For around $65,000, the choices would be BMW M3, Lexus IS-F and Mercedes C63 AMG. The BMW M3 should be a pure joy to drive with the balanced chasis and proper 6-sp manual transmission. The C63 AMG would be awesome as well with the hand built V8 power plant and huge (pizze pie sized) brakes. But for some odd reason, I would see myself getting a Lexus IS-F instead. Its not the fastest, not the prettiest and its pretty Lexus first try on a high power luxury small sports sedan (while BMW and Mercedes already have a few generation of those in the pockets). But I can't seems to get away from the idea of the really fast and reliable sports sedan. And the design elements definitely looks odd, if not weird. But still, IS-F it is for me.
(Lexus IS-F)
Then comes to maybe around $30k-$45k, how about Nissan 370z, Infiniti G37S, Chevolet Camero SS or Corvette (C6), Ford Mustag GT, Subaru WRX Sti, Mitsubishi Evolution X, a pre-owned Acura NSX, etc. I like the 370z, but the stupid rev-match down shift feature turns me off because it tries to make people appears to be better driver than they really is. And the Camero SS and Corvette are nice, but American cars are not famous of their reliability, and I don't want to own something that would give me more trouble than I already have. An old NSX would be nice, yet I would always worry about it being expensive to repair. My heart would probably goes to 370z, in spite of the stupid rev-match feature (which can be turned off). But in reality, I would likely to go with STi. Evo X is nice too but STi adds more utility to a super fast package, though lacks the option of a sunroof.
(Nissan 370z)
(Subra WRX STi)
For less than $25k, Mazda Miata or MS3 or pre-owned RX8, Honda Civic Si Sedan or pre-own hatchback, Subaru WRX hatchback, Mitsubishi Lancer Rally Art, VW GTi, Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V or pre-owned 350z, pre-owned Honda S2000, pre-owned Toyota MR2 spyder, etc. I owned an S2000 before and that's an absolutely lovely car. I like most part of the RX8, except for the lower mpg. Miata can be had for a wide range of choices of price and feature. It seems like a great substitute for S2000 (when money is an issue). My heart would go with S2000 or 350z. But in reality, maybe a MS3 or WRX hatch back would fit better as a do-it-all vehicle. I also really like the Civic Si Sedan for its lower cost, easy to live with suspenson, seats 5 adults, proper 6-sp maunal and iVTEC power plant.
(Mazdaspeed 3)
(Civic Si Mugen Edition)
But whats a day dream without super cars like Nissan R35 GTR, Porsche 997 Turbo or GT3, Chevolet Corvette Z06 and ZR1 ... which all of them I would have no chance of owning in near future ... LOL :D
(Nissan R35 GTR)
(Porsche 997 GT3)
(Chevolet Corvette Z06)
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