Looking for a fun car..

matt browne · 09-23-2006, 06:28 PM

I have been looking for a fun car. I own a dodge truck, E90 330i and motorcycles and atv's. I looked a a Porshe cayman and Lotus elise. The elise was a blast to drive and handled excellent. Any opinions on either car or suggestions. I'm looking in the $50,000 range. Thanks ahead of time for any suggetions or thoughts.

Oz · 09-23-2006, 07:31 PM

New WV Golf?

GuillaumeSoete · 09-24-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Oz

New WV Golf?

This is not exactly *fun* to drive (FWD!) ; even the GTI is *boring* compared to the E90.

I'd go for the Elise anytime! Such a unique car, much more fun and driving experience than a Cayman IMHO. I drive an Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 (same chassis as the Eilse Mk2, diffrent body panels and slightly different suspension setup in short) from time to time and it's so much fun!

My $0.02

Guillame

oneshare325 · 09-24-2006, 02:17 AM

Z4.....my old man just bought one.....comes in on the 3rd! I hopefully will be trading my 325 with him in a year or so..(that is what he said at least) That thing is a blast!! Go drive one!

49K LOADED EVERYTHING!!!!

BMW F22 · 09-24-2006, 02:35 AM

S2000, EVO IX, SUBARU STI, Z4 M coupe, or Lotus Elise

aapriadi · 09-24-2006, 11:06 AM

if i've that kind of money, i'll get either evo, sti or 350z and mod the crap out of it

ward · 09-24-2006, 11:46 AM

the cayman is much more of a "real car" than the elise and it's just as quick on a track

like mentioned earlier, check the Z4 coupe/roadster and I'd suggest the Boxster too.

matt browne · 09-24-2006, 12:03 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I don't want a 335. Why would I ever drive the 330 then!!! I plan on trading in the 330 when the new m3 comes out. The elise is a really fun car. I know it's not that practical but it sure was a blast to drive. Plus everyone and their brother doesn't have one.

younghov85 · 09-24-2006, 12:15 PM

What about a Corvette?? Alot of peope on this forum dont favor Domestic companies, but its the best sports car for the power and fun at a low price. Z06 is faster than a Porsche and the same as a Ferrari 430. So its just what you like.

matt browne · 09-24-2006, 01:02 PM

I don't like the vette's at all. I don't have a reason just never did.

enwhykiid · 09-24-2006, 01:06 PM

if not the 335i definetely go with the z4m--u have the cash so go for it

ward · 09-24-2006, 01:22 PM

I can't belive people are suggesting somebody with a 330 should buy a 335 as a "fun car"

why on earth would you want a 335 AND a 330 for yourself?

Greeney · 09-24-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I can't belive people are suggesting somebody with a 330 should buy a 335 as a "fun car"

why on earth would you want a 335 AND a 330 for yourself?

Thats what I was thinking.

BMW320i · 09-24-2006, 03:41 PM

most of the suggestions were ok, but it all depends on ur preference...

about the GTI, although its a FWD, IT IS a fun car, nice power on a small body, only that it might b kinda less fun the others but more practical (which u dont need)

u said u dont like vettes, but when u buy one, u will have 2 extreams, the practical safe car (E90) and a super, raw-power car (the vette)...

although its not my best between the suggestions, did u ever considr a Mini cooper S (i watched the Italian job movi 2 days ago n kinda liked it)

GuillaumeSoete · 09-24-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

the cayman is much more of a "real car" than the elise and it's just as quick on a track

like mentioned earlier, check the Z4 coupe/roadster and I'd suggest the Boxster too.

The Cayman surely is more comfy and probably as fast; but when it comes to the fun, forget the Porsche (/!\ compared to the Elise).

Guillaume

Brunotheboxer · 09-24-2006, 04:29 PM

what about that new mustang GT500?

Nikki · 09-24-2006, 04:52 PM

I would get the Cayman. It has sport and luxury and is slightly more practical. Plus it's sexy as hell. I mean the Elise is awesome too, but I would miss the luxury I am used to with the 3 series.

xcalibr · 09-24-2006, 05:44 PM

in that price range, there's only the elise... the z06 is quite a bit more expensive... but damn, it's tempting.

shimshimhada · 09-24-2006, 05:48 PM

Base Model is $50K, it goes all the way up to $80K.

