You've got 30,000 bucks... Which modern sports car would you buy?

[ShinGouki]

If you had about 30,000 dollars, which modern sports car/coupe would you buy? My choices would be...

1. Nissan 370Z: The Z is, in many ways, the best sports car ever made. The nameplate's rich history is rivaled only by cars like the Chevy Corvette, the Porsche 911, or the BMW M3. It has, for it's entire history, offered heart stopping performance in line with a Corvette or a 911 at a fraction of the cost. From 240Z till the new 370Z, the Fairlady (it's Japanese name) is easily the one to beat. For 30 grand, this thing is a steal; 320+ horsepower from a 3.7L V6, race inspired suspension, attractive, retro exterior and a decently luxurious interior. It's the performance that matters with this car; it achieve a .99g on the skid, which was once the real of multi-hundred thousand dollar super cars.

2. Chevrolet Camaro V6 LT2: It may not be as quick or have the gravity defying manueverability of the Z, but the Camaro V6 is an American take on the classic Japanese style of design. Highly engineered and using a relatively small displacement DOHC engine with a independent rear suspension, this beast has nothing in common with the old American muscle car it shares it's name with, and that's frankly for the best. Well balanced, strong performance, and a gorgeous exterior, the new Camaro V6 is a beast.

3. BMW 128i: The slowest of my choices, but the one with the most luxury and refinement. It may not be nearly as quick in the straights as the Camaro or the rediculous 370Z, but it can keep up in the corners and offers that BMW refinement that the others can't match.

4. Mustang GT: Not a Mustang fan, but I understand a good value when I see it. A voracious 4.6L SOHC V8 pumps out a rather underwhelming 315 horsepower, but it has a great 325 ft. lb of low end torque that pushes this 'stang off the line faster than any other of my choices. It's a shame that the V6 model is so terrible. The GT, despite the limitations (live-axle, underwhelming high end power, etc) is a great choice. It's also rediculous off the line; 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Much quicker than the Camaro or the Bimmer (which have 6+ 0-60 times) and still beats the Z (0-60 in 5.1 seconds) the only problem is handling, where it falters behind the others. Especially the rediculous Z.

[SFC(R)L]

Ferrari

the tires are 30,000

[ShinGouki]

Ferrari

the tires are 30,000

lol, and getting the oil changed is somewhere around a grand, right?

[badkarma]

The one that has a house attached to it.

[Samm]

If it can be purchased (new) for $30,000, it is not on my list.

That said, I like all of the cars in the OP... to which I would add the new (retro) Dodge Charger and the Chrysler Crossfire... assuming of course, they can be had for under $30k.

[ShinGouki]

If it can be purchased (new) for $30,000, it is not on my list.



That said, I like all of the cars in the OP... to which I would add the new (retro) Dodge Charger and the Chrysler Crossfire... assuming of course, they can be had for under $30k.



the charger sadly isnt a sports coupe. its a 4 door sedan with a hemi lol. and they dont make the crossfire anymore if im not mistaken.

[curtis123]

Define "modern"

http://www.4101rvworld.com/images/57tbird/57tbird.jpg

Style over horsepower.

[notluzn]

I know where you can get a 2005 Z06 Vette for $28K

[notluzn]

Not sure where you got the specs for the SS Camaro but it's way faster that any Mustang GT.
They are running 12.6-13.0 @113 MPH in the 1/4 mile and 0-60 in 4.6 seconds

[ThrowCop]

You can get a Subaru WRX STi for ~$30,000.

Dollar for dollar, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable rocket.

[Samm]

You can get a Subaru WRX STi for ~$30,000.

Dollar for dollar, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable rocket.

Not new... they list for around $35k and up.

http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/impreza-wrx/sti/index.html

[FidelisAdMortem]

I have a subaru. 2005 with catback borla custom exhaust, awd, its sweet.

Being in NY, I need something nice, quick, and something that could get me through the winter.

No brainer. I paid just over 30,000 for it fully loaded.

I bought it new, had it for quite a few years now, very reliable.

