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I've had a few of these cars at the same time.
My driveway had a 98 Box, 2000BoxS and, wait for it...84 Alfa Spider. All three of the cars are a blast to drive. the 98 had more than enough power for running around town and playing boy racer. I would drive the car for a week or so and there was never a time that I thought that I wished I was driving anything else.
Driving the Alfa is like nothing else! 115HP of italian stallion! Doesn't matter. The Alfa will always be a constant in the stable, as its been part of the family since 1986. This rust free car feels like I'm going 90 when the speedo indicates 50. It sounds like no other car (the Alfa song) and looks like it should cost 10 times as much as it is worth in real life US dollars. FWIW, I get more compliments on the Alfa than all my other cars combined, even though most folks have no idea what it is. I just added an antique plate as the car is now 30 year old...been looking forward to it for years but now makes me feel like sh_t. Just doesn't seem right (or possible).
The BoxS is the best. Period. Can't seem to find anything I dislike about driving this car. It's docile in everyday traffic but immediately takes on a different personality when pushed. Just too cool. My example is pushing 123K miles and has no rattles, weird noises or leaks. It has been inexpensive to own and easy to maintain.
I cannot think of a reason not to always own this car.
Somehow, thanks to ebay, I am now the proud owner of a 99 M Roadster, Imola red with solid black interior and optional hard top (second time I've owned one). I love the way this car looks and sounds. I have no idea what to do with it. Crap. What was I thinking?
Oh yeah, we also are proud owners of a 2004 350Z roadster tourning. Enough about that.
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