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What will your next car be?

Old 03-07-17, 04:42 PM
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If I were to get rid of my RC it would be for this. I really like the Kia Stinger! What are your thoughts?


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I would want to do something that has a strong aftermarket that would let me mod my car. Camaro ZL1 or GT 350R, something like that. Maybe a M2 or q60 400 Red Sport that is already boosted. I def miss going fast, my last car was a infiniti G35 that I really enjoyed, went through 3 engines, 2 transmissions, and two different turbo kits lol.... had it from 350whp all the way to 580whp. Cars are so nice these days, you can spend 30k or so and install an intake, exhaust, and tune to have a 500hp car. I want to sink my teeth into my rc, just patiently waiting to see if a solid ecu reflash nets some solid gains.
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Originally Posted by zcon
I would want to do something that has a strong aftermarket that would let me mod my car. Camaro ZL1 or GT 350R, something like that. Maybe a M2 or q60 400 Red Sport that is already boosted. I def miss going fast, my last car was a infiniti G35 that I really enjoyed, went through 3 engines, 2 transmissions, and two different turbo kits lol.... had it from 350whp all the way to 580whp. Cars are so nice these days, you can spend 30k or so and install an intake, exhaust, and tune to have a 500hp car. I want to sink my teeth into my rc, just patiently waiting to see if a solid ecu reflash nets some solid gains.
The fastest car I've ever driven was this RC350..LOL. I don't even know what or how it will feel to have more that 306HP.
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when (not if) I get rid of the RC-F, I am likely to start looking at a full size sedan, as much as I love sport coupes I feel I am growing out of them, with my ongoing medical issues (result of a bad motorcycle accident) getting in and out of low slung sports cars is slowly becoming a major issue.

I really like the G90 and the new LS500, both are pretty comparative in features, quality, and power, it will probably come down to price for me..
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My RC is going back next month. Next car is going to most likely be an E92 M3 or V8 R8. I loved the RC but it needs to be a TTV6 with a tunable ECU for me to stay interested.
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Originally Posted by mjeds
when (not if) I get rid of the RC-F, I am likely to start looking at a full size sedan, as much as I love sport coupes I feel I am growing out of them, with my ongoing medical issues (result of a bad motorcycle accident) getting in and out of low slung sports cars is slowly becoming a major issue.

I really like the G90 and the new LS500, both are pretty comparative in features, quality, and power, it will probably come down to price for me..
Both are nice! If price would be a game changer you will have to go for the G90 which is still an exciting car!
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Originally Posted by FR500GT
My RC is going back next month. Next car is going to most likely be an E92 M3 or V8 R8. I loved the RC but it needs to be a TTV6 with a tunable ECU for me to stay interested.
Im very weary of German engineering. While the drive is exciting, I think the reliability is lack-luster!
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Originally Posted by PAPI007
Both are nice! If price would be a game changer you will have to go for the G90 which is still an exciting car!
well it really depends on where Lexus decides to top out. If it tops out with the same options as the G90 for ~$80K I would much rather have the LS, but if it tops closer to $100K, yeah the G90 is where I will end up.

the G90 has no options, it is fully loaded and tops out at $71K for the RWD and $74K for AWD.. however I am not fond of the only 2 interior options they have, Black with Faux Walnut or Grey with Faux Ash. Black with the Ash would look better IMO.. but no such option.
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Originally Posted by PAPI007
If I were to get rid of my RC it would be for this. I really like the Kia Stinger! What are your thoughts?


Well, taste and choice is a very subjective topic IMO.

Before buying my RC 350 awd, I test drove C Class coupe, BMW 4 series, Audi A5 and Porsche Cayman. As you notice, I was only looking for coupes. At the end, RC was the car for me. I needed a luxury coupe that was most comfortable as an every day car with enough sportiness and power to pull through if needed. I love my RC and I will keep it for years.

The German cars, although drive nicely are problematic and if you are not leasing then you will be paying for all the fixes. I honestly have never considered the Korean cars, and to me, they don't measure up to the Lexus. Again, subjective opinion.
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I'm thinking of going for a R35 GTR next. Always wanted one.
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Originally Posted by PAPI007
If I were to get rid of my RC it would be for this. I really like the Kia Stinger! What are your thoughts?



never seen or heard of this car but looks interesting. I personally feel the lexus looks and will perform better in the long run. But Hyundai/Kia have stepped their game up for quite some time now...plus you cant beat that warranty lol!
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Originally Posted by suvi2k
never seen or heard of this car but looks interesting. I personally feel the lexus looks and will perform better in the long run. But Hyundai/Kia have stepped their game up for quite some time now...plus you cant beat that warranty lol!
This car will have a twin-turbo V6--365hp. I think the HP should be more but 365 is not to bad.
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Originally Posted by PAPI007
This car will have a twin-turbo V6--365hp. I think the HP should be more but 365 is not to bad.
if there is a strong aftermarket, the car will easily be tunable to much high hp for cheap. Think bmw 335i, with a downpipe and tune easily pushing 400hp
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Second hand M3 or GTR
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GTR is a performance beast, but the interior is so cheap. But I would like one as well

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