Now this is a question I can answer.
I'm mid-40s, got tired of boring cars, so I bought an 86 in March. I also have a motorcycle, so the 86 isn't my only "fun vehicle."
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how's the car holding up for you.
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Car is holding up great. I love it more every day as I get to know it better. I've never had a little sportscar (my fun cars were big-block V8s), so this is a lot of fun for me. And whoever said this is the modern-day iteration of the 240Z is correct, IMO.
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Any regrets for not buying something with more power, or more creature comforts?
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None whatsoever. I considered a Mustang, Camaro, or GTI that could launch me in a straight line faster, but I'm glad I did not go that route. Those cars don't have as much feel and personality, IMO. I've gone fast in a straight line plenty. I like cornering.
As far as creature comforts, I'm someone who enjoys simple machines, and this is about as simple as you can get today. I don't want a dozen computers in between me and the road. I don't want heated massaging seats and 18 screens with 300 channels. I just want a car that conects me to the road, and this might be the last one out there that really does. The only thing* I miss is a decent audio unit. It's effing garbage.
Also, I ended up getting an Auto, because 90% of my driving is start-stop in traffic or through neighborhood stop signs. I figured I do lots of shifting on the bike. Some days I really wish I'd gone manual. Some days I am so thankful I didn't. Still haven't decided if I made the right choice. But if your daily drive is more receptive to a stick, you should really consider it.
*EDIT: after further thought, I do miss two other things: more storage space and an armrest. The twins don't have a lot of room to put your stuff. You can get an aftermarket arm rest, but it effectively negates that storage space for many uses.