Help me buy my midlife crisis car

[Anonymous]

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Funny thing about your post is a Tesla S would smoke the Charger and Challenger off the red light

Once. After one launch the car will switch to economy mode to save its battery. Tesla’s are very fast but they have little stamina.

No not even close.

A Youtuber launched his Tesla Model to 60 mph from a dead stop THIRTY-ONE times in a row with no performance degradation. Porsche let a different Youtuber take the Taycan to a track and he used launch control 30 times in a row. He was still hitting 125mph from a dead stop in 10 seconds on the 30th attempt.

Is it possible that grandpa is scared of new technology and has no idea what he's talking about?

I could get in the ‘71 Charger at midnight tonight in Bethesda and be in Key West for dinner tomorrow.

How many days does it take to drive a Tesla there?

LOL a performance Model X will absolutely smoke a Ferrari... but then again, nothing screams outdated and midlife crisis better than an ICE sports car.

Here is a recent IN DEPTH car and driver (probably the most respected car magazine that exists) test of Tesla vs. the Taycan from THIS YEAR. Scroll down for their performance tests and you will see that over the course of 3 back to back runs (don't know how that PP claimed someone did it THIRTY ONE TIMES! LMAO), the Tesla goes from a performance car and morphs into a Toyota Camry. Actually some Camry's are faster than this Tesla by the 4th run. Pathetic!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Funny thing about your post is a Tesla S would smoke the Charger and Challenger off the red light

Once. After one launch the car will switch to economy mode to save its battery. Tesla’s are very fast but they have little stamina.

No not even close.

A Youtuber launched his Tesla Model to 60 mph from a dead stop THIRTY-ONE times in a row with no performance degradation. Porsche let a different Youtuber take the Taycan to a track and he used launch control 30 times in a row. He was still hitting 125mph from a dead stop in 10 seconds on the 30th attempt.

Is it possible that grandpa is scared of new technology and has no idea what he's talking about?

I could get in the ‘71 Charger at midnight tonight in Bethesda and be in Key West for dinner tomorrow.

How many days does it take to drive a Tesla there?

LOL a performance Model X will absolutely smoke a Ferrari... but then again, nothing screams outdated and midlife crisis better than an ICE sports car.

Here is a recent IN DEPTH car and driver (probably the most respected car magazine that exists) test of Tesla vs. the Taycan from THIS YEAR. Scroll down for their performance tests and you will see that over the course of 3 back to back runs (don't know how that PP claimed someone did it THIRTY ONE TIMES! LMAO), the Tesla goes from a performance car and morphs into a Toyota Camry. Actually some Camry's are faster than this Tesla by the 4th run. Pathetic!

Interestingly, the Model 3 Performance, just like the Porsche Taycan Turbo, did not throttle its power at all. The 31st launch registered a 0-60 mph time of 3.11 seconds, which is in the same territory as the Taycan Turbo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT6wSGFaUK0&feature=emb_title

[Anonymous]

A midlife crisis car does not need to break the bank, but this is DCUM so everyone thinks you need a Tesla or Porsche or BMW. Honestly, if you want a FUN car, get a used Mazda Miata, Honda S2000, or something like that. If your crisis car means you need something to show off, then yeah, you're gonna have to spend.

[Anonymous]

2020 Rimac C Two is fastest electric car made. It is not a Tesla.

In regards to fastest 2020 model car. It is the Hennessey Venom F5 which goes 311 miles per hour. Far Far beyond the top speed of any Tesla

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A midlife crisis car does not need to break the bank, but this is DCUM so everyone thinks you need a Tesla or Porsche or BMW. Honestly, if you want a FUN car, get a used Mazda Miata, Honda S2000, or something like that. If your crisis car means you need something to show off, then yeah, you're gonna have to spend.

The Miata, Honda S200 are girls cars. So if poster is a women I say yes.

Right now classic American Pickup trucks, Broncos and old Jeeps are in style. The old Jeep Wagoneer with wooden paneling is hot. My favorite up and coming model is Ford Bronco. Super hot buy brand news.

Very popular is the Chevelle SS from 1969-1971. Get a big block with a 4 speed convertible model if a player. Honestly, they only go up in value so can sell in a few years for a profit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm in my late 40s, female. Done with the sensible SUV now that I'm an empty nester. Looking at the BMW M240i. My price range is about $45,000. Thoughts?

