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I'm looking into an RC F and it would be my prized possession, stored in winter and used as a weekend car during the warmer months.
Performance is not as important as rarity/styling, refinement, decent ride comfort, and some luxury/panache, but a sweet engine note is a must! Having a back seat would be a plus for possibly a rare road trip with wife and two kids. Finally, reliability is important as I would keep it as long as possible.
Based on the above, would you go for the RC F? Or what other new or used cars in this price range would you consider?
Is that even a question? You owned two Lexus! Go get your F and call it a day! Even you ask for opinions but your mind is set already!
What about the Chevy SS? You can get manual transmission and its built in Australia. It is definitely rare and after 2017, it will be axed since Holden will no longer manufacture cars down under. The price is mid 40s.
You could get a used AMG Benz. Granted they aren't that "fun" in terms of handling/driving dynamics, but man they are fast and sound awesome.
With depreciation, I'd just have to get me a "65" AMG. That's the one with the twin turbo v12 making 604hp/738lb-ft torque. Same engine that's under the hood of a Pagani Huayra
You could get that engine combo in an SL roadster, the big CL coupe, or S class sedan. Best thing to do would make sure it still has a warranty, maybe buy it CPO through the Benz dealership.
If you don't go with the F-type suggestions (I'll vouch for it too) and really want a back seat, check out the Audi RS5:
You don't see many of them around.
Originally Posted by blacksun
Jaguar F-Type would be my choice. It's beautiful. Sounds amazing. Given that it will see only occasional use as a weekend car, it should hold up well. And unlike the RC-F you have the option for a manual.
Originally Posted by geko29
Definitely F-type. Drop-dead gorgeous, cuts a nice compromise between Grand Tourer and purebred sports car, and has hands down one of the most ridiculously awesome exhaust tones of any car ever made. Well optioned V6 S convertibles (380hp supercharged V6) run into the low 90s MSRP, so I think you'd be able to get a VERY lightly used one with very low miles for $75k or less. There's a heavily-optioned 2015 V6 S convertible in my area that's never been titled listed for $77k.
For a similarly optioned V8 S (550hp supercharged V8), MSRP comes to just under $110k, so you'd probably have to go just a bit older/more miles to hit your target price. I see a few 2014s for $68k-73k with under 10k miles.
Originally Posted by SW15LS
F Type is a great idea, never even thought of that...
Been there done that (V8S vert) and I'd say go for it. The central air vents that automatically raise/lower broke 3 times but outside of that it was problem free for the time i had it. Not saying much for 2 years but it was driven regularly. No back seat though.
New Corvette with a proper manual would still be my choice. Its just such an exciting car to look at and drive. Sitting down low, with those huge fenders out in front of you, you're sitting there with that V8 rumble that shakes the whole car at idle, its pretty heady stuff IMO.
For the same amount or less you could buy a brand new 2016 C63 with nearly the same power (503hp for the 2016 vs 510 for the black) as the black. That said, I wouldn't ever spend $80k on a C class personally.
01-22-16, 05:59 AM
