I Will Need a Daily Driver...

Mine's candy red and only comes with a 1 year waranty... I think they know I'm going to wreck it!

 

996 C2.......or a 993C2S.....but for reliability sake just get the 996..only other thing id consider would be the elise or maybe a damn M3 but those are so girly now..

 

I tested the new 3 and 5 cars. Nice. But then I drove the C55. Man, you can't beat that rocket V8!

Dale

 

Well Doc, after driving 150 miles home, in the rain, it occurs to me that some of your consultants have been leading you astray. As I recall, unlike some of your consultants, you already have a sports car. Indeed, you also own some motorcycles. Finally, as I recall, your question was about a daily driver.

Yes, you want something a little engaging, which rules out the Lexus. However, trust me on this, you don't want something that is too engaging, which rules out the Porsche.

Just to give one example, Porsches are loud. If you don't believe me call someone who is driving a Porsche on their cell phone. You probably will only be able to hear every other word. It is the type of thing that you don't notice when you drive a car for fun. But when you're headed home to mama, I don't know whether it is the wind noise or the tires, but 911s are loud.

So this leaves you with either a Bimmer or an AMG. The regular Benzs are warmed over K cars. However, the AMG cars are what MB used to be.

Either one of these two or just go for an Enzo Caddy. You know a 69 drop top in red in which you can go cruising down the road in your new yawk brim...

Dale

 

what about a DB7?

 

AM vantage, M3, m5, 308gt4,456

 

I like the 911 suggestion as well. The cayman S has been getting a fine reputation as well. (if you don't need the jump seats out back)

An Audi RS4 looks interesting too..(if you want four doors and AWD)

Good luck

JB

 

Used CTS-V, fun, understated, great value.

Or a 2000 540 with 6 speed, great looks, performance and a beautiful car to boot.

The 996 is the worst assembled 911 in Porsche's history. I am a huge Porsche guy, but man do I dislike that car.

 

Remind me a in month to post an update of this odometer reading (taken this morning around 4:15 a.m.)...
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It's an older car, more visceral, but as dependable as a 964 (which it is) once they're properly sorted. Car? Porsche 911 RSAmerica, built in '93 and '94. See www.rsamerica.com for details, listings, etc. It's what I'd probably get as a fun car if my discretionary income were large enough. Not that many around, but you can probably pick one up for around $35-$40 or so K. If you don't want to "stir the gears yourself" you might think about getting a nice 968 cabrio with Tiptronic. OTOH, IIRC, you said your daily commute was to be 30 miles each way? In that case, maybe you'd be pililng up too many miles for either of these choices...that's 300 miles/week x 52=15,600/year. But, certainly for the RS (and maybe a bit less for the 968) you'd get your money's worth.
Just thinkin'
You might also consider a Cobra R. Or one of the performance variants made in the mid to late '90s by SLP Engineering (Camaro Z28 SS or Firehawk).

Tom
Tulsa

 

I have never liked titatium or grey, but I gotta admit that it is a great slealth color for the C55. Apparently, white is one of the most visible colors to spot at a distance. I don't know why this might be relevant.

Sounds like a plan, not that I'd know anything about that.

 

You might consider a VW Passat, GLI, or GTI of the latest generation. They are comfortable low cost road erasers, the Passat being only slightly larger than the GLI; also, will not really make the clientele flinch, and that seems to be a realistic consideration.

 

Uro brought a Yugo. Uro brought a Yugo. Uro brought a Yugo.

Dale

 

Uro, if you bought it, it must be a good car........ after all the advice - you owe us ------ spill it

 

Without even coming down here to check out the Elises...?!?

 

NICE! But will Kitty Fishstick be jealous of your new friend?
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Going from a 911 to an S80 is an...interesting process.

But you have other sports cars.

And I've come to appreciate having a daily beater that you don't care about rock chips, door dings, road rash, etc. etc. Let the Volvo take the daily abuse, that's what they are built for. Comfort counts for a lot, you may not want to deal with a 911 after a bad day.

So good choice, doc. Good luck in your new practice.

EDIT: btw, what's considered "giving" it away? Did you buy or lease it?

 

A Volvo is a nice choice, good job

 

Uro,

Good job....... and smart choice.

I really didn't know where you were going with the 911 idea. I think you'll be much happier with this as a daily driver.

Now go find a great weekend car - Need some help? lol

 

Congrats! They do have great seats.


Wouldn't have thought to even suggest one as I assumed you allready had one tucked away somewhere...aren't they handing these out now upon board certification??