looking to get a sports car >budget $40k >would be used as secondary car >would like to track every once in awhile but would usually use take on canyon roads and along the california coast >manual >fun >nimble >sturdy >no understeer whatsoever >decent aftermarket >sounds good
some options i found but feel free to suggest >new nd miat rf (would engine swap after warranty expires) >new camaro ss 1le >used 996 turbo >used e62 m6 >used super low mileage e31 850i/csi >used e92 m3
a civic with some mods would smoke this whole list of fagmobiles
Josiah Scott
the turbos are awd right? might be some understeer there
Michael James
Cayman S
William Robinson
996 is cool, little underpowered for a 911 and it has a cheaper interior because those were the years when Porsche was on the brink and they had cost saving measures. But if you dont care for interiors its still a great car.
Also, the m6 is best next chocie.
Easton Davis
SS 1LE. Visibility is for cucks.
Xavier James
this if you want you can take it a step further and ls swap a cayman (it doesnt ruin its balance or weight distribution whatsoever) the cayman handles well and looks good
Adrian Thomas
Mid 200's Elise?
Caleb Cooper
I love my 996 Turbo. Would definitely recommend so long as you do your homework and get it inspected by a knowledgeable third party.
Alexander Williams
The nicest 993 c2s with a 6 speed and minimal options that 40k moneys can buy.
Or a slightly used 14 SS 1LE and some money for upgrades.
Or a slightly used 5.7l Challenger with a 6 speed and then mod the tits off that hemi.
Adrian Watson
>modding a dodge shiggy diggy
Henry Myers
V6 F TYPE JAG
Justin Scott
The modern hemi is a powerhouse with very little work, the comfy level of the new Challenger is excellent and it's one of the best looking cars made in the last decade
Michael Hill
its a powerhouse with no work at all and I agree the challenger is great looking but I feel as if modding it would be a bit wasteful when the thing weighs 4200 pounds
Jonathan Long
>manual 993 in the $40k's good luck. let me know if you find one.
Luke Campbell
will check out 9x7 shifters feel real numb while you can feel everything with the 9x6 shifters.....also the 9x7 cars aren't controversial odddballs like the 9x6 cars are which is kinda appealing to me heard from another owner of a 996 turbo that it doesn't >993 for $40k I kinda want something in a bit better condition...I see 993's in acceptable condition for like $60k.. .basically >previous gen 1le I was looking at the current gen 1le because of the handling qualities of the ats chassis >Challenger e62 m6 is already pushing it in terms of weight preference...i'm gonna have to pass >$40k budget REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Cameron Clark
996 Turbos are AWD unless you bought from someone that did a RWD conversion.
They are great cars though. Fast as hell, easy to drive slowly around town, can hop right on a track and haul ass. Gas mileage isn't great but who cares? They sound great but I just installed a catless turbo back exhaust which sounds awesome as hell.
Parts and maintenance can be expensive if you get them done at a dealership (which is only nice to have them stamp your owners manual for resale value). They aren't impossible to work on by yourself though, and several things you may do might require dropping the engine a few inches.
Caleb Johnson
Last gen 1le handled amazingly. Don't swallow the meme-aid, it was a serious performer.
Sucks that the times have changed but they can't be as pricey as they were two days ago.
One great thing about 'murica is massively over powered land barges that you can shove around corners and do burnouts in.
It's a really fun experience
Lucas Edwards
Forgot to mention, you should look at the maintenance records if you look at any of them. An ideal owner is someone that kept it stock and has all the major milestones stamped in the book from a dealer, or at least a good shop. Either way I would get it inspected (costs ~$100 or so but is worth it if you avoid a money pit).
Doing a boost leak check after you buy (or before if somehow they agree) is definitely worth it too, as the cars are older now and shit wears out over time.
James Turner
You could get one hell of an SL55 AMG for that budget. 493hp, over 500lbft, hardtop drop, absolutely beautiful. Plus it sounds like a .50cal machine gun
Xavier Taylor
C6 Corvette Z06. A little white trash, but they're pretty fucking fast when you remember they were GM's attempt at a car to beat Porsche 997 Turbos and Ferrari F430s.
As someone who owns a used e92 m3 I can safely say it easily meets and exceeds all of your requirements. Finding a 6 speed can be a bit of a pain since every retard selling one lists it as a manual even if it has the DCT but they're out there. Low mileage clean ones are easily below $40k unless they're the special editions (lime rock, frozen, blahblah).
Mason Young
>would usually take on canyon roads along the california coast Holy shit that is my dream. t. eastern european From your list I'd say the E31 the least sportiest from the bunch as it was mainly produced to make 300+ mile trips daily at autobahn speeds but sporty enough for some turns.
Christian Hall
Yeah bro going up and down pch is fun as hell
Elijah Morgan
my dad already has a c6 grand sport and there is a chance I'll be inheriting it I was looking at e62's on cars.com and set transmission to manual....7/10 of the results were still smg
Angel Clark
For that much money you could even consider a used Camaro Z/28
Jayden Cruz
why not get a brz/86 and mod it to the point where it can outrun a minivan?
Jason Ward
Second gen Viper
Carter Price
the engine in the nd miata is a more traditional and less vapelord inline 4 which is easier to work on
Owen Wood
get a cayman s or even gts
Aaron Jackson
motorcycle >3k used shitbike would literally rape anything you could buy under $50k >7k used shitbike would obliterate any car under $100k >10k used shitbike would pull on any car outside of street-illegal track cars
blasting flips in brz/wrx with a momo steering wheel never gets old, bike looks like shit but is STILL faster than anything young men are able to afford
Parker Garcia
I would love a Ducati but I'm scared some fag driver is gonna not see me and hit me.....my only crash protection would be my clothes
Adam Smith
I would advise you not to get the E63 M6. I'm selling mine, sure you can get them for 1/5th of what they sold for new but you'll be paying out the ass for maintenance and repairs in no time. Stay away.
Connor Howard
370Z base and dump the rest in suspension, seats and tires.
Evan Morris
I'm a valet and I've been in so many rental camaros I'm already used to the visibility its really not that bad.