[ThrowCop]

Not new... they list for around $35k and up.

http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/impreza-wrx/sti/index.htmlI have a feeling I could do better than that with a wad of $100's in a briefcase. ;)

I am over 25 so that makes me too old for one but I have to tell you, that little 330hp Turbo-charged rocket was the first car test drive that made me giggle. It is crazy fast & handles as well as my 750cc motorcycle.

[Samm]

I have a feeling I could do better than that with a wad of $100's in a briefcase. ;)

I am over 25 so that makes me too old for one but I have to tell you, that little 330hp Turbo-charged rocket was the first car test drive that made me giggle. It is crazy fast & handles as well as my 750cc motorcycle.

Well, I fall back on my statement that no car under $30k would show up on my list of favorite sports cars, including loaded models of the ones listed in the OP... I think the OP needs to change that to at least $50k... preferably $100k. ;)

[jungulator]

I'd rather have a new Harley for that kind of money, but with the choices given I think I would go with the new Camaro.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Ferrari

the tires are 30,000

Last month my family met in Delaware for a wedding. My uncle drives a late model Corvette. His tire got gashed on the interstate somewhere and cost him over $500 for a new one. Hell, I thought $216 for a new tire for the wife's VW Beetle was bad enough.

[Samm]

I'd rather have a new Harley for that kind of money, but with the choices given I think I would go with the new Camaro.

I have asked my daughters for one for Fathers Day... I used to ask for a Miata, but since they never got me that, I figured I may as well up the ante. ;)


I used to own a '70 Camaro (damn, I wish I had not sold that car... :neutral:) and think Chevy did a pretty good job with the retro '68. But I think both Ford and Dodge did a better job styling wise with their retro Mustang and Charger.

[BillBrown]

I'm waiting for the retro Pacer...better yet a Gremlin.

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

Chrysler Town and Country minivan fully loaded with stow and go seating.

[FidelisAdMortem]

Chrysler Town and Country minivan fully loaded with stow and go seating.

Where do you store your manhood that was taken when you bought it?

[Getty Girl]

i already have my dreamcar.
the mr bought me a bmw z4 with a 3 liter engine.
black.
fun stuff with the top down :)

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

Where do you store your manhood that was taken when you bought it?

I haul it in the trailer so no one in the van has to smell it.

[FidelisAdMortem]

You sure your wife doesnt hang them on the rearview mirror to remind you of what you use to have, LOL.

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

You sure your wife doesnt hang them on the rearview mirror to remind you of what you use to have, LOL.

LOL.. yeah... Lord am I whipped.

[FidelisAdMortem]

I feel for you. I have a few buddies who have entered the minivan world.

I dont envy you guys.

[GA_LP]

I feel for you. I have a few buddies who have entered the minivan world.

I dont envy you guys.
My wife drives the minivan, I drive the SUV. As soon as our daughter is out of high school, the van GOES, by joint decree.

[FidelisAdMortem]

My wife drives the minivan, I drive the SUV. As soon as our daughter is out of high school, the van GOES, by joint decree.

Keep telling yourself that. Whatever it takes to keep your sanity. Hehe.

[GA_LP]

Keep telling yourself that. Whatever it takes to keep your sanity. Hehe.She hates that van MORE than I do - she wants to drive a car again. The stipulation is that it have only 2 seats, convertible and comes from Deutschland - and my daughter is a sophomore this fall. 3 school years and counting. :pray:

[Cav Scout]

Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins TD. Brown preferabley.

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

I feel for you. I have a few buddies who have entered the minivan world.

I dont envy you guys.

The minivan rocks. I can haul most anything in it.

But I drive my 1991 Honda Nighthawk CB750 most days. So, that means the wife has to haul most things. heh

[GA_LP]

When she said it had to be from Germany, she got this funny look as she realized that BMW and Mercedes both have car plants in the US. But I was a smart husband and said NOTHING. I am crazy, NOT stupid.

[Cav Scout]

When she said it had to be from Germany, she got this funny look as she realized that BMW and Mercedes both have car plants in the US. But I was a smart husband and said NOTHING. I am crazy, NOT stupid.

Volkswagon makes a two door with a convertible top....

