[sc_rufctr]

For me cars peaked early 90s. IMO OBD2 was the start of the decline so I avoid anything post 1995.

As far as classics go. I'd challenge anyone to find a nicer riding sports car than my 1978 911SC. Sporty handling but still relatively soft.
Torsion bar suspension is way underrated. What's lacking is decent climate controls but that's not really a big deal for me.

I recently drove my cousin's current model M3. Great drivers car but the ride is dreadful. (He ordered the bigger wheels)
How anyone can put up with that day to day is beyond me.