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would it be wrong to sell my Z and get a Viper race car?

Originally Posted by ImportConvert Well, consider that a front-end on a Viper starts at around $15K for cosmetic damage. Then consider that it runs 345's out back. Then consider that

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Well, consider that a front-end on a Viper starts at around $15K for cosmetic damage.

Then consider that it runs 345's out back.

Then consider that qualified labor runs about $150/hr.

It can add up.
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Of course, but depending on disposable income, everyone has a threshold of diminishing returns on just how big a game they bring.

Me personally? I'm considering dumping my G20 for the clean Mid'90's hard-top equipped low-mile Miata one of my friends is selling this spring
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Me personally? I'm considering dumping my G20 for the clean Mid'90's hard-top equipped low-mile Miata one of my friends is selling this spring
having a dedicated track car and tracking your car frequently implies a certain threshold of disposable income.

i thought you were getting a 370z?
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