:))

[GA_LP]

Volkswagon makes a two door with a convertible top....

:))What are you trying to do, get me seriously harmed? If I show up with anything other than a BMW or a Mercedes, I may as well just shoot myself in the foot. :))

[Cav Scout]

What are you trying to do, get me seriously harmed? If I show up with anything other than a BMW or a Mercedes, I may as well just shoot myself in the foot. :))

:))
Just trying to point out a more economical alternative in these tought times....

http://www.thelovebugz.co.uk/UserFiles/Image/L%20020%20internet%20a.jpg

[GA_LP]

:))
Just trying to point out a more economical alternative in these tought times....

http://www.thelovebugz.co.uk/UserFiles/Image/L%20020%20internet%20a.jpgThat is something my daughter would love to have, but ain't gonna get.

[Cav Scout]

That is something my daughter would love to have, but ain't gonna get.

I got a 67' Road Runner she can buy...

440 stroked with a super charger and it is a beautiful plumb crazy purple.

[GA_LP]

I got a 67' Road Runner she can buy...

440 stroked with a super charger and it is a beautiful plumb crazy purple.She can barely handle a 6 cylinder minivan thank you. She's so excited about getting her Learner's License in July, I'm soooooooo dreading it. The boys were bad enough, but she has that damn cellphone permanently attached to her head. :pray::pray: I'm giving serious consideration to having the van blessed.

[Cav Scout]

She can barely handle a 6 cylinder minivan thank you. She's so excited about getting her Learner's License in July, I'm soooooooo dreading it. The boys were bad enough, but she has that damn cellphone permanently attached to her head. :pray::pray: I'm giving serious consideration to having the van blessed.

See you need this car then, she will simply not be able to hear the phone EVER. LOL.

[GA_LP]

See you need this car then, she will simply not be able to hear the phone EVER. LOL.Actually, I can't really say much. My grandmother gave me a 1970 Ford Torino GT with a 351 Cleveland for my 16th birthday. I was never late for anything :angel::angel:. Damn, I should have never sold that car - I've been looking for a replacement to rebuild for about 2 years now. :drool:

[Cav Scout]

Actually, I can't really say much. My grandmother gave me a 1970 Ford Torino GT with a 351 Cleveland for my 16th birthday. I was never late for anything :angel::angel:. Damn, I should have never sold that car - I've been looking for a replacement to rebuild for about 2 years now. :drool:

Yep, Nice.

I know where there is 69 Fairlane GT 390....

Nice shape too, the 90 year old woman that owns it has not driven for about 20 years.

[ShinGouki]

Not sure where you got the specs for the SS Camaro but it's way faster that any Mustang GT.

They are running 12.6-13.0 @113 MPH in the 1/4 mile and 0-60 in 4.6 seconds



i was talking about the v6 camaro...

the ss is 32 grand.

[ShinGouki]

Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins TD. Brown preferabley.



sports car... that was the key word cav. sports car.

also, i dont think you can get a mega cab ram 2500 cummins for under thirty grand. maybe a regular cab.

[Samm]

Volkswagon makes a two door with a convertible top....

:))

Yeah... the sports car of my dreams...

http://www.theleasingco.co.uk/images/car_images/VW%20Beetle%20Convertible.jpg

:razz:

[Samm]

Actually, I can't really say much. My grandmother gave me a 1970 Ford Torino GT with a 351 Cleveland for my 16th birthday. I was never late for anything :angel::angel:. Damn, I should have never sold that car - I've been looking for a replacement to rebuild for about 2 years now. :drool:

Where have I heard that before... :think:

Oh yeah... http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=56112541&postcount=17


:neutral:

[Samm]

Yep, Nice.

I know where there is 69 Fairlane GT 390....

Nice shape too, the 90 year old woman that owns it has not driven for about 20 years.

I'm not interested in a 90 year old woman... I don't care what shape she is in or how long its been since she has been driven. :snooty:

[GA_LP]

I'm not interested in a 90 year old woman... I don't care what shape she is in or how long its been since she has been driven. :snooty:
:)):)):)) Good Lord, Samm :)):)):))

[Cav Scout]

sports car... that was the key word cav. sports car.

also, i dont think you can get a mega cab ram 2500 cummins for under thirty grand. maybe a regular cab.

