I won't bore you with the whole list of cars I've had, but the point is that I often found after a few years, sometimes after a few months, that I gotten used to it, it was not that exciting any more. I guess that taken to the extreme, this is why it's sometimes said that old people die because they don't have the desire to see and experience more, they've been there and done that...
Well before I get too philosophical, let me tell you the good news, there are still a few things that puts a smile on my face, every time. Here's my top 3:
Number 3: The Nardi wooden steering wheel in my Longchamp. It's such a quality item, and just driving the Longchamp through the Nardi steering wheel makes me feel like a rich and powerful 1970s mafioso type. I've got Wayfarer sunglasses as well
Number 2: Starting my twin engine Baja Outlaw. To me it's fascinating every time. Start the first engine, and more or less wake up the whole harbour. Everybody will be looking, some with a smile, some mad as hell. Then start the second engine. Having twin engines in this country of $10/gallon fuel is rare
Number 1: Starting my Pantera. It's more or less unmuffled, it's loud and powerful, and it's like being at Le Mans every time. It's raw and primeval
What makes you smile every time?
Have been thinking of getting some little yellow and black stickers to stick discretely on the back just above the bumper with 'Stand back during engine start'.