Help me with some ideas for the next fun car

[stephen wilson]

All but 1 or 2 should be easily found for a test drive with a little patience. I drove most of these when I was shopping. There's really no way to know what YOU would like, they each have a distinctive character. Random thoughts:

The power of the Vette was awesome, but I didn't like the shifter or "big" feel, with poor forward visibility over the fenders.

The 370Z also had good power, but less suspension feedback than the Boxster.

I liked the S2000, but it lost out due to a lack of trunk space, and also lacked feed back. Probably the best Autocross car in it's class though.

Z4, again, great power, but a little vague rolling into a corner.

The sophistication and storage space of the Boxster won out for me, but H.P. is lacking. Though the newer S models have improved in this regard.

[Topless]

Drive a C6 Corvette. It really is a lot of car for the $$ and you have already done the Boxster & 993 thing. After a Box S I think an S2K/Z4M/270Z will be underwhelming.

[MConte05]

Originally Posted by Topless

Drive a C6 Corvette. It really is a lot of car for the $$ and you have already done the Boxster & 993 thing. After a Box S I think an S2K/Z4M/270Z will be underwhelming.

I ended up choosing the boxster after test driving the newer miata, s2000, z4 and a 350z. It was just hands down much better. You can't substitute the mid-engined feel at all.

Granted I never drove the 911 or the Corvette (C6 is the only one I'd go for) since those were out of my price range (sub $15k).

I do get the Corvette itch every once in a while. Especially when I see a really nicely done C6.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Topless

Drive a C6 Corvette. It really is a lot of car for the $$ and you have already done the Boxster & 993 thing. After a Box S I think an S2K/Z4M/270Z will be underwhelming.

I completely agree here. I have driven everything on the list MTS, you know the Boxsters & 993 everything else is clearly inferior with the possible exception of Corvettes which are "differentially abled" even superior in some ways. And you do live in their birth state! Corvette finished 2nd to my Boxster S last time I was in your shoes.

[pharaohjb]

While it's not a drop-top, you can get yourself into a Ferrari 308 or 328 for $30-40k. Apart from the potential repair bills, I wouldn't be *too* worried about driving it, either. Seems like they don't go down in value much, even for those few out there with 100k+ miles. Of course, if you're used to Porsche repair bills, then Ferrari repair costs won't seem *that* much worse.