I do not want a mega cab, and yes you can, 4 dollar diesel made that a reality.

I have Triumph TR-4, I do not need another sports car.

[Cav Scout]

I'm not interested in a 90 year old woman... I don't care what shape she is in or how long its been since she has been driven. :snooty:

Where is your sense of adventure? She is slipping a little now adays, hell she might think she has a new man everyday...:))

[Cav Scout]

Where have I heard that before... :think:

Oh yeah... http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=56112541&postcount=17


:neutral:

You did the right thing Samm, if everyone that owned a GM product would have done that years ago, there would not be a problem with junk on the road...:))

[Theranna]

I love raw motor power so I'm definitely an American power car gal. Give me a Stang from the 60s or even the new ones. Or the classic Charger, Dukes of Hazzard orange, with the Dixie flag and honk and I'll be happy.

[GA_LP]

As far as the new Dodge Chargers, the GA State Patrol is buying them exclusively now for highway patrol, as are a lot the Traffic units in the local metro area, over the Crown Vics that are ubiquitous in GA law enforcement. Cobb County used to buy Camaros for their traffic units, but I think they're reconsidering.

[smyrna]

$30,000.00 cash or a new car? I'll keep the cash and drive a beater with a heater.

If you'd open it up to a used car...I'll take a 2007 Corvette with ultra low miles, manual transmission, Bose sound system and the targa top. I'll get a good share of my money back when I am done with it too...unlike some of the other (import) choices I've heard.:flag:

[curtis123]

I just spent 30k on a new Avalanche.

If we could get away with driving a sports car here in the snowy upper midwest, I would be driving one of those new retro models, probably a camaro. But, with my lifestyle, I need a truck and the four wheel drive.

I do have a few classic cars I take out in the summer, a '77 corvette and a '73 mustang convertible. My dream car, that I am working up to is that '57 thunderbird. I could die a happy man with that in my garage.

[waynevan]

Well, I fall back on my statement that no car under $30k would show up on my list of favorite sports cars, including loaded models of the ones listed in the OP... I think the OP needs to change that to at least $50k... preferably $100k. ;)

Starting at $495,000, click on SLR Class in the link............

http://danbury.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS09116/menuitem.b762995c45447b754c764c763aa13453/?vgnextoid=2a48e990f853a110VgnVCM10000014174335RCR D#

[sgtmac_46]

I'd buy a new Honda VTX 1300C and spend the other 20,000 on guns and ammo.

[EnchantedFrog]

Starting at $495,000, click on SLR Class in the link............

http://danbury.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS09116/menuitem.b762995c45447b754c764c763aa13453/?vgnextoid=2a48e990f853a110VgnVCM10000014174335RCR D#
That's a sweet piece of machinery.
Can't wait to win the PowerBall so I can get one.

[waynevan]

That's a sweet piece of machinery.
Can't wait to win the PowerBall so I can get one.

Hehehehe. I just finished checking a stack of powerball tickets not 60 seconds ago........no luck. I get one or two tix a week let them pile up in my wallet for a couple of months.

[GA_LP]

Starting at $495,000, click on SLR Class in the link............

http://danbury.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS09116/menuitem.b762995c45447b754c764c763aa13453/?vgnextoid=2a48e990f853a110VgnVCM10000014174335RCR D#I couldn't possibly justify to myself something that costs nearly twice what my house cost 7 years ago, and all I could do is drive it. And I LOVE the new Aston Martins that cost $250,000. I'll buy the vacation/retirement home in the mountains instead.

[FidelisAdMortem]

My father is looking at "used" bently's right now.

He has a 2005 z06 vette modified with a procharger, thing is wicked fast.

I think he wasnt something more luxury now.

Oh to be retired too young with too much time on your hands.

[ShinGouki]

I just spent 30k on a new Avalanche.

