The idea is simple, choose the car that you would get if money was no object, and then try to get the one in your price range that is closest to it.
Car of Choice | Substitutes | Comments |
BMW M5 | XJS or XJ6 Jaguar with V8 or 20B
Nissan Maxima Turbo Soarer 3.0GT SAAB 900 or 9000 turbo Mazda 929 turbo |
Usually Auto but can be 5 speed except for the Soarer |
Jaguar XKR/Ferrari 458 | XJS Jaguar with V8 or 20B
Mazda Cosmo Soarer 3.0GT 300ZX |
Cosmo is still too expensive in 1999 |
Porsche 928/Ferrari 550 | Supra Turbo
300zx Turbo Soarer 3.0GT |
My personal Inclination |
Porsche 944 turbo | RX7 turbo
Starion Porsche 924 turbo |
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Nissan Skyline GTR | Skyline R30 GTS-X
Skyline R31 GTS-X Ford TX3 4wd turbo Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Mazda MX6 |
Choice depends on what aspect of the GTR appeals most. |
BMW M3 | Skyline R30 GTS-X
Skyline R31 GTS-X Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Mazda MX6 SAAB 900 turbo SAAB 9000 turbo |
Some are front wheel drive and so will handle differently |
TVR or AC Cobra | 1st Generation RX7 turbo
V8 260 Z |
Fast and Brutal: Yeah! |
Ferrari 360 | RX7 turbo
Dino Replica |
Again, what aspect appeals to you, performance or looks? |
Lotus 7 or Elise | Cheap Lotus 7 copy
Fiat X1/9 |
Cheap Lotus copies aren't that cheap usually |
Porsche 911 turbo | VR4
TX3 911 replica with Subaru turbo 4 Porsche 912 |
The 912 was the Porsche version of the slower replica. |