Hi folks,
I haven't posted for a long time, but I still read these forums on a daily basis. Last summer I sold my modded (stereo and body mods) 1997 NSX-T. This was my 2nd NSX within a 5 year period. I loved those NSX's and still do love the NSX.
However, I decided I wanted a little variety, so my next car was a AMG SL55. This car was an awesome car. Awesome acceleration with a great exhaust note. It came to me as a surprise to find out that it was not nearly as fun to drive as my NSX's. Sure it was faster, but after the initial rocket like acceleration, the fun was all over. In the NSX, at every speed and in every gear, the car was FUN to drive and was exhilirating. Another thing I missed about the NSX was the way people whipped their heads around to look at it. ( I know some of you don't notice this, and others don't care for it, but I'll admit.....I enjoy it...usually)
Consequently, I sold the SL55. Now I'm on the hunt for another sports car. Sure the obvious thing would be to buy another NSX, but I think I'll wait for the *new* NSX.:wink:
But seriously, I am now trying to decide what car I should purchase next. Here is the criteria I am currently working with. I'm listing them in descending order for more important to less important.
1. cost should be in the $100K ballpark
2. car should be exotic and exclusive to some degree
3. car should be a performance sport car, straight stickshift preferably, but I would tolerate SMG if the car was right
4. car won't be a daily driver and I will probably put about 3000-4000 miles on it per year. I would still like it to be fairly reliable, this will come more into play if I buy a car that is greater than 10 years old.
5. I will most likely only keep this car for 1-2 years, so I would prefer not to lose my shirt when it comes time for selling.
I'm not fixated on a particular brand, model or year at this point. I'm pretty sure what ever I buy, it most likely will be used.
Here are some cars that I am mentally kicking around. Please give me your thoughts on these cars as well as any other cars that you would recommend I consider within my criteria.
1. Shelby Series 1
2. Ferrari 360 Modena (prices haven't dropped low enough yet, I don't think)
3. Lamborghini Diablo VT ( not sure if I really want to get into this mess, but damn!, I love this sexy car!)
4. Maserati Gran Sport ( not really a head turner but a blast to drive and great exhaust note)
5. ?
Thanks a lot to all those who participate in helping me out.
Dan
I haven't posted for a long time, but I still read these forums on a daily basis. Last summer I sold my modded (stereo and body mods) 1997 NSX-T. This was my 2nd NSX within a 5 year period. I loved those NSX's and still do love the NSX.
However, I decided I wanted a little variety, so my next car was a AMG SL55. This car was an awesome car. Awesome acceleration with a great exhaust note. It came to me as a surprise to find out that it was not nearly as fun to drive as my NSX's. Sure it was faster, but after the initial rocket like acceleration, the fun was all over. In the NSX, at every speed and in every gear, the car was FUN to drive and was exhilirating. Another thing I missed about the NSX was the way people whipped their heads around to look at it. ( I know some of you don't notice this, and others don't care for it, but I'll admit.....I enjoy it...usually)
Consequently, I sold the SL55. Now I'm on the hunt for another sports car. Sure the obvious thing would be to buy another NSX, but I think I'll wait for the *new* NSX.:wink:
But seriously, I am now trying to decide what car I should purchase next. Here is the criteria I am currently working with. I'm listing them in descending order for more important to less important.
1. cost should be in the $100K ballpark
2. car should be exotic and exclusive to some degree
3. car should be a performance sport car, straight stickshift preferably, but I would tolerate SMG if the car was right
4. car won't be a daily driver and I will probably put about 3000-4000 miles on it per year. I would still like it to be fairly reliable, this will come more into play if I buy a car that is greater than 10 years old.
5. I will most likely only keep this car for 1-2 years, so I would prefer not to lose my shirt when it comes time for selling.
I'm not fixated on a particular brand, model or year at this point. I'm pretty sure what ever I buy, it most likely will be used.
Here are some cars that I am mentally kicking around. Please give me your thoughts on these cars as well as any other cars that you would recommend I consider within my criteria.
1. Shelby Series 1
2. Ferrari 360 Modena (prices haven't dropped low enough yet, I don't think)
3. Lamborghini Diablo VT ( not sure if I really want to get into this mess, but damn!, I love this sexy car!)
4. Maserati Gran Sport ( not really a head turner but a blast to drive and great exhaust note)
5. ?
Thanks a lot to all those who participate in helping me out.
Dan
