GT86 / 135i / 370z / z4 coupe / Boxster
Discussion
I just moved to New York, i'm looking for a daily driver (ALL motorway - not the NY grids you imagine). But I want something fun which i can nip out of the city and get a weekly dose of fun. There will probably be some good road trips on the cards too. I've looked at the mustangs and the challengers and i realise i want something which handles well primarily, power is a close second.
I'm going to lease and have a budget of around $20k - $25k to spend which puts all of these cars in scope:
New Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT85 - Would blend in and should be fun but i'm coming from a torquey bmw diesel so worry it'll feel slow.
Nearly New BMW 135i coupe - Is probably the car which ticks the most boxes, but would lack the sense of occasion.
Used BMW z4 3.0si coupe (e85) - Would love one of these but finding a tin-top with manual for lease is tricky to impossible.
Nearly new Nissan 370z - Has more poke than the BRZ, and more sense of occassion than the 135, but i'm not sure it'll feel as nice as the z4.
Porsche Boxster - I'd kill for a Cayman but they're out of the price range. Despite having the best intentions of really using it's performance, I'm not sure i can cope with the ridicule of owning Boxster.
Any thoughts or experiences welcome!
I'm going to lease and have a budget of around $20k - $25k to spend which puts all of these cars in scope:
New Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT85 - Would blend in and should be fun but i'm coming from a torquey bmw diesel so worry it'll feel slow.
Nearly New BMW 135i coupe - Is probably the car which ticks the most boxes, but would lack the sense of occasion.
Used BMW z4 3.0si coupe (e85) - Would love one of these but finding a tin-top with manual for lease is tricky to impossible.
Nearly new Nissan 370z - Has more poke than the BRZ, and more sense of occassion than the 135, but i'm not sure it'll feel as nice as the z4.
Porsche Boxster - I'd kill for a Cayman but they're out of the price range. Despite having the best intentions of really using it's performance, I'm not sure i can cope with the ridicule of owning Boxster.
Any thoughts or experiences welcome!
Don't you guys stateside get that Genesis coupe thingy? Would that be an option for some cheap sideways fun? Just a thought.
Odd ball thought, modern elise s3? Don't think they're as hard to live with as previous gens, the ride has always been good in the elise, and with radio and A/C you don't need to be a hero to live with one.
Of your choice, I'd say boxster. Just buy it in black and keep the hood up...
Odd ball thought, modern elise s3? Don't think they're as hard to live with as previous gens, the ride has always been good in the elise, and with radio and A/C you don't need to be a hero to live with one.
Of your choice, I'd say boxster. Just buy it in black and keep the hood up...
XplusYplusZ said:
New Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT85 - Would blend in and should be fun but i'm coming from a torquey bmw diesel so worry it'll feel slow.
Any thoughts or experiences welcome!
Oh come on! Every diesel feels sluggish and clumsy after you drive gt86. It has good p/w ratio and it is very, very good on gas. If you wanna overtake someone, just change gears... It is still fast car even in usa.Any thoughts or experiences welcome!
Keeping bmw in usa is helluva expensive...
Fantuzzi said:
Don't you guys stateside get that Genesis coupe thingy? Would that be an option for some cheap sideways fun? Just a thought.
Odd ball thought, modern elise s3? Don't think they're as hard to live with as previous gens, the ride has always been good in the elise, and with radio and A/C you don't need to be a hero to live with one.
Of your choice, I'd say boxster. Just buy it in black and keep the hood up...
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/genesis-coupe/comparison.aspxOdd ball thought, modern elise s3? Don't think they're as hard to live with as previous gens, the ride has always been good in the elise, and with radio and A/C you don't need to be a hero to live with one.
Of your choice, I'd say boxster. Just buy it in black and keep the hood up...
I think the outgoing model looked a lot nicer, even though they only really changed the bumper.
2012/13 model:
2013/14 model:
Still, you can't complain at 350bhp for $34k, or just over £20,000 in proper money brand new.
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