$300K. One Supercar. What are you getting? 

"Rosco458" (Rosco458) 09/26/2015 at 23:33 • Filed to: porsche, supercar, turbo, 911, 997, manual, tavarish, dupont, rwd

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You just got three-hundred thousand dollars. Got wicked lucky on a scratch ticket. Second grandfather twice removed entitled you to the money in his will. Find it with a metal detector on the beach. I dunno. But what I do know is that you need a supercar. Which one?

I think there’s a strong case for the GT2 RS. The swan song of the 997 911 (ignoring the half-million dollar 4.0), this carbon-hooded machine aggressively put out 611 hp from some beasty turbos. Ya, it’s extremely fast, and scary, and limited-edition-ey. But something else:

The GT2 RS is the last manual Porsche supercar ever made.

Or pretty likely, all considered. It is the newest truly old-school high-performance car, and that is something to be celebrated. And for $300K, I don’t think anything else could beat that.

But that’s me, what would you get with $300k?

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BONUS: GT2 RS blasting through the hills above Monaco:

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:36

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911 Turbo S, fully optioned (someone price check that for me). A supercar that I can daily is a win in my book

hike > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:39

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Crap. This is tough. Got it narrowed down to 3. Either a Corvette Z06, a V12 Vantage, or an S65 AMG. I really can’t decide between those 3. Is it my only car? If so, AMG. If not, Corvette. Or Aston.

bob and john > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:41

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god dam it. not enough for a LFA

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:42

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Was going to post a GT3 RS 4.0 but then saw it was $500,000 :(

Then looked for an LFA but then it was ~$80,000 over budget :(

I guess I’d have a McLaren MP4-12c in Black Fire then.

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/listing/…

Punk_Girl_98 > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:42

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New Viper ACR

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:43

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Ford GT, because it’s design perfection.

Rosco458 > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 09/26/2015 at 23:45

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$180k! Wow did those depreciate. Still within budget you could do this though: http://www.ebay.com/itm/McLaren-Ot…

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:48

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Yep, the 650s certainly ruined the 12c’s value. The 650s would be faster but I’d rather have the 12c since I like its front facia better. I’m sure the extra money could be sent to MSO for some fun tweaks to the 12c.

TheHondaBro > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:48

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Lexus LFA. I’m gonna do LFA things.

scoob > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:49

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Easy. McLaren 650S Spider .

Rosco458 > scoob 09/26/2015 at 23:51

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That color combo is amazing

Rosco458 > Punk_Girl_98 09/26/2015 at 23:51

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Is that faster than the GT2 RS you think? That’d actually be a really good performance match up.

Steve in Manhattan > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:51

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612 Scaglietti, loaded, low miles, stick - put the rest in a retirement fund.

TheOnelectronic > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:52

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Does faster matter?

daender > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:53

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Mosler MT900. About somewhere over $200,000 but can be optioned just under $300,000.

600 hp LS7-powered sequential-transmission mid-engine car that will rip Porsches, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis a new one on track? Hell yes, and there’s only about 35 or so roads cars were made so they’re quite rare!

1111111111111111111111 > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:53

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Could i get 3 7s and truck/trailer?

scoob > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:53

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Can’t believe someone custom ordered this and then sold it just 3,000 miles later, like returning an ugly Christmas sweater or something.

Rich people life...

Punk_Girl_98 > Rosco458 09/26/2015 at 23:55

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Not sure. Good question thought.

Punk_Girl_98 > TheOnelectronic 09/26/2015 at 23:56

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A great man once said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last”

Rosco458 > 1111111111111111111111 09/26/2015 at 23:59

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One car only!

Rosco458 > TheOnelectronic 09/27/2015 at 00:00

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Not always, but in very performance oriented cars like these I’d say so.

Twism > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:02

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I’d go Full-On 90’s :

Either a Diablo VT Roadster:

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

Or a 512 TR (plus this one has a Tubi exhaust, so it must sound amazing) :

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

Both of these will make you feel (and look) like a millionaire, and I guarantee are more fun to drive than a Huracan or a 458 Italia.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:02

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Ford GT.

AddMustard > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:06

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HMMmmmmm. For irresponsible, not entirely explainable reasons, a Jaguar XJ220.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1092017_t…

not for canada - australian in disguise > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:09

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Would be a tough choice between this,

This,

Or this.