If we could get away with driving a sports car here in the snowy upper midwest, I would be driving one of those new retro models, probably a camaro. But, with my lifestyle, I need a truck and the four wheel drive.

I do have a few classic cars I take out in the summer, a '77 corvette and a '73 mustang convertible. My dream car, that I am working up to is that '57 thunderbird. I could die a happy man with that in my garage.

The Avalanche is a good truck. It's very unique, which is why it's a good truck.

The only trucks that are/were similar is the Honda Ridgeline, which doesn't have the pullin' power, and the ol' Subaru Baja, which offered excellent fuel economy and had the handling of an AWD sports sedan, but could tow crap.

I've thought about buying a 2003-2005 Avalanche when I get out of college. I'd buy it over a Silverado or a Sierra; they tow more, but I only tow 4-wheelers and the occational trailers that weigh only 4000 pounds.

If I don't get that, I'll get another Frontier. That's a great truck; it's been to hell and back and it's still runnin strong. I'm going to try to get a 2006 Nismo Off-Road Frontier; 10.1 inches of ground clearance.

[ShinGouki]

Define "modern"

http://www.4101rvworld.com/images/57tbird/57tbird.jpg

Style over horsepower.

The Thunderbird 2-Seaters were a beaut. The late 60 eras were pretty, too. But don't underestimate the 90s era T-Birds. Those were some seriously quick and nice cars for their day. Had an independent rear suspension with RWD, which was a rarity in the early 90s for an American vehicle. Most American vehicles with RWD had a live axle at that time.

Too bad the final generation was so disappointing. Looked nice on the outside, but it was slow and had a crap interior compared to a BMW Z3 or Z4.

[ShinGouki]

Yeah... the sports car of my dreams...

http://www.theleasingco.co.uk/images/car_images/VW%20Beetle%20Convertible.jpg

:razz:

lol, don't underestimate the Turbo models.

I saw a turbo Bug eat a Mustang V6 for breakfast.

[RickRhetoric]

With only 30 grand, you'd only be able to buy some sort of used *****[kitty]-cat "sports" car.

Meh

[carlos64030]

I'd probably get a C5 Z06.

[curtis123]

The Avalanche is a good truck. It's very unique, which is why it's a good truck.

The only trucks that are/were similar is the Honda Ridgeline, which doesn't have the pullin' power, and the ol' Subaru Baja, which offered excellent fuel economy and had the handling of an AWD sports sedan, but could tow crap.

I've thought about buying a 2003-2005 Avalanche when I get out of college. I'd buy it over a Silverado or a Sierra; they tow more, but I only tow 4-wheelers and the occational trailers that weigh only 4000 pounds.

If I don't get that, I'll get another Frontier. That's a great truck; it's been to hell and back and it's still runnin strong. I'm going to try to get a 2006 Nismo Off-Road Frontier; 10.1 inches of ground clearance.

This is the 2nd Avalanche I've owned. Believe me, with a ranch, I'm tough on trucks, and it can take every bit of the pounding. Only had to put a new fuel pump in my '03 that I just traded in for this one.

[waynevan]

My father is looking at "used" bently's right now.

He has a 2005 z06 vette modified with a procharger, thing is wicked fast.

I think he wasnt something more luxury now.

Oh to be retired too young with too much time on your hands.

Like yer gonna be an old geezer when you retire from the force..........:whistle:

[super cool ski instructor]

I feel for you. I have a few buddies who have entered the minivan world.

I dont envy you guys.

I do feel bad for the guys who have to drive one...hell I feel bad for the women who have to drive one.

I will never drive one so my futuer husband need not worry.



As for the OP...already had a Camaro....traded it in for an SUV about 2 years ago.....and I would not choose the other options...I would just save up some more money and get a Caddy.

[CHUG]

For 30 thou' I'd get a second-hand TVR. It will leave a huge smile on your face, right up to the point it kills you.

[CHUG]

http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/TRC2450.jpg

TVR Tuscan. I don't think your allowed to buy it in the US.

Bummer!

