Two Fast Cars In Garage
 

Excuse this post if it sounds like I have lost my mind. It might be in overdrive the past few days. I have been thinking of downsizing the number of cars (5) in my herd but each time I drive one I love it and don't want to sell it.

The two fast cars ..

2016 Nissan 370z with a little less than 15,000 miles and a 6-speed manual
2016 Chevy Camaro SS trim 2SS, 455hp, automatic

Both are bright red so the cops have no problem finding me and both are in mint condition. I keep having these bad thoughts that all I need is one fast car, one 4x4 vehicle ... but it's hard to downsize. Another issue is since I am the only driver of all these vehicles, the monthly mileage isn't much for each one. Is that a bad thing? I don't see keeping any vehicle that is driven less than 50-75 miles per month but some that have have barely reach those monthly miles.

Anyone else been in this predicament and if so, what did you do?

I have,
'07 Honda VFR bike.
'08 Power Wagon.
'09 Fleetwood 41' motor home.
'11 Nismo.
'13 Grand Cherokee.

And your problem is?

First World Problems

What are the other cars? Maybe you should get rid of one of them...

'07 Toyota FJ
'59 VW single cab pickup
'64 VW double door panel van
'16 Camaro SS 2ss

bhounds,

No one can tell you how to spend your money or run your life ... but ... here's my similar situation.

Three years ago there were 2 daily drivers, one dually, and 3 antique cars in our stable. Money wasn't an issue, nor was the insurance or upkeep. Then I hit the 70 years old mark, and reality of the situation hit home, and it made no sense.

All three antique cars (55 Thunderbird, 54 MG TF Roadster, 90 300ZX) found new homes, and then I bought the 370z Roadster.

Now we're down to 4 vehicles, and I can see us losing the dually in 4 or 5 years when its too difficult to haul the RV, and then one of the daily drivers may go about the same time.

But they'll have to pry the stick shift of the Z from my dead hand when I go to that big safety deposit box in the sky.

Sounds like you both have the same problem. Not enough garage.

I know a guy down south if you need one built :stirthepot:

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LOL ... I've said the same thing with some past cars I've had. Yes, similar and I am 68 so maybe that is why the brain cells are overactive on this stuff. Logically I just need my 4x4 and a fast car ... the thing is I like both of the fast cars. So time will tell I guess. Thanks for your reply, it was just what I was looking for, a similar situation.

Oh funny at 67 I have the 370z and DD 2016 Miata MX-5 both stick shift.
Live in an apartment, which prevents me from buying anything else and I do look... Always keeping my eyes out on 84 Rabbit GTI, had one and loved it..
:driving::tiphat:

I'm doing fine now as each car does its thing way better than the other. Even when I eventually install an intake and downpipe in my WRX, making it faster than my Z in a straight line, the dynamics are still totally different.

I already know what I'd replace the WRX with for a daily if I need to, but the Z is something i don't think I can just get rid of unless it is broken beyond repair or if someone offered me a decent amount for it.

Two fast cars are easy. I got three: '11 370Z, '8 C6 Z06, and '96 C4 LT4; all are black and have 6sp manual transmission. The C4 has nearly 400 whp and is naturally-aspirated. To fix the predicament, I'm on the hunt for a black '3 C5 Z06 to start a collection of Z06s. I would like to own a manual, black one from each generation except the '63 because, simply, I can't afford that.

I was going to buy a black new 1984 Rabbit GTI, and changed my mind at the last minute for the Scirocco. I've also numerous Miatas ... 1993 Limited Edition, black with red leather interior only 1500 of them made. It's good to see I am not crazy.

bhounds,

What the he** are you talking about????

We're all crazy!!!!

Gene

I say get rid of one of the slow cars and get a 3rd fast car :driving:

That's a good idea, I have not been told that before. :rofl2: I had a 2016 Challengers 6.4 Scat Pac last summer but felt much more out of control (driver) than the Camaro. Yet it was fast. Right now I can't think of anything I would want to add to the 'fast' part of the garage.

