What is it? Got daily driver? Do tell.
My non-Ferrari fun car is 65 corvette convertible. Color is red/red with white top. 327/350 hp w/ 4-speed stick. Owned it a long time. Great fun on sunny days. Not my d-d. And the side pipes rumble some. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Please define sportscar: Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. But, here's my take: After the F430 spider its: Maserati Spider and Mini Cooper S works. Both excellent, fun machines. Neither even close the F430 in "sportiness' though. Not to hijack this thread---I would agree that the base model Cooper is "best bang for the buck" but you can't believe how 220 HP changes how the Cooper feels. Honestly, the S is just OK but the "works" really brings it to life. The downside -- it's really expensive per HP gained.
I sold my 430 about 3 months ago, so my other sports car 08' 997TT (cabriolet, manual 6 speed) is kinda my daily driver until my 599 HGTE arrives.......... I bought it for my wife as her second car, she friggin LOVES it. I have always loved 911's but this car didn't rock my world like my 430. Now that I'm driving it a lot Im beginning to "get it" and enjoy driving it...........BUT....... compared to my 430......It's just not even close. That being said, the Porsche is a brilliant machine that is growing on me.
My "other sports car" 750i the short wheel base car with sport package. I am very impressed with the way this 4500 lb. car handles(never buy a 7 w/o this pack.) Just returned from MT and got 23 miles/gal at 85-90 back and forth. Very surprising car. Image Unavailable, Please Login
DD: Lexus GS400 "Other" sports cars: 1966 Jag E-Type FHC and 1972 Datsun 240Z (currently for sale - see FerrariAds for details)
Bought an 06 S2k a few weeks ago. It's my DD. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Nice! I was thinking about picking up an earlier (2003) S2000. Always admired them and they are fun cars - you can get them at a reasonable price, although I prefer one that hasn't been modded. How do you like it as a DD? Since I work mostly from home, my DD wouldn't see too much road time other than weekends, so that probably works well with the S2000!
I currently do not have a sports car, i.e. topless two seater. I do have a GT, my BB512i for weekend fun and a "hot hatch" as my DD, a MazdaSpeed3 GT.
I love it. Some find the interior too cramped but at 5'8", I think it's comfy. It's also just a nice place to sit with leather seats/doors/center console and an F1-style gauge cluster. Handling is superb as is reliability. The 4-cylinder motor is a gem. 8k redline and if you get a pre-04 model, they scream to 9k! Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions. I researched for a year before purchasing mine and know a great deal about them. Check out http://www.s2ki.com/forums too for tons of info.
Will do, thanks...I've been looking for awhile myself. The main reason I passed was because I have kids, and I prefer having a sedan "just in case". However, given the price on older models, I can swing one easily...maybe keep the GS and have the S2K for fun. Still need to liquidate the 240Z though...