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Superavengerlyons · 24 February 2015, 10:38 AM

What's next!? This is what I'm battling with right now. Its hard to get out of other car for what you get out of an V8 M3 for the price. I've had the car since 2011, making my M3 my longest owned vehicle. I go through cars quick, but this one was my favorite yet, making it really hard to sell it before. I already have two friends who are serious about buying it from me.

You may have read about my popular thread about getting a 2013 motor replacement with 0 miles and extended warranty. Read Here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=945034

The car itself has 10's of thousands of miles left since I have a new engine - so 1 option is to keep it and enjoy it for 50-60k more miles, then sell...

Anyway, the question remains...If I sold, What's next? I'm humbly asking you all for your opinion, what is a good replacement to my M3? I don't plan on spending more than $60-$65k, and I want euro.

So far I'm only thinking (2007) 997 TT or (2010+) C2S. I'm open to ideas & suggestions. Not sure I want to jump to an M4 or M5 - it seems too familiar. Never owned a P-Car..

My car has 64,000 miles. I saw this thread below, so it makes me feel pretty comfortable with retail and selling it to a friend since I know there shouldn't be any issues... (for a while) BTW, the clutch measured at .89 MM or 90% left when they put the new engine in!

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=495566

Thank you,

Justin

1mlc · 24 February 2015, 10:46 AM

What about something like in the pic the RS series from Audi would be interesting??

RS5 is V8 and all wheel drive.

Or maybe something from AMG?

Superavengerlyons · 25 February 2015, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1mlc

What about something like in the pic the RS series from Audi would be interesting??

RS5 is V8 and all wheel drive.

Or maybe something from AMG?

Good suggestions, but I have to have 6-Speed. Great cars though!

Justin

Laszlo · 24 February 2015, 10:57 AM

Personally, I'd wait for the W205 C63 AMG. BEAST!

1st amg · 24 February 2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Personally, I'd wait for the W205 C63 AMG. BEAST!

I am with you on thus one hands down....you wont regret it

Laszlo · 25 February 2015, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st amg

I am with you on thus one hands down....you wont regret it

AMG

Stock Exhaust 2015 C63:

For this video, the good stuff starts 6:00 minutes in:

texex91 · 24 February 2015, 11:01 AM

P-Car

Lgear080 · 24 February 2015, 11:17 AM

I just bought a 997... First dip in the pool. I'd go NA first, then re-evaluate.
Have noticed tt's are rapidly depreciating now tho.

raky · 24 February 2015, 12:36 PM

I would try Audi or Porsche at that price point. You should be able to find a great preowned example with several models to choose from by either make. I've had several BMWs so know they are great cars. When it comes to replacing one of mine I will likely choose one of the above.

GB-man · 24 February 2015, 01:49 PM

Cayman gts no doubt! Drove it on a track when it debuted alongside the 991 targa 4s and it was much more entertaining

In retrospect that may break the budget but a cayman s works!

rr-nyc · 25 February 2015, 03:08 AM

If you are looking to step up in performance, the natural progression would be a P-car

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Josh36912 · 25 February 2015, 05:07 AM

Mercedes McClaren :D

Superavengerlyons · 25 February 2015, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh36912

Mercedes McClaren :D

That's right! Those are around $65k for sure!

Justin

Ed Rooney · 25 February 2015, 05:25 AM

BMW i8

raky · 25 February 2015, 05:39 AM

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BMW i8

While waiting for my wife's car to be finished from service yesterday I wandered in the showroom at Momentum BMW here in Houston. They had a dark grey one listed at $179k. This is my first time seeing that car in person and it looks beautiful!

Highland Ranger · 25 February 2015, 05:32 AM

Get one of these and buy a watch with the savings: http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-sedan.html

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Laszlo · 27 February 2015, 09:52 AM

Chris Harris Drives The AMG C63 S, Says It's All About Torque.

1st amg · 27 February 2015, 11:12 AM

I watched that yesterday, pretty impressive car.

jw0n · 27 February 2015, 12:11 PM

Coming from a monster V8 in the E92 M3, I highly doubt that a 997 (C2S or TT), can suitably fill that gap. Manual will be far better over Tiptronic, but there will certainly be a void left unfilled. I don't know local prices on your side, but if I were you, I would seriously consider a 991 C2S- a far more superior sports car than its predecessor(s).

c41006 · 27 February 2015, 12:12 PM

Keep the ///M!!!

superdog · 27 February 2015, 12:14 PM

"You may have heard about my popular thread"

Really?

That's a riot!!!

tkerrmd · 27 February 2015, 01:18 PM

My vote at that level would be a 991 Porsche Carrera S but time to move on to a PDK transmission, so fast so amazing

jw0n · 27 February 2015, 02:44 PM

^Absolutely spot on. PDK is such a major leap forward from the sluggish Tiptronic. The 991 C2S itself is an absolutely spectacular machine. Not mind blowing fast (certainly not slow!!), but the way it handles, looks, sounds (sports exhaust, please!)... phenomenal.

