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  Oct. 29, 2010 9:47 a.m. 96DXCivic SuperDork

  If you had the money, what new exotic would you buy? I personally give my left nut for a new Lambo Murcielago. Now normally, I think I could buy a whole bunch of other cars for the cost of one of these exotics. But around the Lambo my pants get a lot tighter.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 9:49 a.m. Powar Dork

  I'm simple. I'll take an Elise and the leftover money.

  '90 Miata / '68 95 / '69 96 DeLuxe / '70 99 / '72 Sonett III / '73 Sonett III / '90 900S / '91 900 / '85 Hilux

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  Oct. 29, 2010 9:51 a.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork

  Porsche GT2 RS.

  Is that considered an Exotic, though?

  SCAVENGE THE SEA FLOOR FOR NUTRIENTS

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  Oct. 29, 2010 9:52 a.m. oldtin HalfDork

  I saw three gallardos on the way down to the challenge - yellow with a glass roof, silver one and orange. Jaw dropper of a car in person.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 9:55 a.m. pres589 HalfDork

  Whatever Zonda is on sale this week or perhaps the latest Koenigsegg.

  And to be honest, I want a top that comes off, because paying that kind of money to be sealed in 100% of the time seems almost criminal. Plus I want to have a better shot at hearing the thing.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 9:57 a.m. triumph5 HalfDork

  The new Lotus

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:00 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  I would have to say a 458 Italia.

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:00 a.m. alfadriver SuperDork

  Aston Martin, but I'm biased.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:01 a.m. 96DXCivic SuperDork

  oldtin wrote: I saw three gallardos on the way down to the challenge - yellow with a glass roof, silver one and orange. Jaw dropper of a car in person.

  The only problem is at least to me the bady Lambo doesn't make my jaw drop the way the big Lambo does.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:02 a.m. JFX001 SuperDork

  Aston V-12 Vantage....or.....Bentley Flying Star.

  Easy like Sunday Morning.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:06 a.m. Cotton Dork

  Countach. I really don't care what Clarkson has to say about them. Also Daytona Spyder and 300sl Gullwing.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:27 a.m. Matt B HalfDork

  Cotton wrote: Countach. I really don't care what Clarkson has to say about them.

  Does anyone take Clarkston seriously anymore? (or ever?) lol

  Love the Countach as well. As a child of the 80's it's my original dream car. I could give a rat's ass if it doesn't measure up to a proper Ferrari.

  Give me one in white so I can grow a 'stache, mullet, and wear aviators. Matching white blazer and neon mesh shirt optional (I'm too hairy).

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:45 a.m. oldeskewltoy Reader

  My countach story...

  late 70s - henry hudson pky(in NY), traffic.... countach with engine lid up, guy changing spark plugs what a bucket of crap

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:52 a.m. wearymicrobe Reader

  96DXCivic wrote:

  oldtin wrote: I saw three gallardos on the way down to the challenge - yellow with a glass roof, silver one and orange. Jaw dropper of a car in person.

  The only problem is at least to me the bady Lambo doesn't make my jaw drop the way the big Lambo does.

  If you can stomach it a used big lambo 2-3 years older then the baby is about the same price.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 10:53 a.m. Ian F Dork

  Brand new: a new M-B Gullwing if I wanted to keep the other half happy... a Superformance GT-40 otherwise - moreso than any other current exotic, those make me swoon...

  Late model: McLaren F1 ...or mabye a Ford GT if I didn't want to worry about mileage limits...

  Classic: tough... probably either a late 50's/early 60's Ferrari roadster or a D-Type.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 11:09 a.m. oldsaw SuperDork

  Powar wrote: I'm simple. I'll take an Elise and the leftover money.

  I like the way you think because that's exactly my choice, too.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 11:13 a.m. pres589 HalfDork

  I like the Superformance GT-40 idea quite a bit, nice catch.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 11:21 a.m. dyintorace SuperDork

  wearymicrobe wrote: If you can stomach it a used big lambo 2-3 years older then the baby is about the same price.

  True story...a buddy has an '06 Murci. He bought it because it was low-mileage and a deal. He has spent $65k on it since!

  Most recently...the flappy paddles quit working. Flat bed trip to the Lambo dealer in Miami and an $11k bill. Ouch.

  Gainesville, FL

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  Oct. 29, 2010 11:25 a.m. ReverendDexter Dork

  As I haven't driven anything that remotely qualifies as an exotic (other than an '88 Fiero GT, which I didn't drive in anger), so I can't say for certain, but I'd lean towards a Ford GT or Saleen S7, maybe a DeTomaso Pantera. I'd have to give a long look at a Superformance Daytona Coupe, too.

  The Italians don't do much for me. I think I'd rather have an RS6 wagon (or CTS-V wagon) than any Ferrari or Lamborghini.

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  Oct. 29, 2010 11:34 a.m. benzbaron HalfDork

  Either a jag xke coupe, mercedes 6.9er euro model, or a 500e. These cars can be found and kept alive. You can keep some of the crazy suggestions.

  There is a superferformance sales room in Redwood city off of El camino. Those are really cool cars. I went in and talked to the guys, I guess they make the car bodies in south africa which is interesting. The guy in the shop was kind of a dork and he didn't like the mention of factory 5 kits.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 11:46 a.m. Keith SuperDork

  A guy with a Countach stopped by our Open House a few years ago. He was absolutely mobbed by all the Miata owners. Fun guy, too. This was at the peak of the (last) gas cost spike, and he had his 8 mpg window sticker with him - which he thought was hilarious.

  But since the original question was "what new exotic", I'd go for an Alfa 8C. It sounds as good as it looks. And it looks goooooood.

  

  For track use, 911 GT3 RS in orange. But it's not as exotic as a limited production, gorgeous Alfa Romeo.

  Square left in 50 caution ocean!

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  Oct. 29, 2010 12:04 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork

  Powar wrote: I'm simple. I'll take an Elise and the leftover money.

  Or better yet the Hennessy Venom GT

  Basically a Lotus Exige with twin turbo LSX

  I love going to the Pull-a-Part because the dollar admission is cheaper than most car shows and you almost always see cooler cars.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 12:09 p.m. Platinum90 SuperDork

  Spyker C8 Aileron. Nulla tenaci invia est via

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  Oct. 29, 2010 12:13 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork

  Keith wrote: But since the original question was "what new exotic", I'd go for an Alfa 8C. It sounds as good as it looks. And it looks goooooood.

  If I had to pick a new car that would be my choice as well. I'd rather have the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 that just sold at auction, though.

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  Oct. 29, 2010 12:48 p.m. ManBearSTIG Reader

  If we are talking true exotics, I would have to say the new Ferrari GTO. Thing is beautiful. AND fast.

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