| In a car culture dominated by SUV's, | | | | cars and generic pickup trucks are |
| family sedans and economy cars, sports | | | | fetching far less than high-performance |
| cars stand out in the crowd. There are | | | | sports cars. And consider the classic |
| a variety of selling points for all | | | | cars for which collectors now yearn. |
| types of automobiles, but sports cars | | | | How many enthusiasts are searching for |
| are uniquely attractive for at least | | | | old Chryslers? By comparison, how many |
| five reasons. | | | | would be interested in a vintage |
| Driving Quality | | | | Corvette? Sports cars have a much |
| Whereas other automobile types are | | | | greater potential of becoming coveted |
| designed with function and affordability | | | | possessions. |
| in mind, sports cars are focused on | | | | Individual Expression |
| performance. The quality of a sports | | | | Every purchase says something about the |
| car driving experience is unparalleled. | | | | buyer. Someone who wants to blend into |
| Drivers are able to hug turns, | | | | the crowd is likely to purchase an |
| accelerate quickly when necessary and | | | | automobile that blends into traffic. |
| have a level of driving control not | | | | There are those, however, who want to |
| offered by the larger vehicles with | | | | take ach and every opportunity to |
| which they share the road. | | | | express their individuality. Sports |
| If you, as a driver, are concerned with | | | | cars make up a relatively small |
| the quality of your driving experience, | | | | percentage of the cars on the road. |
| there is no real alternative to a true | | | | Sports car ownership thus gives one an |
| sports car. Designed with the most | | | | opportunity to distinguish themselves |
| discriminating drivers in mind, sports | | | | from the crowd. |
| cars trump the performance of other | | | | One need not turn their automobile |
| vehicles easily. One need only take a | | | | choice into a statement. But the |
| spin in an oversized SUV and compare it | | | | opportunity to do so is there if one |
| to the driving experience they find in a | | | | desires. Sports car ownership makes a |
| quality sports car to understand the | | | | statement of individuality and displays |
| significant difference. | | | | a desire to stand out where others seek |
| Beauty | | | | only to blend in. |
| Appearance may not be the chief reason | | | | Fun |
| to make an automotive investment, but | | | | There are intangible benefits to sports |
| when confronted with today's highways | | | | car ownership that difficult to qualify |
| littered with cookie-cutter cars, a | | | | or quantify. Chief among these is the |
| discriminating buyer can find an escape | | | | pure entertainment and fun one can have |
| with a beautifully designed sports car. | | | | with their sports car. One can talk |
| Function can be important, but there is | | | | about hugging a curve without taking |
| room even in the utilitarian world of | | | | their foot off the gas or zipping |
| automobiles to seek out something more | | | | through slow traffic while remaining in |
| aesthetically pleasing. We often spend | | | | complete control. One can discuss the |
| a great deal of time in and around are | | | | feeling of satisfaction they take from |
| cars. Those who want to spend that time | | | | knowing they are operating a true |
| in the company of good design are likely | | | | example of great engineering. These |
| to find the sleek lines and measured | | | | various observations and explanations |
| appearance of sports cars a welcome | | | | all add up to the almost inexplicable |
| respite from the dull boxes on wheels so | | | | fun inherent in sports car driving. |
| many people choose to use for | | | | Sports cars are iconic. They have a |
| transportation. | | | | mystique. That mystique is impossible |
| Residual Value | | | | to totally define or pigeonhole, but it |
| Every new car depreciates the second the | | | | exists. Its existence is born out again |
| ignition key is turned, but some cars | | | | and again as top designers fret over the |
| are better at holding their value than | | | | smallest details and accomplished |
| others. A scant few may actually become | | | | drivers relish the opportunity to test |
| more valuable with the passage of time. | | | | the latest models. Sports car ownership |
| Sports cars, due to their aforementioned | | | | is, at its core, fun. |
| beauty and quality are more likely to | | | | There is undoubtedly a litany of |
| become future classics and strong | | | | justifications for purchasing an economy |
| value-holders than many other | | | | car. SUV owners certainly have a |
| automobiles. | | | | logical explanation for their purchases. |
| Take a quick glance through the | | | | None of the utilitarian laundry lists |
| classified advertisements. Which older | | | | favoring other models, however, can be |
| cars are still demanding a strong price? | | | | quite as compelling as the reasons to |
| You are sure to notice that economy | | | | buy a sports car. |