What sports car do you realistically want?

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by K-dog

Depends on what you want. The first car I ever drove was a 1967 Porsche 912. Fun car. I love Porsche but when it comes to cars, each car is different and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

This is correct. They are loads of fun. Not practical at all. I never thought I would reach a point in my life where 4 doors was a bonus, but I am there now.

You've come a long way, baby!

[UtahDan]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

When I was a young lad, I thought having a 300zx would have been the bomb. For a while, not too long ago, I thought having a 350z would be nice.

I have a friend who is a Porsche collector, and so I thought about getting a somewhat vintage Porsche (mid 80's 911), but I've come to the conclusion that is the rich man's game, not mine.

So now I've come to the pedestrian conclusion that a Chevy Corvette might fit the bill. Not *that* expensive, functional, sporty, decent gas mileage.

I realistically want a metallic light blue Mustang. It is within my reach, it just isn't practical at this point.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by UtahDan

I realistically want a metallic light blue Mustang. It is within my reach, it just isn't practical at this point.

A new one?

The car that would realistically be in my reach would be something under 25k, which narrows the field quite considerably.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

A new one?

The car that would realistically be in my reach would be something under 25k, which narrows the field quite considerably.

You would be surprised. You could get a used 911 for $25K. Maybe a 1999 or so. Those still look sweet.

It isnt so much the cost to acquire, but the high cost of ownership. Insurance, any repair that may pop up, etc..

[cougjunkie]

Originally Posted by K-dog

I drive a pretty sporty Mercedes C32 right now. I think realistically, I'm going to replace it with an SL55.

You forgot to add that it has the AMD package, and that you and your wife have your names sewn in to the head rests with a heart and an arrow through it that says Forever!

[UtahDan]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

A new one?

The car that would realistically be in my reach would be something under 25k, which narrows the field quite considerably.

Yeah a new, and you could get a nicely equipped one in the 25K range. They are less than you would think. I just went and priced the one I would get online. $26,250.00. And that's sticker price.

[K-dog]

Originally Posted by cougjunkie

You forgot to add that it has the AMD package, and that you and your wife have your names sewn in to the head rests with a heart and an arrow through it that says Forever!

AMG

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by K-dog

AMG

K Dog, if you are going to get a C AMG, why not spend a tad more and just get an E, non AMG? more panache that way, no?

[Archaea]

The best overall buy for a sports car is the Porsche 997. Not that expensive, 90k new, and you can get it cheaper if you know how.

The new little Lotus is fun.

The Lambo and Ferrari are fun, but not that practical.

The Swiss Spyker is also a fun car but for people much more well to do than I.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by Archaea

The best overall buy for a sports car is the Porsche 997. Not that expensive, 90k new, and you can get it cheaper if you know how.

The new little Lotus is fun.

The Lambo and Ferrari are fun, but not that practical.

The Swiss Spyker is also a fun car but for people much more well to do than I.

The Lotus strikes me as a kit car. I dont like the looks that much. I preferred the old Esprit styling.

Every Saturday there is an exotics meet and greet here in Irvine. It used to be called the Crystal Cove meet and greet, but was eventually run out of Newport Coast because too many people participated. There were 50-60 exotics showing up in caravan.

It is at these get togethers where I have been able to see and sit in a Bugatti Veyron, Lambo Murcis, the Porsche GT, and a slew of others. It makes your standard 911 look like crap. But lots of fun to check out every now and then.