[krhodes1]

I'm finding that I am pretty done with "modern" cars. Every year they get farther away from what I like. In fact, I just sold a 2018 Fiata (124 Spider) and replaced it with a mint condition 46K mile '11 128i CV. Though that was more because I didn't fit in it comfortably than that I didn't like it - I LOVED driving it.

As for cherishing cars, I have owned this little guy for 25 years now, and I have owned my '11 e91 from new, and really have no intention of ever replacing either of them. My '17 GTI feels like a long-term keeper too - the more I read about the new one the less desirable it seems. I might well replace my old Land Rover Disco with a new Bronco though.

Spitfire by kevinr1916, on Flickr

[kaputt]

Originally Posted by krhodes1

I'm finding that I am pretty done with "modern" cars. Every year they get farther away from what I like. In fact, I just sold a 2018 Fiata (124 Spider) and replaced it with a mint condition 46K mile '11 128i CV. Though that was more because I didn't fit in it comfortably than that I didn't like it - I LOVED driving it.

As for cherishing cars, I have owned this little guy for 25 years now, and I have owned my '11 e91 from new, and really have no intention of ever replacing either of them. My '17 GTI feels like a long-term keeper too - the more I read about the new one the less desirable it seems. I might well replace my old Land Rover Disco with a new Bronco though.

Spitfire by kevinr1916, on Flickr

Gorgeous car!

What did you not like about the Fiata?

I agree with you though that modern cars are becoming less and less desirable. They just lack that connected feeling. Interestingly, I took my fiancé’s Honda HRV to the Honda dealer for maintenance the other day. While waiting they had a bright red Civic Sport coupe on the lot with a manual. It has like 160 HP and a slightly tuned suspension. I got to talking with one of the salesmen and decided to take it for a spin. I had more fun driving that car with its old school 160 HP high revving Honda engine, slick manual, and toss-able suspension than I have any current BMW, save maybe the M2 I drove out at Thermal Club last year.