What are you driving until the Emira arrives?

[Dragoon]

Yes Sir, some of the best roads around here, Leakey and the three sisters are still my favorite.

For sure, I love living in Fredericksburg because of all the great roads around here!

 

[NicolasB]

Anyone tried the newer GR86 or BRZ? Considering for a little, fun car for twistys.

 

[Nova]

Anyone tried the newer GR86 or BRZ? Considering for a little, fun car for twistys.

GR86 or the MX5 would be high on my list. But probably the MX5, I am not sure if it is acceptable for a 50 year old to drive a GR86.

 

[Pugwash]

Go on, get an Elise. You know you want to!

Now they are over 25 years old I think you can import an S1 to the US.

 

[benjh1028]

Picked this up recently. Wasn’t in the market and patiently waiting for the Emira, but it really caught my eye and was a good deal. I keep telling myself it’s an “investment“:

 

[VL3X]

Picked this up recently. Wasn’t in the market and patiently waiting for the Emira, but it really caught my eye and was a good deal. I keep telling myself it’s an “investment“: View attachment 36058View attachment 36059

Whoa! Beautiful E-Type!! Which engine does it have? Got any more specs to share?

 

[Lotustoronto]

Anyone tried the newer GR86 or BRZ? Considering for a little, fun car for twistys.

I tried a BRZ - it was ok. For the price its great, but if your used to higher powered cars it's noticeable. I think you would be bored of it quickly. Just get an Emira lol.

 

[Maurice R]

GR86 or the MX5 would be high on my list. But probably the MX5, I am not sure if it is acceptable for a 50 year old to drive a GR86.

Yes I have a 2023 BRZ limited. It’s not my Evora GT nor the Cayman GTS nor will it be the Emira but it’s a great car for what it is. I love it and will be tracking in the spring.

 

[Maurice R]

GR86 or the MX5 would be high on my list. But probably the MX5, I am not sure if it is acceptable for a 50 year old to drive a GR86.

Don’t agree on the age part. It’s definitely acceptable.

 

[Time2Fly]

Seriously. Drive what moves you. And don't regard the gatekeepers who say you can't like it.

 

[NicolasB]

Go on, get an Elise. You know you want to!

Now they are over 25 years old I think you can import an S1 to the US.

I sat in one at the dealership a couple years back, could barely fit in, knees against steering wheel.

I tried a BRZ - it was ok. For the price its great, but if your used to higher powered cars it's noticeable. I think you would be bored of it quickly. Just get an Emira lol.

Thought about that. Figured I could take a BRZ and add a s/c kit, or maybe add a small turbo to a Miata. But, it's a slippery slope. Would love to try an Evora GT sometime. Want something sub 3k pounds that has great handling.


Still planning on getting a refreshed model CT5V Blackwing manual for my big power cruiser when they launch this Spring, maybe trade the M3 towards it. Either that or go all in and spend too much on a 991.2 GT3 or MC20 that are now selling for $190k with less than 1k miles and loaded. 🤷🏻

 

[Lotustoronto]

I sat in one at the dealership a couple years back, could barely fit in, knees against steering wheel.

Thought about that. Figured I could take a BRZ and add a s/c kit, or maybe add a small turbo to a Miata. But, it's a slippery slope. Would love to try an Evora GT sometime. Want something sub 3k pounds that has great handling.


Still planning on getting a refreshed model CT5V Blackwing manual for my big power cruiser when they launch this Spring, maybe trade the M3 towards it. Either that or go all in and spend too much on a 991.2 GT3 or MC20 that are now selling for $190k with less than 1k miles and loaded. 🤷🏻

MC20's have dropped big. GT3's are great. The only downside is they are pretty common (911's in general). If non manual is what you are going for MC20 is a good option. I still think Mclaren is the better option and in the MC20 price ranges.

 

[NicolasB]

MC20's have dropped big. GT3's are great. The only downside is they are pretty common (911's in general). If non manual is what you are going for MC20 is a good option. I still think Mclaren is the better option and in the MC20 price ranges.

McLaren just has me leary of potential issues, and I don't know if I fit. Sat in an MC20 last year and was just right, felt great, didn't get to drive though.

Even a Cayman is rare where I live 😄 My M3 is the only non base model 3 series around for 50 miles, and most of them are old that I do see.

 

[luciddaydream]

A 992 carrera GTS and a POS Audi Q3.

 

[benjh1028]

Whoa! Beautiful E-Type!! Which engine does it have? Got any more specs to share?

It’s a series 2 with the 4.2 liter. Restored but very original. Scary how comfortable it is. Really absorbs the bumps but fun in the curves as well.

 

[Maurice R]

It’s a series 2 with the 4.2 liter. Restored but very original. Scary how comfortable it is. Really absorbs the bumps but fun in the curves as well.

My favorite car. Drove one years ago

 

[Lotustoronto]

McLaren just has me leary of potential issues, and I don't know if I fit. Sat in an MC20 last year and was just right, felt great, didn't get to drive though.

Even a Cayman is rare where I live 😄 My M3 is the only non base model 3 series around for 50 miles, and most of them are old that I do see.

a Maserati probably isn't the best in term of potential issues... and a 720S spider > MC20 all day anyway. Fairly reliable and I hear they have decent extended warranties from factory. Something to look into.

 

[Aero]

Anyone tried the newer GR86 or BRZ? Considering for a little, fun car for twistys.

I have 23 GR86. Its a fun 'peppy' car but not very powerful. Great to drive on curvy roads etc.
Now that the Emira is close to reality I might be reducing our car count so it might be going .
I'm nearish 50 and its true the majority of drivers are under 35 probably.

 

[Time2Fly]

2020 ND2 Miat. It gets the job done.

 

[NicolasB]

2020 ND2 Miat. It gets the job done.

Don't understand the ND2, what does that stand for, and what is the difference for a 2024 model?