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Guff · 09-27-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

I love the Supra but they're not easily forgiven for much at all. The dude would be writing the ticket before he even got to my door. (Been there, done that!)

True, true, big wings never help...

OrbitalEllipses · 09-27-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisl

Yep. I'm hoping in 3 years or so to be able to upgrade to a 987.2 - it has a few things I'd love to have (maybe even a 981, if they're low enough). The 987.1 certainly isn't bad though

I don't see the 981 depreciating that much unfortunately. I wish, because when I was shopping there wasn't even an affordable 987.2 around here.

chrisl · 09-27-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I don't see the 981 depreciating that much unfortunately. I wish, because when I was shopping there wasn't even an affordable 987.2 around here.

Well, it'll depend both on how much they depreciate and how my finances look at the time. Regardless though, they're all fun cars

2013GTRNate · 09-27-2013, 06:13 PM

Nissan GT-R…

LSxJunkie · 09-27-2013, 07:05 PM

That is exactly what my last GTO was built for. I wanted something that would eat up highway miles, be fun to run up and down a canyon, and would fly under the radar.

LS2+T56=25mpg highway, 27 if you actually do the speed limit.
GMM Shifter + Hurst stick and ball in a trans full of Amsoil actually felt like a well oiled Remington 700 bolt once it warmed up.
Full suspension (shocks, springs, bushings, sways).
5000k HIDs in the factory halogen projectors were plenty bright, didn't glare nearly enough to ever get me brighted even aimed almost perfectly level out of the car.
Looks like a Cavalier/G5/G6/Grand Prix/Grand Am/Impala/Cobalt.
Silver. Silver cars attract no attention ever.
Big comfy front seat. Big back seat (it was like business class back there) excellent visibility all around.

Without the tint (windows and fogs), my car was completely forgettable. I was about to replace the fender badges with Monaro sidemarkers and the rear bumper insert with a black painted filled one so it wouldn't even say GTO anywhere on it.

Luis_GT · 09-27-2013, 07:40 PM

This is easy... Nothing like a classy looking E39 M5, the best sports saloon ever.

bestwheelbase · 09-28-2013, 06:50 PM

@2013GTRNate nope, it's way beyond the $40k budget. And if you mean older models, those are out too because they'll definitely get a ticket (and maybe impounded?) it caught blasting through the night.
@LSxJunkie cool setup! Yes, I bet that definitely didn't attract much attention. With a quiet exhaust those can be sneaky.
@strat61caster great point about wagons. We had those when I was young. SUV's are for the birds!

I love a good wagon. I am thinking a Volvo wagon, with turbo setup, or V8 swap, would be a great answer to this question. I like the old 740 wagons.

strat61caster · 09-30-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

I love a good wagon. I am thinking a Volvo wagon, with turbo setup, or V8 swap, would be a great answer to this question. I like the old 740 wagons.

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Trashed675 · 09-30-2013, 04:14 PM

CTS-V (2nd gen) or 335

Calum · 09-30-2013, 08:50 PM

Legacy GT

Joakim3 · 10-02-2013, 06:39 PM

Yeah I'd definitely go with a used E43 M3 or E39 M5 if you want the best bang for the buck for highway and twists, but if you get pulled over... welp GG

If your looking for something more.... well descret, a Golf R or 335i would be PLENTY to get the job done. Lord I've become a BMW fanboy lol

Shagaliscious · 10-02-2013, 08:43 PM

3rd gen Acura TL Type-S. It's what we ride down in going to NC to my buddies lake house. 6 hour trip. Mostly highway, with some fun back roads at the end. It's a perfect car for our journey.

zygrene · 10-03-2013, 04:48 AM

Lightly used Audi S4. It's got refinement, luxury, comfort, power, and it's relatively fuel-efficient.

LSxJunkie · 10-07-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trashed675

CTS-V (2nd gen) or 335

LSA CTS-Vs get horrendous gas mileage.

09-27-2013, 07:05 PM	#33
LSxJunkie Douchebag Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2014 Mustang GT Location: NY Posts: 1,047 Thanks: 283 Thanked 403 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That is exactly what my last GTO was built for. I wanted something that would eat up highway miles, be fun to run up and down a canyon, and would fly under the radar. LS2+T56=25mpg highway, 27 if you actually do the speed limit. GMM Shifter + Hurst stick and ball in a trans full of Amsoil actually felt like a well oiled Remington 700 bolt once it warmed up. Full suspension (shocks, springs, bushings, sways). 5000k HIDs in the factory halogen projectors were plenty bright, didn't glare nearly enough to ever get me brighted even aimed almost perfectly level out of the car. Looks like a Cavalier/G5/G6/Grand Prix/Grand Am/Impala/Cobalt. Silver. Silver cars attract no attention ever. Big comfy front seat. Big back seat (it was like business class back there) excellent visibility all around. Without the tint (windows and fogs), my car was completely forgettable. I was about to replace the fender badges with Monaro sidemarkers and the rear bumper insert with a black painted filled one so it wouldn't even say GTO anywhere on it. __________________ Here - 2014 Mustang GT Track Package/Recaros - Koni Yellows, Boss 302 Springs, BMR SB041 Front Sway Bar, Boss 302 Rear Sway Bar, Boss 302 Wheels, GT500 Quad Tip Axleback, 2016 Legacy 2.5i Limited Gone - 2010 RX350, 2006 GTO (2nd), 2007 RX350, 2008 IS250AWD, 2006 GTO, 2004 G35 6MT, 1992 SC400

10-02-2013, 06:39 PM	#39
Joakim3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 04' Saab 9-5 Aero Location: Elkridge, MD Posts: 602 Thanks: 7 Thanked 198 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I'd definitely go with a used E43 M3 or E39 M5 if you want the best bang for the buck for highway and twists, but if you get pulled over... welp GG If your looking for something more.... well descret, a Golf R or 335i would be PLENTY to get the job done. Lord I've become a BMW fanboy lol __________________ _____________________ You know what they say... pick two: cheap, fast, reliable.

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