It really doesn't matter what your favorite car or make of car is, the fact is cars and trucks produced today are better than anything produced in the past. Foreign or Domestic the choices are endless, and finding that perfect car to fit your personality and style is easier than ever. There really is a car or truck perfect for just about every auto enthusiast out there, granted the "perfect" car may be one that you can't afford yet, but it is out there.
I was driving on the freeway today when a Yellow Lamborghini Gallardo went blasting by. I joked to my wife that the Gallardo is going to be my next car. Of course at the moment I can give you about 200,000 reasons why it won't be my next ride, but there is a car that certainly fits my personality and style.
And therein lies the problem. It is almost as if a perfect storm is upon us. Cars and trucks are better than ever, the options and choices are immense, but the ability to enjoy them is becoming harder and harder as gas goes higher and higher.
Lets suppose for a moment you are an avid Domestic fan, you have the just released Dodge Challenger SRT-8, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the upcoming ZR1, the Cadillac CTS-V and someday the elusive Camaro.
For the Japanese fans the Lexus IS-f, and with rumors of the Acura NSX and Lexus LF-A, anticipation runs high as new models are brought to market.
The Germans have been bringing more powerful cars to the US for years and this year is no exception. Be it the Mercedes-Benz SL65 Black Series or any of the other AMG tuned Mercedes, or the M-Cars of BMW or the S-Cars of Audi. Those wanting a fast car with a powerful engine need look no further, and if it is a V8 you want, both the 6.2 from Mercedes and the just released 4.0 from BMW are phenomenal engines.
And this is the problem. A "Perfect Storm" of sorts. Cars that make enthusiasts salivate, and yet with the price of gas going higher almost daily, the appeal of these elite cars may start to lose their appeal and more economical options are sought.
Or will they? I for one have never really paid attention to either gas mileage or the price of gas, I saw it as a necessary evil needed to keep the car moving, but during the past few months I find myself seeking out the cheaper stations. The truth is if you can afford to buy one of these cars, common sense says you can probably afford the gas for it as well, but with the price rising with no end in sight, will that affect your purchasing decision?
The Spies want to know, the cars are better than ever with some incredible choices available, but will gas prices keep you from purchasing one?