Daily Driver coming from the turbo
10-12-2016, 01:47 AM
#1
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Daily Driver coming from the turbo
So I am thinking of getting something a little with some decent power to drive when I'm not in the turbo. Maybe an e92 M3?
Despite initially saying I was going to drive <5k a year and just do a few DEs, I find myself wanting to jump in the turbo every time the road is reasonably dry. That will be going away soon here in Seattle.
Problem is a drove a guys 6sp V8 M3 the other day after being on the track for a couple hours and it felt slow. I'm sure I'd feel different after hoping in it from my 540/6sp that I've driven forever but not that sure since I've modded it too with an LSD and lower gears.
What do you guys/pussies (is this a locker room?) think is a good alternative sports car/sedan that is fun when the turbo is parked?
I'm thinking $20-30k for something that may be parked in garages, curbed occasionally by someone I know, and dog gets to hop in the back too.
Despite initially saying I was going to drive <5k a year and just do a few DEs, I find myself wanting to jump in the turbo every time the road is reasonably dry. That will be going away soon here in Seattle.
Problem is a drove a guys 6sp V8 M3 the other day after being on the track for a couple hours and it felt slow. I'm sure I'd feel different after hoping in it from my 540/6sp that I've driven forever but not that sure since I've modded it too with an LSD and lower gears.
What do you guys/pussies (is this a locker room?) think is a good alternative sports car/sedan that is fun when the turbo is parked?
I'm thinking $20-30k for something that may be parked in garages, curbed occasionally by someone I know, and dog gets to hop in the back too.
10-12-2016, 01:58 AM
#2
I'm a BMW fan too, but Subaru STi is a damn good choice...leave it stock...tons of fun and reliable
10-12-2016, 02:40 AM
#5
Three Wheelin'
I love driving my 987 Boxster more than the turbos. The power is more usable on the street and the driving feel is fantastic! If you had a smaller dog, I'd say get a Cayman or Boxster as I take my sister's dog for rides all the time. However, he is a 20lber vs a GSD.
The GSD won't fit well in any Porsche other than a Panamera or Cayenne. I would say get a Cayenne Turbo or GTS.
The GSD won't fit well in any Porsche other than a Panamera or Cayenne. I would say get a Cayenne Turbo or GTS.
10-12-2016, 02:44 AM
#6
driving dynamics matter, or just a powerful DD wanted? manual trans, or auto's ok too?
think e39/e46 feel more spunky then later e90/60...
went through 6 'daily's' last year, the 911 always wins for ~9months of the year(winter/salt)...I might just add a stock 6tt for year-round DD...also though about a 944 n.a., 'slow' but lots of fun and hold cargo well...
think e39/e46 feel more spunky then later e90/60...
went through 6 'daily's' last year, the 911 always wins for ~9months of the year(winter/salt)...I might just add a stock 6tt for year-round DD...also though about a 944 n.a., 'slow' but lots of fun and hold cargo well...
10-12-2016, 03:21 AM
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The driving dynamics definitely matter and I'm partial to a stick but a paddle auto would be easy to deal with in our **** traffic, and the wife might find it fun.
Already have suv.
4door m3 would be most practical and has a calm interior, unless I'm forgetting some other 4 door, CTS-V ?
Rarely see a G8 but would test drive one on a heartbeat. The LS platform is cheap HP and one of those could be a great sleeper.
Already have suv.
4door m3 would be most practical and has a calm interior, unless I'm forgetting some other 4 door, CTS-V ?
Rarely see a G8 but would test drive one on a heartbeat. The LS platform is cheap HP and one of those could be a great sleeper.
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10-12-2016, 04:05 AM
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Three Wheelin'
I'm actually in Seattle this week for biz...beautiful day today too and we had chance to get out on Lake Washington on a friend's boat right before sunset.
I am partial to the Subies, that's for sure having owned 2 '07 STIs. I'd recommend driving a new STI though, way more refined than older generations. Another Subie buddy swears by the new Golf R.
That being said, for me, I don't want 2 cars that are both the same use case...so I balance out my 996 Turbo with a Lexus LS460 (opposite end of the spectrum).
I am partial to the Subies, that's for sure having owned 2 '07 STIs. I'd recommend driving a new STI though, way more refined than older generations. Another Subie buddy swears by the new Golf R.
That being said, for me, I don't want 2 cars that are both the same use case...so I balance out my 996 Turbo with a Lexus LS460 (opposite end of the spectrum).
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10-12-2016, 09:36 AM
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I drive an E39 M5 as an alternate. With 400 HP it felt really fast before I got the turbo. I like the older BMW body design and the manual shifter. Lots of fun and a free revving normally aspirated engine helps. The individual throttle bodies gives it instant response. The last year of this model was 2003. Find a low mileage example with full maintenance records and it would be an option. Mine has been very reliable. Original clutch at 145k miles and I don't baby it.
10-12-2016, 09:42 AM
#15
I have owned BMW's from new to old - for that price point you can get a really nice e39 m5 (might be one of BMW's most usable) or E60 m5 which I loved - both prices are down. Also saw mention of the E55 - I was looking at these at one point as well.