While haven't decided 100% on to buy a new toy yet or not, I'm looking anyway (cause why not). I say enthusiast because this won't be a daily driver and I have a requirement for as much hp as possible, 500hp being a good target. Budget? Well, cheaper is better but under 20k is good, at 40k it'd have to be really awesome, and 10k would just be great. (I know, that's quite a wide range for a car)
Current contenders I've come across:
2015 Jaguar F-type R -
550hp -
$40k (kinda the absolute limit i'd spend, but ohhh it sounds so nice)
2014 Jaguar F-type V8 S -
500hp -
$33k (its orange)
2005 Bentley Continental GT -
550hp -
$28k to $34k
2010 Shelby GT500 -
540hp -
$29k
2008 BMW Alpina B7 -
500hp -
$14.5
2006 BMW M6 -
500hp -
$16.5
Notable mentions:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - 380hp - $33k
2005 Aston Martin DB9 - 450hp - $37k
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 392 - 470hp - $27k
If the Bentley wasn't on the opposite side of the country, I probably would've test driven it already cause I've always wanted one. I have to say, the jaguar is probably my favorite (and it sounds the best). But the M6 I think is the best bargain. Anything else you think I should consider?