I could show up at a BMW dealership and buy a new M3 today, but I have no motivation to do so. When I went to the local dealership 6 weeks ago to test drive an M3, the salesmen were more interested in my ZHP ("what is that?") than the other new cars on the lot (including the 6 series 4 door - huh?). My ZHP gets more looks than most new cars do today.

My philosophy has been to buy a car with timeless looks and keep it very well maintained. IMO all my cars have weathered their age beautifully and the average observer has no idea they are 8-10 years old (MB E series, the ZHP, Expedition, and back in the day Acura Integra and Legend).

Anyway, the bottom line is that I love my ZHP and the casual observer has no idea this is a 9 year-old car.