Next-gen M3 will be an EV?

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by robg

Oh wow - didn’t realize you’d considered an m3! Were you thinking manual?


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No. Alas. Bad left knee. I would still like one more manual, but it would have to be a weekend car.

Miata? Z4 LCI?

[robg]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

No. Alas. Bad left knee. I would still like one more manual, but it would have to be a weekend car.

Miata? Z4 LCI?

Gotcha. Yeah I think its hard to beat a Miata or maybe a BRZ/GR86 for a fun weekend car. I guess I've never been a big Z4 fan-- my issue with it is that its ultimately based on a BMW sedan platform, and as such just lacks the fun of dedicated sports cars. Probably better off getting a 2 series convertible instead of a Z4 since you'd get some addtional practicality in the bargain (but I realized you've already been there done that).

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by robg

Gotcha. Yeah I think its hard to beat a Miata or maybe a BRZ/GR86 for a fun weekend car. I guess I've never been a big Z4 fan-- my issue with it is that its ultimately based on a BMW sedan platform, and as such just lacks the fun of dedicated sports cars. Probably better off getting a 2 series convertible instead of a Z4 since you'd get some addtional practicality in the bargain (but I realized you've already been there done that).

It would need to be a convertible. The answer is Boxster, but that may not align with my retirement budget in the near future--even used. Frankly, nor does a second car of any variety.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by robg

Gotcha. Yeah I think its hard to beat a Miata or maybe a BRZ/GR86 for a fun weekend car. I guess I've never been a big Z4 fan-- my issue with it is that its ultimately based on a BMW sedan platform, and as such just lacks the fun of dedicated sports cars. Probably better off getting a 2 series convertible instead of a Z4 since you'd get some addtional practicality in the bargain (but I realized you've already been there done that).

I am still eyeing the GR86. Local dealer had one sale pending with 10K of markup stuff so it was 40k So still waiting for them to be available..

[robg]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

I am still eyeing the GR86. Local dealer had one sale pending with 10K of markup stuff so it was 40k So still waiting for them to be available..

Oh wow - yeah I can’t stomach paying markups either. 10k on a 30k car is insane


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[lemming]

Originally Posted by robg

Gotcha. Yeah I think its hard to beat a Miata or maybe a BRZ/GR86 for a fun weekend car. I guess I've never been a big Z4 fan-- my issue with it is that its ultimately based on a BMW sedan platform, and as such just lacks the fun of dedicated sports cars. Probably better off getting a 2 series convertible instead of a Z4 since you'd get some addtional practicality in the bargain (but I realized you've already been there done that).

The new 6 speed manual has my ears perked up though.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by lemming

The new 6 speed manual has my ears perked up though.

Yep.

[Alan]

Originally Posted by robg

Oh wow - yeah I can’t stomach paying markups either. 10k on a 30k car is insane


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I'm with you, any markup I wouldn't pay, it just bothers me too much ... but then ago I never thought I would pay msrp on a car yet I just did

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Alan

I'm with you, any markup I wouldn't pay, it just bothers me too much ... but then ago I never thought I would pay msrp on a car yet I just did

Yep, again.

[robg]

Originally Posted by Alan

I'm with you, any markup I wouldn't pay, it just bothers me too much ... but then ago I never thought I would pay msrp on a car yet I just did

Yep...i keep hearing that the car market is "softening" but not really seeing any evidence of that yet.