true.

modern sports cars are more expensive, like the new ft86 that's coming or even the hot hatch subaru impreza or the megane coupe.

drivers will be drivers.
when u have a powerful car
when u are alone at night
when the roads are clear

don't u feel the urge to step and VROOOOOOM all the way? I do.

but i don't want that to happen. i want to enjoy the scenery, enjoy the ride. hahahaha

soo drama right?

Only thing is the driving style need some getting used to. Test drove an MX-5 before, seating position pretty much like lying down
do not feed the trolls

TS,
For new cars
- Ford Fiesta
- Inspira 1.8 Manual

Used
- Mazda 6 MPS (not sure if M'sia has this)
- Caldina GT4
- Swift Sport A/M
- Skylines, Evo Lancers n Scoobys (but agree tat maintainin them will b significantly different than ur fuel sipping VTEC)
- 308THP
- Satria GTI/Neo R3

Personally I'll get d 1.8 Inspira manual, coz its new (warranty n risk), very potential even in stock form, practical without asking too much on maintenance n has plenty of after market stuff.

If used is considered, d Swift Sport n Caldina GT4 gets my vote for easier to source parts n common maintenance (1.6 in d SS is almost similar to d SX4 while d GT4's 3SGTE as to d Camry/Celica's 5S/3S although both need higher octane rating than ron95)

Of course theres plenty of used higher performance cars out there but one cannot help weighing d risk on their age n y d previous owners wanna let these 'fun' cars go in d 1st place. Hunt around n u'll understand y.

ts..do you hav ur own family yet???

if now you are asking to upgrade to a "performance" car, when you have a family later, u will be opening a new thread asking which car is practical for your whole family..

this is what happened to most sports cars owners, once got family liao then wanna sell car downgrade to family sedan..lol

yes..ONLY if you are rich enuf to hav other car for the whole family...if you don't have other cars for the entire family, do you think ur e30 coupe is practical enuf for your family?

based on what TS said..i assume this will be his only car