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Originally Posted by R.W.Dale
You essentially rattled off a list of rapidly appreciating classic cars that you would pay out the nose for and then again in depreciation by using up what survivors remain
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I was thinking the same thing. MR2's have become collectible and collectible prices are well into WITAF territory of late. Patience may be a virtue though as the economy shrinks, because the first collectibles to come back down will be cars like the MR2.
Another car in this class to consider is the Porsche Boxter. I've seen them for as little as $7500. Better be good with a wrench at that price. And TBH I'm not sure if they're actually good on gas. But the fun factor would be enormous.
My 2008 Fit was a full-on hoot to toss around. Lighter wheels are a big help. The other huge help is a front undertray, which will stabilize the car at highway speeds and keep the nose planted during offramp frolics. It's not ever going to be fast but it is frugal and fun. And you can get an amazing amount of stuff inside it too.