VtotheJ

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Your second car should without a doubt be manual, so that rules out the GTR. Agreed it is fast and can't be beat for the money, but there's something about rowing through gears that cannot be replaced. Many cars come to mind including those mentioned in this thread: 997 GT3/Turbo, NSX, Viper GTS or SRT-10 (these hold their values very well), S2000, MR2, Cayman S or R, Lotus Exige, aaaaaaand I can't think of any others.

And I would also suggest making the F your DD, and the second car more of a weekend car.

Pqbrown

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S2000 is my second car and a great compliment to the F. And I should also mention, reliable! Which takes the Porsche out of the running IMO for a DD. I had an nsx as well, great car but the s2000 is more fun and much easier to mod, and quite a bit cheaper.

daedalus

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p-cars are solid reliability-wise. Just stay away from the 996 N/A cars for their RMS/IMS leaks and you're fine. But obviously normal maintenance will be more expensive than an S2k. S2K is a nice choice... but in a different league of performance IMO. The F is going to spoil you if you get out of 415hp and into 200hp.

vbb

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I've owned 2 prior S2Ks, and if I were seriously in the market for a 2nd car, I'd go this route again. Different strokes for different folks, but I got the ISF exactly because it was a performance sedan that would make a great daily driver. If I were to get a 2nd car, it'd have to be very different than the ISF for the whole thing to make sense. I'm talking about a 2-seater pure sports car like the S2000 or Cayman S, or something 100% different like a rugged pickup truck for bad weather and utility.

I like the NSX idea, but not as a daily driver.

Boma

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I've also been thinking about replacing my beater/DD with a newer car. Currently my '99 Altima GLE is serving its purpose but it's rather boring to drive and a real sore to look at. As others have said I think the best option for people in the same situation is to get a car that is very different from the ISF. (2 door, manual transmission)

I've been eyeing the Toyobaru twins (FR-S/BRZ) and a used S2000 and as vbb mentioned maybe a more rugged vehicle for bad weather, something along the lines of a pickup or SUV. More than likely though I'll be leaning towards something that is fairly cheap and good on gas while being a sporty ride, which pretty much covers anything that isn't an Altima.

Bigcloud

I do okay. I've been a life long nissan fan and the GT-R is something I've had on my list since 2009.



VJ I agree about the row your own gears. I get in my 350z from time to time and the 6 speed feels great. However, I must say that I really like the IS-F for track duty....or better yet a DCT for tracking. I was able to concentrate much better when I was driving the F vs. the Z on the track.

The one thing that can really upset the balance of a manual car is when you heel-toe. If you don't get it right the car doesn't really turn all that well. The thing with a DCT or the Direct Shift transmissions is that all that is done for you.

This is coming from a guy that has a sick heel toe combination. lol.

vbb

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I kinda want a 3rd go-round at an S2000, but really, I want a Toyota Tacoma. I've wanted one of those for probably 15 years now, but never wanted one bad enough to have as my only mode of transportation. If I get a 2nd vehicle (and now this thread has me thinking of doing just that, lol) I'm going to look hard at a nice used Tacoma.

Meraki Autoworks

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I'd go a completely different route.. Ford F-150 Raptor.. Done. Used to have a '09 silverado with a huge lift and that was an awesome daily, annoying to park but driving wise it was fun and people always get out of your way.. compared to now, to save gas I have the '12 BMW f30 3 series. its got a little turbo and its fun to drive but I still want the truck back for a daily..

ImportISF

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I DD'd my old NSX for a few months before I sold it. I probably wouldn't do it again though when I get another one, it would be strictly be a weekend car. Not because it wasn't comfortable, but the amount of attention the NSX gets is crazy. I couldn't leave the car parked anywhere without somebody trying to strike a conversation with me. The car is fantastic though, hearing the engine roaring to 8k RPM's right behind your head is something else

WillRockwe

NSX is a great drive and a great investment as well. They just don't lose value.

lexneffect

Get the GTR or NSX, know quote a few here who own both. Why we are at it don't forget the might MKIV supra as well!

fstpassat

This is the way to do it. Nothing like DD'ing a mid 12sec car that has all the luxury and amenities you could want, but still has a performance edge. My weekend/toy car will always be a true manual as long as they exist.

2URGSE

2014 Camaro ZL1 6 speed with Hennessey 700 hp package.

chrisp1

Ever thought of going with a classic car?

dannyk8232

Late 80's Fiero w/ Ferrari kit