Yet another 'what should I get' thread

I like them but ultimately I like the Camaro SS more. If Im going to get a muscle car then I think the SS is the one.

Im going to drive one this week and see what I think. While I am not a big fan of the Boxsters look I do think an S model would be a blast to drive.

Never going to find a decent NSX-T for my budget or it would be at the top of my list.

968...I almost bought one ten years ago. I love them as I am a big 944 fan. I can only find one for sale within 50 miles of me and its an ugly green. Im not going to chance something that I cant go see in person and Im not flying around the country for a $20k car. Has to be local.

Supra. Hmmm... there is a black 6 speed (or are they 5 speeds ?) for sale locally with the targa. I might want to go check that out. Interesting car. Ive always liked them. Good call.

I have no time today to go looking...hoping to get out there tomorrow.

 

How would that differ greatly from my E55 ?

 

Not so good thus far as I havent had a chance to go look.

Im going to try and get out there today or tomorrow.

 

I have now driven a C5 Vette, a Boxster S, Camaro SS Vert and a 350Z Roadster.

Believe it or not my favorite is the 350Z Roadster. The interior is fantastic. It has plenty of power for a daily driver. It isnt the most attractive car though...One I drove was silver and I would hold out for white, black or a dark grey.

Boxster feels too small. Im comfortable but as I said to my friend, I feel like the Chris Farley skit 'fat guy in a little coat'. I just feel like I look like an idiot in such a small car. However it is a blast to drive. The most fun out of all of them. One I drove was this weird lipstick red color. If I go this way I would only buy this car in black or dark grey. Lighter colors look too feminine to me on it.

Camaro SS vert. I love the idea of the car but after driving it I dont think its for me. It just felt bland.

C5 Vette. Very comfortable. Feels wider than my Viper though I know its probably not. Doesnt feel tossable at all. Best looking of the three by far though and I much prefer a targa to a full convertible. Car I drove was red. Im kind of over 'sporty colors' though...my last Ferrari and viper were both yellow. I think Id want to find a black one.

So thats my update.

Interestingly enough I would say my old BMW M Roadster was more fun to drive than any of the above. I might seriously consider looking into another one of those.

 

Who doesnt love them ?

But not practical as a daily driver. I have grown to hate my MB E55. Its heavy and not fun at all to drive. I will probably keep it since Im pretty far upside down on it. But I have no intention of driving it unless I have to. Just sick and tired of it.

So whatever I get has to be daily...rain or shine... and a AC Cobra aint gonna be it.

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to go buy a Viper SRT10 or a Vantage V8 or a 911 Turbo...but I am promising myself to never finance a car again. Only pay cash and right now all Im willing to give in cash is $20k max. Everything else is sunk into my business.

 

Id kill myself in that thing !


So while I still havent found the car I want I think its a pretty close race between the C5 and the 350Z Roadster....what are everyones thoughts on those two cars specifically ?

 

Im not really a mod guy these days. Both cars offer plenty of performance right out of the box for me. I got the whole 'lets go fast' thing out of my system with my Viper years ago. 0-60 in 3 sec...4 sec...5 sec..6 sec...really all the same to me these days.

I am 6'1" 260 lbs (though not for long)

 

I would consider some aftermarket rims and thats about it.

i saw a 350z today that had gorgeous aftermarket rims. $18k But its silver. I hate silver.

And yes I am shrinking...luckily it is horizontally and not vertically !