That's a healthy budget for a fun car and here are some examples pulled from the thread:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-porsche-boxster-rs-60-spyder-3/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-honda-s2000-32/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-ford-bronco-46/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-dodge-challenger-36/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-z3-18/

https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/

For the electric lovers:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-mercedes-benz-230sl-14/

[Anonymous]

I bought a CPO BMW and that car is the only that has ever given be trouble and I am someone that doesn't drive a lot so my cars don't get used in a way that would warrant all that fixing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bought a CPO BMW and that car is the only one that has ever given me trouble and I am someone that doesn't drive a lot so my cars don't get used in a way that would warrant all that fixing.

Fixed typos

[Anonymous]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Dodge-Challenger/174479428111?hash=item289fc8ca0f:g:0gYAAOSwAx1fYjhb

In Vienna VA at $18,499 for sale by owner. Cant go wrong. And when done no loss at all. It is a classic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Funny thing about your post is a Tesla S would smoke the Charger and Challenger off the red light

Once. After one launch the car will switch to economy mode to save its battery. Tesla’s are very fast but they have little stamina.

No not even close.

A Youtuber launched his Tesla Model to 60 mph from a dead stop THIRTY-ONE times in a row with no performance degradation. Porsche let a different Youtuber take the Taycan to a track and he used launch control 30 times in a row. He was still hitting 125mph from a dead stop in 10 seconds on the 30th attempt.

Is it possible that grandpa is scared of new technology and has no idea what he's talking about?

I could get in the ‘71 Charger at midnight tonight in Bethesda and be in Key West for dinner tomorrow.

How many days does it take to drive a Tesla there?

LOL a performance Model X will absolutely smoke a Ferrari... but then again, nothing screams outdated and midlife crisis better than an ICE sports car.

Here is a recent IN DEPTH car and driver (probably the most respected car magazine that exists) test of Tesla vs. the Taycan from THIS YEAR. Scroll down for their performance tests and you will see that over the course of 3 back to back runs (don't know how that PP claimed someone did it THIRTY ONE TIMES! LMAO), the Tesla goes from a performance car and morphs into a Toyota Camry. Actually some Camry's are faster than this Tesla by the 4th run. Pathetic!

Interestingly, the Model 3 Performance, just like the Porsche Taycan Turbo, did not throttle its power at all. The 31st launch registered a 0-60 mph time of 3.11 seconds, which is in the same territory as the Taycan Turbo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT6wSGFaUK0&feature=emb_title

Forgot to add the link showing that Teslas can't keep their performance up on multiple acceleration attempts:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a30799498/2020-porsche-taycan-turbo-s-vs-2020-tesla-model-s-performance/

[Anonymous]

If you want a real cool electric car they are bringing back the Hummer in all Electric for 2022

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you want a real cool electric car they are bringing back the Hummer in all Electric for 2022

gross. Rivians, https://rivian.com seem like they'll be pretty cool though

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s your budget and do you need back seats?

In the OP, about $45K; no to back seats

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just get something fun and totally impractical. Maybe a vintage car from your childhood or a hot new convertible? That’s what a midlife crisis car is all about! It’s one that makes you feel young, even if you aren’t.

*100000000. Go for fun.

So what’s fun for under 50k? Convertible or coupe

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:A midlife crisis car does not need to break the bank, but this is DCUM so everyone thinks you need a Tesla or Porsche or BMW. Honestly, if you want a FUN car, get a used Mazda Miata, Honda S2000, or something like that. If your crisis car means you need something to show off, then yeah, you're gonna have to spend.

The Miata, Honda S200 are girls cars. So if poster is a women I say yes.

Right now classic American Pickup trucks, Broncos and old Jeeps are in style. The old Jeep Wagoneer with wooden paneling is hot. My favorite up and coming model is Ford Bronco. Super hot buy brand news.

Very popular is the Chevelle SS from 1969-1971. Get a big block with a 4 speed convertible model if a player. Honestly, they only go up in value so can sell in a few years for a profit.

You are so wrong about the Miata and S2000 - statistically more men own the Miata than the Mazda 3 or 6. Look it up. Also, people who know cars that are fun to drive know that the Miata and S2000 fit the bill. You are very insecure if you choose or don’t choose a car because you think it is girly or not.