When I was 5 I got a toy car for x-mas that ran on batteries and I thought there was nothing cooler in the whole world. When I was 10 I made my Dad stop with the whole family in the car so I could get out an see a Ferrari that was at a dealer. It was the first Ferrari I had seen in person and I knew everthing about the car. I was in awe.
I've driven Lamborghini's, Viper's, Porsches (including the 996TT) and all the Japanese sports cars. I have owned mostly sports cars but never an automatic. I have model cars, car pictures, slot cars and r/c cars.
I think I qualify as an enthusist! Or a nut?! ;-)