Originally Posted by Steph1

I have to agree about the GTR looks. Appeals to the dropped civic crowd, but is in great need of an update. It looked awesome when it came out, but didn't age very well. I am certain that the remodelling will be as awesome as it was when it originally came out.

My problem living in winter wonderland 4-5 months of the year, is that no vehicle does everything well. Therefore If I can't afford my toy and a vehicle that completes it (and I don't mean a freekin beater, unless you're a summer poser) I just don't have one until I can afford it..

Around here, nobody tracks his/her car in the winter, nor can speed up on the highway given the cold temperature (poor tire adherence) and road conditions. So best choice to me is the new Jeep wrangler. Looks awesome, performs perfectly with the optional AWD on the Sahara, holds its value and best of all, it ages very well. Being in a class of its own, that is my choice. A Toyota Tacoma and Mercedes GL are other great choices..... I'm sure you'll come-up with the best solution for you.

As far as image go, can't speak for where you are from, but people driving ''supercars'' in the winter around here, are seen as having poor judgement, or are posers that can't afford to have another decent car to drive in the winter. There's something about a supercar that is full of salt and road grime that is just...… wrong !! So I don't blame people for thinking that.

Originally Posted by HyperDrive

Ha-ha, really laying it on the "Poser" thing, huh? Interesting, though, that I posted the OP about five years ago and your response just popped up. I've been through several vehicles since then, as well as having moved from Maryland to Florida. Lots of Vettes and Porsches down here, some Posers among them, too.

Originally Posted by Steph1

Didn't mean you, since I don't know you. I meant the image part which is obviously important to you.. And me.

So while a guy drives is sports car in the winter all proud and feeling like a champ, other motorists might not be looking with envy or taking picture cause they think you're cool like they do in the summer on a nice sunny day . I've seen it on numerous posts on automotive forums, maybe even here. One could very well see that same pic on a forum entitled look guys, I saw that moron driving his whatever in these conditions. Too bad he can't afford a decent car for the winter. See that's what happens when you put all your beans in the same bag... Maybe he should have waited to be able to afford a winter car before buying this thing and now he's up to his neck in debt.

Anyways, not personal at all, so I apologize if it transpired that way.

Cheers.