Hey Guys,

I have been posting this in different parts of 6speed to see the pros and cons to the cars I am looking at. I am really interested to hear what you guys think

I am on the hunt to add a toy to my collection. I already have an 11 Cayenne S, and a 68 Chevelle. I am now looking for an exotic to round off the collection. I am looking at the following cars (mostly due to them falling in my price range of 160-220k.

Audi R8 V10
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Bentley Continental GT Super Sport (dealer has 2 leftovers at huge discount)
Porsche 911 Turbo S
Ferrari California

I am looking at new or very slightly used versions of all of these cars.

I am looking for a car that is a mostly daily driver (I have my Cayenne for Hauling) and is somewhat comfortable.

 

I would go with the Audi R8 or the Porsche Turbo S.

 

R8 V10 or Turbo S. IMO the best cars that balance insane speed with luxury.

 

Supercar that doubles as a DD, R8 V10 or Turbo S for sure. If you want more a little more attention go R8, if you need vestigial back seats for an emergency Turbo S.

 

V12 Vantage all the way.

911 & R8 are predicable answers on this forum. They're the better driver's cars.

911's are not exotic, regardless of the model unless you're a gear-head.

If you want exotic to impress yourself get the Aston or maybe the Bentley (but they're not quite as bespoke as the Aston but would be a better DD)..... If you want to impress the neighbors get the Ferrari.

 

I would look the cars in the following order.

1. Porsche Turbo
2. Audi R8

The turbo is a very DD friendly car and has room under the hood for some stuff. Plus it is uber fast.

 

Besides GT2/3 IMO......regardless, the Turbo S is faster than the V12 Vantage IIRC.

 

Wait for the 2013 991 turbo.

 

I just bought a lightly used 2010 R8 V10. It is the best DD high performance car I've ever driven/owned. The ride is so compliant even on broken up roads, and yet still highly controlled. Also very fast; not Porsche TT fast, but rapid never the less. I love mine.
Bish

 

IIRC the OP wanted exotic, not speed. 911 is not exotic. Drive a GT2RS or a GT3RS and people will yawn.

So for an exotic that has panache and more than enough speed and presence, get original and do the non-911.

 

I happen to love my R8 5.2 and have a good friend with a 997 TT. Like this group says, they're both great cars. I also am in love with the looks of the Vantage, but even with the V12 it's not as quick as the others. One of the biggest factors IMHO is who locally will do the work and do you trust them? Buying a car is one thing. Keeping it well maintained is another.

 

@Morpheus Fortunately Living in Orlando gives me quick access to large dealerships of each brand. I appreciate everyone's feedback and will keep you all posted.

 

Yes.. please keep us posted, would love to hear what you've decided on! I posted a similar thread, but narrowed my choices down to the R8 and TTS, with actual offers on the table.

 

Audi R8 for sure. I've been driving mine as a daily driver all summer. It's easily the most "accessible" sports car I've ever owned.

 

agree with most on here:
Turbo-S or R8. tough but i would take sexiness over insane acceleration, so R8 for me.