Fun winter sports car recommendations?

Sub · 12-01-2020, 09:07 PM

Location: NE usa

Price range: $10k down, $300/mon (or about $24K). I'd also consider $2-300/mon with no money down on a 3yr lease

Lease or Buy: prefer buy, see above.

New or used: either

Type of vehicle: sporty

Must haves: fun, engaging driving experience, good sound, rear seats for kids a plus, but not required, sub 50K miles (used), heated seats/wheel, good car heater

Dont care about: storage, mileage, ease of use, functionality, color, appearance

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): manual strongly preferred

Intended use: non boring winter car for me, summer fun car for wife.

Vehicles you've already considered: Mini Cooper JCW, STI, s2000, 350z, Si, z06 and stingray vettes, e92 m3, e46 m3, various other bmw's, audi tt

Is this your 1st vehicle: lol no. I'm about 20 deep

Do you need a Warranty: nice to have a few months left to sort out issues, but not needed.

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: yes

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: too much effort

Additional Notes: I bought an unloved Mini Cooper JCW that I refreshed/upgraded (bucket list, check) into a really amazing little sports car. Its great in winter and fun for my wife in summer. But I want a change after a few years. I own a new zl1 so I dont need much power or status in this car, but I want something fun. I've owned a lot of mid range sport s cars (listed above) and have driven in winter (good roads and driver here) and am looking for something different, but along the same lines.

I was thinking about maybe a miata or fiata (fiat 124), dodge charger or challenger (out of budget I think).. maybe a focus rs?! Maybe you guys have some other suggestions?

Ps - I wont own another audi or subaru ever - bad experiences there. Or mistubishi.

detamble13 · 12-02-2020, 08:10 AM

I drive my Camaro year round. Just put some winters on it for 6 months and you'll be fine.

davidscamaro · 12-02-2020, 01:40 PM

Evo X would be my pick

Currently my 2016 XL 5.0 reg cab f-1shitty is fun and great winter truck. 4wd with rear locker diff for off-road , 2wd for getting sideways. fun truck

Sub · 12-02-2020, 03:45 PM

no mitsu and trucks too boring!

I had a '17 ss for winter, it was fine. Just wanna try something new.. Might have a line on a 911 cab. I guess everyone should own a 911 at one point?!

12-01-2020, 09:07 PM	#1
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Fun winter sports car recommendations? Location: NE usa Price range: $10k down, $300/mon (or about $24K). I'd also consider $2-300/mon with no money down on a 3yr lease Lease or Buy: prefer buy, see above. New or used: either Type of vehicle: sporty Must haves: fun, engaging driving experience, good sound, rear seats for kids a plus, but not required, sub 50K miles (used), heated seats/wheel, good car heater Dont care about: storage, mileage, ease of use, functionality, color, appearance Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): manual strongly preferred Intended use: non boring winter car for me, summer fun car for wife. Vehicles you've already considered: Mini Cooper JCW, STI, s2000, 350z, Si, z06 and stingray vettes, e92 m3, e46 m3, various other bmw's, audi tt Is this your 1st vehicle: lol no. I'm about 20 deep Do you need a Warranty: nice to have a few months left to sort out issues, but not needed. Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: too much effort Additional Notes: I bought an unloved Mini Cooper JCW that I refreshed/upgraded (bucket list, check) into a really amazing little sports car. Its great in winter and fun for my wife in summer. But I want a change after a few years. I own a new zl1 so I dont need much power or status in this car, but I want something fun. I've owned a lot of mid range sport s cars (listed above) and have driven in winter (good roads and driver here) and am looking for something different, but along the same lines. I was thinking about maybe a miata or fiata (fiat 124), dodge charger or challenger (out of budget I think).. maybe a focus rs?! Maybe you guys have some other suggestions? Ps - I wont own another audi or subaru ever - bad experiences there. Or mistubishi. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

12-02-2020, 01:40 PM	#3
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	Evo X would be my pick Currently my 2016 XL 5.0 reg cab f-1shitty is fun and great winter truck. 4wd with rear locker diff for off-road , 2wd for getting sideways. fun truck __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

12-02-2020, 03:45 PM	#4
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	no mitsu and trucks too boring! I had a '17 ss for winter, it was fine. Just wanna try something new.. Might have a line on a 911 cab. I guess everyone should own a 911 at one point?! __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

12-02-2020, 08:10 AM	#2
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 659	I drive my Camaro year round. Just put some winters on it for 6 months and you'll be fine.

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