Thanks for all the replies and comments. They were exactly what I needed to defrag my brain and get some brain cells lined up for clear thinking. Believe me when I say, this isn't he first time I have gone through this drill and the few times I have downsized to two cars, it wasn't long before I was back to four or five cars. So I will keep and drive what I have. I bought them all for a reason and they are sitting there ready to go when I am.

Glad you came back to your senses. Remember for the next time, the only solution is to add one fast car. Welcome back.

If you do ever feel the urge to get rid of the VWs, bring 'em over to the West Coast. They have cult status here and go for way too much money.

BTW, I don't think you have "too many" cars. Seems reasonable.
Heck, I'd even argue you should find room for a full-size truck, they are incredibly useful. My neighbor had an FJ, loved it, but always needed to use a trailer with it to get any chores around the property done.

I have six cars, including two 370Z (2018 Stick and 2019 Auto) a 2017 MX-5 (wife) and I do not regret it.

You always need a truck.... I am a car hoarder myself.

Where I live at. If you have 2 vehicles. One has to be a 4x4 truck. I got 2, 4x4's.

We have a few things in common...

2019 Camaro ZL1 M6, 650hp, 650 ft/lbs Crush
2020 Nissan 370Z Nismo 6spd Pear White

Have 3 more, but most notably a 53 Meteor. True survivor my Grandfather purchased new.

Definitely keep the 370 and the Camaro. Then look for a Merc of your own too!:icon17:

Never downsize! Add something else fast and red instead.

I don’t know about being fast!


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You no longer got the Z. You still have the Vette?

I drove over to Temecula CA to buy the 59 single cab and drive it back to Sierra Vista AZ, southeast of Tucson. You are right, they go for way too much money. I did have a few Tacomas this past year but always found the bed to be too small, so I'd use the VW single cab truck.

Ive been thinking about a full size truck that is older. I should have never gotten ride of my 1994 Chevy V8 fullsize bed years ago. Didn't drive that much either but when I needed a real truck, I had it. Thanks for the suggestion.

I was just looking at the 2003 Z4 3.0i last night. Another one of my favorite cars that I sold a few years ago. I may pick one of those up. Guess I would need to rent some storage for that.

Thought about buying the ZL1 this past summer instead of the 2SS ... talked myself out of it because I would not be doing any track racing ... how stupid is that. :rofl2:

Beautiful collection. Is that a dark silver Camry TRD I see on the right side in your garage. If so I bought one new last spring and then traded it a few months later for the 370z because it wasn't fast enough.

Thank you for the nice comments. Yes it is a TRD Silver. Its not a fast car but it capable of doing its job as a daily driver to work and it does get quite a few compliments when I drive it.

Definitely the Z is a faster and fun car to drive. How much did you trade the TRD?

No the vette is gone but I surely miss it as its the last front engine Vette.

But there are about 100K plus of C7 out there...so its not gonna be a classic.
But mine won 3 awards chosen by Oliver Gavin, Rockenfeller and Antonio Garcia at the Corvette corrals out of 200 vette.

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Heard U.K. is banning internal combustion cars by 2030. Judgement Day is coming, keep and have fun with your IC cars while we still can!!!

There is a couple of Euro countries planning on that. 2030 is going to be a year of big changes.

Must have been slim pickings.

I got $28,900 for the trade .. I loved the design of the car and my TRD was also silver. It would be a nice car to drive to work but I'm retired with too much time on my hands and really wanted that 370z after I test drove it.

Among 200 vetts is a slim pickings?

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Lol

My list: Daily drivers-2013 F150 + 2018 Chevy Equinox.
Resting in the stable: 2010 370Z Roadster, 2007 Porsche Cayman,
1978 Honda CB750, 1973 240Z, 1956 Cadillac Sixty Series Fleetwood.

Hey Bhounds, I'm torn between a Camaro SS or 370z. Care to write a comparison? I mostly drive through outer suburbia, and rarely drive highways. Some country roads out here near Pittsburgh, but generally pretty crappy. I just have a 4 mile drive to work, with 2 of those miles on a back road. I have a Ford Flex and no kids, so don't care about a backseat or space.

You need to stop with this crap.

I'm aware of thaaaaat RCF.

But what strikes me is not too long ago I was taking a hard look at a C7 and an RCF. And well, there you are seeing it through.