"To find one's perfect sports car, one must first perfectly define one's self" The Dalai Lama..
or was it Joe Isuzu?
I'm a dreamer. That's stupid to even mention. You aren't a car guy if you aren't a dreamer. Two words for you: Barn finds. Enough said, moving on.
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Barn find found at http://aussieexotics.com. I guess someone hid it away so nobody would see those stripes. |
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An old Maserati Merak, could be found for say, $25K if condition was irrelevant.. I figure, drive till it breaks and then have AAA tow it to the living room for display. Now, I'm just $25K short. |
I'm on a limited budget. Operating in relative car guy poverty isn't easy. "Poor" might be an over statement; it's complicated. I've got things that take priority over cars, like food and shelter. For the record, I do resent them, but the wife doesn't like sleeping in the car as much as I do.. That said, no amount of discretionary cash would make me a sports car waster. Waste, as in using a special machine on tasks beneath it. It's just bullshit how Porsche commercials show show a lady driving a GT2RS to get firewood, or a Boxster Speedster to pick up new plants at the garden store. I'd never misuse a real Porsche for such tasks no matter how much disposable cash I had. Clearly that's a job for an Icon, Ford Raptor or Land Rover, if you can get it started.
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I could think of better ways to spend $50 than on a Z but you get my point. Photo unwittingly donated from. http://backfires.caranddriver.com/davis313 |
I'm into stock machines. I know, you think that makes me conservative, but you're wrong. I love the idea of modifying cars and making them better or faster, I just don't like what it costs related to what you get. Modifications rarely pay any dividends. My last custom car cost me over $100K and sold for less than $40K. I know about spending. As a guy who now affords "one car at a time" I prefer to be mindful of resale value from day one. Mods are just too risky. A stock car has a documented list of parts to do any job. If you are an athlete, rock star or Lotto winner, why the hell are you reading this blog? Go hang out with away Leno or something.
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This 1971 LT1 "Survivor" Corvette is about as original as they get right down to the tires The catch is OEM parts can get pricier than aftermarket after a car gets too cool or old. |
I'm a perfectionist. I'm not sure if having a perfect car would cure my perfectionism or not. It could just be that I love improving things. I buy u$ed and invariably find some shortcomings in my cars, fix them, or worse, become depressed if I can't. My fantasies often trend toward overseeing a full restoration of an older simpler machine like a '65 fastback Mustang, a early Corvette or a 60's era Porsche. The cost of such a restoration makes me wonder if a that new car idea might satisfy instead. Some day I'll buy a new car, with no flaws and I can see if that helps. Both are way too much money in my opinion anyway and you do get cup holders and a warranty with the latter. More vodka? Yes please.
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Lets just say today, if I bought a new, perfect car. I'd consider a ZR1. You think they have zero down, no payments for 90 days and 2% financing? |
So clearly, my new found enlightment has been helpful. Nope, I've really still have no idea. The vodka must be wearing off.
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