Fun-to-drive fast cars that you can keep forever

[newoldbeemer]

Forever = say 8 or 10 years without hassle and with peace of mind.

[Mike00]

Originally Posted by AIRPOWER

Corvette....cheap to fix????? You obviously have never owned one.

My vert is is anything but cheap to fix.

There's obviously the vette tax and I'm not saying it's "cheap" per say but it's far cheaper than dealing with the german car. Hell most c5 and up vettes will go to 100k with no issues/little work. The same can't be said for german cars.

Hell the sensor lights alone on a german car can cost a pretty penny over the lifetime of a car.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by PopsnBurbles

Exige (well, IDK much about this one but I presume it's reliable because of Toyota motor)

Engine is extremely reliable but the rest of the car is... British. I owned mine for about two years and one of the headlights popped out, the windows would only go up about 90% of the way (doesn't it rain a lot in the UK?), and the boot lid would pop open randomly. Also, while the A/C might be sufficient for the UK, it would freeze every few minutes in the US and have to be turned off to melt. It's also SUPER noisy and the seats are fixed. It's ok for an isolated track day but there are definitely better options.

I would go American. The current gen Mustang is a beast, as are the scat pack Challengers. A Z06 Vette is also a phenomenal choice and the C6 is gorgeous and can be had for a good price.

[edcvin]

+1 on a C6 Z06.

The shape on that car is so beautiful and it is definitely fast, especially compared to cars like a g37 or isf.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by Mike00

There's obviously the vette tax and I'm not saying it's "cheap" per say but it's far cheaper than dealing with the german car. Hell most c5 and up vettes will go to 100k with no issues/little work. The same can't be said for german cars.

Hell the sensor lights alone on a german car can cost a pretty penny over the lifetime of a car.

To 100k? LOL Try well over 200K if maintained properly.

Vettes are cheap to fix, not mod. There is a difference. However, can be cheap to mod if you wait for deals on used parts.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Engine is extremely reliable but the rest of the car is... British. I owned mine for about two years and one of the headlights popped out, the windows would only go up about 90% of the way (doesn't it rain a lot in the UK?), and the boot lid would pop open randomly. Also, while the A/C might be sufficient for the UK, it would freeze every few minutes in the US and have to be turned off to melt. It's also SUPER noisy and the seats are fixed. It's ok for an isolated track day but there are definitely better options.

I would go American. The current gen Mustang is a beast, as are the scat pack Challengers. A Z06 Vette is also a phenomenal choice and the C6 is gorgeous and can be had for a good price.

S550 Mustang GT is a beast? LOL. The 6th Gen SS rapes it.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

S550 Mustang GT is a beast? LOL. The 6th Gen SS rapes it.

Sorry, I missed the OP saying he's looking for the fastest car in recorded history. My bad.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Sorry, I missed the OP saying he's looking for the fastest car in recorded history. My bad.

Sorry, I missed where the S550 is actually a beast.

Toss a turbo on it & now we have a beast.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

Sorry, I missed where the S550 is actually a beast.

Toss a turbo on it & now we have a beast.

This may come as a shock, but many people don't holeshot at every traffic light. I've had all kinds of cars - some quick, some slow - and the most fun I've had is in a VW GTI, which did 0-60 in a little over 7 seconds (the slowest car I've owned). There's more to life than speed.

That said, the new Mustangs, Challengers, and the C6 Z06 are gorgeous cars that will likely age well (important since he plans to keep it). I know looks are subjective, but the Camaro doesn't look all that great in comparison. The aforementioned cars are also fast enough to get you thrown in cuffs in an instant. Beasts come in many shapes and sizes...

[eluded]

S2k and supra.

[newoldbeemer]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

This may come as a shock, but many people don't holeshot at every traffic light. I've had all kinds of cars - some quick, some slow - and the most fun I've had is in a VW GTI, which did 0-60 in a little over 7 seconds (the slowest car I've owned). There's more to life than speed.

That said, the new Mustangs, Challengers, and the C6 Z06 are gorgeous cars that will likely age well (important since he plans to keep it). I know looks are subjective, but the Camaro doesn't look all that great in comparison. The aforementioned cars are also fast enough to get you thrown in cuffs in an instant. Beasts come in many shapes and sizes...

I thought the GTI was much quicker than that? Whoa 7 secs is slow!

[Em135eye]

Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

I thought the GTI was much quicker than that? Whoa 7 secs is slow!

It's only a little over 200bhp.
The R is a lot faster but I reckon the GTI has more character.

[newoldbeemer]

Originally Posted by Em135eye

It's only a little over 200bhp.
The R is a lot faster but I reckon the GTI has more character.

Well the e92 328i takes about six seconds, makes 220hp. When driving the GTI it feels a bit quicker, and being lighter and smaller I'd expect it's 0-60 to be around the same.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

I thought the GTI was much quicker than that? Whoa 7 secs is slow!

Yeah VW claimed a 7.2sec 0-60 on the 2009. I agree that it feels much faster but turbocharged cars always give that illusion.

[48Laws]

Originally Posted by wdb

I had a 2005 STi that was bulletproof. I think you may be right about the newer Subies though. My neighbor's 2-year old Forester just had an engine replaced under warranty.

Me too. And an '08. The '05 was a great experience. Loved the intercooler sprayer.

[-BEASTMW-]

Dunno if I would call an S2k fast, but it is definitely fun and worry-free.

997 GT3 I would keep forever. I think they're pretty reliable, no?