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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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What do you guys think? I really like how the Z4M coupe looks, and the prices have fallen through the basement, but then I just found several Lotus Elises (2005) for low $30s, and it would always be great to have a 911. What say you?
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 1esquire' post='535378' date='Feb 24 2008, 09:56 AM
What do you guys think? I really like how the Z4M coupe looks, and the prices have fallen through the basement, but then I just found several Lotus Elises (2005) for low $30s, and it would always be great to have a 911. What say you?

I'm admitedly biased, but take a look at the 911. That said, any of the three cars that you're looking at will make you very happy. Let us know what you think after you take a test drive.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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IMO, the best would be a 1996-1998 Porsche 993 Cabriolet - perfect weekend car and a timeless classic. You can pick up a nice one just under $40K.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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All three cars are great, if you enjoy some track days, the Lotus is the ticket.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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Go for the lotus. The 99-2001 911 is outdated looking and the Z4m is feminine in my opinion
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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I like where your head's at, my brother.

Other sporty, weekend-type models to consider (from 2003-2004) in the $30-$40k range:

BMW M3
BMW 645i
Corvette Z06
Jaguar XKR
Porsche Cayman S
MB SL 500

Me? I'd get a Porsche 911.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='536304' date='Feb 26 2008, 01:56 PM
I like where your head's at, my brother.

Other sporty, weekend-type models to consider (from 2003-2004) in the $30-$40k range:

BMW M3
BMW 645i
Corvette Z06
Jaguar XKR
Porsche Cayman S
MB SL 500

Me? I'd get a Porsche 911.
I am very biased as a 911 owner, but this is exactly what I would get. A 911. Iconic, fun, and easy to maintain(relatively speaking for a quasi super car).
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by silver bullet' post='542489' date='Mar 10 2008, 04:04 PM
I am very biased as a 911 owner, but this is exactly what I would get. A 911. Iconic, fun, and easy to maintain(relatively speaking for a quasi super car).
+1 and you can find several 996 models in the $35 - $40K range. I've got an 02 Targa with 30K miles. $90K new, $35 - $40 now.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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That's an easy one...buy as late model 993 (94-98 911) as you can get for your money. You won't regret it!
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='545401' date='Mar 15 2008, 04:28 PM
That's an easy one...buy as late model 993 (94-98 911) as you can get for your money. You won't regret it!
One other thing - the 993 got a small power boost in 2006, moving to 282bhp from 270bhp and supposedly has much better flexibility than the 2005 model.
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