If you could buy a new exotic, would you?

[Sasquachulator]

I wouldn't.
But I would go for an LFA, Porsche Carerra GT (obvious reasons....dat V10) or a Bugatti Veyron/Chiron (Just cuz..)

I'd probably go a tier lower and get a Aston Martin, or Mercedes Benz AMG GT (or SLS) Maserati Gran Turismo, Lexus LC, Lexus RC-F.

Stuff that's less showy and more "I can actually drive this thing around, and could get away with cold weather driving even though it wouldn't be fun seeing the car get snowed on."

[Sapphireho]

Everything is relative. I grew up with a guy who's family started with a tiny store when we were kids, and now has 33 big stores. He runs them now and has a ton of money he has an R8 as his daily. Every time I see him it is full of junk food wrappers, dirty as heck. It is like a Honda civic to him.

[HaXx]

nope, id put that money into private race instruction at HPDE's. i stopped idolizing performance cars and idolizing people who own performance cars. I started idolizing people with driver/rider skill. Do a trackday in your hellcat and struggle to keep up with the race instructor whose in a miata and after you pull your tail out of between your legs youll say, hmmm its not about the car is it? not at all.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by HaXx

nope, id put that money into private race instruction at HPDE's. i stopped idolizing performance cars and idolizing people who own performance cars. I started idolizing people with driver/rider skill. Do a trackday in your hellcat and struggle to keep up with the race instructor whose in a miata and after you pull your tail out of between your legs youll say, hmmm its not about the car is it? not at all.

This times a million. After my first autocross, I realized that driving a car quickly around a course is way more fun than cruising down the street in a cool looking car. I watched a guy in a Civic EF hatch with (I believe) zero power mods smoke a Porsche Cayman, Alfa 4C, GTR, etc.

That said, I'd get a Stinger or a G70

[HaXx]

Originally Posted by Cole

This times a million. After my first autocross, I realized that driving a car quickly around a course is way more fun

better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
c'mon i will laugh out loud EVERY SINGLE TIME i see a turbo civic's pull on a supercar
i used to see guys in sick cars and say " damn i want to be him"
now i see race instructors in shitbox unidentifiable cars roasting the track and now i say "damn i want to be him!" because he has something that you cant simply buy, but earn.

[LancePower]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

I wouldn't.
But I would go for an LFA, Porsche Carerra GT (obvious reasons....dat V10) or a Bugatti Veyron/Chiron (Just cuz..)

I'd probably go a tier lower and get a Aston Martin, or Mercedes Benz AMG GT (or SLS) Maserati Gran Turismo, Lexus LC, Lexus RC-F.

Stuff that's less showy and more "I can actually drive this thing around, and could get away with cold weather driving even though it wouldn't be fun seeing the car get snowed on."

You can get a good used RC-F for $40K. Do it!

[Cole]

Originally Posted by HaXx

better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
c'mon i will laugh out loud EVERY SINGLE TIME i see a turbo civic's pull on a supercar
i used to see guys in sick cars and say " damn i want to be him"
now i see race instructors in shitbox unidentifiable cars roasting the track and now i say "damn i want to be him!" because he has something that you cant simply buy, but earn.

Yup. The guy in question apparently won 8 out of 8 classes in this autocross last year.

He rode along with me in my last run of the day, and I asked him to be very critical of everything and he did not do that. Instead what he did was at the end of the run, told me to find and empty bit of parking lot and then said "your steering inputs are bad, you steer too much. Keep both hands on the wheel and watch how tight you can turn just with your arms as far as they go at 9 and 3". I have the ultimate respect for this guy. Dude knows how good he is and all he wants to do is try to get people on his level. I wish I could be half as good as him.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Cole

This times a million. After my first autocross, I realized that driving a car quickly around a course is way more fun than cruising down the street in a cool looking car. I watched a guy in a Civic EF hatch with (I believe) zero power mods smoke a Porsche Cayman, Alfa 4C, GTR, etc.

That said, I'd get a Stinger or a G70

Lol. Sounds like a first time auto crosser. Yes grasshopper. It is humbling. Wait till you get on a track. You will learn again how much you suck at driving. 80% driver, 20% car.

Are you boring your friends on how you are now a better driver?

[Cole]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Lol. Sounds like a first time auto crosser. Yes grasshopper. It is humbling. Wait till you get on a track. You will learn again how much you suck at driving. 80% driver, 20% car.

Are you boring your friends on how you are now a better driver?

I'm not a better driver. I improved 0% in overall skill. The only thing I did was think I was better than I actually am, and end up with slower times as a result

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Cole

I'm not a better driver. I improved 0% in overall skill. The only thing I did was think I was better than I actually am, and end up with slower times as a result

I'm just giving you shit. Glad you had fun. You will improve.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by LancePower

You can get a good used RC-F for $40K. Do it!

I actually want an LC at some point in the future but the more affordable option in the RC-F would be a good consolation prize lol.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Cole

I'm not a better driver. I improved 0% in overall skill. The only thing I did was think I was better than I actually am, and end up with slower times as a result

Super valuable experience. I know it well.

[OwlDance]

Honestly even with the money I'd never buy an exotic, simply because the costs are so impractical I'd balk at driving it. But if we're going all the way I'd guess the first generation Aventador (I hate the new front bumpers of the refresh) just because it's incredibly in your face, and I actually like its lines and aggressiveness.

I do like the new Alpine A110 though. Beautiful car, light as a Miata, 1.8l turbo with ~240 HP, mid/rear engine layout, with a seven speed gearbox included in that package. Now that's a dream lightweight car but sadly not for America.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Cole

That said, I'd get a Stinger or a G70

To go along with your sick, modded Genesis Coupe?

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

I actually want an LC at some point in the future but the more affordable option in the RC-F would be a good consolation prize lol.

The LC is a hot car. The RC, well, my hairdresser has one. I called it an IS accidentally. She nearly cut my ear off. My point is that it's not all that hot a car. The LC is artwork.

Originally Posted by OwlDance

Honestly even with the money I'd never buy an exotic, simply because the costs are so impractical I'd balk at driving it. But if we're going all the way I'd guess the first generation Aventador (I hate the new front bumpers of the refresh) just because it's incredibly in your face, and I actually like its lines and aggressiveness.

I do like the new Alpine A110 though. Beautiful car, light as a Miata, 1.8l turbo with ~240 HP, mid/rear engine layout, with a seven speed gearbox included in that package. Now that's a dream lightweight car but sadly not for America.

I sold the BMW because I was too afraid to thrash it. Plus shit kept breaking, so I hear you.

However the Alpina? Why not just get a Lotus?