If you were going to buy a sporty car for your wife?

[WhereRU_A-A-Ron]

C8 Corvette convertible. I only thought I liked the C8 until I saw a bright yellow convertible someone in our town bought recently. They are absolutely stunning.

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[Ratiogear]

Alos remember that she has a big husband. She has always like the Audi TT Roaster. But I do not fit in it. I think Miatas are cool, but I do not fit in them. I have to be able to ride and drive it also. I am good size man. 6'4" 270 pounds. Big shoulders.

I remember as a young man I saw two 6'+, 300lbs+ men driving in a tiny mazda miata. They got side swiped and lost control and spun out. The big men in the middle kept the car spinning on that point like a top so they stayed mostly in the lane until they stopped. No one was hurt.

So in a way, maybe a small convertible would be perfect for you?

 

[Rico1111]

I say mid engine!!! Porsche!! I may be partial as I have had a few..both boxsters. last one I traded for my JL. If she loves to drive then that is the car...they just handle so well!

 

[rrubbee]

Coming from an owner of Mercedes SL, Porsche 911, BMW, and Jaguar ... for me a Porsche 911. For her mid engine Porsche, or a BMW 435i cabriolet. I love my Jeep, but I have never been a fan of Corvettes. They are a dime a dozen where I live (snobby So Cal) and a European sports car adds a little more sophistication and class...IMHO.
Well, and if you insist on a Corvette... get rid of the Jeep and make it a Corvette 4x4.

Abe

 

[Wbino]

I found your wifes car...its used though...I would buy it if I didn't already have a toy.
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/1P3EW65G61V701191

 

[JMAC5150]

BMW M2
Check out the review on YouTube from Chris Harris.

 

[asuperheat]

Absolutely a 2021 Corvette. Order wait it out.

 

[Whiskeybiskit]

Another vote for corvette. My dad had a 2008 c6 before he passed away. A 55 year old acting like a 16 year old driving it. It was a lot of fun riding around with him. Can be a daily driver and you can open it up on the weekends. If I remember, corvette owners also have a wave.

 

[Some Random Guy]

And now for something completely different. . .

And useless in Michigan winters.

 

[Blanco802]

Would she want manual or automatic? Keep it stock or modify over time?

Some fun cars to test drive either new or used in addition to those already mentioned would be Nissan GTR, Ford Mustang GT500, Dodge Challenger SRT, Cadillac CTS-V, and Mercedes AMG series.

The above cars are all fun, loud, and should be roomy enough for you. I would imagine the Tesla is out given that it won't produce the engine and exhaust sounds of those vehicles above, but I acknowledge it has awesome performance.

Either way, should be some fantastic test driving sessions. Good luck.

 

[Ridgway Jeeper]

Loud, track capable, room for a big guy Mustang GT350... Find a show called Head to Head on Motortrend TV and watch. Several episodes where they put it up against Camaro's and a new Supra, car looks like an absolute hoot.

 

[jlang]

What would you look at?

She will retire in September and wants a sports car. She is all over the place. She looked at a used Porsche Boxer Convertible the other day. At 16 Z06 convertible vette. A convertible Camera SS and now she is looking at a Tesla.

The Porsche is a maybe not just because I am a big man and I am not sure how well I would fit in it.

Something 80 grand or less......

pics would help.

My local dealer has one of these on the show room floor. I would get my wife one of these:

 

[Gladius Nova]

I don’t think I have ever seen a female driving a corvette.

My wife and I joke that it is a “mid-life crisis car”. Lol. No offense to anyone here.

 

[jessedacri]

I don’t think I have ever seen a female driving a corvette.

My wife and I joke that it is a “mid-life crisis car”. Lol. No offense to anyone here.

The new corvette has appeal that didn't apply as much back when the midlife crisis car term was coined. It's now a ridiculously competent mid engine supercar.

 

[DadJokes]

Challenger with a 392 or a Hellcat. Outstanding V8 sound, do it yourself maintenance, room for you and great on long road trips that you guys like to take. Massive trunk, rides great too. The 392 can pull 27-28 mpg hwy and get sideways easily if you want to kick the rear out.

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