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  1. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    #1 thecarreaper, Nov 21, 2011
    Been here awhile.

    Some of you know me.

    Winter time is usually a good time to buy cars and drive here in the deep south. Weather is cool, less rain, other parts of the country are getting that stuff called "snow". This is our best time of year to drive.

    My muscle cars are gone, don't want any more of them.

    My 911 Slopenose sold, had 6 911's, not sure I want another one right away.

    A 208 and series one 308GT4 under my belt of ownership, dont want any more 2v cars unless that have had a valve job. Same for the 2v carb 308's.

    i miss my euro QV.

    My 328 is officially a total loss. I was hit while stopped at a traffic light. Topic for another thread by me.

    Had a Lotus Esprit, that car hated me, may consider a nicer newer one.

    Had a Pantera, did not like it , dont want one.

    Dont want or like Vipers or NSX's.

    So here I am with just my paid for 10 year old truck. Have cash in hand.

    Where the hell are all the fun cars at?

    QV's and GTSi 2v cars are at crazy asking prices for some reason. Not sure what cash prices are now. Early carb cars? Too high, and see my valve job comment.

    What fun cars, Ferrari or not can you guys / gals recommend?

    Where ARE all the "fun cars"? :)
     
  2. WILLIAM H

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    #2 WILLIAM H, Nov 21, 2011
    Get a Corvette C6 Z06 for mid $30s and you'll have plenty of fun
     
  3. Simon^2

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  4. DiabloTerr

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    #4 DiabloTerr, Nov 21, 2011
    Get a Noble M400, I know I cannot wait to get one after Lawschool is over.
     
  5. BigTex

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    #5 BigTex, Nov 21, 2011
    Brand new 100th Anniversary Corvette Z06 6 speed, black/black/black with little red stripes on the wheels that emuate the reds tripe tires of olden days..

    Sticker says $90K.

    Black makes its butt look big.......
     
  6. GuyIncognito

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    #6 GuyIncognito, Nov 21, 2011
    that's a great idea, another fchatter just bought one as an upgrade from a very well sorted (and modified) 993 turbo.

    Lotus Elise/Exige, maybe?

    also, there's a nice 348 Speciale in FerrariAds, I think those are the 348's to have. no driver nannies either, except for ABS.

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=8302
     
  7. BigTex

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    #7 BigTex, Nov 21, 2011
    I noticed that 348 coupe, looks REALLY nice!
     
  8. TheMayor

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    Maserati Grandsport spider. Best fun you can have with a true Italian car for about 30 grand. Marvelous V8. Rare.

    Comfortable yet sexy. Who can argue with looks like this?

    And, when someone asks you what it is, you can say "It's a Maz-er-ah-tea!"
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  9. thecarreaper

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    #9 thecarreaper, Nov 21, 2011
    Good suggestions. :) Keep em coming.
     
  10. Texas Forever

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    #10 Texas Forever, Nov 21, 2011
    Cool car. Once had a 2004 Spider, one of the best looking cars ever. Much better than a Ferrari. Too bad about the paddle shifters though.

    I drove a C63 over the weekend. I don't like the, ah, third-world styling; but, what a hot-rod Lincoln. An even better bet is the 2006 C55 I used to own. Man, oh, man you gotta love a hot-rod V-8. You should be able to find a good one in the low 20s or high teens.

    However, if I was looking for a fun car, check out a 2003/2004 Porsche twin turbo. Yeah, baby. Come to poppa! You should be able to find a good one around $40k. If that doesn't float your boat, and you have the dough, spring for a 996 GT3 (or a GT2). Say hey Mama, have you heard the news? Gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.

    Dale
     
  11. judge4re

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    #11 judge4re, Nov 21, 2011
    Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9

    BMW 635 CSi

    Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II
     
  12. Texas Forever

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    #12 Texas Forever, Nov 21, 2011
    Dude! He didn't mean "no fun" cars literally. :)

    Dale
     
  13. GuyIncognito

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    #13 GuyIncognito, Nov 21, 2011
    I lol'd.

    :)
     
  14. 134282

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    #14 134282, Nov 21, 2011
    Me too. :)


    Mike, what the hell possessed you to sell the slant nose?!?
     
  15. yesod

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    #15 yesod, Nov 21, 2011
    Porsche cayman r, Lotus exige?
     
  16. judge4re

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    #16 judge4re, Nov 21, 2011
    He's not a dentist, so P-wagens are out.

    Read what he said, looking for a change...
     
  17. toggie

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    #17 toggie, Nov 21, 2011
    Sounds like it is time for an Ariel Atom! :D
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  18. GuyIncognito

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    #18 GuyIncognito, Nov 21, 2011
  19. Jdahlstrom

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    #19 Jdahlstrom, Nov 21, 2011
    BMW 1M
     
  20. BlackonBlack

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    #20 BlackonBlack, Nov 21, 2011
    For fun.....Mosler MT900 ? Maybe someone here with experience can chime in.
     
  21. CMartin348

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    #21 CMartin348, Nov 21, 2011
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  23. Wade

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  24. UpNorth

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    #24 UpNorth, Nov 21, 2011
    Ok I'll spell it for you:

    T-E-S-T-A-R-O-S-S-A...Duh! ;)

    Best badazz $/cylinder ratio on the market!
    It will blow your oh-hum car blues out the window.
    And, as a bonus, bring that smirk when you get on the loud pedal...
    Don't stand there...Go buy one!
    Just my 2 cents.
    Have a nice winter.
     
  25. prova4re

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