Replacing the VW? - Page 5

rumatt · 05-10-2019, 11:54 AM

I drove the N55 version and contemplated buying one.

The steering was way better than the standard 2-series, and above the bar for being tolerable. Still not on par with the Porsche though.

I just felt like it didn't make a lot of sense as a car for me since I didn't need a back seat. If I wanted a somewhat stiff and fast car, why not buy a porsche? So I did that instead.

But if you need a back seat it could be fun I suppose?

JST · 05-10-2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

I think that the real answer is Josh needs to go find an E30.

I tried to buy one but the guy wouldn't sell.

rumatt · 05-10-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

I tried to buy one but the guy wouldn't sell.

I dunno. I see him more in a 911 or M2.

FC · 05-10-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

just because I know how much you like blue. Shame its a dual clutch
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?t=1329739

Individual Blue Hera Mica (or something like that)

My favorite blue. For a while, I was illogically considering dropping 5k on either that or Imola for my M3.

rumatt · 05-10-2019, 04:59 PM

JST, why not

Sell: R & Boxster

Buy: Equ's 5er for family vehicle, 911 for you

I generally recall you having fairly sterile praise for the boxster each time you drive it. Things like, "After driving it I realize it's a great car" and "It's really all I should need". I felt the same about the Cayman. I had a great appreciation for it as a vehicle, but on any given day I rarely looked forward to driving it somewhere.

JST · 05-10-2019, 05:39 PM

I actually like the Boxster a lot. I wish it were a 987.2, but beyond that it’s great. And I’m kind of the opposite of JV—I love having a convertible.

My problem is that because the Boxster is a 2 seater, it’s really hard to carve time out to drive it.

A 911 is something I could use daily. The top wouldn’t go down, but I’d get to drive it a lot more.

That plus the cost issues (a 911 would be...let’s say 45-50, whereas I might get 23 for the Boxster) means I don’t really see a 911 as a third car. If I’m getting a 911, it’s a second car.

JST · 05-11-2019, 03:22 PM

M2 has a surprising amount of space in the back. Might work, actually. Couldn’t drive one because “it might rain,” and then it turned out there was a recall on the airbags so they can’t sell it anyway.

Drove a Giulia non-quad. It’s a fun car but the initial step-off behavior of the transmission drove me nuts. Like there’s just this weird-ass pause before anything happens. I really liked it otherwise, though they really need something between the 4 and the monster twin turbo V6.

Jeff_DML · 05-11-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

M2 has a surprising amount of space in the back. Might work, actually. Couldn’t drive one because “it might rain,” and then it turned out there was a recall on the airbags so they can’t sell it anyway.

Drove a Giulia non-quad. It’s a fun car but the initial step-off behavior of the transmission drove me nuts. Like there’s just this weird-ass pause before anything happens. I really liked it otherwise, though they really need something between the 4 and the monster twin turbo V6.

Isn’t Giulia auto only?

JST · 05-11-2019, 06:08 PM

Yes, right on Giulia.

It’s gotten to the point where if I want to buy a new car, I don’t have a choice anymore. Other than the 2 and the G70, there’s really no manual option worth considering.

Josh (PA) · 05-11-2019, 10:26 PM

if you like the size of the m2 but want to keep the vert, how about this:
https://www.bmwmainline.com/certifie...2c5cfecc13.htm

05-11-2019, 10:26 PM	#50
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05-10-2019, 11:54 AM	#41
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	I drove the N55 version and contemplated buying one. The steering was way better than the standard 2-series, and above the bar for being tolerable. Still not on par with the Porsche though. I just felt like it didn't make a lot of sense as a car for me since I didn't need a back seat. If I wanted a somewhat stiff and fast car, why not buy a porsche? So I did that instead. But if you need a back seat it could be fun I suppose?

05-10-2019, 04:59 PM	#45
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	JST, why not Sell: R & Boxster Buy: Equ's 5er for family vehicle, 911 for you I generally recall you having fairly sterile praise for the boxster each time you drive it. Things like, "After driving it I realize it's a great car" and "It's really all I should need". I felt the same about the Cayman. I had a great appreciation for it as a vehicle, but on any given day I rarely looked forward to driving it somewhere.

05-10-2019, 05:39 PM	#46
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	I actually like the Boxster a lot. I wish it were a 987.2, but beyond that it’s great. And I’m kind of the opposite of JV—I love having a convertible. My problem is that because the Boxster is a 2 seater, it’s really hard to carve time out to drive it. A 911 is something I could use daily. The top wouldn’t go down, but I’d get to drive it a lot more. That plus the cost issues (a 911 would be...let’s say 45-50, whereas I might get 23 for the Boxster) means I don’t really see a 911 as a third car. If I’m getting a 911, it’s a second car.

05-11-2019, 03:22 PM	#47
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	M2 has a surprising amount of space in the back. Might work, actually. Couldn’t drive one because “it might rain,” and then it turned out there was a recall on the airbags so they can’t sell it anyway. Drove a Giulia non-quad. It’s a fun car but the initial step-off behavior of the transmission drove me nuts. Like there’s just this weird-ass pause before anything happens. I really liked it otherwise, though they really need something between the 4 and the monster twin turbo V6.

05-11-2019, 06:08 PM	#49
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	Yes, right on Giulia. It’s gotten to the point where if I want to buy a new car, I don’t have a choice anymore. Other than the 2 and the G70, there’s really no manual option worth considering.