If you didn't have an M3

US///M3 · 08-28-2013, 05:41 PM

A used Alpine White or Titanium Silver with coral red interior 6MT BMW e92 335i.

M3forMe · 08-28-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Endless619

Easy..

Used 2002 Acura NSX and I would daily drive it. Been there, done that. I sold my old 02 for $40k+ over 5 years ago and now can be had from $35k-$58k.

Not a great DD is it? 2002 would have quite a few miles, stick and not that reliable or am I wrong?

F1Venom · 08-28-2013, 06:01 PM

Subaru WRX STi (sedan)
Evo X MR
BRZ
128i

Red Bread · 08-28-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M3forMe

Not a great DD is it? 2002 would have quite a few miles, stick and not that reliable or am I wrong?

Wait, you want an automatic? Remove just about everything previously mentioned. If used, Boxster/Cayman may be your best bet. If new and you have the time to wait, the Mk7 GTI might be worth considering.

hellrotm · 08-28-2013, 06:28 PM

New and used...

C63
BRZ
Cayman S
135i
Boss 302
E60 M5
CTS-V

M3forMe · 08-28-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Wait, you want an automatic? Remove just about everything previously mentioned. If used, Boxster/Cayman may be your best bet. If new and you have the time to wait, the Mk7 GTI might be worth considering.

No doesn't have to be auto. I just think the NSX wouldn't be the best DD based on all those things combined.

I had an STi, they are nice and fun.

ashtaron14 · 08-29-2013, 05:46 AM

My Recommendation

MKVII VW GTI, DSG, with Performance Pack.
They've greatly polished the GTI. with the E-Diff on the performance pack, the car doesn't go on 3 wheels like their predecessors when cornering hard. The interior is a nice place to be. Fuel economy of the 2.0T is good (STI will get you less than 350km per tank no matter how you drive).

M3forMe · 08-29-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ashtaron14

My Recommendation

MKVII VW GTI, DSG, with Performance Pack.
They've greatly polished the GTI. with the E-Diff on the performance pack, the car doesn't go on 3 wheels like their predecessors when cornering hard. The interior is a nice place to be. Fuel economy of the 2.0T is good (STI will get you less than 350km per tank no matter how you drive).

What years are the MKVII?

NoMore335 · 08-29-2013, 11:03 AM

I'd buy a used C6 Vette & daily drive it.

ashtaron14 · 08-29-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by M3forMe

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Originally Posted by ashtaron14

My Recommendation

MKVII VW GTI, DSG, with Performance Pack.
They've greatly polished the GTI. with the E-Diff on the performance pack, the car doesn't go on 3 wheels like their predecessors when cornering hard. The interior is a nice place to be. Fuel economy of the 2.0T is good (STI will get you less than 350km per tank no matter how you drive).

What years are the MKVII?

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...?fullsite=true

Looks like the MKVII won't be launched in the US until the first half of 2014 as a 2015 model. Hong Kong has the MKVII on the road and they are rather good looking.

Year's_End · 08-29-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtaron14

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Originally Posted by M3forMe

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashtaron14

My Recommendation

MKVII VW GTI, DSG, with Performance Pack.
They've greatly polished the GTI. with the E-Diff on the performance pack, the car doesn't go on 3 wheels like their predecessors when cornering hard. The interior is a nice place to be. Fuel economy of the 2.0T is good (STI will get you less than 350km per tank no matter how you drive).

What years are the MKVII?

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...?fullsite=true

Looks like the MKVII won't be launched in the US until the first half of 2014 as a 2015 model. Hong Kong has the MKVII on the road and they are rather good looking.

I stopped by my VW dealer and was told the same thing... such a bummer.

Endless619 · 08-29-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M3forMe

Not a great DD is it? 2002 would have quite a few miles, stick and not that reliable or am I wrong?

Its just another Honda my friend. It was really reliable just like my old S2000. Both on the same page IMO. Mileage would be 50,000-150,000. It's still a Honda. Aside from the clutch and timing belt the maintenance was super cheap since I did it all myself.

nicknaz · 08-29-2013, 05:49 PM

I think one of the best deals right now for a daily driver is the Volt.

There is a lease special for 299/mo, and since I spend about $200/mo on fuel currently to drive ~25 miles per day that would make the effective cost for the Volt ~$100/mo.

It also allows for single occupant car pool lane access and great parking in lots with a public charger.

M3forMe · 08-29-2013, 05:54 PM

Those suckers are like 40k new, no?

StealYourFace · 08-30-2013, 07:35 AM

Used Cayman S for around 25k these days

ragingclue · 08-30-2013, 04:06 PM

FST

Bronco

968

Golf R

5.0

DASHOCKER · 08-30-2013, 07:13 PM

ford focus st

Stohlen · 08-31-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

I think one of the best deals right now for a daily driver is the Volt.

There is a lease special for 299/mo, and since I spend about $200/mo on fuel currently to drive ~25 miles per day that would make the effective cost for the Volt ~$100/mo.

It also allows for single occupant car pool lane access and great parking in lots with a public charger.

Please account for the large increase in your electricity bills. Also a volt doesn't meet the OP's most important requirement, which is driving experience.

positiveions · 09-01-2013, 11:52 AM

Mkvi Golf R

Jamesons Viggen · 09-01-2013, 12:19 PM

I guess my car counts as an M3(the E36/7)

Whenever I re-up my Grundy policy, I imagine if my car DIAF(died in a fire), what would I replace it with after cashing the insurance check.

1) Cobra replica
2) '02 Lotus Esprit V8TT
3) Turbo/SC'd NSX
4) Turbo Cayman S/Turbo Boxster S
5) 996 911 Twin Turbo Coupe/Cabrio

Now that I am used to a 500hp two seat open top car, I would always want one in the stable-so replacements are limited.

Now, to be more on topic, as for my DD-if the 328 went away...

1) ATS 2.0T 6mt, unless the ATS-V was out
2) Golf R or upcoming Audi S3
3) CTS-V 6mt wagon or E90 M3 if I stopped caring about MPG

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