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Tesla Roadster in Chicago, Illinois

Tesla might be in some trouble if the Model S doesn't come out soon.

I almost didn't realize this was anything special until I noticed the absence of sound when it pulled away from the light. This is one electric car that's got some grunt to it.

Maserati Coupé and Porsche Boxster in Evanston, Illinois

First, let's talk about the Porsche. It's light, nimble, and fun to drive. Stick shift only please. Both underrated and overrated, it's a great car in the right hands.

As for the Coupé (yes with the accent over the e), it seems that people in Chicago really love their Maseratis. Yes, they are beautiful. But for the price, I'd much rather have a Ferrari that sounds like heaven and handles like it's on rails. When you're spending this kind of cash, please do some research before you drop 150k on something because it's a status symbol.

Porsche 911 Cabriolet in Evanston, Illinois

Another rant. The 911 is an amazing car. The everyday supercar. Affordable (relatively), fast, clean, and efficient.

So why would you chop off the roof and add more weight to make up for the decreased rigidity? There was a great chassis, and then you crippled it. I know there's a market for this kind of car - 50 year old retired bankers who want to drive automatic transmissions and have the roof open - but do you really have to offer this? Porsche, you have a great motoring heritage. This is a horrible example of how business decisions drive engineering.

This isn't to say that I'm against all convertibles. Small, lightweight cars like the Boxster and MX5 were designed from the onset to be great handling open top roadsters. There's a tradition there, and it's great fun. I'm just saying, don't mess with perfection for the sake of making money.

Lamborghinis and Bentleys in Chicago, Illinois

I was walking down Rush Street in Chicago and stumbled across the "Gold Coast." What a random piece of automotive heaven.

Lamborghini Murcielago in Rochester Hills, Michigan

You don't see one of these everyday. I'd take the Gallardo though.

Honda s2000 in Evanston, Illinois

Last year of s2000 production. Get 'em while they last... F1 technology for the street, FTW.

Ferrari F355 Spider in Birmingham, Michigan

Ferrari F355 Spider (1996)
RWD
0-60: 4.7 sec
3.5 L N/A DOHC V8
380 HP @ 8250 RPM
268 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM

Personally, I don't understand why anyone would ever buy a convertible. Add some extra weight (and additional cost as well), sacrifice chassis rigidity and therefore handling, and look like a rich prick at the same time. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

But I'm not surprised to see one in Birmingham, anyway.