What would you get?
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What would you get?
I'm in the market for a car and can't make up my mind. Wanted to ask other car guys/gals and see what they thought. Asking here to try to get a more objective opinion. I'm keeping my Vantage and not considering an Aston. Here is my criteria.
Max budget is $60k not including TTL
2017 or newer, newer it better
Fast and sporty
Some what practical
What would you pick and why either from my 3 or something else?
Max budget is $60k not including TTL
2017 or newer, newer it better
Fast and sporty
Some what practical
Daily driver
4 seats
Somewhat reliable
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My top 3 in no particular order are the Giulia Quatrifolio, RS5 and M4. Yes I have driven them and they all have their pros and cons in my mind. C63 is probably out because the neighbor has one and my wife has a C300. I don't have a preference on transmission (manual vs auto) for this car. I lean hard towards European. Not generally a muscle car kind of guy. The wife is not liking Asian, though I kind of like some of them.4 seats
Somewhat reliable
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What would you pick and why either from my 3 or something else?
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Keep it "British" and maybe an XJR? 5.0L-V8 Supercharged. Ridiculously underrated in my opinion. Super reliable and fast enough to get you in trouble. I have a lot of seat time in various Mercedes sedans over the years, none are as much of a driver's car as the XJ.
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Want it to check a few boxes practical and entertainment. Fun daily driver that I don't have to fix something on it every couple of months. I work from home a lot even before COVID, but that could change. I do work on my cars. So something with a good online support system from other owners is ideal. Depreciation is not as much a concern as I usually keep my cars a long time.
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I like Maserati Gran Turismo's and they sound great. 4 seats, too.
EDIT: I also REALLY like Lotus Evora 2+2's but the +2 may not be enough of a 4-seater for you.
EDIT: I also REALLY like Lotus Evora 2+2's but the +2 may not be enough of a 4-seater for you.
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The Macan is on my long list and still a consideration. The GTS is good, but I probably would want the turbo! My wife and I do prefer more unusual colors and every time I look at the pre-owned Macan's, most are black or white. There are the occasional blue or red ones. So not out of question.
You got me thinking about X6 M as well. I've always liked the look of those. Never drove one though. I may add that to the list.
But in general, most SUV's are not going to be something I wouldn't consider. SUV's that look, drive and handle more like a sports sedan are something more up my alley.
I really like the look of the Maserati Gran Turismo's as well. Guy at the end of the block has a nice one. Not going to be practical enough from a maintenance and reliability stand point for the wife though. At least not in her mind.
Thanks everyone for the input!
You got me thinking about X6 M as well. I've always liked the look of those. Never drove one though. I may add that to the list.
But in general, most SUV's are not going to be something I wouldn't consider. SUV's that look, drive and handle more like a sports sedan are something more up my alley.
I really like the look of the Maserati Gran Turismo's as well. Guy at the end of the block has a nice one. Not going to be practical enough from a maintenance and reliability stand point for the wife though. At least not in her mind.
Thanks everyone for the input!
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The turbo-charged GLE's are awesome for having a sporty look, sporty feel, and plenty of practicality in a 4-seater. It isn't a sedan, but it sure drives nicely.
