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I’m in a similar boat.
I test drove the M4 and was totally underwhelmed. I didn’t like the turbo lag, and the car felt very big...like a 5 series. I’ll end up with a 997.1 911 turbo or a low miles e93 (convertible) M3...the last of the naturally aspirated M3s. I’d expect an M2 could be sweet if you want a newer car. I appreciate a smaller “driver’s car” feel.
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Whilst the M4 can be a bit twitchy under steam and doesn’t ride that well, the M4 CS is a very different car to drive. More exe but a very good car IMHO. Also love the new M2 comp if you can get away with 2 people given the back seats are tight for adults...bang for buck!
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As a side note, passed another Tesla being hauled along on the back of a Tesla 'retrieval truck' yesterday. Have seen that too often to make me a Tesla fan.
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Many loyal Tesla fans around and equal haters of the brand for whatever reason. Ron
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Tesla makes almost daily changes on the website........You select the car you want one day and it could be gone tomorrow. I appears their thinking and policies change all the time and learn as they go, using customers as guinea pigs. Not a confidence builder for sure.
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Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone. Here are a few of my quick thoughts on those suggestions:
1. M2 - I'm sure it would be amazing and fun to actually drive, but a little small and tbh I'm not a fan of the rearend. it looks very plain to me. Kind of boring. 2. Tesla - sorry but I'm just not a fan. I've heard lots of stories about their fit and finish and reliability and I just don't like the idea of full electric. I'm sure it's fast...but I admit I'm old school. Remember this is the guy who has a 67 camaro and a 68 vette. I don't have them because they are fast or that fun to drive (they really aren't as much as you'd think). I have them because I am old school at heart. I'm almost 50, so i'll be old all the way around soon. 3. Audi TT - not a fan of the styling. 4. E92 M3 - not a bad idea at all, i think that would be SWEET, but hard to find a low mileage example now. Plus the last year was 2013 and my current car is 2011...not really getting a "new" car am I? I think I'd like to get something 2016 or newer. 5. DCT vs Slushbox vs Manual: I've never driven a DCT. Remember I am in traffic quite a bit, and while I love love love a manual, a DCT or auto makes more sense from a purely practical standpoint. While I lusted after a DCT a few years ago, I notice that most manufacturers are moving away from them because auto's have become so reliable and fast-shifting. With 8 and 9 speeds becoming the norm, I am definitely interested in seeing what they can do these days. My current car is a 6 speed auto and I have been impressed with it over slushboxes of old. 6. Porsche is probably out of my price range and/or too small/impractical. I might need to check out the Macan. 7. I appreciate all the suggestions but I'll likely end up with an M4 or S6 or 2020 M340i. Any further insight on those cars (especially from owners) is appreciated. |
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I sold my '15 M4 when I got my '17 Carrera but now I wish I had kept it. I too spend lots of time in heavy freeway traffic and its shortcomings on the track will never show up in day-to-day usage, so I'm looking for a low-mileage'18 M4. BTW, it will be my daily driver as the Porsche is a keeper.
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Find a low mileage Audi S6 (close to your desired budget) with a little tune it will be close to 600hp
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Sorry I meant to say S5 above. I would like to have a coupe, possibly the sportback (it's growing on me). Or the M4. Or the M340i. I just want to stay with that small to midsize without being too small. A6/S6 is a bit bigger.
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