holla or the mini cooper S.

 

I am biased ...... CTT has been best daily driver I've had.

 

335 is the way to go...

 

if you don't like the SMG in the M5..what about the 6speed version?

 

Nothing executive about the 3 series. Fun if you're up front, not in the back. I think the 5 meets your needs. Can't you get a used 7 in this range? I have a 750 and I love it.

 

If you're looking at a BMW X5, have you thought of the Cayenne S or a used turbo? I used to have an Audi S6 and swapped it out for a '06 Cayenne S. I love the car and I didn't think I was an SUV guy either.

Oh, in the process of buying the "S" I tried an turbo. It was a blast!! Given that this was going to be my kids and commute car, I went with the "S". (There's been days I wished I bought the turbo tho.)

Also, with the new model coming out, you may be able to get a good deal on a new 1st gen turbo.

 

If u need a 4wheel drv for snowy weather then a RS4, otherwise M5. I personally don't like the BMW interrior. both are cool cars compared with the ls

 

Go with the RS4.

 

V10 power, more room for "customers", That'd be my call!

 

Have you thought about an S4 Avant? There's something I love about fast wagons, and they make great daily drivers. I test drove one and I was pleasantly surprised. I drove it and the 335 back to back and liked the S4 better.

 

With 800-1500$ depending on the chip, you can make the 355I 400whp. Some are dyno'ing between and 380whp and 405whp. I've been debating getting a 335i myself for daily.

 

I have an RS6 as my daily driver and I love it. Prices have dropped on these cars quite a bit in the last 6 months (mid 50s for a nice one)as many have come off lease. The interior is a bit dated compared to many of the other cars listed. However, good space, sounds great and tons of torque. CPO or extended warranty of some sort would be a must for me with this car.

 

Despite having to do service visits for the VANOS line recall and a failed SMG pump, I still love my E60 M5. Its great choice for a DD with a racing soul. If you want a pure DD for city driving, I think an E55 would be better.

I have driven the 335i extensively and it is a great car and great value-- but it a bit small if you really plan on using the four doors and haul four adults. I would think you'd want at least a mid-sized sedan to complement the TT.

 

How about a 2005 997S 13500mi in mint cond loaded? LOL. Check out the for sale section (finally posted pictures). If it must have 4 doors I would go with an M5 but I have no experience with Audi so I would look into some of their 4 doors with a lot of HP.

 

In that price range I would suggest one of the following. I like the mention of the RS4 but they don't come in automatic/tip. As a daily I would want automatic.

Here are my recommendations from 50-75K

- Range Rover (Sport or Full size)
- MB S55 / E55 Wagon / CLS55 / CL55 or 600
- X5 4.8IS
- RS6
- Audi S6
- BMW 7 Series

Good luck!