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re: Irrational wisdom of buying a sports car - anyone else get one?
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:20 am to dewster
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:20 am to dewster
It'll get boring pretty, and you'll end up taking many less joy rides in it than you think.
We did the same thing with a convertible Sebring back in the day..
I will say driving it on the Blue Ridge Parkway was always a treat.
We did the same thing with a convertible Sebring back in the day..
I will say driving it on the Blue Ridge Parkway was always a treat.
This post was edited on 5/26/26 at 7:21 am
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Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:20 am to dewster
I don't think it's been mentioned but a second generation Mini Cooper (R56) is an awesome little car. My son has one that came with 185 hp but now makes about 260 and is an absolute blast to drive.
I enjoyed his so much I bought a 2014 Mini Cooper Coupe. It gets 30 MPG, accelerates very well and corners like it's on rails. On top of that it wasn't very expensive. They have a few design related reliability issues but if you correct those, they are very reliable.
Mine looks similar to this.
I enjoyed his so much I bought a 2014 Mini Cooper Coupe. It gets 30 MPG, accelerates very well and corners like it's on rails. On top of that it wasn't very expensive. They have a few design related reliability issues but if you correct those, they are very reliable.
Mine looks similar to this.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:21 am to i am dan
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It'll get boring pretty, and you'll end up taking many less joy rides in it than you think.
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convertible Sebring
Yea I bet
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:31 am to dewster
Get the vehicle. I did the same, kept it for 15 years, had fun with it and sold it.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 7:52 am to eitek1
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I don't think it's been mentioned but a second generation Mini Cooper (R56) is an awesome little car.
I think the OP is straight. So probably no on the Mini Cooper.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 8:08 am to dewster
I see you are in Chicago. From their Craigslist
It has a 427 and 3 pedals.
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FOR SALE: 1967 Corvette Stingray Convertible 427 - MAKE OFFER (Will Be Sold With NO RESERVE And NO MINIMUM To The Best Offer). Go to our website ( www.AutoSource.biz ) for more information, location, photos, questions and to make offers on this '67 Corvette.
It has a 427 and 3 pedals.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 8:30 am to HubbaBubba
I drive my 73 Charger every day.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 8:42 am to JohnnyKilroy
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Yea I bet
You planning on hitting 90mph on the Parkway or something else stupid? Ever been on the Parkway?
I'm not much of a car douche like you I guess.
This post was edited on 5/26/26 at 8:47 am
Posted on 5/26/26 at 8:59 am to i am dan
You're in a sports car thread talking about how boring it gets and yet the car you chose was a Sebring
That's not a sports car
That's not a sports car
Posted on 5/26/26 at 9:02 am to tigerbacon
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'24 Toyota GR86
quote:i’m looking to buy an early model Subaru BRZ, which is essentially the same car - i just prefer the BRZ’s aesthetics
Bought one when they first came out in 2012 and love it. Also I love having the OG model science FRS before rebranded it 86 after Toyota eliminated the scion brand. I love it and only 100k miles.
you can pick up a decent used example for under $15k
Posted on 5/26/26 at 9:33 am to i am dan
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I'm not much of a car douche like you I guess.
You spent money on a fricking Chrysler so yea I’d agree.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 9:44 am to JohnnyKilroy
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You spent money on a fricking Chrysler so yea I’d agree.
Wife had the car when we met. I didn't pay for it.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 9:45 am to DCtiger1
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You're in a sports car thread talking about how boring it gets and yet the car you chose was a Sebring
That's not a sports car
Felt like the thread went to convertibles pretty quickly.
This post was edited on 5/26/26 at 9:46 am
Posted on 5/26/26 at 9:46 am to i am dan
Yea…convertible sports cars.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 9:48 am to dewster
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It feels a little irrational for me… but at the same time, making memories with my wife while we’re still young enough to really enjoy it also feels pretty rational.
you only live once, and you aint taking the money with you when you go. You got the right idea. Make the time and memories with your wife. get the good package on the car you want and enjoy yourselves. frick anyone who says otherwise.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 10:09 am to dewster
Do it. I did at roughly the same age and I have no regrets. I recommend a convertible. Manual transmission is overrated in my opinion. It can be fun at times but also a pita if you get into stop and go traffic. And most sports cars today have the paddle shift option on the automatics so I'd recommend not getting a manual unless you really really want one.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 10:26 am to dewster
Get a late 2000's Honda S2000. You'll thank me later.
Posted on 5/26/26 at 10:51 am to dewster
I rarely drive mine. I’d say rent not own
Posted on 5/26/26 at 10:59 am to billjamin
Yep. My oldest kids just graduated high school. Soon as I can get them out of college/off the payroll, I’m getting a sports car. As my everyday not as extra.
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