What performance car would replace your M3?

[dparm]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

Hey thanks!...i am barley in "the club" Ha!.. mine is just a base stingray stripper Lt1 no z51 or anything near as cool as your GS . Hell i dont even have the dry sump 500 mile break in oil change to look forward to. I didn't want a used one so money was a big factor for me.
I'll work my way up in the future. But this as is is very satisfying!

Congrats. If you aren't tracking it then I wouldn't really worry, you're still getting all of the performance and fun for a lot less.

[65fastback]

Originally Posted by dparm

Congrats. If you aren't tracking it then I wouldn't really worry, you're still getting all of the performance and fun for a lot less.

Yeah i was looking at used z51's but decided to get a new one so that took z51 or better off the table for me.
Its not a "track car" just wanted something fun and different ... boy is it different

[HadesM3]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

2 days ago i replaced my m3 for a 2018 stingray c7 corvette. As far as modern cars go i can't stay married to one... they keep making more!

But thats just me

Congrats! Enjoy the new ride! Post some pics!

I have been thinking very seriously about a c6 z06 or SS 1LE as a possible replacement. I haven't looked, but can you get a used c7 z51 for c6z money yet?

[G80indy]

Z51 with 7 speed MT is a fun car
GS and Pcar 718 are on C&D 10 best '18

[65fastback]

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Congrats! Enjoy the new ride! Post some pics!

I have been thinking very seriously about a c6 z06 or SS 1LE as a possible replacement. I haven't looked, but can you get a used c7 z51 for c6z money yet?

Thanks very much! Ill update in a month or two after the honeymoon ...who knows maybe ill regret getting rid of my e92.

C7 z51 (2014-2016) in my neck of the woods ( seattle area) they are in the mid 40k range although there are a few exceptions slightly above and below that number.

A C6 Z06 is a special car and the 427 Ls7 is the main reason to own this car...id recommend you see & drive one. They are not for everyone thats for sure.

[TTony]

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=476658755

$45k GT350 that probably could be had for $42k. I paid $49k for my 2011 E92 M3 6 months ago...

I could also see going for a 2012 Z28 as a fun car in the $40k range, CCB's!

[dparm]

Originally Posted by TTony

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=476658755

$45k GT350 that probably could be had for $42k. I paid $49k for my 2011 E92 M3 6 months ago...

I could also see going for a 2012 Z28 as a fun car in the $40k range, CCB's!

Doesn't have the track pack, hence the low price. Pass.

Those older Z/28s are interesting. I know a guy who tracks one and he loves it, though the consumables are outrageous. Not much choice in tires and the CCBs require expensive pads. It's the C6 Z06 engine so I think I'd rather just have one of those.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

Thanks very much! Ill update in a month or two after the honeymoon ...who knows maybe ill regret getting rid of my e92.

You won't. I've had mine for a year and am still in love with it. It's an absolute riot to drive.

[330ciprem]

My next car would HAVE to be the Miata.

Love that car. Small, nimble and tons of fun.

I do want the S85 M5 though. Will try to convince my better half to get that one

[kyrix1st]

Originally Posted by 330indy

Z51 with 7 speed MT is a fun car
GS and Pcar 718 are on C&D 10 best '18

718 is the worst cayman/boxster IMHO. 981 was miles better

[G80indy]

Have you driven one? (718)

[dparm]

Originally Posted by kyrix1st

718 is the worst cayman/boxster IMHO. 981 was miles better

I actually drove both when I was shopping for my M3 replacement last spring. Although the 718 Cayman had the more modern interior + better features, along with more torque, the engine lacked character versus the 981's.

I'm sure the 718 is immensely capable on the track, but it was utterly boring when driven around town.

[kyrix1st]

Originally Posted by 330indy

Have you driven one? (718)

No, just on the passenger side. I've driven 981 before.

So sad they got rid of flat 6 on the fun car. You don't really need stinking torque on these lightweight 2 seaters anyways...

[Visceral]

Yeah, 981 Spyder values are not coming down from MSRP any faster than the GT4s... and maybe even more slowly.

I'm watching because as a weekend road car, I'm not sure a better car exists under $200k and I've lost too much money trying all of the competition.

[-BEASTMW-]

For sedans, since I'm a manual die-hard there is nothing at any price that really interests me to replace the M3. It is gem.

