Roadster or sports sedan? - Page 10

FC · 08-02-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

I can't see a reason to own a sports sedan if I've got a Boxster.

Hey, you asked what *I* would do with that much money. But I also can't really fathom spending that much money on cars.

Fair point.

Well, the boxster would very much be an occasional car. My DD would be the "sedan." Like I said, by all accounts there is no reason to spend more than Golf R money on such a car if I already have a Boxster. A Tesla might be tempting when the time comes.

rumatt · 08-02-2016, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

I can't see a reason to own a sports sedan if I've got a Boxster.

I hate to state the obvious, but....

Back seats?

Alan · 08-03-2016, 02:32 AM

I'm thinking Golf R and boxster (doesn't have to be an S) ... 2 fun cars and you'll fight yourself each morning trying to decide which one to drive for that day.

I love the M3 and something else other then a Miata ... I haven't driven one in years but it's just too small and toy like (sorry for those here who have one

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John V · 08-03-2016, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

I hate to state the obvious, but....

Back seats?

Right.

The truck has back seats. Pretty comfy, too.

Jeff_DML · 02-09-2017, 11:07 AM

Alfa sounds pretty good based on this head2head

TD · 02-09-2017, 11:27 AM

It also won C&D's comparo between these same cars in this month's issue. Looking forward to watching this later.

Jeff_DML · 02-09-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

It also won C&D's comparo between these same cars in this month's issue. Looking forward to watching this later.

also has some interesting comments about the F80 M3 which FC should like

Josh (PA) · 02-09-2017, 01:05 PM

Clarkson adored it on Grand Tour, for what that is worth.

Sharp11 · 02-09-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

It also won C&D's comparo between these same cars in this month's issue. Looking forward to watching this later.

My concern with cars like the Alfa is the dealer/service network. Will these cars be reliable, will they be serviceable, heck, will they even be around in 5 years?

For some, these issues don't matter; lease it for two or three years then move on, but for the rest of us who keep cars a long time, it's a deal breaker.

John V · 02-09-2017, 01:41 PM

Yeah, there is no way in hell I'm spending that much money on a car that isn't well supported over here. And, well, it only comes in an automatic. Blah.

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08-03-2016, 02:32 AM	#93
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,668	I'm thinking Golf R and boxster (doesn't have to be an S) ... 2 fun cars and you'll fight yourself each morning trying to decide which one to drive for that day. I love the M3 and something else other then a Miata ... I haven't driven one in years but it's just too small and toy like (sorry for those here who have one )

02-09-2017, 11:07 AM	#95
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	Alfa sounds pretty good based on this head2head

02-09-2017, 11:27 AM	#96
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	It also won C&D's comparo between these same cars in this month's issue. Looking forward to watching this later.

02-09-2017, 01:41 PM	#100
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Yeah, there is no way in hell I'm spending that much money on a car that isn't well supported over here. And, well, it only comes in an automatic. Blah.