Ok OPPO I'm sorry but...

"Cherry_man1" (Cherry_man1)
10/24/2014 at 13:58 • Filed to: Exotics

In spite of PROJECT Martini(and the truck getting wrecked). I am still looking for a cheap exotic. Here are some of what I've found Starting on the high end:

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2005 Maserati GranSport $30K

Now the kicker:

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OPPO What do you think would be the best DD? Like for real. Doesn't matter season. Total DD.

DISCUSSION (57)

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:01

I want to say Ferrari, but honestly the Porsche would porbably be the best DD

Cherry_man1 > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
10/24/2014 at 14:01

And why?

Leadbull > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:02

Because it's not a Ferrari.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:03

no flame suit required...but joking aside it will probably give you the least problems and be cheaper to fix when it does break

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:03

Ferrari, duh.

PushToStart > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:04

As beautiful as the 348 is, I wouldn't get one over a 308 (Quattrovalvole) or 328. Look at those if you're seriously considering picking something like that up.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/24/2014 at 14:04

It's actually the worst of these as a DD, but that shouldn't matter. It's a Ferrari.

N51fanatic > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:04

The Maseratis tranny is made of glass and will explode, the 996 porsche has IMS/RMS failure, whats the deal with 348's?

Cherry_man1 > PushToStart
10/24/2014 at 14:08

But the 348 is in my price range.

Cherry_man1 > N51fanatic
10/24/2014 at 14:09

Really? What can go wrong with the Maserati?

Cherry_man1 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/24/2014 at 14:09

Lol

Cherry_man1 > Leadbull
10/24/2014 at 14:09

Whats wrong with a Ferrari?

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:11

Probably the Porsche due to lower maintenance costs (and TCO in general), better mpg (if that matters), middle of the road comfort between the 3...but...I'd be seriously seriously tempted to take the Ferrari and would probably do so against my more practical judgement

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:11

What's the reason you want to DD an exotic? If you want people to say, "wow look at that!" then the obvious choice is obvious. If you want something fun to drive that's a tad more reliable, then go with the Porsche.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:12

Seriously, it's at the bottom of its depreciation curve, it's engine is the Tipo V8 (one of the few "reliable" older Ferrari engines, and one that you can work on yourself), and it has a targa top.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:15

My personal choice? 348 blows the other two out of the water.

Best DD? 911. No contest there.

Leadbull > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:15

Nothing, but it wouldn't be a cheap/practical car to DD.

PushToStart > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:18

If you get a Ferrari just because it fits in your price range, you're gunna have a bad time. The 348 is a lot harder to service and requires (if I'm not mistaken) some engine-out service (which the 308s and 328s normally do not). This is either going to be a) a pain in your ass and time consuming (not good for a DD) or b) expensive (not good for a DD)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:20

I hate you for continuing this path

but if you must

i say you go Maserati only because you never see them, those Porsche's are as common as their Beetle design inspiration.

Ferrari is a bit more distinctive but yeah, Maserati's are rare enough

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:23

Ferrari.

Ferrari, Ferrari, Ferrari.

The porsche JUST. ISN'T. SPECIAL.

And the Maz ain't flashy enough.

Takuro Spirit > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:27

348 because side strakes.

But my sense or reliability and usability says 911.

Cherry_man1 > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
10/24/2014 at 14:29

Well it just needs to be able to go to STL and back when I need to go home. Also around town when need be. There is a Porsche Dealer in town so it may be the better option but there is a Maserati Service Center in STL (See STL Motorcars) So I cna go any route.

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 14:31

Yes but it is newer.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:34

How about we meet in the middle. Exotic styles, but FORD POWER:

Kinja'd!!!

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 14:37

;~; I can't fit in one. I am friends with a guy who ownes one and he let me try and get in and I can't fit.

William Byrd > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:41

Porsche is probably the best DD, and potentially the most reliable and least expensive (weird). However, you need to pick the Ferrari because you are looking for a "cheap exotic". The 911 is not exotic. The Maser is sort of exotic, but personally I am not a big fan of that era GranSport. The Ferrari has class, style, and of the 3 is the only one I would look twice at. Mind the reliability and maintenance though, as we all know, that can break you.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 14:46

modify the seat brackets

worth it

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 14:59

You can't. You have to tub the car.

N51fanatic > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 15:07

the paddle shifting tranny on the maserati is made of glass. Google maserati transmission issues

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 15:34

THEN YOU TUB THE CAR

It sounds like you already know what to do! make it happen

Cherry_man1 > N51fanatic
10/24/2014 at 15:35

I did not many horror stories

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 15:36

IT SOUNDS LIKE A SHIT LOAD OF MONEY!

I know what I need to do, but the car itself os 40k.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 15:58

What if I find one for cheaper?!

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 16:02

One thats around the price of the maserati then maybe ill consider it.

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:14

Yeah but Ferrari.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:15

30k?

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 16:21

But Labor

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 16:22

Make sure it doesn't need too much work.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:25

Must be rusted out and need lots of work.

GOT IT!

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 16:26

No god pls no.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:34

ok this ones rough, but would leave you with a lot of resto budget. And because racecar

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de…

the others you'd have to follow up on and are probably rough based off price (and lack of pics lol) but that's on you:

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/ca…

...

did these things skyrocket in price lately? wtf?

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 16:36

That one doesnt have its Trans!!!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:38

lol

DETAILS

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 16:40

I could get a Ford GT motor and Cram it in there...................

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:40

NOW WE'RE TALKING

Cherry_man1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/24/2014 at 16:42

Ya but the damn thing is as much as the car....

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:44

Learn to work on it yourself.

Full disclosure- no way would I work on a ferrari, but one of us here wants to work in the auto industry and the other is happy just doing whatever the fuck he wants until death.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:44

OK well MAYBE you should just get a transmission for the engine that's already in there.

remember

racecar

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 16:45

LOL I want to work on computers (programming) and really I don't think it could be that bad under that bonnet.

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:47

Then why is this a question?

Rule 1.) Always buy a Ferrari

*exceptions to the rule are if a Lambo is on your list or if you can't afford a ferrari.

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 16:53

Well the thing is I would have to sell the Gran Torino.

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 16:56

Refer to Rule 1 (as stated by me)

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 17:41

But Gran TOrino

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 18:04

But Ferrari.

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 18:22

But Ford

Your boy, BJR > Cherry_man1
10/24/2014 at 18:42

Just throw a fuckin' enzo motor into PROJECT Martini and make a "Lemans greatest hits" stang?

Cherry_man1 > Your boy, BJR
10/24/2014 at 19:30

Rather a GT40 motor and call it a triple crown.