Replacement for 08 M3... Opinions?

[engj]

Based on whats listed I would say the M4 would be the best ride. I could see the Porsche and Corvettes being a little harsh for daily use.

Not a huge BMW fan myself, I was going to suggest maybe a C-series like a couple posts up?

[mr4wdTRD]

i can't really think of any other options that haven't been said

maybe a c63 black series? but you said he doesn't like benz. It's a shame you said he doesn't like the m6, saw 2014 in interlagos blue (sp?) comp package on it thing looked ****ing amazing.

honestly I would go with the porsche, things going to hold its value much better compared to the C7 zo6 (if that kinda thing matters to him)

I pushed him hard on the m6 last year. When e was down here visiting I took him to Scottsdale BMW to drive one. He liked it but couldn't get over the weighty feel. I don't blame him, I noticed it too. They are far heavier than they look and despite a really nice suspension, the body roll can't even compare to an m3.

[mr4wdTRD]

I know you mentioned he doesn't like Mercs but the C63 AMG coupe (3 door) is worth a look... Unreal car, fast as fook and incredibly sounding...

Just emailed him the c63 again. We spoke about it before but that was before the 507 edition was released. Let's see what he says.

[litljay]

He was born in 58, so to him, Cadillac means "old mans car" so that stigma turns him off to the cts-v. Also they're very common in Michigan. Something he doesn't really want. Mustangs/Vettes/cts etc are so common in Michigan it's ridiculous.

LOL! I get it though. When I mentioned getting one, my mom (born in '44) gave me a bertstare. They're not at all common around here, and the performance is crazy.
I should have bought the one I test drove last month.

*Edit - it is a heavy car though.

[Beararms]

"Dr Evils voice" So there is no pleasing him.. haha

I think about every option has been thrown at him lol. I dont think there is much you or we can do to help. I would def tell him to throw his bias away and look at the Merc AMG lineup. A new C63 or sl65 would def be at the top of my list.

[mr4wdTRD]

"Dr Evils voice" So there is no pleasing him.. haha

I think about every option has been thrown at him lol. I dont think there is much you or we can do to help. I would def tell him to throw his bias away and look at the Merc AMG lineup. A new C63 or sl65 would def be at the top of my list.

Pretty much he's very picky. Always has been . Lol

Appreciate the feedback so far though guys. We'll crack him eventually!

[mr4wdTRD]

Sent him an email on the c63 AMG

Literally his response was 3 letters.

"Meh"


Lold hard.

[ForumAlpha]

Porsche
M4
Corvette

In that order for me. Does he like Audi? I would love the RS5. That interior to me is something i would love to have in a DD

[JDizleSwoleizle]

I'd tell him to go test drive the 991 and see what he thinks. He will probably like the M4 too, but it would suck to wait 2 years for a car and not like it, he sounds real picky.. which it sounds like he can be. There doing that new targa top in the Porsche too which is pretty cool. I doubt he will like the Z06, it is pretty raw. You could look at Austins, Maseratis etc if he likes those.

Edit: new NSX? Same issue with the M4, long wait.

[KidGogeta]

Sent him an email on the c63 AMG

Literally his response was 3 letters.

"Meh"


Lold hard.

audi rs5?

what about this? cadillac cts-v 1000hp, not a daily driver tho
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1897274

[jamesvt]

How about the Jaguar F type or XK?

[mr4wdTRD]

Re: Audi years ago he was into the s4, but after doing some research and a friend of his who was plagued with severe electrical issues, he refuses to give any Audi a shot, including the r8.

Which is a shame because I think they have fixed most of those issues.

He's stubborn.

[mr4wdTRD]

I'd tell him to go test drive the 991 and see what he thinks. He will probably like the M4 too, but it would suck to wait 2 years for a car and not like it, he sounds real picky.. which it sounds like he can be. There doing that new targa top in the Porsche too which is pretty cool. I doubt he will like the Z06, it is pretty raw. You could look at Austins, Maseratis etc if he likes those.

Edit: new NSX? Same issue with the M4, long wait.

Aston Martin and Maserati are more about the name than the performance. They are good performers but you're paying too much from a performance perspective. That, we both agree on.

[jtoy30]

c63 amg coupe

EDIT: just read "meh" response. lol i would go for the porsche then

[RussianGerman]

I bought a 2014 5.0 mustang GT. It's a really fun car, horrible mileage though.

[joen270]

911, do you really need explanation?

[arekieh]

Sent him an email on the c63 AMG

Literally his response was 3 letters.

"Meh"


Lold hard.

What a boss

Porsche
M4
Corvette

In that order for me. Does he like Audi? I would love the RS5. That interior to me is something i would love to have in a DD

[img]http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2013-audi-rs-5_100398455_l.jpg[img]
[img]http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201306/2014-audi-rs5-31_600x0w.jpg[img]

RS5's are pissening. Pretty sleeper too, M4 will probably be more fun to drive though, but as a DD (living in a place where it snows), I'd take the RS5.

[psai]

Just emailed him the c63 again. We spoke about it before but that was before the 507 edition was released. Let's see what he says.

i wouldn't get the C63 personally
the c-class is getting a huge refresh for the 2015 model

ask him about the rs5
looks sexy as phuck, great performance, and beautiful audi interior

[mazaa]

He's always liked Aston Martin but can't get over the price/performance ratio.

He looked at the M6 but said "it drives too heavy"

He would never buy jaguar. They're junk.

Bentley carries that snooty stigma I don't think he wants to associate with.


