Hmm...that gets my wheels turning...I'll build a 5 online and probably end up trying to test drive one; I guess a more apples to apples comparison with the E63 AMG would be the M5, but I've heard that's a bit more hardcore (stiffer suspension, etc..)

 

Spend a little more and get a used Ferrari FF. Think I've seen some 2012s with under 25k miles at around $140k. Previous owner already took well over $200k of depreciation. Can't go wrong with a 4 door AWD Prancing Horsey

 

M5 is still RWD only for F series platform. G series might be AWD, but not till 2018 or so. I have a 2014 and traction is an issue.

 

New mercedes GLC is a nice ride too and more luxury/relaxed than the Macan.

 

Wait a second.... Shouldn't she be choosing her own car? let her make her own decisions otherwise anything wrong about the new car will be your fault, forever.

 

Regardless, it will be his fault either way

 

forever...

 

A game of "you can't win"

 

Truly...though, if I didn't bring up the suggestion of 'getting a new ride', she would have been content w/ her Q5...

As I originally mentioned, I think it's as much, if not more, for me ...

 

No, you can win. Don't get married.

 

Worth considering!

How about Audi RS5

 

You already have a pickup...life's short.
This is what I got wifey for mothers day - CPO, 20K miles. SL 550.

 

It sounds like your fleet is:
Your DD &(?) family hauler: F150
Wife's DD &(?) family hauler: Audi SUV
Weekend toy: 911
And the problem is the Audi is boring.


If the primary issue is you want a new and exciting car and the boring Audi is a justification to fill the void, I'd say skip to the punch and get what you're after. GT350, Focus RS, M2, whatever makes you grin. Then daily it, enjoy it, don't worry too much about it, and when it gets boring trade it out. On that note, why not DD the 911? That might get you feeling better. If you must or genuinely prefer to daily your pickup, I'd kick around changing the 911 to whichever exotic gets your heart racing just looking at it and retains its value fairly well. You might keep it longer, kill the boredom, and save money all at once.


If the main problem is that your wife is bored and wants to change the Audi, what does she like out of a car? My wife test drove a Mini Cooper and was hooked on the handling and "fun" of the car right away, so she gets a new one every 3 years. If this is the situation, I'd focus on helping your wife figure out what she really wants out of the vehicle and get the best car based on her criteria. She'll be glad you're looking out for her.


For the dedicated family vehicle role we ended up deciding on an RRS diesel and just recently ordered it. We liked the ride and drive, we liked the way it looked inside and out, we were comfortable with the value/price and what not, and the off road stuff was bonus points. It lets both of us have an somewhat impractical, fun to drive vehicle every day. My wife commutes to work FWIW. Our fleet looks like:
My DD: 911
Wife's DD: Mini
Family: RRS on order; currently the 911 is our primary car and our old Honda SUV handles snow
Weekend toy: Ducati

 

sounds familiar. Way back when, when we finally started to 'make it', I asked my wife if she wanted to trade in our blazer for a BMW. She asked why, and I said because we can, and then she said hell yes!

Unfortunately, she will only let me move upmarket from here. Thankfully she still loves her 2010 Z4 that she has only put 5000 miles on since we got our first cayenne diesel in 2013. Also fortunate that the Z4 is a hardrop convertible, dead sexy and hasn't changed at all since then.

 

If she likes the higher seating position of an SUV (I find most women do) and massive amounts of cargo space isn't vital, here's another vote for the Macan.... and I say that despite just buying a 2016 E63 wagon a month ago. In fact, now that we have the wagon, we may trade in my wife's Q5 for a Macan next year.