which new toy to get? hmmm...

bim14 · 03-21-2010, 03:45 PM

I have a 2009 e92 m3...but i'm going to be getting a new toy soon. I've pretty much narrowed down my options to two cars. What do you guys think I should get, and try to give me some reasons for that, or possibly another car not mentioned. I'm looking for a car w/ a punch, and definately a manual transmission. I'd prefer back seats so the 370z is out of the question. I would also prefer all wheel drive, but it's not necessary....The two cars that I like are the 2010 Subaru WRX STi, and a 2010 Camaro 2SS...

BMWCadet · 03-21-2010, 04:01 PM

In New York? I'd probably go with the STi. While it'll be less expensive to make power gains with the Camaro, the AWD will help you throughout the year, plus its a fun car to drive. I guess since you have a M3 AWD/RWD doesnt really matter, but that would be my choice.

anucci · 03-21-2010, 04:48 PM

I guess I am a little confused.
I am assuming the this car will be in addition to the M3.
What's the reason (purpose) for the toy?
The answer would give us an insight into what other cars to suggest.

bim14 · 03-21-2010, 05:02 PM

cuz im getting bored of driving the m everyday, especially in dct. i don't track my car so i regret getting the DCT.

hova00 · 03-21-2010, 05:36 PM

Just throwing this out there EVO X.

I had one before and the handling is crazy. With just a tune everything else stock it went 12.2@108

SlammedR8 · 03-21-2010, 06:10 PM

i could never drive a 370z or a Subaru STI or any boy racer rides while knowing my M3 sits in my garage, a toy should be cooler then your DD IMO.

haze gray · 03-21-2010, 06:30 PM

Concur

Stunnerable · 03-21-2010, 07:01 PM

How about getting a manual M3.

TrackReady · 03-21-2010, 08:12 PM

Lotus Exige

Optherion · 03-22-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bim14

I have a 2009 e92 m3...but i'm going to be getting a new toy soon. I've pretty much narrowed down my options to two cars. What do you guys think I should get, and try to give me some reasons for that, or possibly another car not mentioned. I'm looking for a car w/ a punch, and definately a manual transmission. I'd prefer back seats so the 370z is out of the question. I would also prefer all wheel drive, but it's not necessary....The two cars that I like are the 2010 Subaru WRX STi, and a 2010 Camaro 2SS...

Im a little confused? So you're looking to downgrade?

Buy a Viper ACR. You wont ever get bored with the fact that any small move and the car will kill you

that will keep you on your toes. STI? Camaro? I was already bored with both of those 10 minutes into a test drive . If youre not looking for anything sophisticated, get a gt500, have fun melting tires

alms21 · 03-22-2010, 05:23 PM

Out of those --- Camaro SS without a doubt

IE#02 · 03-22-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stunnerable

How about getting a manual M3.

Exactly what I was thinking.

bmwrjs · 03-22-2010, 05:47 PM

had an 08 STi for fun.....crazy grip...after stage 2 tune 12.3 @118 in the quarter

pepper · 03-22-2010, 06:46 PM

is it not downgrading if you already have a M3?

maybe I don't see the point of owning 2 cars that are similar???

schnell325 · 03-22-2010, 07:32 PM

STi for my choice.

H Bomb · 03-22-2010, 09:15 PM

manual M3. i drove the DCT so i could see why you got bored. it was cool and all and fast but i just saw myself getting bored just wasn't for me. i had so many manual trannys bf so i got the M in manual and so gald i did. the car is a blast

try to test drive a manual M if you can i think you will like it

onefastman · 03-29-2010, 10:50 AM

If it doesnt have to be new get a b5 S4 with the rs6 turbos, meth, etc.
If it has to be new and you want a stupid fast car go with the sti
If it has to be new and want a well balanced car get the exige s
If it is supposed to be a track car get this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...item1c1133c57e

ersin · 03-30-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefastman

If it doesnt have to be new get a b5 S4 with the rs6 turbos, meth, etc.
If it has to be new and you want a stupid fast car go with the sti
If it has to be new and want a well balanced car get the exige s
If it is supposed to be a track car get this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...item1c1133c57e

First and second choices seem ok.
The Exige is not what I would call a "balanced" car. It's next to a race car. Probably one of the best "weekend" cars though.
Is the Radical even legal on US roads?

