nope!Do you work with Gastby Valet??
nope!Do you work with Gastby Valet??
This thread is really making me want to get a fun car after we get the minivan...but I may need / want the same criteria except with the automatic transmission as wife doesn't drive manual.
you won't be able to buy a fun car with a stick shift very soon.
Yes I'm seeing the trend...it's unfortunate but understandable. I read that the GTI and the 135i w/ the DCT are fantastic.All the fun cars come with Dual-Clutch Automatics these days.
On the other hand, you won't be able to buy a fun car with a stick shift very soon.
Yes I'm seeing the trend...it's unfortunate but understandable. I read that the GTI and the 135i w/ the DCT are fantastic.
I wouldn't want to strand the wife somewhere if I need the bigger car and she gets stuck with a car she can't drive.
How I wish I could afford the 328xi wagons...love those things so much.
My daily driver in the summer is a 2004 BMW Z4 that I bought three years ago from one of my customers. It only had 20,000 km on it and was too good a deal to pass up. Not only was it never winter driven ,it had never been driven in the rain.Great little car that you can live with everyday.If I had to replace it though I would probably look for a Z3. A lighter ,more agile version of the Z4.Lots of low mileage original owner cars out there.A convertible is an absolute must for a summer car.My mom had a 68 Firebird convertible.There’s nothing like cruising with the top down on a spring day.
OP, did you mention price range? That will have an impact on your choices. Also whether you intend to track or not, your level of driving skill, ability to DIY repairs, and whether you care about resale value.
used GT or SS and call it a day, won't get much more car for that bread.Price wise I reckon 30-40K, I don't know if I'll track it but would definitly try, the car would preferably be used to resale value wouldn't be taking a huge hit, I mostly just replace my tires for the winter as DIY rest I haven't dealt with much other than replacing an air-cabin filter or checking the engine bay.
Do you have experience with their reliability? I checked many times 911s, boxsters and so on, but kind of scary to buy one because it sounds like if it will break then it will require a huge amount of money (especially if it will be occasionally used on a track). For $40k it would be 2005-2007 911.. 12+ years old German car..Might want to consider a 911. The 997-series started around 2004, and an earlier model around that time goes for around $40K.
People have been using them for daily drivers since the previous 996-series.
Do you have experience with their reliability? I checked many times 911s, boxsters and so on, but kind of scary to buy one because it sounds like if it will break then it will require a huge amount of money (especially if it will be occasionally used on a track). For $40k it would be 2005-2007 911.. 12+ years old German car..
Also, it's common knowledge not to take German cars to the dealership after the warranty. I made that (very expensive) mistake, but after discovering how competent and cheaper independent shops are, it makes ownership a bit less painful on the wallet.
So I guess the consensus is:
For track handling and enjoyment but low on power: S-2000, Miata, 86/BRZ
Mid price range, good power, good handling, reliable(depends on car/situation), great all round car: S550 mustangs, newer gen camaros, or BMW’s m3
Higher price point, but loads of power, handling, styling but not much room: corvettes C7 also C6 C5 are great as well, newer BMW M3 or M1
If I missed any RWD cars in any category add them in, just what came up with quickly.
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shame the OP limited himself to RWD, a Civic TYPE R ticks all the boxes as well. Proper and clever engineering proves that you don't always need a RWD car for great handling.
around town, it drives like your typical docile Civic, but on the track, you will be collecting trophies.
zero reliability worries, just gas and go.
shame the OP limited himself to RWD, a Civic TYPE R ticks all the boxes as well.