Sports car for $40k or less

[03cobra#2]

I want a new toy. I want to keep it under $40k. I'm wide open on what to get. It just need to be on the sporty side....convertible is ok too.

 

[Never_Enough]

I'm in the same boat. I really want a resto mod 65-67 Chevelle, but also like sooooooooo many other cars. My vote goes for resto mod classic of your choosing.

If you want modern, a C6Z is tough to beat for performance.

 

[98 svt]

How about building a badass Buick GN.

I'd love a built GN

 

[AustinSN]

Boss 302?

C6Z?

E92 M3?

 

[ZYBORG]

For a full on sports car, C6Z is a bargain for the performance at this point. If you need back seats, you may consider a camaro 1LE, camaro ZL1, 11-12 Shelby or 13-14 Boss will do nicely too, just wont handle as well as the camaros unfortunately.

 

[Recon]

I'd go with a classic. But depending on what it is and the condition it's in you could get over 40 if done right. Modern I'd look at a gen 2 Viper. Forged engine and 1000hp capable.

 

[getTwisted]

C6Z Fo Sho

 

[Never_Enough]

Boss 302?

C6Z?

E92 M3?

IMO, he'll get bored w/the M3 unless he has another toy that is fast or unless the M3 is boosted & makes real power.

 

[TaraFirma]

Import an early 90's GT-R
Well below your price mark, Right hand drive, fairly rare here in the US, lots of attention/admiration, potential for big HP, no problem selling it for what you paid if not more when you're ready to move on.
My GT-R

 

[03cobra#2]

All great Ideas. My boss drives a 2011 997 Turbo. I love that car buy way too much $$$.

 

[Zemedici]

Import an early 90's GT-R
Well below your price mark, Right hand drive, fairly rare here in the US, lots of attention/admiration, potential for big HP, no problem selling it for what you paid if not more when you're ready to move on.
My GT-R

This

 

[AustinSN]

All great Ideas. My boss drives a 2011 997 Turbo. I love that car buy way too much $$$.

996?

 

[03cobra#2]

Nope....a 997

 

[derklug]

Lotus Elise, older ones can be had low miles below 40.

 

[AustinSN]

Nope....a 997

No I was suggesting that you might look at a 996. Still a good car and it's the bastard of the 911 family so their pricing is easier to swallow.

 

[03cobra#2]

I will look into that. Thank You

 

[Never_Enough]

Lotus Elise, older ones can be had low miles below 40.

Not many anymore it seems. I remember when Elise & Exige prices were reasonable. Now they are insane. A good friend had an Exige years ago & I had a ton of fun driving that thing. If the Exige prices did not skyrocket, he'd have another & I may very well have already bought one.

I wouldn't bother with a non-boosted Elise.

 

[Machdup1]

Base LS3 C6 + Procharger on low boost + Z06 Shocks + Z06 sway bars = Stupid Fun

 

[Never_Enough]

Base LS3 C6 + Procharger on low boost + Z06 Shocks + Z06 sway bars = Stupid Fun

Narrow body C6 looks dated.

 

[Gravik]

C6z

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