G Star

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My girlfriend is thinking about getting a sports car around the 100-150k range so I'm here to look for what you guys would do if it were you, which car would you want to get?

New or used...go

Aron9000

Audi R8 V10

Can you snag a Ferrari 458 Italia for that type of coin?

Not a big fan of Lambos. Aston Martin DBS or DB9 would be killer, granted its more of a GT car and isn't as fast as any of the other cars I've mentioned.

If you want to have the fastest thing on the road, ZR1 Vette with about $10-15k in mods(smaller supercharger pulley, bigger intercooler, intake, full exhaust including headers). Looking at 700rwhp right there in a car that weighs 3100lbs.

Stormwind

I am a Mercedes fan so I'd recommand their upcoming SLC which slots right into your price range, it is suppose to be a Porsche 911 competitor so expect similar performance.

My second choice would be c63 black series which retails for 130k.

BNR34

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$150k used.............she can buy almost anything that is 4+ years old that was not produced in a very low quantity.

BNR34

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Yes, a wrecked one before repair with a salvaged title, this one is $150k

TwiBlueG35

Porsche 911 GT3 or Nissan GT-R, both new.

CK6Speed

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For me it would be a mid engine RWD. Possibly Audi R8, 02+ NSX with forced induction, Porsche Cayman.

MPLexus301

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Dang dude...your GF is ballin'. Time to put a ring on it!!

Hoovey689

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I'd be in a pre-owned Aston Martin V12 Vantage

GQD_GS4

2009 Aston V8 Vantage (4.7L, 420hp) = $90,000
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CPO LS600hL (pre-spindle) with executive seating package = $60,000

TangoRed

Is she buying brand new? If so, I'd get an SL63 AMG. It's got a folding hardtop with a glass roof that can change from clear to opaque, skull crushing performance, an adjustable suspension that actually works, and an amazing exhaust note. Not to mention excellent build quality and ride quality. It's a do-it-all vehicle.

However, if she's trying to go exotic then yeah go for an Aston. Any of them will do, since people can't tell the difference between models.

dmvp29

Call me a socioeconomic snob but I'd feel weird spending $150k on a used car. I think part of the fun at that level is the prestige factor that comes with driving a car like that, but the prestige factor is only relevant if you buy new.

Like, what's more prestigious, Joe Schmoe spending $40k on a used BMW 7 series or some guy spending high $30s (or maybe even $40k?) on a loaded Toyota Camry.

Granted, a lot of people don't care about the prestige factor. They just like driving certain cars and if people think them more prestigious for it (like someone driving a used BMW 7 series), that's an unwanted side effect. That I can respect.

But I don't know, it's your decision. If it were me, I'd by a V8 R8 brand new. Maintenance will probably cost you an arm and a leg, so you can save the $20k-$25K or so after you pay $125k-$130k for the car for maintenance.

G Star

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Great suggestions, I was thinking Aston Martin too and definitely prefer brand new and/or really low miles.

First car coming to mind was the R8, there needs to be more options in this price segment...also too bad the LF-CC is not available for production yet, now that would be a great buy at 150k.

G Star

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You reading my mind?

ashtray

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If you open your market to a bit older/higher mileage I think your options window will grow immensely. Consider it! Nothing like old.