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Absolutely buy a sports car, regardless of age, if that's something you're into. It won't fix anything structurally wrong with your life but you're definitely

Absolutely buy a sports car, regardless of age, if that's something you're into. It won't fix anything structurally wrong with your life but you're definitely allowed to have fun.

PaulDavisThe1st 2y ago
Would strongly suggest renting one first. The fun might last for some; it didn't for me (thankfully, I found this out while renting).
- RandomBacon 2y ago
  I'm not a car expert, but it seems like the really fun ones require a lot of expensive maintenance. I imagine it wouldn't be hard to rent them for the day/weekend from people who did buy them, but can't really afford them.
  - radley 2y ago
    The "really fun ones" can often be pretty limited. How often do you need to go 0 to 60 super quick? Particularly when a Tesla minivan can do it faster? If you really want to try them, consider joining a car club. I found a "fun enough one" worked best for me, because it can be a daily driver.
    - RandomBacon 2y ago
      fun ≠ utility I imagine part of the fun is probably also seeing, hearing, and feeling something different. And maybe trying to grab others' attentions. I'm just speculating, because I don't care for fancy or "fun" cars.
  - Etheryte 2y ago
    The real fun ones are called motorcycles and they're way more affordable when you look at smiles per dollar.
    - platz 2y ago
      But there's nowhere to put your coffee mug
      - RandomBacon 2y ago
        They make handlebar attachments for that, but good luck if the mug doesn't have a lid.
    - lazyasciiart 2y ago
      Also it’s good for society to have a supply of organs for people who need transplants, and since so many people are unwilling to give up a kidney while living that takes a steady stream of abrupt deaths.
      - theshackleford 2y ago
        I mean this is certainly a take. Equally I’ve been riding since I was five and 35 years later I have all my organs so perhaps the future really isn’t set in stone.
        wizzwizz4 2y ago
        That you're still here to write that comment is selection bias. (Also: riding since you're 5 suggests you're probably good at it, which is a different kind of selection bias.)
        theshackleford 2y ago
        This is correct to be fair. I’m not sure I’m good at it though, just…realistic. I do know people who died riding, four of them over the years. A few more who had accidents, including a guy that was run over by a truck causing his leg to explode like a sausage. The cause was almost always the same, riding beyond their abilities. I’ve never had any illusions as to the fact that I’m not Valentino Rossi and I’m pretty sure this is why I survive. I drive exactly the same way, extremely defensive and within my abilities. I treat being in control of a vehicle with a level of seriousness I don’t see from most. If someone discusses motorcycling with me, and they can’t convince me they are going to approach it in much the same way, I advise against getting on one as heavily as I can. The very first person to die that I knew was an 18 year old work experience kid who took it up because me and my friend both rode and he thought it was cool, we were young ourselves still and encouraged it. He died on his first trip on a popular route for weekend riding, only a few corners in. From witness accounts he tried taking a corner at the same pace as the older more experienced dudes, entered with way too much speed and that was that. Dude was still on his learners, didn’t even make it to his full license :(
  - arielweisberg 2y ago
    That's just an affordability question. A nice person from the dealer picks up the car from your house and then drops it back off when they are done. You just pay the bill. Granted I DIY it all just for entertainment.

Absolutely buy a sports car, regardless of age, if that's something you're into. It won't fix anything structurally wrong with your life but you're definitely allowed to have fun.

PaulDavisThe1st 2y ago

Would strongly suggest renting one first. The fun might last for some; it didn't for me (thankfully, I found this out while renting).

RandomBacon 2y ago
I'm not a car expert, but it seems like the really fun ones require a lot of expensive maintenance. I imagine it wouldn't be hard to rent them for the day/weekend from people who did buy them, but can't really afford them.
- radley 2y ago
  The "really fun ones" can often be pretty limited. How often do you need to go 0 to 60 super quick? Particularly when a Tesla minivan can do it faster? If you really want to try them, consider joining a car club. I found a "fun enough one" worked best for me, because it can be a daily driver.
  - RandomBacon 2y ago
    fun ≠ utility I imagine part of the fun is probably also seeing, hearing, and feeling something different. And maybe trying to grab others' attentions. I'm just speculating, because I don't care for fancy or "fun" cars.
- Etheryte 2y ago
  The real fun ones are called motorcycles and they're way more affordable when you look at smiles per dollar.
  - platz 2y ago
    But there's nowhere to put your coffee mug
    - RandomBacon 2y ago
      They make handlebar attachments for that, but good luck if the mug doesn't have a lid.
  - lazyasciiart 2y ago
    Also it’s good for society to have a supply of organs for people who need transplants, and since so many people are unwilling to give up a kidney while living that takes a steady stream of abrupt deaths.
    - theshackleford 2y ago
      I mean this is certainly a take. Equally I’ve been riding since I was five and 35 years later I have all my organs so perhaps the future really isn’t set in stone.
      - wizzwizz4 2y ago
        That you're still here to write that comment is selection bias. (Also: riding since you're 5 suggests you're probably good at it, which is a different kind of selection bias.)
        theshackleford 2y ago
        This is correct to be fair. I’m not sure I’m good at it though, just…realistic. I do know people who died riding, four of them over the years. A few more who had accidents, including a guy that was run over by a truck causing his leg to explode like a sausage. The cause was almost always the same, riding beyond their abilities. I’ve never had any illusions as to the fact that I’m not Valentino Rossi and I’m pretty sure this is why I survive. I drive exactly the same way, extremely defensive and within my abilities. I treat being in control of a vehicle with a level of seriousness I don’t see from most. If someone discusses motorcycling with me, and they can’t convince me they are going to approach it in much the same way, I advise against getting on one as heavily as I can. The very first person to die that I knew was an 18 year old work experience kid who took it up because me and my friend both rode and he thought it was cool, we were young ourselves still and encouraged it. He died on his first trip on a popular route for weekend riding, only a few corners in. From witness accounts he tried taking a corner at the same pace as the older more experienced dudes, entered with way too much speed and that was that. Dude was still on his learners, didn’t even make it to his full license :(
- arielweisberg 2y ago
  That's just an affordability question. A nice person from the dealer picks up the car from your house and then drops it back off when they are done. You just pay the bill. Granted I DIY it all just for entertainment.