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Originally Posted by ixfxi
i know this may sound stupid... but
now that you're single again, you may want to reconsider about dumping good coin into a (relatively) expensive car. reason i say this is because you are single, and finding someone worth-while is already a difficult task on its own. last thing you want is a car that gives off the wrong signals. actually, a sentra gives off the right signals... ie: "im not rich, gold diggers need not apply." same signal it gives off to cops... "nothing to see here officer, just a normal working man driving a sentra"
maybe just buy an older 3 series... you get straight 6 NA power, good overall reliable engine and drivetrain. find a well kept low mileage one and be done with. LS is a good car but big and boring.
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I have thought about this many times. But I have found out that there are a very small percentage about girls who care about what you drive. But you are right, this car is low profile and I have yet to get a speeding ticket in this car in 10 years of ownership **knock on wood**. If I do get an LS I would do the whole VIP look.
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Originally Posted by Future240
This post deserves rep.
I get all the hype, but like he said. There are plenty of cars to be had that are "fun" that are not super expensive.
Again Q50 used can get into the 20's. If you get a warranty you can have a 400whp car (with a tune and simple bolt on's) that is reliable and if anything does wrong can be taken to the dealer and fixed. You'd can spend 25k-35k vs 60K on a car that is not that much better.
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You guys are very much correct and I've started transitioning to looking at vehicles at half the price. I like the idea of getting two very different cars than blowing it on an F80.
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Originally Posted by jedi03
i like my STI but tesla is on my to get list too
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I move a lot and the lack infrastructure across the country for Tesla is not something I want to deal with. If I move back to WA, maybe.
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Originally Posted by KA24DESOneThree
E39 M5, E60 M5, 2005/6 E55, late W211 E63.
Your budget allows you to buy a nice one, drop it at a competent shop, have them go through it, and then drive it problem-free for years.
E39 M5s are going up, E60 M5s are holding steady and will rise, great E55s have stabilized and will likely rise, E63s are stable.
Don't buy something new and non-collectible. Buy something fun that won't depreciate even if you put 15k miles on it.
Completely different: Lotus Elise or Exige. If you have to street park, forget these options, though.
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Not concerned about depreciation. I'm not terribly concerned about bearings for an M series because I would immediately have that addressed. It just seems like they have tons of other issues. I was just looking at c63/e63s. Still doing research but my assumption is reliability would be similar to the m5. But like I said earlier, I am irrational sometimes and chose tangible items off emotion.
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Originally Posted by SupaDoopa
How about you drive them and see which you like the best...
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Trying the best I can. But over time they start to feel the same. The ideas that everyone are bringing up is helping to expand my view. A humble man always asks when he isn't sure.
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Originally Posted by KA24DESOneThree
Most well-maintained cars have already had it done pre-emptively, and if the car hasn't, it's not as expensive to do as it may seem. A 68k-mile Dinan S2 6-speed with rod bearing replacement in 2017 sold for $36,250 on BaT in September.
E46 M3 ZCP would also be an option IMO. If not in CA, there's always the option of importing an E36 M3 GT, although it would be tough to get for the $60k budget.
I wear my biases on my sleeve, if you haven't noticed. I also believe that driving cars that don't appreciate is enjoyable, especially if they make the noise an S85 does. Makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
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I always come back to an M3/M5 but I'm worried about getting a lemon. Seems they are amazing or total pieces of shit. The E92 I had was perfect, so I still maintain a positive opinion.
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Originally Posted by coupesallday!
Get a Nissan GT-R R35 used for around $55-60k with low miles
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Feels a little too ricer
https://www.brembostoreusa.com/produ...25&clev=0&hs=1
I'm seeing almost $1600 for the complete OEM F80 M3 rotor/ pad replacement.[/QUOTE]
My assumption that is for ceramic brakes. But if I did spend that much for a car, that price would be expected.