Keep all or Prune the Herd?

[Josh (PA)]

If you want the most visceral (realistic) option how about this:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-lotus-exige-26/

[lemming]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

If you want the most visceral (realistic) option how about this:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-lotus-exige-26/

I’ve been gotten into the modern Lotus aesthetic.

The cars seem well engineered, but for the powerplants they use, when reduced to practice, my heart votes for an ND2 Miata.

I think the power plants let them (Lotus) down, to be honest. The modern 911 is meh in terms of power plant. It’s sufficient, but it’s not otherworldly. Very efficient though. But what makes a GTx or Turbo is the powerplant.

I never get that sense of awe from a Lotus.

[3LOU5]

Originally Posted by lemming

it’s been a hot minute, so let’s set the table and then ask the question.

2018 Carrera T
2018 GT3
2024 GT3

It is not rational, but my preference is to keep 3.

But when challenged by logic, I don’t know how it makes sense. I can see better the logic to keep the last of the narrow bodied 911’s (911 T) plus a GT3. I could also go into bean counter mode and say, keep both GT3s, and the first gen Carrera T is ‘meh’ now that there is a 2nd gen Carrera T.

But all three isn’t logically defensible.

Any thoughts or opinions? I would love to know.

Geezus, must be nice to have such "problems".

Get rid of the 2018 GT3 and get some American muscle, like a Corvette ZR1, Shelby GT500 or Dodge Demon.

You already have enough Porsches, LOL.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

Geezus, must be nice to have such "problems".

Get rid of the 2018 GT3 and get some American muscle, like a Corvette ZR1, Shelby GT500 or Dodge Demon.

You already have enough Porsches, LOL.

Hey Lou. How have you been? Yes. I am the antithesis of Warren Buffet. Cars are my indulgence. And I work so I can drive what I want. It’s probably not close to the average car experience in America. And I get that.

Yeah. I am looking at last Camaro. ZR1 wait list. That manual Aston Martin. And the manual R8. You’re right. Too many Porsches.

[3LOU5]

Originally Posted by lemming

Hey Lou. How have you been? Yes. I am the antithesis of Warren Buffet. Cars are my indulgence. And I work so I can drive what I want. It’s probably not close to the average car experience in America. And I get that.

Yeah. I am looking at last Camaro. ZR1 wait list. That manual Aston Martin. And the manual R8. You’re right. Too many Porsches.

Doing great, thanks. Just haven't been around as much.

If I *did* offend you in any way, please forgive me. You can certainly spend your money however way you want. Hell, if I was pulling in the kind of money you are, I'd probably purchase a bunch of high-end cars as well, LOL.

But, unlike you, I'd probably only have one Porsche. Included in my fantasy stable would be something from Italy. American muscle like a 'Vette or Shelby GT500 (I'd even settle for the old school Shelby 427 Cobra) would be represented as well.

I just think I'd get bored with one make, and would like to experience different driving pleasures depending on my mood.

Maybe that's why I have such varied cars ....

[Jeff_DML]

RS6 Avant would be nice to add to the stable

https://www.autoblog.com/2023/06/27/...-avant-review/

[lemming]

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

Doing great, thanks. Just haven't been around as much.

If I *did* offend you in any way, please forgive me. You can certainly spend your money however way you want. Hell, if I was pulling in the kind of money you are, I'd probably purchase a bunch of high-end cars as well, LOL.

But, unlike you, I'd probably only have one Porsche. Included in my fantasy stable would be something from Italy. American muscle like a 'Vette or Shelby GT500 (I'd even settle for the old school Shelby 427 Cobra) would be represented as well.

I just think I'd get bored with one make, and would like to experience different driving pleasures depending on my mood.

Maybe that's why I have such varied cars ....

No offense taken, brother. Just letting you know I’m one of us guys. Not one of those social media hype beasts.

I know what you mean. I was looking at your signature and it’s probably good to expand horizons. I did do this for the past 30+ years. I’ve had probably close to 50 different vehicles and Porsche is not without warts but it’s about as satisfied as I have ever been.

Stuff pisses me off about their designs and the cost of things. But for a modern car, it’s as close as I have come to engaging driver.

I am often leery of the more bespoke car marques because it’s not like suits where imperfections are good. Mistakes on these boutique cars seems expensive and frustrating especially when you consider waiting on parts, which seems to dominate the McLaren experience.

[robg]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

RS6 Avant would be nice to add to the stable



https://www.autoblog.com/2023/06/27/...-avant-review/

I’d love one of those as well…but definitely not a sports car experience


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