Yahoo Autos I Want A Sports Car That Can Handle Ski Trips And Last For A Long Time! What Car Should I Buy?
Mike lives in New England and is looking for a sporty car to complement his SUV; however, it needs to be able to handle the weather and occasionally make it up to the ski lodge. He is also looking for something with longevity and has a wide-open budget. What car should he buy?
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Here is the scenario:
We have a full-size SUV as the family hauler and we have a Wrangler on 35s that’s topless and doorless from May - October. The SUV has a ski box on it for the winter so it doesn’t fit in parking garages at work. I end up taking the Jeep for the one-hour bumper-to-bumper commute about 40 times a year and take it skiing once or twice when the SUV is being used elsewhere. I’d like to buy a long-term (10-40 year) fun car that can occasionally do the commute or drive on a day when there are rain showers in the forecast.
Generally, I’m looking for something Sporty, maybe a classic or convertible, manual or auto. AWD, if it has 4 seats, ideally fit a 6'5" driver and teenager behind it. Long-term viability. I’ve seen people put roof boxes on 911s and that sounds appealing, I also like the new Corvette E-Ray but I am open to options.
As for the budget, $50k would be great, but I could push to $125,000 for something really special.
Quick Facts:
Budget: $50,000 - $125,000
Location: Massachusets
Daily Driver: Sort of
Wants: Sporty, longevity, AWD
Doesn’t want: Something too cramped
Expert 1: Tom McParland - Supercar Speed With Everyday Practicality
Okay, Mike, I’m going to address the big issue right out of the gate: With the exception of maybe a 2003 Corolla I don’t know of any car that could last you 25 years, let alone 40. If you want something really enjoyable, you may want to temper this concept of longevity a bit, especially since you are targeting a car that can do a little bit of everything.
