Which car to buy?

brownsound · 01-13-2015, 01:42 PM

It's been a year since I posted anything on here, mainly because I sold my 335i and got a Mazda CX-5

It was a necessary move but now it's feasible to buy a BMW again

. So I had the car already built in my mind, a Blue M4 with a orange interior. I started browsing around at looked at the Corvette Stingray Z06, the best looking thing I have seen and of course the M4 can't even compare to it's performance.

The best part is that it's only 10k more than the M4 after the added options. My only concern is what it'll be like as a daily driver. Will I have to keep the Mazda as a spare or will the corvette be fine by itself? I'm single and have no kids so no needs from that area. I regularly move between the cities of Dallas, Houston, and Austin.

Dalko43 · 01-13-2015, 01:46 PM

If you went from a 335i to a CX-5 and now are contemplating a new M3/M4, I'd say you're better off investing in some good index funds.

Save/grow your wealth now, enjoy life later. There will always be something newer cars coming out.

JonnyM3 · 01-13-2015, 01:50 PM

There's a huge discussion thread in the m3/4 vs. section

LwaLt · 01-13-2015, 01:58 PM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalko43

If you went from a 335i to a CX-5 and now are contemplating a new M3/M4, I'd say you're better off investing in some good index funds.

Save/grow your wealth now, enjoy life later. There will always be something newer cars coming out.

brownsound · 01-13-2015, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalko43

If you went from a 335i to a CX-5 and now are contemplating a new M3/M4, I'd say you're better off investing in some good index funds.

Save/grow your wealth now, enjoy life later. There will always be something newer cars coming out.

Investing is the main reason I bought the CX-5 and waited to buy the M4, now I have enough to spare... so yea

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Originally Posted by JonnyM3

There's a huge discussion thread in the m3/4 vs. section

And just found it. Sorry about that guys, consider this thread closed.

erind · 01-13-2015, 02:01 PM

So you want to buy a corvette? I don't see the point of your thread or am I missing something

solstice · 01-13-2015, 02:04 PM

Seems like you are in a situation that fit the Z06. It's more exciting of a car, get it. I always wanted a new 911 but when it suited my needs I couldn't afford one and now it doesn't fit my needs and when it will again it has likely changed to an artificial FI hybrid thingy with little resemblance to what I once desired. Even if you find you don't like it, at least you know that and can move on to something more practical as an M4.

nicknaz · 01-13-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brownsound

The best part is that it's only 10k more than the M4 after the added options. My only concern is what it'll be like as a daily driver. Will I have to keep the Mazda as a spare or will the corvette be fine by itself? I'm single and have no kids so no needs from that area. I regularly move between the cities of Dallas, Houston, and Austin.

You'll be fine. go for the 2 seater now that you don't need the space

Keep options low or else get Z06

Or future proof and get an M3

no bad decisions.

Accel Junky · 01-13-2015, 09:49 PM

I would get the Z06 and comp seats and call it a day. Too much badassery to pass up. Now if you think you might need 4 doors the M3 could be an option as the other poster mentioned.

If it was stingray vs M4 I think the decision would be harder.

afadeev · 01-14-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by erind

So you want to buy a corvette? I don't see the point of your thread or am I missing something

Trolling ...

VMRWheels · 01-15-2015, 08:28 PM

M4 would be a solid choice.... Or wait for M2?

TheAcAvenger · 01-16-2015, 10:11 AM

I'd probably vote for getting a regular C7 and splitting the savings between investments and mods.

Nitrousbird · 01-16-2015, 10:26 AM

Z06 is an easy choice. If you wait a few extra months you can probably score a few deals on one as well.

KyleC · 01-16-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

I'd probably vote for getting a regular C7 and splitting the savings between investments and mods.

Agreed. Get a low mileage C7 stingray and do some mods. Unless you plan to track regularly the Z06 is too much car, IMO

01-13-2015, 01:42 PM	#1
brownsound Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 234 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (6)	Which car to buy? It's been a year since I posted anything on here, mainly because I sold my 335i and got a Mazda CX-5 It was a necessary move but now it's feasible to buy a BMW again . So I had the car already built in my mind, a Blue M4 with a orange interior. I started browsing around at looked at the Corvette Stingray Z06, the best looking thing I have seen and of course the M4 can't even compare to it's performance. The best part is that it's only 10k more than the M4 after the added options. My only concern is what it'll be like as a daily driver. Will I have to keep the Mazda as a spare or will the corvette be fine by itself? I'm single and have no kids so no needs from that area. I regularly move between the cities of Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
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JonnyM3 Captain 239 Rep 905 Posts Drives: Moderately Quick Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	There's a huge discussion thread in the m3/4 vs. section
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solstice Major General 5510 Rep 7,077 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Seems like you are in a situation that fit the Z06. It's more exciting of a car, get it. I always wanted a new 911 but when it suited my needs I couldn't afford one and now it doesn't fit my needs and when it will again it has likely changed to an artificial FI hybrid thingy with little resemblance to what I once desired. Even if you find you don't like it, at least you know that and can move on to something more practical as an M4.
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Nitrousbird Banned 438 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	Z06 is an easy choice. If you wait a few extra months you can probably score a few deals on one as well.
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