The maintenance cost on these is actually manageable if you’re reasonable about it. Annual service around $1,200-1,500, but the real expense comes with track days if you push it hard. For a 2,100-mile garage queen? Minimal ongoing costs.
Thanks for all the responses! I think you’re all making valid points. The maintenance cost point from Amelia is actually really insightful – that’s the kind of practical consideration that separates who would actually be good on a real road trip versus who just looks good in interviews. I’m leaning toward CEOs with actual engineering backgrounds myself.