JackMac · 09-25-2006, 08:51 AM

Lotus Elise, no question.

Given that you already have a truck and E90, the Elise is the perfect "fun" car for your budget.

John · 09-25-2006, 09:32 AM

elise or cayman.
prolly cayman if i was you

ShinBalNom · 09-25-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

S2000, EVO IX, SUBARU STI, Z4 M coupe, or Lotus Elise

+1

09-23-2006, 06:28 PM	#1
matt browne New Member 11 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 330I Jet Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bigfoot Country iTrader: (0)	Looking for a fun car.. I have been looking for a fun car. I own a dodge truck, E90 330i and motorcycles and atv's. I looked a a Porshe cayman and Lotus elise. The elise was a blast to drive and handled excellent. Any opinions on either car or suggestions. I'm looking in the $50,000 range. Thanks ahead of time for any suggetions or thoughts.
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 204 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Z4.....my old man just bought one.....comes in on the 3rd! I hopefully will be trading my 325 with him in a year or so..(that is what he said at least) That thing is a blast!! Go drive one! 49K LOADED EVERYTHING!!!!
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BMW F22 Major General 3706 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	S2000, EVO IX, SUBARU STI, Z4 M coupe, or Lotus Elise
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aapriadi Colonel 211 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: '13 F30 AW 320i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (10)	if i've that kind of money, i'll get either evo, sti or 350z and mod the crap out of it __________________ mod = crack
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09-24-2006, 11:46 AM	#7
ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	the cayman is much more of a "real car" than the elise and it's just as quick on a track like mentioned earlier, check the Z4 coupe/roadster and I'd suggest the Boxster too.
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matt browne New Member 11 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 330I Jet Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bigfoot Country iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I don't want a 335. Why would I ever drive the 330 then!!! I plan on trading in the 330 when the new m3 comes out. The elise is a really fun car. I know it's not that practical but it sure was a blast to drive. Plus everyone and their brother doesn't have one.
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younghov85 Captain 70 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	What about a Corvette?? Alot of peope on this forum dont favor Domestic companies, but its the best sports car for the power and fun at a low price. Z06 is faster than a Porsche and the same as a Ferrari 430. So its just what you like.
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09-24-2006, 01:02 PM	#10
matt browne New Member 11 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 330I Jet Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bigfoot Country iTrader: (0)	I don't like the vette's at all. I don't have a reason just never did.
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enwhykiid Captain 103 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '06 titanium 330XI Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	if not the 335i definetely go with the z4m--u have the cash so go for it __________________
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I can't belive people are suggesting somebody with a 330 should buy a 335 as a "fun car" why on earth would you want a 335 AND a 330 for yourself?
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BMW320i Colonel 187 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	most of the suggestions were ok, but it all depends on ur preference... about the GTI, although its a FWD, IT IS a fun car, nice power on a small body, only that it might b kinda less fun the others but more practical (which u dont need) u said u dont like vettes, but when u buy one, u will have 2 extreams, the practical safe car (E90) and a super, raw-power car (the vette)... although its not my best between the suggestions, did u ever considr a Mini cooper S (i watched the Italian job movi 2 days ago n kinda liked it) __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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Nikki Major General 1082 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I would get the Cayman. It has sport and luxury and is slightly more practical. Plus it's sexy as hell. I mean the Elise is awesome too, but I would miss the luxury I am used to with the 3 series. __________________ Nikki
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xcalibr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 370 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	in that price range, there's only the elise... the z06 is quite a bit more expensive... but damn, it's tempting. __________________
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 500 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Base Model is $50K, it goes all the way up to $80K.
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JackMac Recovering BMW Addict 162 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [9.66]	Lotus Elise, no question. Given that you already have a truck and E90, the Elise is the perfect "fun" car for your budget.
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09-25-2006, 09:32 AM	#21
John Captain 58 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	elise or cayman. prolly cayman if i was you __________________ E90post Project 325i www.creativeautoworks.com James@creativeautoworks.com 858.279.8900
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