LOL. This is just to scratch the itch for now, and I could not pass up the deal. This will be car 1 of 2. On the hunt for #2. At this point, the order of interest has changed. Right now, Im GTR, 911, R8. Several reasons for it, but that's where Im at. If you end up with any of those three, don’t buy the most clapped out example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 c5z is a fine cheapo sports car for $12k you shoulda bought jordan's gtr vette LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Trade you the 1000 get that bike fix again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 c5z is a fine cheapo sports car for $12k you shoulda bought jordan's gtr vette LOL Where you finding these clan title c5z for 12k?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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