I agree 100%. I actually drove a real 930 over the weekend. It was a 1979 that was on the market for $120K. To be honest, the thought of actually owning one terrified me not from the driving experience but the IT was worth more than my first house mind set. To me this is almost perfect (I’d lose the billboard turbo…

I agree, plus it has the benefit of being a clone, so while it's 50k, it's not the real thing and you don't have to worry about it staying in pristine condition.

Let me provide a counterpoint: All screens look like ass and are now unnecessary. Backup cameras should display in the rearview mirror as some GM products are now doing, and navigation graphics should appear in the DIC, a la Audi. All other functions—audio, HVAC, etc.—should go back to manual control heads with real bu…

No, we want a brown stick shift shooting brake.

I have no idea about your history or experience, but based on your question and general demeanour I’d spend a few bucks on racing school first.

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Do yourself a favor and at least go drive a 2013-2014 Porsche 981 Boxster. It has the exotic look and feel you want, is the most fun to drive car you can get at almost any price, sounds amazing and can be had in great condition for your budget. That generation has proven to be very reliable, the maintenance is minimal…

A used Porsche 911 series 997, but then you won’t want your Audi anymore..., ever.

You are not wrong. We should make a high-money, high-prestige organized “hill climb” style race at the Nordschleife with just 1 lap, all out, go.