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bren · 01-13-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

E90/92 M3? It's not the best car I've ever owned, but it had its moments. At the right price it might be appealing. Probably more so than the E60 M5.

Probably(?) haha. Definitely.

Jeff_DML · 01-13-2016, 02:42 PM

what is the draw of a E60 M5? To me they are ugly with gas guzzling complicated V10

Jeff_DML · 01-13-2016, 02:45 PM

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=890241

guessing that is pretty expensive for a e39 m5

Edit; very expensive

bren · 01-13-2016, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=890241

guessing that is pretty expensive for a e39 m5

Edit; very expensive

http://www.eurostarautos.com/vehicle...93.cfml#ar_top

JST · 01-13-2016, 02:59 PM

If you can get away with a 2 door, I've got to echo the Boxster/Cayman suggestions. At the prices they are trading for (986/987), they are the best value in the automotive universe.

A water cooled 911 is like a Boxster/Cayman, except waaaay more expensive and with marginally greater utility. As much as I want to own a 911 someday and punch that ticket, there's no way to make it make sense unless you absolutely need 2 extra very small seats.

Nick M3 · 01-13-2016, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

E90/92 M3? It's not the best car I've ever owned, but it had its moments. At the right price it might be appealing. Probably more so than the E60 M5.

V8 S4/S5?

Used CTS-V?

I hate driving the E9x M3. I'd honestly much rather drive the 328xdT.

*Plaz* · 01-13-2016, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

If you can get away with a 2 door, I've got to echo the Boxster/Cayman suggestions. At the prices they are trading for (986/987), they are the best value in the automotive universe.

A water cooled 911 is like a Boxster/Cayman, except waaaay more expensive and with marginally greater utility. As much as I want to own a 911 someday and punch that ticket, there's no way to make it make sense unless you absolutely need 2 extra very small seats.

I know all this and the logic is sound. I still think I'll have to buy a 911 someday.

*Plaz* · 01-13-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

M2? seems comparable minus a bit more money of the cars you listed.

I'd be seriously tempted if I didn't still love my car.

*clyde* · 01-13-2016, 04:21 PM

I've always been fond of fast full size sedans. That's a big part of the attraction to the M5. Chevy SS, too. And why I wanted the G8 GXP. And why I had a Q45.

I'd prefer to limit the number of vehicles. For even money, one car is better than two and a two seater would necessitate a second car. That's okay, but not a first choice.

The Boxster/Cayman has never done anything for me emotionally and I did not enjoy the two years I competed in JV's 986. I always thought it would be a nice car for driving around as a car (rather than a competition vehicle), but it always left me feeling cold and indifferent. On paper, it's positioned really well, but I think, "Do I want this?" and the answer is usually, "no." Shrug.

Theo · 01-13-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

http://www.eurostarautos.com/vehicle...93.cfml#ar_top

That's a cool car!!

01-13-2016, 04:21 PM	#29
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 23,181	I've always been fond of fast full size sedans. That's a big part of the attraction to the M5. Chevy SS, too. And why I wanted the G8 GXP. And why I had a Q45. I'd prefer to limit the number of vehicles. For even money, one car is better than two and a two seater would necessitate a second car. That's okay, but not a first choice. The Boxster/Cayman has never done anything for me emotionally and I did not enjoy the two years I competed in JV's 986. I always thought it would be a nice car for driving around as a car (rather than a competition vehicle), but it always left me feeling cold and indifferent. On paper, it's positioned really well, but I think, "Do I want this?" and the answer is usually, "no." Shrug. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

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01-13-2016, 02:42 PM	#22
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: turbo,T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 6,816	what is the draw of a E60 M5? To me they are ugly with gas guzzling complicated V10

01-13-2016, 02:45 PM	#23
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: turbo,T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 6,816	http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=890241 guessing that is pretty expensive for a e39 m5 Edit; very expensive

01-13-2016, 02:59 PM	#25
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 20,363	If you can get away with a 2 door, I've got to echo the Boxster/Cayman suggestions. At the prices they are trading for (986/987), they are the best value in the automotive universe. A water cooled 911 is like a Boxster/Cayman, except waaaay more expensive and with marginally greater utility. As much as I want to own a 911 someday and punch that ticket, there's no way to make it make sense unless you absolutely need 2 extra very small seats.