Chances are, you don�t have a spare 100k lying around the house, but you would like to know what your options are in the future? Look no further than this article, although I must go though some rules on buying an exotic car. First off, never buy a super car straight off the dealer floor new, your $248,000 Ferrari 458 turns into a $235,000 car that very instant, and the first 10,000 miles might cost you more than $20,000 in deprecation. While saving a few bucks is important, it seems like every day you see in the news about somebody sliding there $200,000 super car into a tree, or even worse, another car. So do yourself a favor and go to a three day driving school. It might just save your life (and your cars).
(Please note that the cars in the list are in no particular order)
10. 2011 Lotus Evora
This 3.5L V6 produces an impressive 345-hp and 295lb-ft of torque. While those numbers might not sound that entirely great, but the car only weighs a mere 3,000lbs. So your performance thrill is going to be at the track. Sticky tires, mid-engine, and a light weight body makes this is a perfect recipe for a fun car to throw in the corners. Best part is that they can be found used for around 60k.
9. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
A small, yet extremely powerful 3.8L Flat-6 powers this iconic car to 60mph in only 4.3 seconds. While the Porsche weighs about the same as an Evora. The new engine produces 400hp and 325lb-ft of torque, so you can count on this passing it on the track. Even with a significant gain in power this year, some of the most important strides in Porsche technology are reduced weight from the previous 997. It�s lighter, more powerful, and better looking. Seems like a good buy for 90k
8. 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo
This is car just shouts �Look at me!!!� and that�s exactly what people do, drive this car around and you can become an instant celebrity. Go for the bright yellow paint for the extra stare factor. While the looks may be crazy, the practicality of the car is even crazier. Little to no room for any of your stuff, and high cost of maintenance. But come on, it�s a Lamborghini!
7. 2008 Audi R8
This car is literally at the 100k mark, making it the most expensive on the list, but it�s also the best looking in many cases. With a 420-hp 4.2L engine launching this car to 60mph in just four seconds! This is an overall great car to own, newer Audi's tend to be more reliable than there other German counterparts. The trunk is big enough for two peoples luggage for a cross county trip. Its fun to drive, fast, beautiful, and practical in the super car world, make it a first on your choice when you consider buying an exotic.
6. 2014 SRT Viper
Back for 2014 is the Viper, although it is less likely to bite you this time around. Several different types of traction control have been added (by law) and the interior has been redesigned so you actually want to spend time in it. Looks and interior is not the only thing that has been changed this year, new under the hood sits an 8.4L monster that produces 640-hp! Making this snake fly to 60mph in 3.3 seconds. All of this sounds great, but I would wait about a year before you get your hands on one. Current MSRP is 97,395, wait your turn and you could get one for less than 90k.
5. 2012 Chevrolet ZR1
This is a car that defies what we Americans can do. A 6.2L engine produces 638-hp, and 604 ft-lbs of torque. All of those impressive numbers make for a car that can do 0-60 in less than three seconds. The fun doesn�t end when you get off the drag strip; this car wants to be thrown into the corners, racing tires, low center of gravity, and the best suspension Chevy has ever produced, makes this a wolf in sheep�s clothing.
4. 2010 Porsche GT3
The GT3 has always been the most bad ass Porsche ever to be created; it takes the already crazy fast Porsche 911 and throws it out the window. More power, more grip, less weight, and a beautiful body to wrap it up. 0-60 comes in at only 3.7 seconds. Take this car to your local track, you won�t be disappointed
3. 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG
After all of these crazy cars, I decided that we needed a refined, elegant car for this list, and the 2012 CLS63 fit that perfectly. This car is more than just refined and luxurious, this is the AMG model. A 550-hp engine, with a 4.3 second 0-60, it makes in one of the fastest production sedans of all time. Straight line performance is great, but the real surprise is when the going gets twisty, I honestly don�t know how is car performs so astounding in the corners. So hats off to the AMG team in Germany for building this amazing Super-Sedan (good idea right?)
2. 2011 Maserati Granturismo S
While this is classified as a car, it�s not, it is Art. Everything from the huge, gaping grill, slim headlights, and sharp creases make this one of the best looking cars being produced today. On the Performance side of thing, a 4.7L V8 engine powers this car-err, art to 60mpg in 4.9 seconds. It�s the slowest on the list, but who cares; it�s by far the best looking. So go stop by your local car� I mean art dealership and pick one up today.
1. 2014 Nissan GTR
First things first, I said in the beginning that the list is in no particular order; forget about that, this is the best car you can buy for 100k. New for 2014 is 15 more horsepower under the hood bumping it up 545-hp. 0-60 comes in at 2.8 seconds. If every car on this list was to have a drag race with this car. Nothing would come close. So do yourself a favor and buy the king of the automotive world, the Nissan GTR.
