So, like the original poster, I'm looking for something I can just drive away with. My budget is around $20k as I'll be selling my bimmer to make it happen. I think that should get me into a low-to-mid spec car. Four cylinders would be great as long as I can slap on a turbo in a year or two if my budget allows.
Mainly, I just want something for open top motoring on the weekends or the occasional drive to work. But I'd like to the ability to take it a track maybe once or twice a year.
I think my biggest issue will be that I have long legs, so the seats need to be kind of far back. I'm 6'6" but my inseam is only 34" -- width is not a problem as I'm pretty narrow-framed.
I'm in Houston, I'd prefer to stay local. I can drive to just about anywhere in TX and am willing to wait until I find Texas car.
Maybe I'm being completely unreasonable, if so, tell me!
=aron=