I see one or two pop up locally every month or so that are unmolested, check out SF Bay Area or LA craigslists, they were popular out here and the weather kept them in decent condition despite the owners. With only three thousand something running around the states it’s going to be tough if you’re picky.

Z3 M, convertible or shooting brake to preference and availability, an S52 model should be easy to find <$20k. A little more power and a little lighter than the IS300, hopefully the interior lives up to expectations but it’s certainly going to a bit nicer inside than the obvious choices of MX-5, FR-S/BRZ/86, and…

I think that’s a great car, I really want one, but it’s AT only and a 20 year old interior may not meet his standards. There’s one conversion locally and certainly a few floating around, doable to buy one and have it done in budget, but might be a bit of a struggle, unless you really want one it’s probably not worth…

And COL, yeah they’re line workers but if they want to make rent anywhere near Fremont they’ll need at least a 6 figure household income.

Actually looking at it, the GSR may have never been offered with an automatic...

Yes, but depending where you are you may have to be patient to find a driveable MT 240. Then again the auto might serve you well for a TG-esque endurance challenge.

If they’re allowed to update springs and dampers to compensate for the newfound grip I think you’re right. If not then it would be impressive, but not giant slaying.

Where did I say he was quicker? The quickest driver isn’t always the winning driver, this isn’t rally. Bottas is 4-6 on qualifying vs. Hamilton his first year with the team, he’s on pace and getting comfortable. He’s a threat for WDC right now and it would be foolish for anyone to think that Mercedes would be…

Totally different cars, go drive them. If you want casual worry free cruising down the coast and through the mountains get the ND, wringing the S2k out to >7k rpm might get a bit tiring. If you want a track/autox weapon that’s unforgiving get the S2k.

You’re right, it was @Weapon10 I should have replied to. Sorry.

Settle? The dude has scored the most points since Monaco by far after joining a team he’s unfamiliar with, if they had been able to swap the engine for Spain he’d only be 8 points behind Vettel in the championship, 7 behind Lewis, one win or strong performance away from leading the WDC (hell mathematically he’s in…

Yup, Merc is making a mistake here if Bottas is smart, 1+1 is perfect if his goal is a championship, he might be playing the media perfectly on this front setting himself as loyal driver capable of supporting WCC teams. A 1 year would be even better if he can seriously challenge for the title this year and hit open…

imho 2wd>4wd

Golf R weighs >200 lbs more, has undefeatable traction control and VW reliability. I’d wait for the Honda at MSRP if I was in the market.

Edgar Wright makes movies for film geeks by film geeks, all the callbacks within the movie, hard homages to French New Wave and Silver Age Hollywood with the Breathless/Bonnie and Clyde inspired broken sunglasses, jump cuts, clear action, foreshadowing and lovely frame composition.

1st generation Boxster is almost perfect, yeah he might not stand out among the accountants but all the details are just right for a gearhead. I think this and the Z3 are the only real answers to the requirements.

Most engines aren’t designed to take advantage of the higher octane fuel, it’s all thermodynamics and compression ratio, no ECU can change timing far enough to take advantage of a higher knock resistant fuel if the compression ratio is too low.

Only a minority will be sold for these markups, few will remember the slimy dealers and remember the Civic that fought for the hot hatch crown cheaper, lighter, and more track ready than Ford, VW, and Subaru could offer.

Great suggestion, basically a Japanese E36 M3 with waaay better suspension. Not too autox competitive, but definitely capable of punching above it’s weight with a good driver.

+1 on the Mini, the only fear would be reliability, but a well setup Mini is a hoot. It’s also the only SCCA Solo competitive car that’s mentioned (aside from the E36 which she decidedly said no M3's) winning STX at Nats last year beating out dozens of quick FR-S/BRZs and falling within decent street classes if you…