[diverdan]

In the early 70's Porsche theft in L.A. was rampant. I had a cherry 69 911S for which I paid less than $4k. I came back from class one day to find the seats and radio missing. Paranoia took over and I sold the car. I replaced it with a $7.5k Lamborghini Miura needing serious cosmetics. Paranoia disappeared as the thought that these were not popular targets for thieves due to their rarity. In retrospect, it was my own carelessness of parking in a vulnerable spot that led to the theft/vandalism. Wish I still had both of those cars. Drive what you love. However, bang for the buck is a qualifier. For what I paid they delivered in that department. Their value today would not be good bang for the buck. When I sell, I'll look for Big Bang for the Buck.