m6 what next

[ian-163jt]

Hi
had my 2008 m6 for over a year & time for a change , got to say been great & no issues , fast once you change a few settings & easy relaxing cruiser when you change back ... use a bit of fuel but got to expect that ..
the only trouble is its not really exciting me anymore now had for a while ....
anybody gone on to something else they liked, as dont want to make mistake & sell a good car ..
i like 2+ 2 if poss , but 2 seater ok as have other cars , has to be min of 400 bhp, i dont track so dont want rock hard track suspension , i am along the lines of fast but smooth..
i have my input below but any one who has suggestions would be cool , if they have done them even better ...
budget £35k ish, dont care if miles high as dont put a lot on ...

amg (so many models and the main contender ) what one ??? c63 , cl 63 , sl 63
maserati gt ......nice but running costs / reliabilty
rs6 ... looks a bit boring .
corvette c6 , like the targa & running costs good but left hooker ..
new mustang ... tested but seemed a very big / long bonnet car ..
nissan gtr ... bit to hard ride , set for track work ..
r8 .. just out of reach .
or just stay put ?????????????????

[DanL]

Current shape M6? Might be worth a look... I went from a 2006 650 to a 2011 650, and am very pleased with the move. You may find the same with the M6.

[Hughesie]

I went for a 997 Turbo from an M6, then moved into an R8 V10, now have a Ferrari 599.

Still miss the turbo tho.

[Shaoxter]

You've missed the most obvious option which is a 911. You might be able to pick up a Gen 2 997 S at that price.

Pretty much all the cars you've listed are barges in comparison and I wouldn't change into any of them from what you have currently.

[Cavey]

Nissan GT-R. If you haven't done it then you should. Yes they're stiff but brilliant grin inducing nonsense machines and more of a road car than a track car IMHO. It won't do down in value either.

C63 also very entertaining.

[Schermerhorn]

F10 M5 or F13 M6 are a BIG step up from the E6x generation cars and now very affordable too.

Get an AUC one and negotiate a 2 year warranty with it for extra peace of mind.

[ian-163jt]

thanks guys ..
didnt think of new m6 to be honest but how much are they ??
nissan , so its not to much of a track car then ,i have never been in one so only read what others say , i am no badge snob so the nissan would be fine if it drives ok & not rock hard ride?
yes the 911 , i had a 996 which i liked but the worry with 997 are the problems they get with ims bearing & bore scoring which is basically new engine , you cant tell when / miles etc & to me a time bomb that i cant afford to go off !! Also i had some hefty repair bills on it ...997 turbo would be good as different engine but out my range ..
couple of others i forgot to metion ....
aston vantage , nice but again how much to maintain ???
jag xkr 5.0 supercharged , nice & nice ride , one of my favorites at moment, ..
i also toyed with an old muscle car , simple to maintain , dont lose money ,sound good , cool , but my wife hates them .... so thats them gone .....
i dont like going to test drive as you are basicallly time wasting peoples time, so best to get opinions first i think ..
also i would like car to look nice , the rs6 was all good but really looks like a rep car...

[POORCARDEALER]

Maserati QP 4.7 or Gran Tourismo

Edited by POORCARDEALER on Tuesday 5th September 19:40

[Slippydiff]

ian-163jt said:

thanks guys ..
didnt think of new m6 to be honest but how much are they ??
nissan , so its not to much of a track car then ,i have never been in one so only read what others say , i am no badge snob so the nissan would be fine if it drives ok & not rock hard ride?
yes the 911 , i had a 996 which i liked but the worry with 997 are the problems they get with ims bearing & bore scoring which is basically new engine , you cant tell when / miles etc & to me a time bomb that i cant afford to go off !! Also i had some hefty repair bills on it ...997 turbo would be good as different engine but out my range ..
couple of others i forgot to metion ....
aston vantage , nice but again how much to maintain ???
jag xkr 5.0 supercharged , nice & nice ride , one of my favorites at moment, ..
i also toyed with an old muscle car , simple to maintain , dont lose money ,sound good , cool , but my wife hates them .... so thats them gone .....
i dont like going to test drive as you are basicallly time wasting peoples time, so best to get opinions first i think ..
also i would like car to look nice , the rs6 was all good but really looks like a rep car...

That's the Gen 1 engine, Gen 2 cars (2009 on) had the DFi engine and are pretty much bullet proof.

[ian-163jt]

Slippydiff said:

That's the Gen 1 engine, Gen 2 cars (2009 on) had the DFi engine and are pretty much bullet proof.

oh didnt know that , i was looking at c4s 997 untill engine worried me , what sort of money are they , are they in budget ?

[ian-163jt]

POORCARDEALER said:

Maserati QP 4.7 or Gran Tourismo

Edited by POORCARDEALER on Tuesday 5th September 19:40

yes love the look / sound but been told bad things about build quality & service costs as ferrari engine !!!

[edo]

I loved my V10 M6 but hated the range and the gearbox.

Try an F10 M5, love mine. M6 just in budget too.

[Luke.]

edo said:

I loved my V10 M6 but hated the range and the gearbox.

Try an F10 M5, love mine. M6 just in budget too.

Thought you'd be advocating a nice red 911.

[edo]

Luke. said:

edo said:

I loved my V10 M6 but hated the range and the gearbox.

Try an F10 M5, love mine. M6 just in budget too.

Thought you'd be advocating a nice red 911.

Fair point, do like a 911, but the budget is a little tight for a nice 997... If the OP goes 911 it would have to be OPC with warranty for me.

[Shaoxter]

If you're bored and after more excitement, I'm not sure the newer M5/M6 will serve that purpose.

[ian-163jt]

Shaoxter said:

If you're bored and after more excitement, I'm not sure the newer M5/M6 will serve that purpose.

yes i must admit that worries me .... just looked and can go to r8 as some about £33 k with 100k on clock , but pretty reliable so could be nice ...

[ian-163jt]

edo said:

I loved my V10 M6 but hated the range and the gearbox.

Try an F10 M5, love mine. M6 just in budget too.

did you go from m6 to the new m5 then ? are they that much better ?

[edo]

ian-163jt said:

edo said:

I loved my V10 M6 but hated the range and the gearbox.

Try an F10 M5, love mine. M6 just in budget too.

did you go from m6 to the new m5 then ? are they that much better ?

With a few hops between inc a 991 GTS Cab. I think the V8tt M5 is the better all round car. Depends how much you want to be noticed.

[ian-163jt]

edo said:

With a few hops between inc a 991 GTS Cab. I think the V8tt M5 is the better all round car. Depends how much you want to be noticed.

thats the spirit .......a few hops , just like me , it just shows how good m6 is , worth about £17k and cant find anything better for twice the price
i know the gears are bit jerky in auto , but i shift with paddles , & if feeling lazy let it shift jecky , at least i its not my fault

[edo]

ian-163jt said:

edo said:

With a few hops between inc a 991 GTS Cab. I think the V8tt M5 is the better all round car. Depends how much you want to be noticed.

thats the spirit .......a few hops , just like me , it just shows how good m6 is , worth about £17k and cant find anything better for twice the price
i know the gears are bit jerky in auto , but i shift with paddles , & if feeling lazy let it shift jecky , at least i its not my fault

Its the manoeuvring that drove me nuts - i have a tricky garage perpendicular to narrow lane and the all or nothing element of it in reverse gets wearing!