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re: Irrational wisdom of buying a sports car - anyone else get one?
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:19 pm to tigerfan 64
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:19 pm to tigerfan 64
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I'm ready to upgrade mine. I want drive the wheels off of it.
I want a turn the key, thousand mile car
What do you have now and what are you wanting?
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Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:36 pm to dewster
They’re superb if you want one for the “aesthetics” of it. But as far as functionality and maintenance goes, that’s another story.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:39 pm to dewster
You live one time
If you can afford it and not hurt your retirement, do it
We bought a Jeep just to have a fun vehicle
If you can afford it and not hurt your retirement, do it
We bought a Jeep just to have a fun vehicle
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:43 pm to dewster
Whatever you think is cool then do it. Enough said
Me personally I think sports cars are childish.
Me personally I think sports cars are childish.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:47 pm to SidewalkTiger
I have an original, very stock 69 cougar convertible. It's fun for 30 miles. It's tiring after 75.
I want a 69 cougar convertible that's fun and comfortable for 1000 miles.
I want a 69 cougar convertible that's fun and comfortable for 1000 miles.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:49 pm to dewster
Dan Neil just did a great piece on the retractable top MX-5. I would get it before the convertible.
It is a bulletproof, fun car and holds value well.
That said, the Boxter is a more powerful,tractable car and holds value extensively well.
A Mustang is a great choice also, and if you really want a convertible, that would be the one.
Avoid the Nissan.
It is a bulletproof, fun car and holds value well.
That said, the Boxter is a more powerful,tractable car and holds value extensively well.
A Mustang is a great choice also, and if you really want a convertible, that would be the one.
Avoid the Nissan.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:50 pm to tigerfan 64
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I have an original, very stock 69 cougar convertible. It's fun for 30 miles. It's tiring after 75.
I want a 69 cougar convertible that's fun and comfortable for 1000 miles
Sweet, I also have a 69 but it's an Impala. Why not just modernize your drivetrain?
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:56 pm to SidewalkTiger
I probably will, but that takes it off the road for a while.
A new hot rod motor, od trans and updated modern suspension/ brakes will push $15k. It still has rust and needs paint.
I may sell mine and buy a nice $30k car.
A new hot rod motor, od trans and updated modern suspension/ brakes will push $15k. It still has rust and needs paint.
I may sell mine and buy a nice $30k car.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 9:58 pm to tigerfan 64
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I probably will, but that takes it off the road for a while.
A new hot rod motor, od trans and updated modern suspension/ brakes will push $15k. It still has rust and needs paint.
I may sell mine and buy a nice $30k car.
Makes sense. I'd love to LS swap mine but I really don't drive it a ton anymore. I'm thinking of selling it as I cruise around in my 90's GMC a lot more.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:17 pm to dewster
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something like an MX-5
If by MX-5 you mean a 911, then yes, do it
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:20 pm to dewster
I recommend if you want a convertible a Mercedes 2018-2021 c43 (w205). Great daily driver. Great on back country roads with almost 400hp. With a tune you can get almost 500hp. M276 engine is bulletproof. Just an amazing car for what you get. You can find good examples for around $25k.
I picked mine up last year for $26k and it came loaded from the factory. It even had the AMG racing seats and performance exhaust. It also came with special factory gray matte paint. I get compliments almost everytime I drive it.
I picked mine up last year for $26k and it came loaded from the factory. It even had the AMG racing seats and performance exhaust. It also came with special factory gray matte paint. I get compliments almost everytime I drive it.
This post was edited on 5/25/26 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:50 pm to SidewalkTiger
quote:Same. I have to hear from the wife at least once a year, "Why do you keep that? You never drive it."
Not a sports car but I have a classic car. It's completely irrational, but fun.
Not true. I take it out for a mile run at least once a quarter.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:56 pm to JohnnyKilroy
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I had two 911 turbos. Older (relatively analog, manuals).
I own an SC, 951, 996 and a 9YA. My problem is once I buy something, I refuse to sell it. I just eventually add to the fleet. Great cars but expensive when they go to the shop.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 11:10 pm to dewster
Do it!
I’ve been buying used BMWs for 15 years now. None newer than 2006 - the last year before the x drive was introduced. Never paid more than 6k. My favorites were the first one, a 1979 530i I got for $1000 off Craigslist. 4 speed manual, had been re-geared for racing by the previous owner. Mileage unknown, the odometer was stuck at 90k. 2nd fav was the 325xi touring wagon, euro version I got for 4K in 2020. 5 speed manual. It was a rare bird. Several times a year I’d be getting gas and someone would know what it was and would give me their card, say call me if you ever want to sell this. Currently in another 325xi wagon, 2006, auto, paid 6k. It looks brand new
Told my girlfriend I was considering buying and selling these as a side hustle. She said “please don’t”
I’ve been buying used BMWs for 15 years now. None newer than 2006 - the last year before the x drive was introduced. Never paid more than 6k. My favorites were the first one, a 1979 530i I got for $1000 off Craigslist. 4 speed manual, had been re-geared for racing by the previous owner. Mileage unknown, the odometer was stuck at 90k. 2nd fav was the 325xi touring wagon, euro version I got for 4K in 2020. 5 speed manual. It was a rare bird. Several times a year I’d be getting gas and someone would know what it was and would give me their card, say call me if you ever want to sell this. Currently in another 325xi wagon, 2006, auto, paid 6k. It looks brand new
Told my girlfriend I was considering buying and selling these as a side hustle. She said “please don’t”
Posted on 5/25/26 at 11:21 pm to HubbaBubba
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Same. I have to hear from the wife at least once a year, "Why do you keep that? You never drive it."
Not true. I take it out for a mile run at least once a quarter.
I used to drive mine a ton but have a back problem that's making entry and exit a little difficult.
May try to sell it and buy an old truck of some kind.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 11:27 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
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Just buy a Tesla.
For people that enjoy “the drive” a Tesla is the absolute worst. It is a soulless fricking gadget car meant for commuting..
Posted on 5/26/26 at 5:37 am to dewster
If you are tall, Caymem or Boxter.
If you are shorter fella, Miata will work. Consider an S2000.
If you are shorter fella, Miata will work. Consider an S2000.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:10 am to dewster
If you're buying used and wait for the right deal, you'll be able to drive it for a year or more and get all your mony back out if you change your mind.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:15 am to Bonnie Blue
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Get an old British car.
Do you want it to actually start when you go to use it? S2000 is the answer.
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