Instead of a Carrera GT... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

porscheracer · 09-11-2007, 01:40 PM

My opionion- the Audi interior looks like star trek enterprise and the ford GT is just plain ugly.

give me a raw 930 turbo!

CJ_Boxster · 09-11-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by porscheracer

the ford GT is just plain ugly.

May you be struck down by lightening!

easyc · 09-11-2007, 01:45 PM

Id still rather have the carrera GT... even if you through in a F430 Ferrari... its just that amazing.

J-RAD · 09-11-2007, 01:51 PM

The Ford is a very good car. However, I wouldn't touch the Audi for a bunch of reasons.

Nonetheless, it's a no brainer to take the Carrera GT over both of them. FWIW, the clutch does NOT cost $20K but it is still very expensive (w/labor ~$10K) and very special. You gotta pay to play.

I know a guy near me that drives his CGT several times a week during the summer as well as participating in DE's. Never an issue. He loves it. Same holds true with the other three owners I've talked to.

I think your old man kind of screwed the pooch on this decision...but, hey, it's not my money (unfortunately).

Pat · 09-11-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by J-RAD

The Ford is a very good car. However, I wouldn't touch the Audi for a bunch of reasons.

Nonetheless, it's a no brainer to take the Carrera GT over both of them. FWIW, the clutch does NOT cost $20K but it is still very expensive (w/labor ~$10K) and very special. You gotta pay to play.

I know a guy near me that drives his CGT several times a week during the summer as well as participating in DE's. Never an issue. He loves it. Same holds true with the other three owners I've talked to.

I think your old man kind of screwed the pooch on this decision...but, hey, it's not my money (unfortunately).

J-RAD, why wouldn't you touch the Audi? I haven't driven one, but just about everything I've read on it says it's better than a 911. That's saying A LOT.

yellowboxster01 · 09-11-2007, 01:54 PM

Ford GT ugly

wow. I'm not an american car fan at all but, the Ford GT is an exception to that rule. It is truly a work of art and in one word I could describe it BEAUTIFUL. The Audi outperforms I believe the 997 Turbo and can be a daily driver right along with the 911.

He already owns 4 Porsches and a couple other exotics.

09-11-2007, 02:09 PM

Wow, great collection!

JCL12 · 09-11-2007, 02:26 PM

If your pop is willing to shell out 300,000+ on a CGT, do you really think a 10-20k clutch replacement is going to bother him at all?

I'd personally have gone for a f430, gallardo, murci, or some sweet ruf

FIG · 09-11-2007, 02:42 PM

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If your pop is willing to shell out 300,000+ on a CGT, do you really think a 10-20k clutch replacement is going to bother him at all?

I'd personally have gone for a f430, gallardo, murci, or some sweet ruf

oh, and you forgot the Veyron & Zonda

racer_d · 09-11-2007, 02:59 PM

CGT is in SUCH a different league.. Think Enzo, F40 or F50 or McLaren SLR or F1.. The R8 and Ford GT are "second tier" in this league. That is not to say they are not nice cars.. just not the same either.

In Fact, I see the R8 having a very short shelf life as Porsche takes control of the VW group

I saw a FGT at a local dealer about 2 years ago. Their sticker price was $180.. I think Ford MSRP was only 140.. I asked him what they were thinking asking $40K over price.. I then asked about the oh, what was it, subframe or suspension issues and how they could STILL ask so much over sticker. The salesman told me "How do i knwo so much about this car" so i told him "I know how to read". He said I read to much.... Dick

.. Needless to say not that Ford or any other Ford has made it into my garage.

yellowboxster01 · 09-11-2007, 06:24 PM

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I'd personally have gone for a f430, gallardo, murci, or some sweet ruf

He already has a Gallardo, F355, 993 CT3, 996 Turbo.

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The Ford GT, at the end of the day is still a Ford built car.

Don't be so sure of that.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=01ONehtzJ2Y (2min 45 seconds)

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I saw a FGT at a local dealer about 2 years ago. Their sticker price was $180.. I think Ford MSRP was only 140.. I asked him what they were thinking asking $40K over price.. I then asked about the oh, what was it, subframe or suspension issues and how they could STILL ask so much over sticker. The salesman told me "How do i knwo so much about this car" so i told him "I know how to read". He said I read to much.... Dick .. Needless to say not that Ford or any other Ford has made it into my garage.

Yes the first production models had some suspension problems but, were recalled about 400 or so and fixed. Most supercars first year run has problems. MSRP in 2006, last year of production was $150K. They dropped off a couple months back and some sitting at $139K but, now they're on the rise again and only expected to gain value.

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CGT is in SUCH a different league.. Think Enzo, F40 or F50 or McLaren SLR or F1

He's looked at the F40 several times and may buy one someday. Personally with a car of that caliber I'd prefer an F40 over a CGT. The F40 has been my dream car since I was a kid, my room was decorated in several different images of the F40. A couple years ago I got the pleasure of actually being able to sit in 140 something. The ultimate road going race car! I wanted to do backflips in this showroom but, I did a good job at containing myself.

09-11-2007, 06:32 PM

I also bought a forg gt, but i must say mine is much nicer

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-GT40-Replica_W0QQitemZ200148618181QQihZ010QQcategoryZ72 51QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

JCL12 · 09-12-2007, 04:07 AM

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He already has a Gallardo, F355, 993 CT3, 996 Turbo.

Uh . . . Will he adopt me please?

Bambino Don · 09-12-2007, 09:26 AM

I love the Audi R8 there are a few in Aberdeen and they look amazing and sound incredible.

I think thats quite cool buying the 2 cars but am surprised by getting the Audi that the Ford GT would appeal and not something more exotic like a Lambo Murci or a Gallardo roadster or a F435.

Still he is going to be one hell of a happy chap.
Have ford sorted the reliability issues on the GT.

yellowboxster01 · 09-12-2007, 09:49 AM

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I think thats quite cool buying the 2 cars but am surprised by getting the Audi that the Ford GT would appeal and not something more exotic like a Lambo Murci or a Gallardo roadster or a F435.

Still he is going to be one hell of a happy chap.
Have ford sorted the reliability issues on the GT.

He has a Gallardo hardtop and an F355 spider. He tried ordering an F430 spider from Ferrari and they won't take his money so, he found another company that would.

He got the last model GT so, all should be taken care of. The biggest advantage to both of these cars is they can be serviced in town. His Lambo and Ferrari have to be transported to Springfield or Dallas for anything more than an oil change.