Higher end sports/luxury car choices...

G-Rex · 05-05-2012, 02:38 PM

I'm beginning to get..er...for lack of a better word, bored with my Corvette. I'm slowly losing interest in it.

She's fast and pretty, yes. She's also noisy, rattly, and a bitch to get in and out of.

I'm contemplating what my next 4 wheeled play toy will be. I'm mostly considering Mercedes, BMW, Porsche...that ilk of car basically.

Who has what, and would or would *not* recommend a particular brand/model?

I'm all ears.

Captain Morgan · 05-05-2012, 02:57 PM

Can't help with ideas, but what year is the 'vette?

derf · 05-05-2012, 03:55 PM

Out of those I would say BMW (really you cant go wrong with the high end cars). If you really want a cool distinct sport car with gobs for power and more than enough fun look up the M coupe, either z3 or z4 version. I am a fan of the z3 version, but have heard good things about the z4 version as well

Homeslice · 05-05-2012, 04:03 PM

If you are talking used, I wouldn't recommend a German car, even if you do the work yourself. Parts prices are ridiculous, and the engineering is over-complicated. Buy the car new, or under a certified pre-owned program. And then dump it before the warranty ends.

fasternyou929 · 05-05-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

If you are talking used, I wouldn't recommend a German car, even if you do the work yourself. Parts prices are ridiculous, and the engineering is over-complicated. Buy the car new, or under a certified pre-owned program. And then dump it before the warranty ends.

Yep. If you want a sporty luxury car, the 550i can be found for good prices used. Definitely a luxury ride, and will push you back in the seat when you get on the right pedal. Find one with the M sport package and you can get very close to M5 performance and looks, sans M5 sticker shock.

Gas Man · 05-05-2012, 07:49 PM

Austin Martin

pauldun170 · 05-05-2012, 08:17 PM

BMW 1 series M if you can find one
Caddy CTS-v coupe or wagon
Cayman
Mustang Shelby GT500
1988 MR-2 sucpercharged

Dave · 05-05-2012, 09:43 PM

stay far the fuck away from anything out of germany.

Im with Paul. AW11 with the 4AGEZ

TommyHotWheel · 05-05-2012, 11:55 PM

CTS-V was just an absolute joy to drive, but if you want a fun little car, Mini S was just fun as hell to drive and dart through traffic.

RACER X · 05-06-2012, 02:21 PM

Price range?

05-05-2012, 02:38 PM	#1
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Higher end sports/luxury car choices... I'm beginning to get..er...for lack of a better word, bored with my Corvette. I'm slowly losing interest in it. She's fast and pretty, yes. She's also noisy, rattly, and a bitch to get in and out of. I'm contemplating what my next 4 wheeled play toy will be. I'm mostly considering Mercedes, BMW, Porsche...that ilk of car basically. Who has what, and would or would not recommend a particular brand/model? I'm all ears. __________________

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05-05-2012, 02:57 PM	#2
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Can't help with ideas, but what year is the 'vette?

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If you are talking used, I wouldn't recommend a German car, even if you do the work yourself. Parts prices are ridiculous, and the engineering is over-complicated. Buy the car new, or under a certified pre-owned program. And then dump it before the warranty ends.

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