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re: Irrational wisdom of buying a sports car - anyone else get one?
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:18 pm to dewster
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:18 pm to dewster
One of the things I enjoy about owning a sports car is getting it out on a weekend with some buddies (and wifes) and cruise to a nearby town and check out a new restaurant, a festival, a club rally or take a whole weekend and see what attractions are there. There is always something going on in the spring and summertime. It can be more than just driving.
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 7:53 pm
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Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:23 pm to dewster
Wife has a Z4 and truly enjoys it. Her 3rd roadster in 20/25 years
I've driven it maybe 5 times....am 6'5"
I've driven it maybe 5 times....am 6'5"
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:24 pm to dewster
Why not if you have the means? I just took delivery of a 2026 M3. Goodwood Green with Tartufo leather. Won’t put many miles on it - weekend car mostly.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:35 pm to DR93Berlin
Great car, I miss my M5
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:43 pm to dewster
quote:
I really like the Nissan Z but it doesn’t have a convertible model.
Back in 83 I bought a 81 Datsun 280ZX Turbo T-top. My absolute favorite car I have ever owned to this day.
2 seater
5 speed manual, if you were in 5th gear you were in violation of the speed limit anywhere in the US!
Turbo, no need to downshift, just mash it
Cockpit style instrumentation
I had an Escort radar detector and when I would drive down the interstate at night people would convoy behind me. Car was an absolute road bullet. The car below was like mine except the pic is not a Turbo
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:44 pm to DCtiger1
quote:2026 Z06 Coupe 2LT, black and black, red calipers, red intake, red stitching, Z07 aero and $10k of aftermarket audio
Good choice my friend. I just bought one myself. It's a rocket ship
Posted on 5/25/26 at 7:50 pm to dewster
You only live once.
And
If not now, when?
Thats what I said when I bought my Blackwing.
And
If not now, when?
Thats what I said when I bought my Blackwing.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:22 pm to dewster
Me
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:33 pm to Boston911
Nice, mine is a 2024 Z06 3LZ convertible, black on artic white, satin forged aluminum wheels, red calipers, stealth and carbon fiber interior package.
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:39 pm to SidewalkTiger
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Not a sports car but I have a classic car. It's completely irrational, but fun.
I'm ready to upgrade mine. I want drive the wheels off of it.
I want a turn the key, thousand mile car.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:41 pm to dewster
‘90 911 Cab bought about 10 yrs ago in my mid 40s. Love it. Qualifies as classic for registration/insurance purposes.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:42 pm to dewster
Last week I would have said money spent on sports cars is a waste. All you really need is reliable and comfortable transportation. That coming from someone who has owned a Camaro, Nissan Z, Toyota Supra, Mustang, Alfa Romeo Spider and two Porsches and whose now daily driver is a comfy old Toyota Avalon. But it's my birthday tomorrow and - well, what the heck - now parked in my garage as of Friday is a third Porsche.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:43 pm to SidewalkTiger
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Or buy an old Crown Vic and cut the roof off
There is road trip series for this. Chop top challenge. Full face helmet recommended.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:45 pm to MizunoDude
Beautiful ride. White interiors are classy.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:48 pm to dewster
There is nothing wrong with wasting money on sports cars/hot rods/collectibles.
I despise people that look at cars at just a mode of transportation. America and passion for automobiles should always be a thing.
I despise people that look at cars at just a mode of transportation. America and passion for automobiles should always be a thing.
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:49 pm to dewster
You know how many +$100k boats are owned in this state?
Get the car.
Get the car.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:50 pm to Bonnie Blue
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Get an old British car.
Make sure you pick up a bottle of this. Sooner or later, you are gonna need it.
[/img]Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:52 pm to dewster
I've been kicking the idea of a buying a JDM sleeper.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 8:53 pm to dewster
My MINI JCW six-speed is plenty of fun for the country roads down here in North Carolina.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:03 pm to dewster
S2000 Honda
I have been a motorhead all my life- raced at Bonneville, did some off road stuff in the Midwest, rallied in Mauritius, and had the opportunity once to be some of the money (a very small part of the money) behind one of Antron Brown’s dragsters.
One of the biggest smiles I ever had behind the wheel was in a 281,000 mile S2000. Stupid,stupid reliable. Mucho Mucho fun.
They have a cult following, so if you decide fun car ownership isn’t what you thought it was going to be, some guy who has a last name like Chung or Fong will gladly pay you for it.
That, or a C6 Vette- once you get past the Cavalier radio and such, C5 or C6 Vettes are badass- and no, you don’t need jorts or Skechers to have one.
I have been a motorhead all my life- raced at Bonneville, did some off road stuff in the Midwest, rallied in Mauritius, and had the opportunity once to be some of the money (a very small part of the money) behind one of Antron Brown’s dragsters.
One of the biggest smiles I ever had behind the wheel was in a 281,000 mile S2000. Stupid,stupid reliable. Mucho Mucho fun.
They have a cult following, so if you decide fun car ownership isn’t what you thought it was going to be, some guy who has a last name like Chung or Fong will gladly pay you for it.
That, or a C6 Vette- once you get past the Cavalier radio and such, C5 or C6 Vettes are badass- and no, you don’t need jorts or Skechers to have one.
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