[-American-]

Why not purchase a 2005 or 2006 Pontiac GTO? They have the LS2 V-8 putting out 400 hp and 400 lb-ft torque. The automatics can do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, and the manuals in 4.7. The 1/4 time is in the low to mid 13's, and they only cost around $20,000 now.

Or you could get a Challenger R/T, they're pretty sweeeeeeeet.

[Samm]

I'd probably get a C5 Z06.

If I could by one for $30,000 so would I. ;)

[Samm]

I do feel bad for the guys who have to drive one...hell I feel bad for the women who have to drive one.

I will never drive one so my futuer husband need not worry.



As for the OP...already had a Camaro....traded it in for an SUV about 2 years ago.....and I would not choose the other options...I would just save up some more money and get a Caddy.

The Camaro in the OP is NOT what you had two years ago...

[Samm]

You did the right thing Samm, if everyone that owned a GM product would have done that years ago, there would not be a problem with junk on the road...:))

If everyone who owned a GM product would have sold their old car and bought a new GM product, only GM products would be on the road. More "classic" GM muscle cars are still running (and running well) than the junk that Ford put out in the 60s. :razz:

[notluzn]

If I could by one for $30,000 so would I. ;)Come to AZ and I'll show you one. ;)

[Samm]

TVR Tuscan. I don't think your allowed to buy it in the US.

Bummer!

Any particular reason why? :eh:

[notluzn]

Any particular reason why? :eh:

Emissions and Other EPA Safety stuff. Stupid IMO

[Samm]

Come to AZ and I'll show you one. ;)

I've already looked at it...

[FidelisAdMortem]

Like yer gonna be an old geezer when you retire from the force..........:whistle:

LOL..........yea but I wont have the money he has, well not yet at least.

I'll have his leftovers haha.

[Cav Scout]

If everyone who owned a GM product would have sold their old car and bought a new GM product, only GM products would be on the road. More "classic" GM muscle cars are still running (and running well) than the junk that Ford put out in the 60s. :razz:

No argument. There is only one true late 60's muscle car....

If it was not built by MOPAR, then it just did not hit the mark...

[super cool ski instructor]

The Camaro in the OP is NOT what you had two years ago...

Does not matter to me...I already had one, I don't need another.

[uncledoom]

Gran Torino w/ the Starsky and Hutch paint job

[gwhughes]

Why not purchase a 2005 or 2006 Pontiac GTO? They have the LS2 V-8 putting out 400 hp and 400 lb-ft torque. The automatics can do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, and the manuals in 4.7. The 1/4 time is in the low to mid 13's, and they only cost around $20,000 now.

Or you could get a Challenger R/T, they're pretty sweeeeeeeet.

The challenger is a sweet ride, it'd be between that or the camaro. Don't really care for the stangs much.

[Samm]

No argument. There is only one true late 60's muscle car....

If it was not built by MOPAR, then it just did not hit the mark...

MOPARs were fast (in a straight line)... and for the most part great looking, but their chassis were junk. GM built a much better, more reliable product.

[Samm]

Does not matter to me...I already had one, I don't need another.

That is like saying "I had a woman (or a man in your case) once; I don't need another." :razz:

[VCaddy05]

just $30,000 not much of a spors car for that, id either use that money and the money I would get selling my current cadillac cts-v, for a new 2009 cts-v, or buy a nother used cts-v same as mine but in black, and use the little bit left over for some modifications for that and my transam.

[VCaddy05]

No argument. There is only one true late 60's muscle car....

If it was not built by MOPAR, then it just did not hit the mark...

yea ok, put ANY mopar built in ANY year up against my STOCK cadillac, and I will dust that ****er!!!

[CHUG]

Any particular reason why? :eh:

Emissions. It's not the most enviromentally friendly car on the planet, but it goes like **** through a short grandmothers.

[Samm]

Emissions. It's not the most enviromentally friendly car on the planet, but it goes like **** through a short grandmothers.

I told you... I'm not interested in a 90 year old woman. :whistle:

[CHUG]

I told you... I'm not interested in a 90 year old woman. :whistle:

Who are you trying to convince?:mrgreen:

[LeroyBrown]

Ok, its a little strange but I like it.

http://www.atvstyle.com/images/carver-one-01.jpg

[alexz2317]

The 2010 Mustang Shelby Cobra

[ShinGouki]

Emissions and Other EPA Safety stuff. Stupid IMO

It's also what killed the air-cooled Boxer engines of Volkswagen and Porsche.

