Curious after owning the Type R what is next?

[zsak]

Well as an update, I had to replace my R and ended up getting a new Raptor. Needed a truck but not so boring of a truck. Sad part is everytime I see a R I want to grab another one lol. Maybe that will be my next csr again

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[1lastnerve]

This thread is a little long in the tooth... I wonder if the early contributors are still here or still own the CTR? Times change. I've had a few cars that I thought I'd keep forever.. and didn't. I've had cars that I've lusted after and always had on my someday list. The 911 being a perennial contender on that list, but yet to acquire. Buying the CTR for me was a toe in the water to see how I could get along with a sporty car as my daily driver. I wanted something quick and fun to drive. The fact that they are on the cheaper end to buy, hold their value, and have some bit of practicality made it an easy choice.
But I don't think I'll keep it long term... and I don't think I'll be getting the 911. It comes down to the fact that where I live, the roads are flat and laid out in grids. No curvy roads and no picturesque drives to be had anywhere. The ability to extract any of the attributes that any of these cars have is just not possible on the public roads in my location.

I think my next purchase is a Silverado with the 6.2 V8. At least the ride will be comfortable and I can hear the stereo... and my right foot can give me the motoring pleasure when I need it.

*EDIT - Just after I finished my post I see OP jumped back in... No CTR and driving a truck now! LOL

 

[boosted180sx]

i want a cayman gt4.

my mind hasn't changed.

almost 3 years later, my mind still hasnt changed lol.
i need a gt4 in my life.

 

[Zeffy94]

The Type R isn’t going anywhere for me. If I got a new car I would think about a Subaru Crosstrek or Outback, one because I could alternate the R with them, and two, they would be great when the weather starts turning south.

Well this aged like moldy cheese... not only did the Type R go somewhere, I am driving a Mazda3 now!

I thought about the Crosstrek but that speed was just a bit too slow for my tastes. The 3 does what I want and I have no regrets. Miss the R but too many factors in my life that made it not the right vehicle for me anymore. Still would love to pick one up again in the future if I was able!

 

[zsak]

This thread is a little long in the tooth... I wonder if the early contributors are still here or still own the CTR? Times change. I've had a few cars that I thought I'd keep forever.. and didn't. I've had cars that I've lusted after and always had on my someday list. The 911 being a perennial contender on that list, but yet to acquire. Buying the CTR for me was a toe in the water to see how I could get along with a sporty car as my daily driver. I wanted something quick and fun to drive. The fact that they are on the cheaper end to buy, hold their value, and have some bit of practicality made it an easy choice.
But I don't think I'll keep it long term... and I don't think I'll be getting the 911. It comes down to the fact that where I live, the roads are flat and laid out in grids. No curvy roads and no picturesque drives to be had anywhere. The ability to extract any of the attributes that any of these cars have is just not possible on the public roads in my location.

I think my next purchase is a Silverado with the 6.2 V8. At least the ride will be comfortable and I can hear the stereo... and my right foot can give me the motoring pleasure when I need it.

*EDIT - Just after I finished my post I see OP jumped back in... No CTR and driving a truck now! LOL

I recommend a 2nd gen raptor if you want a truck. It reminds me more of a jdm truck than anything else. lol

 

[chattanoogaR]

Well as an update, I had to replace my R and ended up getting a new Raptor. Needed a truck but not so boring of a truck. Sad part is everytime I see a R I want to grab another one lol. Maybe that will be my next csr again

That is the only SVT vehicle that I have not owned. (Since the beginning of SVT)

It is interesting for sure, just not sure what the hell I would use it for.

 

[zsak]

That is the only SVT vehicle that I have not owned. (Since the beginning of SVT)

It is interesting for sure, just not sure what the hell I would use it for.

I didn’t know either until I did a little of this. So much fun in a different way.

 

[Learn2turn]

Well as an update, I had to replace my R and ended up getting a new Raptor. Needed a truck but not so boring of a truck. Sad part is everytime I see a R I want to grab another one lol. Maybe that will be my next csr again

As long as you still have the turbo S2000, life is GOOD!!!

 

[zsak]

As long as you still have the turbo S2000, life is GOOD!!!

Yes sir that car will never go. My kids are already eyeing it when they get older lol.

 

[NapalmEnema]

After a year with the Type R now I can't see anything that doesn't cost 3x as much that would be worth owning instead of it. I hope it lasts a good long time this one is a keeper. Light - manual - fun to toss around - it's just a great car in all situations imo.

I also love the audacious styling - they really swung for the fences with it and I appreciate that and love the ugly everyone else seems to find in it. I'll proudly pilot my voltron car till it dies -

 

[DreamR]

I'm having a hard time finding one for MSRP so I'm probably just going to wait and get the new IS500. I work for Lexus and with master certification I get $500/month (taxed) on a new lease.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Given where I am, and other stuff, I hope to keep this car until I can reasonably get into an EV that isn't some SUV or boring sedan. Something more like that Toyota MR2-ish EV sounds neat. I doubt that when this car is ready to be swapped that there will even be any reasonably priced manual transmission ICE vehicles around, especially any that aren't RWD (which isn't an option in #frozenyankeehellhole).

I simply won't buy another ICE car that has an automatic. If I have to give up the third pedal, I'm going all the way to EV land.

 

[NapalmEnema]

I'm having a hard time finding one for MSRP so I'm probably just going to wait and get the new IS500. I work for Lexus and with master certification I get $500/month (taxed) on a new lease.

Yolo bud - go drive a used Type R and realize it's worth getting one - new or used - over a Lexus. Sorry, but I'd pay over sticker a bit instead of getting a boring Lexus.

 

[J o n]

I'm having a hard time finding one for MSRP so I'm probably just going to wait and get the new IS500. I work for Lexus and with master certification I get $500/month (taxed) on a new lease.

Yolo bud - go drive a used Type R and realize it's worth getting one - new or used - over a Lexus. Sorry, but I'd pay over sticker a bit instead of getting a boring Lexus.

IS500 is a compact sedan with a 472hp 5.0 V8 sedan... Going to be a neat piece of hardware on the street for sure.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35540145/2022-lexus-is500-f-sport-revealed/

 

[boosted180sx]

I'm having a hard time finding one for MSRP so I'm probably just going to wait and get the new IS500. I work for Lexus and with master certification I get $500/month (taxed) on a new lease.

im trying to see if i can get myself into one as a daily driver when its out.
that v8 sounds so good.

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