Also, those recommending a GT-R while fantastic cars and he said he admires their performance, he said they're "fugly" and "would never buy them due to look alone" -lol

Spot on.
Expensive cars that look and feel tacky, been in one before (dads Aston Martin was being serviced, gave a new model Jaguar as replacement) and no joke it is one of the worst cars I've ever sat in and driven, felt like the cheapest car in the world.

Also, time for my input;
Would not get a Vette, because, in the end, it's just a Vette.

I would strongly consider the M4, it's packing some serious power and has the potential for even more power and grunt (ecu, etc.). Looks amazing also.

Would not get a Porsche because they all look the same, I look at Porsches and think "can't tell if good model or cheap model" and that's what most people say unless they know there Porsches.

How about the Mercedes SLS Gullwing?

[Iceman321]

Vette:Great performance but I can't picture someone going from an M3 to this as a DD,quality wise it will not feel the same despite major improvements.


M4:Its a great car.Quality,performance, and that subtle, humble beast look.Yes the 6 inline is more powerful than the outgoing model,but its not as charming as a v8 BMW that sounds so hnnng.The M4 is probably not going to feel like an upgrade. The M4 is not purpose built sports car like the Vette,Its a modified chassis from a regular 4 series with great performance upgrades.

the 911 Turbo: Insane performance.To me 911 looks best with those hnng brakes on such a small car,but Its looks are subjective between the M4 and the 911.The 911 is actually a "backwards" m4.Its a Race car from the ground up tuned to accommodate DD quite well.

I say 911.

[BakeryMaster]

id pick the 911 turbo just because i have a hard on for them, that acceleration, that sound, that ass.


(btw its still a 911 the 991 is the body style. The last generation was 997 (2005?-2013) and 1999-2005 was the 996 body style)

[sumolgi]

of those choices, the porsche, but you're also talking NSX budget...

[BuildUpNow]

Spot on.
Expensive cars that look and feel tacky, been in one before (dads Aston Martin was being serviced, gave a new model Jaguar as replacement) and no joke it is one of the worst cars I've ever sat in and driven, felt like the cheapest car in the world.

Also, time for my input;
Would not get a Vette, because, in the end, it's just a Vette.

I would strongly consider the M4, it's packing some serious power and has the potential for even more power and grunt (ecu, etc.). Looks amazing also.

Would not get a Porsche because they all look the same, I look at Porsches and think "can't tell if good model or cheap model" and that's what most people say unless they know there Porsches.

How about the Mercedes SLS Gullwing?

Please stay out of this forum with your utterly moronic posts. Get an m4 and mod it even tho OP stated that's not gonna happen. Great reading comprehension.

BRB, can't tell the difference between a cayman or a 911 or even variances in a model so not point in getting one. So you're essentially dismissing the entire range of cars because if people can't tell you drive the expensive model there's no point in driving it. That's great logic right there.

A Vette is just a vette, also great reasoning.

From everyone in this section plz GTFO and don't come back. Your unbearable stupidity isn't welcomed here.

[AXnyc]

RS5

Great interior, awesome performance, AWD..........can you ask for more in DD?
Very limited quantity in US and pretty much modern day classic car considering that this year's model will probably be the last v8. I read next year they are doing twin turbo v6 with 475hp......Tell him to get the V8, won't lose much value.

Also what is this.....2008? Audi doesn't have any more electrical problems.

/end thread

[Kraxses]

i think your dad is rich and should go all out and get a lambo

[mazaa]

Please stay out of this forum with your utterly moronic posts. Get an m4 and mod it even tho OP stated that's not gonna happen. Great reading comprehension.

BRB, can't tell the difference between a cayman or a 911 or even variances in a model so not point in getting one. So you're essentially dismissing the entire range of cars because if people can't tell you drive the expensive model there's no point in driving it. That's great logic right there.

A Vette is just a vette, also great reasoning.

From everyone in this section plz GTFO and don't come back. Your unbearable stupidity isn't welcomed here.

Sorry for having an opinion that has resulted in receiving over 200k negs, fukn hell man I didn't offend anyone.
Try to be a quality poster (okay I might not be perfect) but then a group of 50k+ users gang up and neg the fukc out of me.

[lildave]

Audi RS5

[BBLuder]

there is no replacement...S65 V8 of peace and most likely the last of the natty aspirated M3's...and they come with 3 pedals unlike the Merc and Audi.

there are some really stupid suggestions itt

Why is the Corvette a good option? $65k, tried and proven V8, tons of parts - plentiful parts means cheaper, C7 outperforms a lot of supercars.

Edit: oups, missed the part where DD...scratch corvette suggestion.

[Bezzz]

Sounds like your dads very picky and is a BMW fanboy.

RS5/S5s were already mentioned. One of the jaguars' R division coupes? Likes BMW but rules out the M6.. He doesnt wana be associated with Bentley stigmas so hm...

911 >> M4 > RS5

I dont know if the E63 AMG Coupe is coming to America but this would look brilliant

[mr4wdTRD]

i think your dad is rich and should go all out and get a lambo

Lamborghini has 0 racing pedigree, and as a Ferrari owner, he would not add one to the stable.

Besides this is about a daily driver, not super car options. If he elects to sell his 430 scud or even get another super car, I'll ask you guys for opinions again.

He's in discussion with his architect to break ground on a 5 car split level garage/man cave addition this spring as well, (9 bay's total) I'll post pics of the project and keep a log here for you guys.

I like to live vicariously through his love for cars. He's got a bigger budget than I.

I sent him the RS5, he said hell do a side by side comparison with the m4 and call me later.