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      08-14-2015, 01:18 PM   #1
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Track car, which will you pick?

I track my m3 but i just love it too much, want to keep it off the track and get something down to the track. Which you will pick ? To me s2000 seems the best track car on the list.

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      08-14-2015, 01:36 PM   #2
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Save your money and stick with the M3. Spend a few bucks on instruction if you are worried about off track excursions.
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S2000 FOR SURE
or e46
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      08-14-2015, 01:42 PM   #5
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S2000, hands down if we're sticking to your list.
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      08-14-2015, 01:59 PM   #6
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E36 m3 would be my choice, but out of the ones on your list, I'd go with the S2k.
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      08-14-2015, 02:00 PM   #7
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I'd vote for an E36 M3 as well, but S2000 out of 'your' list. If you haven't driven an E36 M3 I'd give it a whirl before passing on it.
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E36 is my recommendation as well. Every issue with that car is documented and there is a well written DIY with pictures for most all repairs and maintenance issues as well online.
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I track my E36 M3 way more than my E92. It's raw, light, and has beautifully balanced handling. I've bought it new in 1999, and has done 4-5 track weekends yearly since. I'm fanatical about routine maintenance, but the car has been bullet-proof. No major repairs in >150K miles.
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E36 m3 would be my choice, but out of the ones on your list, I'd go with the S2k.
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I'd vote for an E36 M3 as well, but S2000 out of 'your' list. If you haven't driven an E36 M3 I'd give it a whirl before passing on it.
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E36 is my recommendation as well. Every issue with that car is documented and there is a well written DIY with pictures for most all repairs and maintenance issues as well online.
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I track my E36 M3 way more than my E92. It's raw, light, and has beautifully balanced handling. I've bought it new in 1999, and has done 4-5 track weekends yearly since. I'm fanatical about routine maintenance, but the car has been bullet-proof. No major repairs in >150K miles.
another one for the e36. your options just got shoved out
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      08-14-2015, 03:55 PM   #11
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      08-14-2015, 05:29 PM   #12
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the s2000 is the only car you should consider.
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      08-14-2015, 05:48 PM   #13
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In the same price category I would have to say a 6spd e46 M3. If I had to pick one of the three you have listed, certainly the S2K

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      08-14-2015, 10:01 PM   #14
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i know a guy who is selling an s2k for $9k

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5171350345.html
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      08-14-2015, 11:03 PM   #16
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What is the point of owning M3 if there is no intention in tracking it? I would prefer getting a 335i rather than M3 for daily use and no track time
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      08-14-2015, 11:39 PM   #17
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      08-15-2015, 04:33 AM   #18
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      08-15-2015, 04:40 AM   #19
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You don't give a budget.

But of the cars I've driven odds have to say Elise.
Of the cars I've ridden Caterham rx00. Replace x with 3 4 or 5 depending on how big your balls are. Sequential box optional.

P.s. or this....v8 in a caterham..... Haha
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...nte-v8/2544943

Edit : it is supercharged 550bhp in a 520kg car. Double hahahaha

Edit 2: with a 10,500 rpm redline and sequential box. Cue Maniacal laugh

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      08-15-2015, 05:08 AM   #20
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S2k.
Roll bar, coilovers, bbk, and some ra1.
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