Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?

Rugyboogie, your sentiments about the 70's RS' are, IMO, spot on. But I would disagree that the new RS' are bulky and unresponsive - or were you referring to the newer Carrera's? (Actually, I really enjoyed the Carrera 4 when I drove it in '05 - great tracking, sensitive steering, good braking; and AWD in the NW is an added bonus...) But, if performance and drivability are the requisites, I would probably look to the new Exige GT rather than a Carrera 4 or even a vintage or contemporary RS. About a third the cost of the new RS, it might not be as fast, but it's certainly as quick and handles every bit as well. I have to admit, lookswise, either your RS or a new one beats the heck out of the Lotus and, at 6'5" I can barely squeeze into one - and need help getting back out. Like you, I'm into cars that handle. That $4K I put into a suspension upgrade on my E46 M3 could just as easily have been put into audio toys, but the HK in the Beemer makes up for it...LOL.

X5,250 4X4 Ford, Harley Davidson.

1971 Datsun 240z (a driver's car), no new cars for me :), too techy and heavy today - ok, maybe a Prius, ultimate = Lamborghini Islero, circa 1966.

1) 2001 BMW 540 six speed. Very Tweaked just like my stereo.

2) I'm fine for now, thanks

3) Aston Martin DB9

For what it means, I drive a s class mercedes for my real estate work and a 1987 Volkswagon Westphalia the rest of the time. The westphalia is a dream-the merc is a tank.