Cheers.

P.S. Interesting disclaimer you have there. Practical too.

M3 vert · 03-30-2010, 01:13 PM

Did you consider the C6 vette?

Thats a nice toy to have!

Or perhaps the CTS-V (even the old generation is pretty nice!)

saeedg48 · 03-30-2010, 01:32 PM

"2010 Subaru WRX STi, and a 2010 Camaro 2SS..." wtf...?
Just get another M3 in manual. Maybe a sedan and lower it w/t rims and exhaust...Get that sideways

drivendriver · 03-30-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackReady

Lotus Exige

I concur. To complement an M3, I wouldn't get anything less radical than a Lotus. An Ariel Atom or a Caterham would also work, but those are more difficult to register and insure than a Lotus.

I used to have an Elise, and sometimes I miss it. Maybe I'll get a used one in a few months for track duty.

ibeclueless · 03-30-2010, 05:12 PM

i would stick with the M3

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bim14 BIMMM3R 77 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '14 M5 6MT AW/SO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	which new toy to get? hmmm... I have a 2009 e92 m3...but i'm going to be getting a new toy soon. I've pretty much narrowed down my options to two cars. What do you guys think I should get, and try to give me some reasons for that, or possibly another car not mentioned. I'm looking for a car w/ a punch, and definately a manual transmission. I'd prefer back seats so the 370z is out of the question. I would also prefer all wheel drive, but it's not necessary....The two cars that I like are the 2010 Subaru WRX STi, and a 2010 Camaro 2SS...
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BMWCadet Lieutenant 6 Rep 402 Posts Drives: BMW E92 MR M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia iTrader: (0)	In New York? I'd probably go with the STi. While it'll be less expensive to make power gains with the Camaro, the AWD will help you throughout the year, plus its a fun car to drive. I guess since you have a M3 AWD/RWD doesnt really matter, but that would be my choice.
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anucci Private 2 Rep 83 Posts Drives: e60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	I guess I am a little confused. I am assuming the this car will be in addition to the M3. What's the reason (purpose) for the toy? The answer would give us an insight into what other cars to suggest.
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bim14 BIMMM3R 77 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '14 M5 6MT AW/SO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	cuz im getting bored of driving the m everyday, especially in dct. i don't track my car so i regret getting the DCT.
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hova00 Major 1191 Rep 1,360 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (7)	Just throwing this out there EVO X. I had one before and the handling is crazy. With just a tune everything else stock it went 12.2@108
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	i could never drive a 370z or a Subaru STI or any boy racer rides while knowing my M3 sits in my garage, a toy should be cooler then your DD IMO. __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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haze gray Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe / 2011 X5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Concur
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Stunnerable Captain 74 Rep 757 Posts Drives: Nissan Rogue, 09 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Horsham, PA iTrader: (0)	How about getting a manual M3. __________________ Straight roads are for fast cars. Curvy roads are for fast drivers.
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TrackReady Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: QuikSlvR Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Space Center 9 iTrader: (1)	Lotus Exige
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alms21 Banned 98 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '10 GT-R Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Frederick, MD/Sarasota, FL iTrader: (3)	Out of those --- Camaro SS without a doubt
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bmwrjs New Member 14 Rep 29 Posts Drives: NOne Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East of Nowhere iTrader: (0)	had an 08 STi for fun.....crazy grip...after stage 2 tune 12.3 @118 in the quarter
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pepper Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 262 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 0 degrees iTrader: (1)	is it not downgrading if you already have a M3? maybe I don't see the point of owning 2 cars that are similar???
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H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	manual M3. i drove the DCT so i could see why you got bored. it was cool and all and fast but i just saw myself getting bored just wasn't for me. i had so many manual trannys bf so i got the M in manual and so gald i did. the car is a blast try to test drive a manual M if you can i think you will like it __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	If it doesnt have to be new get a b5 S4 with the rs6 turbos, meth, etc. If it has to be new and you want a stupid fast car go with the sti If it has to be new and want a well balanced car get the exige s If it is supposed to be a track car get this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...item1c1133c57e __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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M3 vert Lieutenant Colonel 55 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: F10 M5, E93 M3, '12 750ix Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Everywhere... iTrader: (0)	Did you consider the C6 vette? Thats a nice toy to have! Or perhaps the CTS-V (even the old generation is pretty nice!)
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