Life's latest curveball...This one is good

[NYBladeZ]

Before reading please do not take anything as me bragging. By no means do I intend to insult or put any one down or come off as a spoiled "brat." I know this is the internet and frankly am sharing a lot, but I have great respect for this forum and its members. I am 28 years old, married, work my *** off and earn everything I have in one form or another. With that said I humbly ask you to continue reading.

It is midnight in New York and I've had a hell of a day. As some of you may know I sold my Z monday. My rant by a former owner thread details my history and love for the Z and my feeling of loss, I miss her . I sold the Z to save for a house. That's the old stuff...

The New stuff...for confidentiality and privilege purposes I will keep the background details light. I have come into a large sum of cash, now I'm not talking millionaire, by no means am I that lucky but enough cash where I can afford to buy a house comfortably and.....GET BACK INTO THE CAR MARKET . The wife gave the green light, she knows my passion of cars and the empty garage space is upsetting even if I try not to discuss it. I humbly believe God rewards us for our patience and sacrifice and I cannot be thankful enough for the wife, family, friends and yes, my Boss for getting me here. Enough of the mushy stuff, moving on.

I don't need a daily driver, I don't have kids, I drive a 2008 Camry and/or a Honda Pilot. My family has a plethora of daily drivers, don't ask me why, my Dad hoards boring cars, 3 drivers 5 cars (2 identical 2008 Camrys, 2006 Honda Pilot, 2010 X5, 2011 Ford Edge). I purchase and maintain my own "pleasure vehicle" and have Tier 1 credit. So my fellow Z heads and car aficionados, what do I get? I don't want to blow all my cash, so I'm capping it at $50,000.00, the book is open for anything, except another Z. Here is my criteria in order of importance.

1-Manual, NOT NEGOTIABLE
2-Nimble above average handling
3-Exclusivity (can't have an all carbon Z and get a Honda can I?)

I am extremely picky, I love loud cars and I don't need creature comforts. I want a car that makes my heart race and puts a Joker smile on my face. So what can you guys think of?

[memorylasts]

Used Z06?

[XwChriswX]

Are we talking $50k to purchase, or car + mods = $50k?

Maybe a new Subie BRZ? ~$30k loaded, then $20k to play with modding? Would be fun..

[NYBladeZ]

Not really looking to build another car, I want a more complete machine this time around. BRZ was a possibility but I'm 28 and I have a feeling every teen is going to find a way to get one soon.

I don't like the Z06.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Not really looking to build another car, I want a more complete machine this time around. BRZ was a possibility but I'm 28 and I have a feeling every teen is going to find a way to get one soon.

I don't like the Z06.

Older model M5, or new M3?

[NeverBoneStck]

That's great ... But , God rewarded you with cash and riches ?? Why can't it just be that you worked hard and played your cards right ? 50,000.00 can get you a lot of play.....

[NYBladeZ]

Originally Posted by NeverBoneStck

That's great ... But , God rewarded you with cash and riches ?? Why can't it just be that you worked hard and played your cards right ? 50,000.00 can get you a lot of play.....

A mix of both bud...I didn't find a bag full of cash, I just had something work out better than anticipated.

[shadoquad]

Something with a smooth shifter i hope

[NYBladeZ]

^^ I love the older m5, the v10 was great. If I did the M3 I would want an e46.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

^^ I love the older m5, the v10 was great. If I did the M3 I would want an e46.

Would either of those be within your $50k budget?

[shadoquad]

Yeah, but e46 are affordable to teens as well.

[NYBladeZ]

I know, damn it this is what happens when you get closer to 30, I'm in no man's land.

[XwChriswX]

Would you be open to still making payments if you bought a car more than $50k with $50k down?

[ImportConvert]

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I know, damn it this is what happens when you get closer to 30, I'm in no man's land.

Yep.

I would recommend buying a used whatever it is, and then in the next couple of years check out: C7, 370Z replacement, new mustang, etc.

EVERYONE is coming out with some really neat stuff now, and hinting at awesome stuff in a couple of years.

Blow your cash now, and then be pissed later--or buy used now, and flip for little/no-loss then and get something neat/cool/until-then unavailable.

I would do that, if I were you. I bought a 2012 370Z NOW because I plan on being in "house/land" mode for the next 5 years and wanted a "keeper" until 2020 or so.

*ETA*

That's what I get for only reading page 1.

Congrats on the Exige! I doubt you pass many of 'em! There are only 1 or two in my town (@250K people).

[sfearl1]

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Yep.

I would recommend buying a used whatever it is, and then in the next couple of years check out: C7, 370Z replacement, new mustang, etc.

EVERYONE is coming out with some really neat stuff now, and hinting at awesome stuff in a couple of years.

Blow your cash now, and then be pissed later--or buy used now, and flip for little/no-loss then and get something neat/cool/until-then unavailable.

I would do that, if I were you. I bought a 2012 370Z NOW because I plan on being in "house/land" mode for the next 5 years and wanted a "keeper" until 2020 or so.

*ETA*

That's what I get for only reading page 1.

Congrats on the Exige! I doubt you pass many of 'em! There are only 1 or two in my town (@250K people).

To add to that, I've only seen one in the wild and it was parked waaay out at the mall (of all places). I parked my old 350 out by it (a space or two apart - enthusiast courtesy ).

OP, we need some !!!