I have a goal (and dedicated fund) to get a really nice fun car in a few years if all works out well. Top targets are:
F430 Spider (F1 trans as 6MT is $40-50k more!)
997.2 GT3
R8 V10 Spyder 6MT

At a lower price level I'd be interested in 997.1-991.2 C2S or GT350. I'd also love to get an S2000 again. Almost bought a Z4 3.0si recently because I miss having an open top, nimble roadster, but decided to stay focused on the 3 cars above.

[romemmy]

Originally Posted by -BEASTMW-

For sedans, since I'm a manual die-hard there is nothing at any price that really interests me to replace the M3. It is gem.

I have a goal (and dedicated fund) to get a really nice fun car in a few years if all works out well. Top targets are:
F430 Spider (F1 trans as 6MT is $40-50k more!)
997.2 GT3
R8 V10 Spyder 6MT

At a lower price level I'd be interested in 997.1-991.2 C2S or GT350. I'd also love to get an S2000 again. Almost bought a Z4 3.0si recently because I miss having an open top, nimble roadster, but decided to stay focused on the 3 cars above.

Just some opinions on the 3 cars there... for what it’s worth...

I would only buy a Ferrari new - anything older than 9 years can’t get the extended warranty and anything failing on it would be an immense bill.

The GT3 is typically fine for after warranty work - easy to work on yourself and lots of parts available and independent mechanics. Not cheap, but doable.

R8 V10 Plus with manual must be a 2014 or 2015 model year (after that they were auto only). Better than the Ferrari when out of warranty, but still not cheap if a major failure occurs. I believe that the certified pre-owned warranty can only extend it 2 years on top of the original 4 years, but I’d highly recommend the warranty if you can get it.

All three are nice cars, but I’d just be wary of “bargain” supercars with no warranty unless you’re prepared for the cost of repair, which typically usually means replacement of things like engines and transmissions, due to no parts being available to repair them.

Thanks!

S.

[-BEASTMW-]

Originally Posted by romemmy

Just some opinions on the 3 cars there... for what it’s worth...

I would only buy a Ferrari new - anything older than 9 years can’t get the extended warranty and anything failing on it would be an immense bill.

The GT3 is typically fine for after warranty work - easy to work on yourself and lots of parts available and independent mechanics. Not cheap, but doable.

R8 V10 Plus with manual must be a 2014 or 2015 model year (after that they were auto only). Better than the Ferrari when out of warranty, but still not cheap if a major failure occurs. I believe that the certified pre-owned warranty can only extend it 2 years on top of the original 4 years, but I’d highly recommend the warranty if you can get it.

All three are nice cars, but I’d just be wary of “bargain” supercars with no warranty unless you’re prepared for the cost of repair, which typically usually means replacement of things like engines and transmissions, due to no parts being available to repair them.

Thanks!

S.

Thanks, I appreciate the concern, but from what I've heard about all three, big problems requiring a new engine or trans are extremely rare. The Mezger GT3s are just about bulletproof, the V10 in the R8 is stout, and the F430 is far more reliable and maintenance-friendly than prior ones. Since I would likely get one with 20-30k on it and only drive it for fun, maybe 3k/yr, I'm just not all that concerned. And that's coming from someone with a 5yr warranty on his M3.

[94jedi]

So I drove an F80 M3 (DCT) the other day and man, I came away very underwhelmed. A few pages ago I mentioned that I'd be interested in an F80 M3 as a replacement for my E90 M3 but after that, I don't think so. It was YMB in color, nice 2-tone white black interior but it just didn't sell me. It didn't feel like the successor to the e90 M3, it felt like a completely different car. I wasn't all that impressed w/ the power/TQ either. The E90 M3 is truly a special car.

[zipper228]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

So I drove an F80 M3 (DCT) the other day and man, I came away very underwhelmed. A few pages ago I mentioned that I'd be interested in an F80 M3 as a replacement for my E90 M3 but after that, I don't think so. It was YMB in color, nice 2-tone white black interior but it just didn't sell me. It didn't feel like the successor to the e90 M3, it felt like a completely different car. I wasn't all that impressed w/ the power/TQ either. The E90 M3 is truly a special car.

Same here, just took out an F83 comp pack on saturday while my e93 was getting airbag recall done. It has its looks and quickness going for it, and thats about it. And looks-wise, while its grown on me, I don't prefer it to the e9x; just think that it is a good looking car.
Aside from that, zero soul. My car enthusiast buddy in the office just asked me how my weekend was; completely forgot to mention that I test drove that car, which I think is pretty telling.

[r0cketm0nkey]

Either a Z06 or GS C7, OR...a Fiat 124 Abarth. Never had a nimble little drop top before, and IMO looks better than the ND.