Lemming

Nissan Cube? Although small rodents will ridicule you as being a toaster wannabe

Larry Herman

THIS:

mglobe

I saw one of these on the road this weekend for the first time, and though it doesn't look all that bad in the pictures, I'd prefer to go with this:

MUSSBERGER

Have to go with the CPO Pepper Bob

Veloce Raptor

Larry, thanks for the suggestion. While I don't care for that at all, I will see if The Wife does....









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93 FireHawk 968

That's a diverse list of choices. What ever you do, go used. The depreciation on all of thse cars listed is significant. I recently rented a Genesis and was quite surprised at the build quality, quite a stretch from the original Hyundai's in the early 90's.

Larry Herman

I was at a Dealer pre-view when they first came out. They have done a very nice job on them, and they really upped the performace ante, even on the base model. Also, they look much better in person than in the pictures, but it won't appeal to everyone.

Martin S.

I like these cars too...they are smooth...Smith Volvo in San Luis Obisbo, CA owned by Porsche Geek Brent Smith may make you an offer you can't refuse. He buys, sells, and trades nearly all models of cars every day. Let him know that you too are a Porsche Geek...maybe, just maybe????

No affiliation, Brent is a racing buddy!

multi21

Have you taken a close look at the new 5 Series? After the Bangle butts, this is the one car I can see going back to with BMW. It's basically a short wheelbase 7 series with styling to match and the I-6 Turbo. Good power, with fuel economy and room for a growing family.

Spoke with a BMWNA rep a couple weeks ago, they might bring over the 535D..... more torque than a Dodge Hemi and 36 MPG on the highway.

J richard

...the women love the jag, classy chick car that's still fun to drive...

Had the Audi, just lacks feel & some major mech issues turned me off, bimmer is a good choice but the 3 is really too small for four, they did a nice job fixing the styling fuglyness of the 5, good option but the electricals and cheap *** components are reprehensible for the cost and "quality" of the marque... I like the new mercs but you have to option them up or pay the amg admission fee...on the Lexus the is350 is a monster... I'd consider the subi wrx wagon, safe functional and fast...

Problem is if it's the wides car for the baby seat you end up having to drive it too...you better like it...

Van

How about something sexy? Like in leopard print...

Mark Dreyer

Here's the perfect car for the earth loving wife of a track junkie.

On a serious note, how about a Mini Cooper?

wanna911

I bought my wife a Volvo S60 mostly because all of her friends that have the older models have gotten at least 150-200k miles from them and she's driven 60k miles in a year. It's a little blah on the inside, but a nice car. My sister also just got a new Jetta which surprised me with how nice it was and smooth it ran.

I really like the Lexus LS though, the short version is hot. When I have more garage space I'll add that or a 997 TT.

dboyle

We just bought my wife a new Mini (non-S). Cheap, a load of fun to drive and gets great mileage. Has all the bells etc that she wanted (heated seats, ipod inconnect etc) and was a steal.

Didn't look at the S, they were 25% more and while a lot more fun to drive, this wasn't going to be a track car She is very happy with it, and it is surprisingly roomy.

-Dave

Veloce Raptor

I canonly speak for my wife & myself when I answer this. When we walk up to a car we drive every day for years, we don't want to be repulsed, have to look away, or say "but she has a very nice personality". We have to WANT to drive it. None of the cars I posted are truly high perf/high style, except the Quattroporte. And it is extremely unlikely we will go that direction. Lots of cars are safe & reliable. Few are not ugly anymore.








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