Get a Prius V and retire young

Tough call, but if it's about the driving experience, I would probably buy the best 1985-1989 911 sunroof coupe I could find. The build quality is beyond reproach and the driving experience is so darn raw and visceral. An added bonus is you should not lose a dime should you decide to sell the car.

My favorite purchase in the last few years has been the 350GTR. It's a blast to drive, but what drew me to the car is the styling which is why I ultimately bought one. It garners much more attention than my Hellcat or Porsches so I guess other must feel the same.

I think one of the quietest collector cars right now is a viper GTS from the 90s to early 2k. They are really cheap right now, and the total production of all vipers are equal to just over one year of corvette production. They are sporty and have killer looks and I believe they won't get any cheaper, they will only go up in value.

I would get one of these. when you do retire you wouldn't even need dipers

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Go Rugged. . .
Classic Toyota FJ40
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I am a bit biased right now as Im in the middle of restoring one myself. . .
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Got it. In that case Id go with the HellCat or Demon Challenger and defy Law Enforcement. Sounds you are leaning more towards something European though. . .

My doors pull out but I don't

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I agree. I'm on my 3rd Viper and they have increased in value in the past few years (Gen II/III).

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Seriously, a Miata?

I think you could do better!

The Homer....the only car that you'll ever need.

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Just get $10k Mazda speed for a road race track, and get a nice DD. Honestly, a small minority are able to get 95% out of a Miata on the track. There you can get your speed fix, it's a thrill, and hard to master. I road race weekly and have zero regrets about driving an SUV as a DD because I know whenever I need a "fix", I can go out on the track.

Dude , get a Volvo

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STi

Bro you are incapable of making your own decisions.

VIPER!

Based off your past cars and the ones that you sound to lean towards it really fits the bill nicely. They are super fun to drive, easy to work on and still look modern (most people that don't know Vipers think my 98 is brand new).

I was hesitant to get one because of the "they will kill you comments" but it's one of the easiest fast cars I've ever driven. Don't do something stupid and floor it going around a corner and you are fine.

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911, M3, Kia or Minivan - all of these for street use can get you in trouble with the law and all will easily go over speed limit. If you want a fun car to drive, however, I would highly recommended a car with a manual transmission (imho). I had a little convertible audi tts in 2009 and it was enjoyable but the paddle shifters were not the same as a manual. Something was still missing from it.

In retrospect, I think something like a Ford Focus RS would be a riot to drive and I would take it to track days especially if that is not your daily drive.

Get a new Corvette Stingray! If I won the lottery that would be the car I would get.

1979 Plymouth Horizon!
Gorgeous, reliable and powerful!

If you're looking for a car that draws looks/compliments and is a refined gentlemen's sports car, go Aston Martin. We are on our third, and it only gets better with time. Beautiful styling and eats WRX's for lunch when the teens try to take you off the line You can grab a DB9 Volante well back of $100K with the original owner taking the other $100K in depreciation.

911's are a blast, but so our SL63's or the ballsy, SL65's. Have owned Viper's and they are super fun, but I'm not a domestic fan (although the GTS white/blue stripe look is insanely sick looking).

Wow kicking WRX ass for only 3 times the cost!?!

yeah a friend had a 95 viper.... was nice

Buy my 96 Viper GTS for $45k. It's the right color, it's supercharged for even more power, it's not far from you. But it is loud, hot, uncomfortable...far from posh.

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How many miles, ever been wrecked? How long have you had it?

I'm in the same mode right now. Looking for a fun 2-seater car around $25k. I've got a lead on a nice 2006 Cayman S that I will likely get. I'm also considering a Nissan 370Z. Both have decent power but won't throw you out of control. Cayman S was a pleasure to drive. It's a light mid engine, and the handling is unreal.

I've also looked at the BRZ and MX-5, but I feel like they lacked power.

Tossup between Porsche 928S4 and BMW 850.
Depends upon which mechanic you know best
because the dealer probably won't have a clue
and you may need some maintenance on these classics

have you driven a Tesla Model S? test drive a P100D if you haven't. the acceleration has to be experienced to be understood, and it handles exceptionally well for a sedan. surprisingly practical in terms of storage space, too.

38k miles. Never wrecked, clean title and Carfax. I've had it for 4.5 years or so and only drove it 500 miles. Kids...

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My wiener basically drives and parks itself

Stick with your original thought of a Cayman. Crazy HP is fun, but I think balance is more enjoyable, hence I love my Cayman S. Mine is fully loaded with a manual, and with the front trunk and rear hatch has tons of storage room.

Whatever you decide to purchase, do NOT buy a new Mustang Shelby GT350. They are loud gas hogs that tend to drift into onlookers and crowds. And, besides, I don't want everyone driving the same car as me!

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google "mid life crisis cars" and you should find everything to make you feel manly and tough again....that and a couple testosterone injections.

Or head over to the minivan thread which comes with a complimentary castration.

because being practical or family-oriented makes someone not a man? Your idea of masculinity sucks shit.

Lighten up you little shit.

It was a joke.

Audi, always again.

I like the MX5 fine for what it is, but I would suggest something like this as a alternative. I've had my 2017 John Cooper Works convertible for several months now. It still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.

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Personal tastes but I love my Volvo sedan S60
This has awd. Replaced prior model with fwd.
Take that it to the UP looking for snow.