Instead of a Carrera GT...

[yellowboxster01]

My father has been in the market for yet another car. He was looking at buying a Carrera GT but, after truly researching the car found that a clutch cost $20K on a CGT. It isn't practical to even drive around town, drives like a race car, and costs $300K+.

So...he ordered one of these and takes delivery next year.




...and bought this yesterday. It should arrive from NY on Sunday.




He still didn't spend what he would have on a Carrera GT.

[porscheracer]

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]

Originally Posted by porscheracer

the ford GT is just plain ugly.

May you be struck down by lightening!

[easyc]

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

[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).

[Pat]

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]

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.

Wow, great collection!

[JCL12]

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

[BoxsterBob - CA]

You're dad has a beautiful collection of cars, whatever he does for a living, he's obviously very successful at it, and I'm sure you're proud!

Be sure to post pics when the new stable mates arrive.

[yellowboxster01]

Originally Posted by BoxsterBob - CA

You're dad has a beautiful collection of cars, whatever he does for a living, he's obviously very successful at it, and I'm sure you're proud!

I'll put it this way, when we're sweatin out high gas prices he's got a huge smile on his face.

[ddb]

I've heard about Ferrari only selling to buyers with a Ferrari history. I thought this was directed more to F40, F50, Enzo type sales. I guess there's more demand for F430'S than available examples and they can afford to be selective.

He has a great collection and great additions on the way. I'm sure he (and you) will have a great time with them!