redmonkey928

Figure I'll sway away from the normal banter of the GT2 RS, .2 allocations, etc. Trying to save the GT3 for more of a weekend vehicle vs. driving more daily, thus my question.

Looking at getting a new daily driver "car" and debating between going European or American big block HP. Any advice from those who have driven both of these cars? Looking at a 15' Z/28 and a 16' M2.

They might see a light DE day here or there so hence the track focused car, but swaying towards the M2 given a bit more refinement. However, naturally aspirated V8 is a weakness, just like the GT3's are for all of us here.

SCCAForums

M2 better daily...
Z/28 better track

Depends on what % you'd be doing with each.

Best Regards,
Dave

carz80am

GT350

JRidge

NO experience with Z28 but M2 is hard to beat for DD use.

Volcano

The m2 will be way more refined the wide trofeo r's on the z28 are a total nightmare in the rain and if you daily it you're going to be replacing them often.

gmgracing

Sure sounds like a low-mileage E92 M3 may be a good option for you. I know it would be used.... but it would sure tick a lot of your boxes.

Otherwise ... M2. I don't like the lack of driver visibility in the Camaro.

-Andrew

Dr.Bill

You got your quotations in the wrong place. Should be - Opinion on daily driver "sports" car.

In any event - I'd second the GT350 if you can deal with the interior.

rave426

Def M2 or used M3

rosenbergendo

Had M2 now have M3. M3 with mild tuning makes it a real beast and fun as hell to drive. Car only weight 3500 or 100 more than M2 in actuality. And it gains bespoke motor, real M suspension, real M brakes, and interior is not as cheap as M2.

007DT

^^^ What he said.
M3 is a fantastic DD. And it'll blow the doors off most cars, particularly when tuned.
Only bad thing thus far is the sound of the Exhaust. Thankfully the RS more than makes up for that...

DK7

m2 same suspension/brakes than m3.

fskof

So many great sporty daily drivers out there right now. I think the first question we need to ask is what is your price range? New or used?

As for me I would rather have the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifolgio over an BMW M3

Archimedes

2015 Audi RS5. European refinement, awesome V8.

JSA

I have a 2015 Z/28 that I love. But no way I would daily drive it.

I love my 2017 C63S coupe. That would be my vote for a DD.

GrantG

Those are very cool cars. I hope the sharing of that engine with Aston-Martin inspires a sharing of the Aston's 7-spd Dogleg Manual with AMG.

Sort of amazing to think that the AMG 4.0L S monster motor makes the same power as the also 4.0L GT3, while having 2 more cylinders and 2 more turbochargers. No contest on torque though...