Ferrari Mailing List: Daily drivers, etc.

[Rick (rolindsay]

Hey Gang,

We are all quick to state which car is 'best' but without defining what constitutes 'best'. Consumer Reports would have us all driving Accords, or worse, because their definition of 'best' is the car for dumb-asses who consider a car a major appliance.  Other sources define 'best' as the quickest. I define 'best' as the car that fits my desires and may fit my needs.

I certainlly don't care what it costs to operate a Porsche SUV or that abortion they call the Panamerica. The 911s are quick party-pieces and their two little brothers are fun, if all are overpriced.

New Ferraris might as well be Lamborghinis or whatever. Out of the reach of mortals. I'm reminded of horses. Buying one is the cheaper part of ownership. 

M-B still makes a nice sedan, now that they have shed Chrysler. BMW makes a nice car but the two M3s I have owned have been very quick maintenance nightmares. 

Audis look nice now that the aluminum us mostly gone from the interior. I consider Audi to be VW's Lexus.

Don't know what I would buy today if I were in the market. The Fiat 500 Ferrari Tribute is pretty awesome. Is it even available in the States? Pretty small for Houston highways (and amoung the monstrous beasts that many people here drive).

And I hate to admit it but about the most sports car bang for the buck is...wait for it...the new Corvette. A nice sedan with lots of trinkets for minimal cost is the Chrysler (Fiat) 200.

BUT, these are just MY definitions of 'best'.

Happy Saturday,

-rick

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