so it looks like I finally found the right buyer for my 718 6MT and accepted an offer just waiting for title transfer from AZ to CA to complete the deal...
(btw, that is whole other story and has been aggravating af and has held up the deal)
anyways, now I'm once again starting to obsess over one of my old obsessions..
the Gen 1 Audi R8 and hopefully will be replacing the 718 for an R8 if I'm lucky
but....for the price of a decent mile R8 V8 gated manual, there are some other choices that have peaked my interest and would offer a bit more peace of mind(warranty)
New C8 are nice and performance is crazy good bang for the buck, but def not as rare and special as an R8 and doesnt have a manual
New GR Supra 6MT is another possible candidate
used 911 (997 or 991)
Don't really need an insane HP 0-60 car as my M3P scratches that itch, just looking for a fun weekend car that will not lose much money on in the next 5 years or so....the R8 is the one car that might cost the most to maintain, but most likely be the one that appreciates in value in the next decade.