I feel that way about my NA Miata. I don't really drive it often any longer, but when I do I am reminded why I haven't "cashed out" on it . . . Same things: steering feel, smell, the ability to wind it out in second and stay well within speed limits
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If I sold it I could use the garage space for my wife's new track car. But I probably won't sell. I don't need the money.