laserred38

I hear ya. And yeah the autos are faster, but I didn't buy my Mustang to go as fast as possible. I bought it for the fun to drive factor.

I do see the attractiveness of an auto in a big 4-door though. Sometimes I wish I had both, my car and a nice 4-door cruiser.

Glenn

fixed that for ya

AlsCobra

Yep. So the CTSV is a bad **** but maintaining can get costly just because of the amazing technology in those things. The G8 is the way I would go but just not as sweet as the caddy. I don't see any other options unless possibly an Acura or Lexus. Don't count out Lexus. They are fine cars.

flynavy

Used M3. Hands down. Always loved BMW's and once I get another vehicle after this mustang, if it's not an SUV, it'll be a BMW. Not that I don't love my mustang. Just want something different down the road.

AlsCobra

Get your head out of Jeremy Clarkson's ****. A BMW is a good car for 3/36 and that's it. After that it's not worth any price you pay for it. Otherwise I would be cruising a 745 right now but maintenance costs and repairs will break you. Either pay $60k for a new one or pay $30k used and another $2k every time you have to drag it back to the shop.

StangMahn

The wheels on that wagon, total

cdynaco

Absolutely. Eff german junk. Never in my driveway. Despite the dam near religious proclamations from skinhead type loyalists.

tom281

Man I must have great luck. Eight years and 130k+ miles with one trip to the shop for a faulty coil on plug. Heck I changed brake pads for the first time at just over 100k miles. These **** junk BMWs man I tell ya lol.........

Id have no fear picking up a nice CPO unit for that price, with CPO warranty for 100,000 miles.

Glenn

that wagon is pretty bad 4.2v8 little hauler.

Glenn

yea I like the G8 also. Also look at older Jags and aston matins... Yea I said it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311018869944?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITneeds some werk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Aston-Martin-DB7-Vantage-Coupe-2-Door-6-0L-/131234191401?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Y5AtaTPwyIcasEPvj%252Fowh1tL4As%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
and some winter tires and all is good

AlsCobra

Yeah but you originally said daily driver so neither one of these will fit that category. You wouldn't consider a Lexus? V8 rwd sedan that really is a sweet ride. I'm personally not a fan of Lexus styling but they are great driving cars.

Glenn

I would drive either one of those all year round no kidding. just needs some snow tires. Nothing special about those. I had a Lexus gs 300 for a while it was a great car. Just wanted to get some opinions on what you guys would buy.

AlsCobra

If repair costs weren't an issue, the Aston has always been a thing of beauty. I wouldn't buy a Jag ever. Don't let the styling fool you. It's not Aston and it's not a very good car. My daily driver would probably be the BMW 745. That you can also get used and very nice shape for $30k. Not because big head Clarkson said he likes them but because they are just impressive machines. They break and costs lots to keep going but wow what a car.

flynavy

I had a 328i coupe before the mustang. I absolutely loved it and had zero issues with it. Only reason I got rid of it was I wanted to switch to an American V8 for a while. I love my mustang. I really do. But Top Gear aside, I look at the M3 as the gold standard for all other performance coupes that are relatively in this price range. Even the e46. The e92 M3 is a thing of beauty to me. We all like different things. I'm not saying any of this to belittle the mustang. Because it's quite a capable car. I just think the M3 is on a different level.

AlsCobra

I'm shaking my head right now. Sheesh sometimes I feel like the only person with a brain I tell ya. The M3 is a 2dr sedan. Lol.
Really it's just not that special and doesn't perform to match the hype it gets. Now the Z3 M coupe is a great little sports car. The M3 is just a sporty commuter. Nothing more. It's on a pedestal it doesn't deserve.

Jazzman442

I'm with you. CTSV or A G8 to very nice bad azz cars. Beats all the imports and parts are cheap.

If it not a daily driver then an older H/O or a Buick GNX 442 etc.

flynavy

But a G8 isn't a sporty commuter? It's a bland 4 door sedan that they threw a V8 in. I will agree with you on the CTS-V however.

AlsCobra

The G8 is just a Holden. Not fancy. Not that sporty. Just strong, no frills, V8 rwd sedan. Comfortable and reliable. Did I mention American and cheap to maintain? Even if money was no factor, the M3 is a suckers car. It's great because people say its great. You don't buy one because you drove one and fell in love with it. You keep hearing how superior they are and just have to have one. Oh yes I've driven a few of them. Weak, uncomfortable, and not impressive inside. They stop well. Lol.

flynavy

I've driven one. On more than one occasion. And I fell in love with it after driving it. I'll just stop talking now...

Glenn

oh Al's just crabby and wants to argue. lol I have always heard get rid of a bmw after that warranty is up. I like them and I am sure there are plenty of good running last lasting low cost used BMW's out there.