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Originally Posted by GenXer
I didn't say there are no more sports car. I said inexpensive sports car.
For instance
1980 Corvette base MSRP $13,965 (NADA)--
accounting for inflation = $43,402 in 2019 dollars
2019 Corvette base LT1 $61,495 (NADA)
That's a huge jump. Granted the C7 Corvette is an incredible car but the prices of sports car has gotten outrageous.
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It's not the price of the car, it's the options that are now standard - many of which are safety related and due to governmental regulations.
In addition, let's talk about the 1980 vs 2019 Corvette, since you think nothing is a sports car, but for some reason are using an example of one that is which had a 180hp engine standard and weighed 3,500lbs. Did 0-60 in about 9 seconds.
Now, let's also look at what did not come standard on the base corvette in 1980, for which you had to pay extra:
- power door locks
- window defrosters
- cruise control
- alloy wheels
- am/fm radio
- rear speakers
- cassette player
In addition, that car did not come with any airbags, seat belt tensioners, back up camera, abs brakes, and about 200 more items that a new one comes with.
When you account for performance, options, and safety features - a car today is nearly 35% cheaper than a comparable car from 40 years ago.
On a side note, however, if all you are looking to do is come into a forum and whine like a baby about random things - then be my guest. Whatever floats your boat.
1980 corvette used as an example of a sports car, but the miata isn't.
