Im 55 now and surrounding myself with toys. A 1988 Bentley Turbo R with 90,000kms that was supposedly given to "Big Red" by Alan Bond for a Christmas present. Next is the latest updated Audi R8 Spyder V8 6 Speed manual. Yes, I think this will be the last manual shift so called "super car" that you will be able to buy with Ferrari, Lamborghini and Mc Laren only doing paddleshift now. Ive also owned 3 Porsche Boxsters which I think are the best driving car available. But after I owned a Mercedes C63, I lusted for the sound of a V8, so the R8 was the perfect choice - a Boxster with a mid mounted V8 and 6 speed manual transmission. Perfect. Last but not least is the new Land Rover Defender 110 Wagon. You will either love or hate this thing. I read where they are to be discontinued after over 60 years and I was keen to get back into four wheel driving after having spent many fun weekends in the bush when my kids were younger. Well, after taking a test drive, I was hooked. Its got so much character and drives like nothing else I have ever driven. Small flat screen, big steering wheel that requires you to open the window to stop your arm hitting the door, torquey 2.2 litre turbo diesel that performs surprisingly well matched to a perfectly spaced 6 speed transmission. Add alloy panels, heaps of room and a price on road well below $50,000 and I think its great value to own a future icon.