I might be buying a new car soon.. what does the misc think? (13k+)

[55]

Looking at...





2003-2006 Dodge Viper

2008+ e90/e92 M3

2008+ Lexus IS-F

Anything else I should consider?

M3/Viper will be a weekend/fun car, have a DD. With IS-F it will be daily driver because it is reliable and current DD will be traded in, so, M3/Viper more expensue, Lexus less expensue, WHAT do

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[OfficerRodFarva]

buy a city bus and make some ca$h

[55]

buy a city bus and make some ca$h

hm maybe, no, im ok with money right now, this will be stepping stone to a porsche/gtr, need fun for the next year tho

[jamesvt]

If you were going to use the M3 as a daily driver I would pick that, but since it would be only a weekend car just get a viper instead.

[CRShredded]

Dodge Viper is aesthetic as fuark. First car I fell in love with back in the day, still love them to this day.

[55]

If you were going to use the M3 as a daily driver I would pick that, but since it would be only a weekend car just get a viper instead.

this is what i was thinking, m3 seems unreliable and high maintenance, so dunno if dd would be ok, might be but i dunno

[StallionRx]

hm maybe, no, im ok with money right now, this will be stepping stone to a porsche/gtr, need fun for the next year tho

I had an 2001 and 2004 viper. There are some pretty big differences in the cars you posted. What are you planning on doing with the cars?

Tracking? Weekend Cruise?

What part of CT are you in?

Im in Fairfield.

I also had a 99 m3 that was very reliable. A few small things needed attention over the years, but that car was rock solid and very fun to drive. Cant comment on the e90s and above.

[Navynukeman]

Don't get the viper, Dodge is a piece of ****

Ide go with the Lexus just cause it will hold better value

[mezhei]

e92 m3, buy one with almost zero options. So you have a pure driving machine (since it will not be your daily car)+ it costs less than a full option car.

[55]

I had an 2001 and 2004 viper. There are some pretty big differences in the cars you posted. What are you planning on doing with the cars?

Tracking? Weekend Cruise?

What part of CT are you in?

Im in Fairfield.

Lexus, daily driver. Others, fun/weekend. I'm in Norwalk, greetings fellow CTer.

There are big differences but for around $45k I dunno what else to be looking at.

[vegasbrah08]

lol @ getting a dodge.

the IS-F is pretty hnnng, but would also get an m3. wouldn't get an m3 just for weekend car though

[Napalmjoe]

m3 seems unreliable and high maintenance

U wut m9-1?
Perfectly fine every day car.
Only thing that is kind of expensive is the service (happens when you buy a premuim car, same for Mercedes etc.) and if needed the spare parts.

[55]

lol @ getting a dodge.

the IS-F is pretty hnnng, but would also get an m3. wouldn't get an m3 just for weekend car though

Yea i know its a dodge but dat v10, might also consider z06. Why not just m3 for weekend/fun car? Would you daily drive it? Worried about maint/reliability, maybe I'm just being dumb

[55]

U wut m9-1?
Perfectly fine every day car.
Only thing that is kind of expensive is the service (happens when you buy a premuim car, same for Mercedes etc.) and if needed the spare parts.

yea reason why im not looking at c63, im buying used, i have heard e9x m3s dont hold up well.

[mirroraddict]

If you were going to use the M3 as a daily driver I would pick that, but since it would be only a weekend car just get a viper instead.

this

[vegasbrah08]

Yea i know its a dodge but dat v10, might also consider z06. Why not just m3 for weekend/fun car? Would you daily drive it? Worried about maint/reliability, maybe I'm just being dumb

m3's are pretty reliable bro. the maintenance is expensive, but i can't see it worth being just a weekend car. that's just my opinion

[StallionRx]

Lexus, daily driver. Others, fun/weekend. I'm in Norwalk, greetings fellow CTer.

There are big differences but for around $45k I dunno what else to be looking at.

I find lexus to be incredibly boring and soul less. Sorry to anyone who has a lexus; just my opinion.

