Best sports car for 60k or less

SoCalS2k · 07-21-2012, 10:41 PM

Have at it, what do you guys thi I the best sports car or sedan for 60k or under would be? The caveat is that thecar has to come with a dct type transmission or automatic?

My bet is on the e92m3 or a 996 Porsche 911. But curious what everyone else thinks

Biff Grissel · 07-21-2012, 10:50 PM

if u want a used car ur options are unlimited. but new i would say one of the SRT8 line up or a CTS-V, STI or EVO depends on what ur looking for... if u buy a 60k porsche expect to pay later on.

MisterSkiMask · 07-21-2012, 11:09 PM

Used Boxster S pdk, or learn how to drive and get a proper sports car transmission

swanson · 07-21-2012, 11:29 PM

CTS-V

Cdnrockies · 07-22-2012, 12:32 AM

New or used? I assume used is included because you mentioned the E92 and 996.

Define "best"? Best performance? Best luxury? Best all around? Best gas mileage? Best reliability? Etc. Etc.

What are your priorities?

SaMaster14 · 07-22-2012, 02:02 AM

CTS-V is much more expensive than 60k new if I'm not mistaken. Same with a brand new M3 (unless you literally add nothing to it... but even then).

So new, I would say 335is, Porsche Boxster (love the new one), Audi S5, or Chevy Camaro ZL1 (I would say the new Mustang GT, but it doesn't come with an automatic transmission).

SoCalS2k · 07-22-2012, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdnrockies

New or used? I assume used is included because you mentioned the E92 and 996.

Define "best"? Best performance? Best luxury? Best all around? Best gas mileage? Best reliability? Etc. Etc.

What are your priorities?

New or used

Best = whatever combination of performance, looks, practicality, you think is best

The only stipulation is that the car will have to have an auto/dct variant because it will be stuck in traffic sometimes

Thanks! Keep the ideas flowing

NYC6 · 07-22-2012, 07:20 AM

Since when are the CTS and SRT's sports cars?

Heres my suggestion. Corvette. It doesnt have a DCT but an automatic with paddles. You can buy a brand spanking new one for $60K. Corvette has been the best bang for the sports cars for quite a few years. Cant touch its performance for the price. The LS series engines are nearly bullet proof. Very good mileage for the performance. I get nearly the same mileage in my Vette as I do my 135. A rare car with that hp/tq that isnt charged with the gas guzzler tax.
Takes to mods with ease fo supercar like performance numbers.

Augenbrauezug · 07-22-2012, 11:40 AM

2009 GTR?

idrift4wd · 07-22-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Augenbrauezug

2009 GTR?

along with 996 turbos

c6 z06

elise super charged

m3

jhv · 07-22-2012, 02:55 PM

isn't the new gt500 around 60k brand new?

SaMaster14 · 07-22-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

isn't the new gt500 around 60k brand new?

It only comes in manual though, if I'm not mistaken.

GammaZeta · 07-22-2012, 03:49 PM

I was going to say Porsche 996 turbo...

or a Lotus Elise SC,

or an Ariel Atom.

Edit: just checked the price for a new Ariel Atom, $52,000 base price...end of discussion.

Augenbrauezug · 07-22-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta

I was going to say Porsche 996 turbo...

or a Lotus Elise SC,

or an Ariel Atom.

Edit: just checked the price for a new Ariel Atom, $52,000 base price...end of discussion.

Ariel atom is manual

Augenbrauezug · 07-22-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrift4wd

along with

996 turbos

GTR

elise super charged

m3

c6 z06

That's the order I'd shop in, didn't know the 996 turbo could be had so cheap.

GammaZeta · 07-22-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Augenbrauezug

Ariel atom is manual

Nope, it comes with paddles.

Augenbrauezug · 07-22-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta

Nope, it comes with paddles.

Doh, thanks for informing me. I even saw two in person at a gas station and got pretty close, guess I didn't notice.

GammaZeta · 07-22-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Augenbrauezug

Doh, thanks for informing me. I even saw two in person at a gas station and got pretty close, guess I didn't notice.

I never saw one in person. Did they look awesome or just weird and silly?

Augenbrauezug · 07-22-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammaZeta

I never saw one in person. Did they look awesome or just weird and silly?

They definitely looked awesome. I tried to talk to the owners about them, they weren't too friendly though.

graider · 07-23-2012, 10:40 AM

new boxter s PDK or new cayman S PDK.

or if you are a speed junky, used gtr and a tune for 600+hp.

NewYearsBoy · 07-23-2012, 12:16 PM

Used CTS V coupe..

Sauce · 07-23-2012, 12:19 PM

996 GT3, /discussion. Sports car and automatic in the same sentence!!?!?!?!?

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