I read 's earlier post about her retirement wishlist, and thought that I should have a wishlist too.
So I sat down with a cup of joe and started thinking hard, and came up with a very different wishlist:
Jaguar F-type any model
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The F-type is not meant to beat speed records - it's about cruising in style and making a ruckus when you put your foot down. This is my dream grand tourer, even if just the V6, for me and my missus to go on road trips after retirement.
Lotus Exige Cup 260
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I have always desired an Elise, and if I haven't thrown my back by the time I retire, I would love to get my hands on one for the occasional backroad blasts. What better than the latest and greatest Cup 260.
Ford Focus RS
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Not really for me, but for my kid when he comes of age, which is about the same time I retire (I hope!). Nothing screams boy racer more than this fast Ford. Sorry Evan, you'll have to learn to drive a stickshift like your old man did.
Fine, it's for me too.
Tesla Model X
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My ideal people mover. The family car. Hopefully by the time I exit the workforce, the infrastructure for electric vehicles are already well established.
Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC31S or ZC32S)
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Last but not least, the only JDM in this list. What use would I have for this car after I retire? the cheap beater that I'll drive to the supermarket for when the missus needs me to get milk or eggs. If I'm gonna do that, I might as well have some fun while I'm at it.
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Yea...so not the list you probably expected, and you are probably thinking these cars will be obsolete after 20 years. Who cares...it's called a retirement wishlist, not a retirement plan. Plus I probably can't afford most of these anyway so there.
For now, I plan to live in the moment, cherish the people around me and enjoy life whenever possible!