Well, partially with Porsche. The reason they went to liquid cooled motors was increased performance possibilities; but the rediculous environmental laws in the US were certainly an influence with killing off one of the best engines ever made.

My favorite motors:

1. Porsche Boxer 6-Cylinder Air-Cooled
2. BMW Inline-6
3. Chevrolet Small Block V8 (particularly the 350ci)
4. Nissan VG30TT DOHC (the engine that powered the Z32 Fairlady Z Turbo, known to Americans as the 300ZX Turbo)
5. Nissan VQ series motor (thing won Ward's Best engine for 10 years straight)

[ShinGouki]

The challenger is a sweet ride, it'd be between that or the camaro. Don't really care for the stangs much.

Challengers are definately pretty.

But they're the slowest out of the three Ponies. The Camaro is the fastest; 0-60 in 4.6 second, the 'stang is second at 4.9. Challenger RTs are around 5.3 or so.

[gwhughes]

Yeah, I was basing my choice purely on aesthetics. Nothing a supercharger wouldn't fix.

[super cool ski instructor]

That is like saying "I had a woman (or a man in your case) once; I don't need another." :razz:

:)) nope...it's like saying "I had a man once...now I am going to get me a better one".

[JimGP20]

Define "modern"

http://www.4101rvworld.com/images/57tbird/57tbird.jpg

Style over horsepower.


That 1957 T-Bird is my all time favorite car, but since the OP said "modern", I'll choose the Pontiac Solstice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/stuckinliberalhell/pontiacsolstice.jpg

[Samm]

:)) nope...it's like saying "I had a man once...now I am going to get me a better one".

The new Camaro is a better "man" than your old one... much better. ;)

[super cool ski instructor]

The new Camaro is a better "man" than your old one... much better. ;)

But I have since moved on to my love affair with the beautiful Cadillac CTS :D

[Samm]

But I have since moved on to my love affair with the beautiful Cadillac CTS :D

Nice car, but in no size, shape or form does it qualify as a sports car and it is a damn sight more expensive than $30,000. Try again... ;)

[super cool ski instructor]

Nice car, but in no size, shape or form does it qualify as a sports car and it is a damn sight more expensive than $30,000. Try again... ;)

I don't follow rules ;)

[ShinGouki]

That 1957 T-Bird is my all time favorite car, but since the OP said "modern", I'll choose the Pontiac Solstice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/stuckinliberalhell/pontiacsolstice.jpg

The Solstice has looks, but they lack performance, except for the top level GXP trim. That thing is ridiculous in the straight-line.

I'm more of a Miata fan myself. My favorite little roadster, though, is the 2000 through 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyders.

[ShinGouki]

Yeah, I was basing my choice purely on aesthetics. Nothing a supercharger wouldn't fix.

I've always wanted to get a 1990-94 Nissan 300ZX TT and rebuild it. Upgrade the engine, swap out the rear suspension, just rebuild it from the ground up and turn it into a 700 hp monster that can outdrag any of the local muscle rebuilds.

Nothing like the sound of a twin-turbo V6 lol.

[gwhughes]

I've always liked those. A couple of friends had them growing up, fun little rides. I was reading some magazine where they built the hell out of the bottom end of a supra engine and pushed enough turbo to it to crank out 1000 hp. Scary:eek: cause that's a little car.

[Samm]

I don't follow rules ;)

No wonder you are still looking for a man... :razz:

[Alaric]

The first car I bought was a '75 280Z. The 75 was the last Z car to not be saddled with the emissions control hardware, which in the 70s didn't work all that well and just robbed you of power and economy.

That car was some serious fun.

[Plasmaball]

already am getting my sports car. Going to cost more than 30k, but that is because of the options.

09 Platinum Grey Nissan 370z.
Changed out the Nav for an aftermarket and put in a new exhaust so far.