Both cars are really so different its tough to say which one you should buy. This is really going to come down to your opinion. Drive both and get a feel for each. The viper is a brute and requires quite a bit of skill to drive well and not crash (no traction control). The M3 is designed extremely well and the fit/finish will trump the viper in almost every category, but wont leave anyone feeling blown away. Youll remember a drive in a viper, not so much an M3.

If your having trouble deciding...why not look into a 996TT. Its kind of a blend between both cars and is somewhat in your price range.

[ShreddedTea]

inb4 someone posts a 350z or an Infiniti G35 with crap aftermarket parts...

[jizzbruh]

the m3 of course. no doubt

[nicolasOB]

Give your money to charity

A.K.A me

[WhistleTips]

Looking at...

2003-2006 Dodge Viper

2008+ e90/e92 M3

2008+ Lexus IS-F

Anything else I should consider?

M3/Viper will be a weekend/fun car, have a DD. With IS-F it will be daily driver because it is reliable and current DD will be traded in, so, M3/Viper more expensue, Lexus less expensue, WHAT do

Maybe I give reps

Buy a Dodge Caravan. Get window tints.

Film Bangbus in the back seat.

CEO10k/day

[55]

I find lexus to be incredibly boring and soul less. Sorry to anyone who has a lexus; just my opinion.

Both cars are really so different its tough to say which one you should buy. This is really going to come down to your opinion. Drive both and get a feel for each. The viper is a brute and requires quite a bit of skill to drive well and not crash (no traction control). The M3 is designed extremely well and the fit/finish will trump the viper in almost every category, but wont leave anyone feeling blown away. Youll remember a drive in a viper, not so much an M3.

If your having trouble deciding...why not look into a 996TT. Its kind of a blend between both cars and is somewhat in your price range.

996TT is kinda out of my range, maybe next year when I can spend $65k+.

I was thinking Viper and keeping my Acura for DD, just more expensive then getting an IS-F which apparently is "soul less".

I know its a dodge but it is supposedly the most reliable entrly level exotic car you can buy.

Reliability is always a concern for me, i know the isf and m3 are in a different category so its just about taking that step into exotic category.

[is300nate]

What's up fellow ct brah..my brother inlaw has an IS-f.. I absolutely love that car but I am partial to Lexus

[LesMiscerables]

You can't drive 55.

I'd go with the m3 if it were my money.

[StallionRx]

The viper is pretty bullet proof. The only two things I ever changed on both cars was the oil and tires. I spent a lot of time on viperclub and viperalley and went to a few of their rallys. It was a blast and having talked to many other owners before buying most agreed its one of the most reliable semi-exotic cars out there.

[StallionRx]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...item4d132272a9

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO...t_13949wt_1167

Ive seen quite a few 996TTs exchange hands for mid 40s....could be a bitch to maintain. Some guys say theyre bullet proof and others arent so lucky.

[55]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...item4d132272a9

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO...t_13949wt_1167

Ive seen quite a few 996TTs exchange hands for mid 40s....could be a bitch to maintain. Some guys say theyre bullet proof and others arent so lucky.

Interesting, but thats the thing, I feel like I'd want a nice reserve just in case something goes wrong, plus id like a newer one, that or gtr next year

[Baseball_Guy]

I would buy a Corvette. I owned a Corvette and it was very fast and very drivable even in less than ideal conditions.

BTW, I am sure the Viper is in the same price ballpark, but when I needed to change 4 tires and put on rear brakes on my Vette the dealership charged close to $3000. Everything costs more than what it would cost on a Honda.

[55]

I would buy a Corvette. I owned a Corvette and it was very fast and very drivable even in less than ideal conditions.

BTW, I am sure the Viper is in the same price ballpark, but when I needed to change 4 tires and put on rear brakes on my Vette the dealership charged close to $3000. Everything costs more than what it would cost on a Honda.

That's why I have an Acura as a daily driver..

Stallion, how is the reliability on a 2003+ Viper with 50k+ miles? Any input?

[vulgarcriminal]

I vote lexus. Reliable, damn good looking interior, get new I-H-E, smoke M3s all day. Plus, they are more unique imo.

If you get bored of the lexus I'll buy it from you in a year or two, lawl.