GermanyMatt · 27 February 2015, 05:50 PM

While I'm sure it's fast, that MB C63 is pretty ugly IMO.

RS5 is tempting, but it's drawing towards the end of its design life, and you would be wise to wait for the next model. I suspect we'll see some significant improvements on the engine side of things.

If you go Porsche, you'll want to at least get a C2S. Go 2009 or newer so you can get PDK.
Maybe a Cayman.. I honestly don't follow them much.

Not much on the BMW side really. M6 would be sweet, but very pricey - too pricey IMO. They depreciate like 911s do in their first 2-3 years.

Unless something is really pulling at your heart strings, I'd wait. The E92 M3 is a fantastic car, and will hold its value well going forward. If you have people lined up to buy it, that should tell you something..

brandrea · 1 March 2015, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

While I'm sure it's fast, that MB C63 is pretty ugly IMO.

RS5 is tempting, but it's drawing towards the end of its design life, and you would be wise to wait for the next model. I suspect we'll see some significant improvements on the engine side of things.

If you go Porsche, you'll want to at least get a C2S. Go 2009 or newer so you can get PDK.
Maybe a Cayman.. I honestly don't follow them much.

Not much on the BMW side really. M6 would be sweet, but very pricey - too pricey IMO. They depreciate like 911s do in their first 2-3 years.

Unless something is really pulling at your heart strings, I'd wait. The E92 M3 is a fantastic car, and will hold its value well going forward. If you have people lined up to buy it, that should tell you something..

well said

zama · 27 February 2015, 06:48 PM

911 997 nice or a new Cayman GTS. Sorry and the fruit will start soon, I keep reading lots of bad stuff on the new M4, the 235M is probably a better choice.

997.2 · 28 February 2015, 03:27 PM

my vote is keep the M3. absolutely beautiful car my man.

flw · 1 March 2015, 12:30 AM

I've got it! You want a Peel P50! That'll impress the ladies ...

GoldenSub · 1 March 2015, 12:45 AM

Good Used Bentley Cont.

Kingair · 1 March 2015, 01:50 AM

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Good Used Bentley Cont.

Nice car

24 February 2015, 10:57 AM	#4
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Personally, I'd wait for the W205 C63 AMG. BEAST! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 February 2015, 09:52 AM	#17
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Chris Harris Drives The AMG C63 S, Says It's All About Torque. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 February 2015, 12:11 PM	#19
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Coming from a monster V8 in the E92 M3, I highly doubt that a 997 (C2S or TT), can suitably fill that gap. Manual will be far better over Tiptronic, but there will certainly be a void left unfilled. I don't know local prices on your side, but if I were you, I would seriously consider a 991 C2S- a far more superior sports car than its predecessor(s). __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

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27 February 2015, 02:44 PM	#23
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	^Absolutely spot on. PDK is such a major leap forward from the sluggish Tiptronic. The 991 C2S itself is an absolutely spectacular machine. Not mind blowing fast (certainly not slow!!), but the way it handles, looks, sounds (sports exhaust, please!)... phenomenal. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

24 February 2015, 10:46 AM	#2
1mlc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NC Posts: 179	What about something like in the pic the RS series from Audi would be interesting?? RS5 is V8 and all wheel drive. Or maybe something from AMG?

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24 February 2015, 11:17 AM	#8
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I just bought a 997... First dip in the pool. I'd go NA first, then re-evaluate. Have noticed tt's are rapidly depreciating now tho.

24 February 2015, 12:36 PM	#9
raky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Raky Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 442	I would try Audi or Porsche at that price point. You should be able to find a great preowned example with several models to choose from by either make. I've had several BMWs so know they are great cars. When it comes to replacing one of mine I will likely choose one of the above.

24 February 2015, 01:49 PM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Cayman gts no doubt! Drove it on a track when it debuted alongside the 991 targa 4s and it was much more entertaining In retrospect that may break the budget but a cayman s works!

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tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	My vote at that level would be a 991 Porsche Carrera S but time to move on to a PDK transmission, so fast so amazing

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GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	While I'm sure it's fast, that MB C63 is pretty ugly IMO. RS5 is tempting, but it's drawing towards the end of its design life, and you would be wise to wait for the next model. I suspect we'll see some significant improvements on the engine side of things. If you go Porsche, you'll want to at least get a C2S. Go 2009 or newer so you can get PDK. Maybe a Cayman.. I honestly don't follow them much. Not much on the BMW side really. M6 would be sweet, but very pricey - too pricey IMO. They depreciate like 911s do in their first 2-3 years. Unless something is really pulling at your heart strings, I'd wait. The E92 M3 is a fantastic car, and will hold its value well going forward. If you have people lined up to buy it, that should tell you something..

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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	911 997 nice or a new Cayman GTS. Sorry and the fruit will start soon, I keep reading lots of bad stuff on the new M4, the 235M is probably a better choice. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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