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Each has some pros and cons...
I am targetting $30-40k for the car purchase.
The Charger would be the newest...pretty easy to find, I like it but it is 'big' feeling. Surprisingly pushing it in to turns and hard brakes makes the car feel more nimble than it looks.
Not crazy about the finish inside. Also not so crazy that even on test drives you get attention of some types that I don't really care for. Plus every other non-SRT8 charger has tried to race, one got freaking insane on I95 when I wasn't biting.
The Audi S5 is awesome looking and comforable. AWD is new to me...don't know if it's as much fun in a corner. I'd definitely want to tune the suspension to make the balance a little more towards oversteer under throttle than understeer.
It's the most expensive of the bunch...I'd be into the mid 40's...not sure if it's worth it. It's a very civil driving car as well...not as connected as the SRT8 and definitely not the M3.
The M3 was off my list since they are a bit common down here and they don't sound M3 like to me. I ran into a nicely modified one with the black interior which does look more M3 like than Lexus...still not crazy about the lighting color and looks...just like a 3 series back in the 80's almost.
With an exhaust it did sound a bit nicer...the guy also had custom offset wheels which gave the car a nicer stance. Not so crazy that many rolling around in them here look like contestants for Jersey Shore...the rest have been business professional. Oddly not many old people are seen in these. We have a lot rolling around in 911's and Ferraris here.
The Audi still sounds the best out of all with the SRT8 second.
I'd be targeting a 05-06 M3...that's as new as I can get. I don't like the latest E92 enough to warrant the price. The older M3 actually feels more quick even though it's really not....I was hoping for a newer car. Hopefully I can find a garaged example while mileage is one thing, Florida sun takes a beating on many cars. I remember when I was looking for 944 Turbos back in the late 90's, I'd find them around here with 20k or less, but the interiors were fried to hell.
The problem is going to be finding a non-convertible in the M3 as well....it seems like 75% of them are 'vert. Also 75% of the ones that have the Comp. pack are SMG.
The Audi I also worry about the more plush interior and my dog which will be transported.
As much as I'd love to have a second dog park car, the logistics just won't work. The BMW and SRT8 seem to be a bit more durable for lack of a better work.
The C6 Corvette I debated, but I don't want to deal with a two-seater. It gets the best mileage out of all of these.
I am open to some other suggestions. Definitely don't like the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang.
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I am targetting $30-40k for the car purchase.
The Charger would be the newest...pretty easy to find, I like it but it is 'big' feeling. Surprisingly pushing it in to turns and hard brakes makes the car feel more nimble than it looks.
Not crazy about the finish inside. Also not so crazy that even on test drives you get attention of some types that I don't really care for. Plus every other non-SRT8 charger has tried to race, one got freaking insane on I95 when I wasn't biting.
The Audi S5 is awesome looking and comforable. AWD is new to me...don't know if it's as much fun in a corner. I'd definitely want to tune the suspension to make the balance a little more towards oversteer under throttle than understeer.
It's the most expensive of the bunch...I'd be into the mid 40's...not sure if it's worth it. It's a very civil driving car as well...not as connected as the SRT8 and definitely not the M3.
The M3 was off my list since they are a bit common down here and they don't sound M3 like to me. I ran into a nicely modified one with the black interior which does look more M3 like than Lexus...still not crazy about the lighting color and looks...just like a 3 series back in the 80's almost.
With an exhaust it did sound a bit nicer...the guy also had custom offset wheels which gave the car a nicer stance. Not so crazy that many rolling around in them here look like contestants for Jersey Shore...the rest have been business professional. Oddly not many old people are seen in these. We have a lot rolling around in 911's and Ferraris here.
The Audi still sounds the best out of all with the SRT8 second.
I'd be targeting a 05-06 M3...that's as new as I can get. I don't like the latest E92 enough to warrant the price. The older M3 actually feels more quick even though it's really not....I was hoping for a newer car. Hopefully I can find a garaged example while mileage is one thing, Florida sun takes a beating on many cars. I remember when I was looking for 944 Turbos back in the late 90's, I'd find them around here with 20k or less, but the interiors were fried to hell.
The problem is going to be finding a non-convertible in the M3 as well....it seems like 75% of them are 'vert. Also 75% of the ones that have the Comp. pack are SMG.
The Audi I also worry about the more plush interior and my dog which will be transported.
As much as I'd love to have a second dog park car, the logistics just won't work. The BMW and SRT8 seem to be a bit more durable for lack of a better work.
The C6 Corvette I debated, but I don't want to deal with a two-seater. It gets the best mileage out of all of these.
I am open to some other suggestions. Definitely don't like the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang.
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