In the market for a new car this spring - help me pick a mid life crisis toy

[foghorn67]

This.

I'm looking at these myself. Found several 2011 used for $60K or less. The Boxster with a hardtop.

ooooh. Good choice. I wish I thought of that.
They drive awesomely. A Porsche for sport car purists.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

MBZ CLK 550
388HP

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008...3706575?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19cbd1cc4f

 

[slugg]

Z4 M?

 

[bigi]

Tesla S

+1

It is hard to consider anything else when you drop ~50K on a car.

 

[96Firebird]

G8... then mod it.

 

[desy]

Genesis?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Lotus Elise?

 

[satyajitmenon]

Lotus Elise?

Took you 30 posts to finally put that out there?

 

[jlee]

Decided to consign mine and upgrade to something faster in spring. jlee is gonna think I copied him if I get a early ctvs

lol that's ok, we can both be awesome!

 

[manimal]

lol that's ok, we can both be awesome!

sweet new club!



I am toying with the idea. I liked the ride enough on the ones I drove to see myself actually enjoying one.

 

[mc866]

Also, how about the CTS-V?

THIS, just tell people who don't know any better that it IS a family sedan!

Do you want 2 or 4 doors?

How about RS4 or RS6???

 

[Bacstar]

I was in the same boat as you, considering a new car as a midlife crisis present to myself. I was driving a 2000 Chrysler 300M, and I was looking at the Cadillac CTS Coupe, Audi A6/S6, and the updated Chrysler 300's.

I ended up choosing the 2012 Chrysler 300S, probably due to brand loyalty and the other options costing $8-15K more once I started spec'ing them out. So far loving the car and as far as I know, I'm the only one driving one in Anchorage

 

[ViviTheMage]

S6 would be fun
2-3 year old porsche?

 

[Spicedaddy]

Used Mercedes S65 AMG or CL65 AMG

V12 biturbo goodness...

 

[Fenixgoon]

if you're looking at the ZL1, do yourself a favor and wait for the new GT500. 650hp and 200mph from the factory.

CTS-V is also an excellent choice. it will blow the doors off of the RS4/S6/RS6 from a performance standpoint. you might not have quite the same interior, but im not an dash stroker.


personally, i'd advise against getting a rare twin turbo vehicle (RS6 new or old, etc.) unless you can unquestionably afford any potential maintenance issues that may arise.

 

[mztykal]

Caymen or Lotus Elise. One of those is my next car! Both are a blast to drive!

 

[thomsbrain]

Mustang Langua Seca would be hard to beat for a mid-life crisis car, and it's ready to go for the track, too.

 

[alkemyst]

Drive to wheels fall off in your category is equal to high maintenance.

If you truly want that, get an Accord.

 

[Imdmn04]

A lightweight, good handling, rear wheel car such as the Miata, S2000 or the upcoming BRZ will be much fun to drive than any of the pony cars.

All the pony cars mentioned here are pigs in terms of the weight, which kills the fun factor.

 

[DominionSeraph]

Also, how about the CTS-V?

That's the first thing that came to my mind. "Afraid he's going to get a family sedan." "Wants hooligan power." Why not get both?

 

[iamwiz82]

This kind of choice is so personal I think it's impossible to ask a forum. I have had more than my share of cars in life thus far and I have gone all over. I LOVE big V8s and their raw power. I LOVE small turbocharged I4s and their advanced power. Everything has it's place. Putting my foot on the floor of my V8 engine is as fun as boost in my turbo cars. What do YOU want? Do you want a mundane car that has balls? Do you want a dedicated car for power? Having gone both ways, I like having a car with 4 seats that can haul ass.

 

[Via]

Since we're allowed to post the toys we dream about -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acur...8256583?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item23178215c7

I got to drive in one when I was younger and it's still tatooed in my brain.

 

[Ferzerp]

This kind of choice is so personal I think it's impossible to ask a forum. I have had more than my share of cars in life thus far and I have gone all over. I LOVE big V8s and their raw power. I LOVE small turbocharged I4s and their advanced power. Everything has it's place. Putting my foot on the floor of my V8 engine is as fun as boost in my turbo cars. What do YOU want? Do you want a mundane car that has balls? Do you want a dedicated car for power? Having gone both ways, I like having a car with 4 seats that can haul ass.

You can get an idea of which direction he is leaning from the seed list. That's why for performance at that price range I suggested something like a GT500 instead of a Lotus. He seemed geared more towards larger high power with good handling than light with much lower power and amazing handling.

 

[Ferzerp]

A lightweight, good handling, rear wheel car such as the Miata, S2000 or the upcoming BRZ will be much fun to drive than any of the pony cars.

All the pony cars mentioned here are pigs in terms of the weight, which kills the fun factor.

Says you on weight killing the fun factor

 

[mc866]

How about something a bit more unique like this?

'08 Porsche 911 Carrera S Kompressor
http://inventory.racperformance.com/web/used/Porsche-911-2008-Dallas-Texas/884680/

I usually check out the inventory at RAC every 6 months or so to drool and dream. They have some very exotic and unique options.

'99 Viper GTS?
http://inventory.racperformance.com/web/used/Dodge-Viper-1999-Dallas-Texas/959095/


Edit: Just realized you are in Dallas area so you could head over to check these vehicles out in person