What do you drive and why?

2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 - because it's quick (but not fast enough to get me arrested or killed), handles like a go cart, stops quickly, it's convertible, has reasonable fuel efficiency, is cheap to insure, never breaks down, is cheap to maintain, is easy and cheap to modify (which I have chosen not to do), it surprisingly has a 5-star front and rear crash rating, it's small enough that it's not likely to be door dinged in parking lots, it looks cool in titanium grey metallic paint with red and black interior, and it's easy to hand wash and wax quickly due again to its small size.  I bought it new and I only have 82,000 miles on it.  Most important reason - it's fun to drive.

I've considered getting a Porsche Cayman S, or a used 911 Turbo but the next generation RX-7 or a new Mazdaspeed MX-5 is what will probably force my hand to get something new.  Bring it Mazda.

2018 BMW M550ix grocery getter.

Wife drives Mini, mine is special edition Porsche Cayman ... only 100 of those were built

When I lived in the suburbs (Princeton, NJ) I had a variety of cars ranging from a BMW M3 to a Lexus (when I was doing a lot of Turnpike driving - far less fatigue).

I’ve moved into a NYC apartment now, and only use a car to get to a weekend place in Litchfield County, CT. I figured get something reliable that is less likely to get stuck, and I won’t mind if it gets dinged up in the garage. Subaru Outback 3.6R.

I've also found I care far less about performance and luxury over the years. Ironically, as I've increasingly been able to afford it.  When I was younger I swore I would buy myself a Porsche when I made a certain income & rank threshold at my employer.  It's been 18 years since I passed that threshold - no Porsche.