Mid-life crisis

["Kim Life" <kim.life@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Alright, boys and girls, I need some help. A friend of mine is going through
a quasi-mid-life crisis and is considering a more interesting addition to
his multi-minivan stable (ugh!). He has driven my '88 Spider and likes it,
but the silly bugger keeps looking at new BMW and Porsche roadsters (double
ugh!). 

I am convinced that my friend, who enjoys working on cars, needs a hobby in
addition to a new car, and what better way to kill two birds with one stone?

So... I need some ideas. I have never owned either of the German monsters in
question, but I've driven my mum's Z3. It's a car. It goes fast. It handles
well. It's booooring! Further: 1) the trunk is smaller than my Spider's; 2)
I keep hitting my elbow when I shift; and 3) the seat simply will not
recline enough!

If anyone can preach intelligently (or not) on comparisons or inspiration,
I'd appreciate it. He's a really good friend, and I simply cannot, in good
conscience, allow him to buy a soulless car!

Cheers,
Kim Life
Washington, DC

'76 & '88 Alfa Spiders

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