# give me your 2 cents... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 16, 2015, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907 "2015-03-16T13:41:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/1 "2015-03-16T13:41:38Z")
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… ![http://40.media.tumblr.com/061872bc26165bd8d86a9873491c392f/tumblr_mh1c42WYg21qf3hxno1_1280.jpg](http://40.media.tumblr.com/061872bc26165bd8d86a9873491c392f/tumblr_mh1c42WYg21qf3hxno1_1280.jpg) **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… ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/WRCWRX/BMW/4910452970_bcec087792_z.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/WRCWRX/BMW/4910452970_bcec087792_z.jpg) **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 ![http://images.gtcarlot.com/gtgallery/68901264-640.jpg](http://images.gtcarlot.com/gtgallery/68901264-640.jpg) **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 ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/2 "2015-03-16T13:59:16Z")
VW R32 E39 M50 850i Z3 M roadster boxster S 951 ---
**Author:** ![svtcobra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@svtcobra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/svtcobra)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/3 "2015-03-16T14:00:53Z")
srt10 ram? ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/4 "2015-03-16T14:04:03Z")
Do what I SHOULD have done and get an AWD GOlf R. If we are sticking to the list, e36 is my preference. 2nd e46. 3rd TDI. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/5 "2015-03-16T14:06:55Z")
you of all people should know that i don’t need AWD here…all its doing is hurting MPG. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/6 "2015-03-16T14:09:56Z")
E92 335i? ![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9917217564_34ca97b9fc_b.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9917217564_34ca97b9fc_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/7 "2015-03-16T14:18:13Z")
Josh, I need some reliability. I don’t want to deal with replacing HPFP and turbos. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/8 "2015-03-16T14:19:54Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > you of all people should know that i don’t need AWD here…all its doing is hurting MPG. 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. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/9 "2015-03-16T14:20:39Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > Josh, I need some reliability. > I don’t want to deal with replacing HPFP and turbos. ![http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/car-chat/137587d1233012527-fd-rx7-reliability-rx-7_motivational_poster_mazda.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/3/d31f1419235e30a3db5a27c0c8944538e1b07160.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/10 "2015-03-16T14:25:57Z")
> [@svtcobra](#): > > srt10 ram? LOL not a chance > [@theblue](#): > > VW R32 > E39 M50 > 850i > Z3 M roadster > boxster S > 951 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. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/11 "2015-03-16T14:28:49Z")
Integra Type-R. Reliable, under $10k & fuel efficient. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/12 "2015-03-16T14:32:37Z")
honestly the type R and s2k crossed my mind but either would be stolen within 6 months ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/13 "2015-03-16T14:34:19Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > honestly the type R and s2k crossed my mind but either would be stolen within 6 months With nothing to close around it, yep… sad but true. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/14 "2015-03-16T14:34:24Z")
E36 M3 vs. Slowest E90 stateside > **[1999-audi-s4-quattro-vs-bmw-m3-mercedes-benz-c43-amg-saab-9-3-viggen-archived-comparison-test-car-and-driverrare-breeds-full-story.pdf](https://media.caranddriver.com/files/1999-audi-s4-quattro-vs-bmw-m3-mercedes-benz-c43-amg-saab-9-3-viggen-archived-comparison-test-car-and-driverrare-breeds-full-story.pdf)** > > 57.16 MB **E36 M3** 14.6 sec 1/4 @ 95 mph 0 - 130 mph 33.2 top speed 140 mph .84g skidpad 70 - 0 167 feet > **[BMW 325i](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/bmw-325i-short-take-road-test)** > > Think of it as 330i lite. **Slowest E90 stateside.** 14.7 sec 1/4 @ 94 mph 0 - 130 mph 33.2 top speed 147 mph .87g skidpad 70 - 0 161 feet Go with the E46. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/15 "2015-03-16T15:04:52Z")
Cayman? ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/16 "2015-03-16T15:06:00Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/17 "2015-03-16T15:31:45Z")
is300? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/18 "2015-03-16T15:35:42Z")
> [@Jon](#): > > 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. the drivetrain is cool but the rest of these cars are pitiful IMO. I would rather look at a 20 year old BMW dash/gauge cluster than any of these cars. > [@Onyx Z32](#): > > is300? not a huge fan of Japanese vehicles but the thought of a TL type S or TSX type S has crossed my mind too… - - - Updated - - - > [@Minglor](#): > > Cayman? nope. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/19 "2015-03-16T15:43:58Z")
+1 for e46m3, but I’m sure you already know that. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2015, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907/20 "2015-03-16T15:45:15Z")
Why not just a 2010ish 330/328? They can be had for cheap and don’t have the issues the turbo cars do. The question is do you really want to drive a 20 year old M3 on a daily basis? Meh. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/give-me-your-2-cents/271907.md?page=2)