As of now im in talks with potential buyers for both the 996 and the c10.
So I should prob figure out what my next move will be.
that’s i guess the point of this thread…what do you think the best move would be for a daily driver car in SoCal?
I think I have it narrowed down between 3 potential candidates but im always welcome to hear other suggestions…
(ib4 corvette/mk6 GTi)
my main parameters are:
has to have working A/C
has to be capable of putting another 60-80k miles
manual trans is a must
has to be under $20k
has to be capable of mid 20mpg highway
First:
E46 M3
this is my old E46 so I know what im getting into per say…
Pros:
highest hp (333)
rwd
6 speed manual trans
best looking choice
decent resale
decent interior
most “fun” all around vehicle
Cons:
worst fuel milage
subframe and vanos issues
most expensive choice to repair
most expensive to insure
Second:
E36 M3
This is my old E36 so I also kinda know the quirks of this one too…
Pros:
cheapest to purchase
cheapest to fix
cheapest to insure
classic exterior
vader seats
s52 is pretty reliable
second highest hp (240)
Cons:
TERRIBLE dash/gauge styling
only a 5spd (vs 6spd)
oldest choice
Third:
MK6 Golf TDi
Ill add that Ive owned quite a few VW’s before including diesels and enjoyed them for the most part. I haven’t owned one of these commonrail diesels before but the mk6 chassis looks nice and comfortable. However, almost immediately after purchase I would buy a tune from either Malone or APR to make it a bit more enjoyable
Pros:
Best MPG (45-50)
TORQUEEEEE (170hp/300ftlbs after APR tune)
newest vehicle
6spd
decent interior
ok resale
Cons:
boring
FWD
its a Volkswagen so its bound to break…often
I said the same thing and i’m absolutely regretting it. Disregard option 3 entirely if I were you… TDI be damned its going to be soooo boring and knowing you, you’ll move on from it pretty quickly.
people want way too much for r32’s
e39 with the straight 6 isn’t a bad idea.
no thanks for the 8 series
the only z3 style chassis I would drive is an m coupe and those are $20+K
no boxster or 951.
GTO / CTS-V / G8… prices of these fluctuate between 10k-20k depending on mileage. You can also find the newer 5.0 mustangs in the 18-20k range. They all meet your main parameters as well.
