I'm starting to get the new car itch, and I'm looking around there is just about nothing out there that interests me that is at a price I'd be willing to pay.
I've never really been in this situation before. I've always loved to look at what new cars are out and even think about what I'd buy if something happened to my daily driver, but man is the selection out there bleak as hell. New or slightly used. Here is my short list, but even the cars on the list all have at least one (and most have 2 or 3) thing I've not crazy about.
New Mustang. Never been a Mustang-guy before but I saw the new one in person and I liked it more than I thought I would.
New or slightly used Camaro. Like the Mustang, it's more impractical that I really want, but still tempted.
WRX. I still haven't forgiven Subaru for phoning-it-in with this redesign. I'm actually hoping a mid-cycle refresh solves this issue.
Genesis G70. I really want to like this car.
Kia Stinger. The lack of a manual is really the biggest issue - love the hatch design. There's just something about this car that feels cheap. Which is weird because in higher trims, it really isn't a cheap car.
CT5-V. No not the Blackwing. I wish. I'd definitely onky be looking at used ones. I feel it is underrated car. It's got probably the best proportions of any regularly priced car on sale today. That long hood, short deck proportions is phenomenal.
Chevy Trax. The new one. This one is a total left field pick, but I'm totally digging the super low price and small, but not too small, size. A neighbor has one ans it's lower than most other crossovers so the wagon-ness of it really appeals to me.
Nizzan Z. Like the Camaro and Mustang, this is very impractical but the old-school nature of it (manual, RWD) is incredibly appealing.
Toyota GR Corolla. Lots to like about this, but I get the feeling it would be unobtainium because I sure fuck am not paying a dealer markup.
What's your short list of cars?
No Supra on the list? I really think that's where I would lean if my current car was swallowed by a sinkhole tomorrow. I hear they are coming out with a manual version, which is also on my list of pros.
No German cars. On top of that, of all the impractical cars I did list, it seems to be even more impractical still.
Ahh. Well, this would really be the first time in my life where I can just get a two seater, and it's refreshing to think about.
If I was spending new Supra money, I would honestly just get a C8 Corvette. The more I think about it though the less and less it makes sense. Roads aren't getting better, in fact they are getting worse. There's always traffic or cops around. And it's not like anyone is going to really track their car that often. My current daily driver can already get me into trouble in terms of speed so an even faster car would have even more of its performance that goes untapped 99% of the time.
Of course having said all that, I've been eying C7s a LOT lately though. LOL
Since when are C8s and Supras remotely comparable in price? C8s are running 80-90k for the most part
You are right, they are further apart in price than I realize. I always thought the Supra followed it's BMW-heritage and cost more. I thought it started at 60, but the I6 could be had for $54k and up. I'd never even consider an i4 with that car.
Still, the Corvette starts at only $66k. Neither of these cars are going to be sold at a discount and I'm sure both Chevy and Toyota dealers are trying to add on mark-ups, but you don't have to get crazy with options on the Vette and spend nearly 6-figures. Still, if I was dropping between $55 and $60k on a sports car, I rather get a used C8 (or even a C7) than a new Supra.
Supra does seem a bit overpriced. I didn't realize C8s are supposed to start at 66k, maybe it's dealers around me but between spec and dealer markup, you're lucky to find one under 100.
looks like if you travel, it's possible: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/ea766b1f-23c4-4c30-bbb7-d90d4c3b97d1/