Rosco458 > AddMustard 09/27/2015 at 00:09

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I’m stunned that’s so cheap, especially for such a special model. I assumed those went for well over half a million.

Blondude > daender 09/27/2015 at 00:09

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If we’re going this route I’d go Ultima GTR with all the fixin’s.

Rosco458 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 09/27/2015 at 00:11

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That’s special with no stripes!

Rosco458 > Steve in Manhattan 09/27/2015 at 00:12

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Not sure if you could get a manual for under $300k . . . why not a 599?

Rosco458 > not for canada - australian in disguise 09/27/2015 at 00:13

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Could get the first two for the price of the third haha.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:20

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But it’s in budget.

ly2v8-Brian > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:20

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Countach or M1.

M54B30 > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:21

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I’m a simple man, but a simple man with a family and dogs I’ll need to take places.

4 Charger Hellcats and a gas card

GhostZ > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:23

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And if you are limiting this to new cars only, I think my choice is obvious.

TheJWT > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:24

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Diablo VT ($239,000) please and thank you

TGRIP > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:30

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Mustang GT350R

And the options list will include A/C and a radio. That’s it, though; this thing has been my spirit car ever since I first drove it in Forza 6 (and MAN I’d love to be out of the greys by now).

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:35

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I keep my 240Z and buy a $30k OS Giken DOHC motor and whatever upgrades I can that don’t hurt the car. Basically building a 432R Fairlady. The Giken motor is like the original only better in several ways, like updated materials.

daender > Blondude 09/27/2015 at 00:38

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True, but a Mosler might actually turn more heads than a Ultima.

Because Super GT race car for the road.

TheOnelectronic > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 00:46

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Fun will always trump performance, for me. A Veyron might wipe the floor with most other cars, but I wouldn’t be all that interested in driving one. They’re just too big.

Blondude > daender 09/27/2015 at 00:55

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Because Britcar for the road. Eh, doesn’t quite have the same ring.

I did find this while Googling though. So much want.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 01:04

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996 911 GT3 because stick shift and Porsche.

RallyWrench > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 01:38

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Honestly, I’d buy a C6 Z06 and troll the shit out of the supercar crowd at trackdays. Forced to buy something with a little more swag, I’d have an Audi R8.

Steve in Manhattan > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 01:51

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Yeah, think a 6M 612 under 200K is doable. If only I had a need for a car. Living in the city is good, but bad for a gearhead.

AddMustard > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 02:03

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Some do. One I found was 400k, another was sold at auction for 230k in 2012

http://www.rmsothebys.com/az12/arizona/l…

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > AddMustard 09/27/2015 at 02:23

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You’re buying a supercar: irresponsible, not entirely explainable reasons are the ONLY good reasons.

wafflesnfalafel > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 02:26

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Lambo Huracan - black please

Wheelerguy > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 03:12

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458, pretty sure Tavarish found one for less than 300k.

911e46z06 > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 03:47

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Easy. Old Zonda.

KirkyV > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 04:37

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage , but not a brand new one, because there’s a fairly vital option missing on the most recent models.

I’ll use the remaining £117,728 to keep up with maintenance and fuel.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 05:01

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i'll take a GT2 Rs, but I'll take mine flash-painted (or wrapped) metallic Deep Amethyst Purple, with silver wheels, and no flashy decals. the car, plus the custom work should be around a $280K mark

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 06:59

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SL65 AMG Black Series + $100k left over to modify it to make it as fast as it looks.

Rosco458 > GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo 09/27/2015 at 11:18

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Because it certainly isn’t as fast it it looks when stock :D

Rosco458 > 911e46z06 09/27/2015 at 11:27

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Can you get one for under $300k? That’d be awesome if you could.

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 11:30

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The problem isn’t power, it just can’t put any of it to the ground. $100k for weight reduction, carbon ceramic brakes, adjustable suspension, and lots of very sticky tires.

911e46z06 > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 12:45

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Yeah, one of the shitty old slow ones. Then you’d have to import it.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Rosco458 09/27/2015 at 13:55

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QCGoose > Rosco458 09/28/2015 at 10:13

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Brand new car? Easy: Viper GTS and pocket the rest. Any car? 2WD Diablo. Their values have shot up recently, but one for $200k - $300k shouldn’t be too hard to find still.