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Originally Posted by Mako
assuming you have a $80K (US) max budget, want 4 doors (2 young kids), less than 190 inches in length, won't be taking the car to the track (no time in my life right now), decent gas mileage (for a sports car), just looking for the most enjoyable (with some luxury) car to drive on a daily basis.
Other than the Germans, is there anything else out there to consider?
The way I see it the only options are:
-M3 (no M4 GC plans from BMW)
-Next Gen (this year maybe) Audi S4/RS4 (I know the RS would be a couple years away and S4 is more of a 335i competitor).
-Next Gen C63 (should be shown this year), don't care much for the spy shots so far.
I looked into the Macan Turbo, hard to get it under $80K and then when comparing to the M3 it just doesn't make sense (unless I really needed the utility).
I used to own a 2009 C63 and have driven a 2009 M3 many times, currently own a 335i xdrive. Before kids I always had BMW Roadsters/Coupes (Z3 M Roadster, Z4 roadster, Z4 M Coupe), I like smaller cars.
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How about a C63 507 Edition? There were quite a few changes from the pre-2012 model. Thus, it will still likely feel fresh to you.
Good deals on M5s and E63s right now, too.