Help me decide on a new car BMW or?

Keik E92 M3 · 06-15-2011, 04:08 PM

Currently i have a 2011 335i which i am either going to keep or have someone else take over payments. But i feel like i am missing something. I have been looking at the following cars to feed my craving for a great all around sports car.

2008 CLS 63 AMG $47k
2008 BMW M6 $48k
2009 BMW M3 DCT $48k

I have also gave it some thoughts to grab a 03-05 Dodge Viper $38k and have a second car for my daily use and driving the kids around.

I am basically looking for a fast sports car with a unique look and sound. That i can drive daily and track it (drag strip & road course) ... I will also be modding it as well.

Any thoughts.

JBE90335 · 06-15-2011, 04:15 PM

I'd go with the M3, the others aren't "sport cars" IMO they're just big cars that can go fast. Even my C63 feels too heavy and big.

Mlevin2 · 06-15-2011, 04:21 PM

Go for the M6...Live alittle!

bczap23 · 06-15-2011, 04:56 PM

I say M6. The M3 is the best all around sports car but if was able to afford any of those cars I'd personally go out and get an M6 tomorrow. My neighbor has a Viper and it's cool and all but I still would rather have an M6 because it's a BMW.

apc3libras · 06-15-2011, 05:05 PM

The Viper would be an interesting/fun choice. They are definitely fast and make a beautiful sound.

I think I would go for the M6 or the Viper, if you keep the 335. I hate to not say the M3, but I think the other two may be more fun.

SWFan · 06-15-2011, 05:06 PM

No P-Car in that list?

apc3libras · 06-15-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GMAC63

the others aren't "sport cars" IMO they're just big cars that can go fast

Keik E92 M3 · 06-15-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GMAC63

I'd go with the M3, the others aren't "sport cars" IMO they're just big cars that can go fast. Even my C63 feels too heavy and big.

How is the M6 suspension?

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Originally Posted by Mlevin2

Go for the M6...Live alittle!

I am leaning towards it!!

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Originally Posted by bczap23

I say M6. The M3 is the best all around sports car but if was able to afford any of those cars I'd personally go out and get an M6 tomorrow. My neighbor has a Viper and it's cool and all but I still would rather have an M6 because it's a BMW.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by apc3libras

The Viper would be an in
teresting/fun choice. They are definitely fast and make a beautiful sound.

I think I would go for the M6 or the Viper, if you keep the 335. I hate to not say the M3, but I think the other two may be more fun.

I have always loved the viper, but if i can avoid two cars then ill be happy with a m6 but the viper is temping!!!

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Originally Posted by SWFan

No P-Car in that list?

???

urbanite23 · 06-16-2011, 12:15 AM

cls 63 amg would be my choice on that list. Than again, I prefer sedans.
I have a good friend that has a cls 55 amg, and even that is a great car.
We often trade cars for weeks at a time, so I've had a lot of time driving it.
I can only imagine what a monster the 63 would be.

The cls is extremely fast, however I feel more stable in my 3 with cornering and turns. You probably don't care, but the thing swallows gas.

pruettfan · 06-16-2011, 01:07 AM

Love the M3 so that would get my vote. The M6 is really cool also but I love the 3

amarth1972 · 06-16-2011, 01:14 AM

Isnt that particular M6 just a one or two year car model, not a big fan of short run production, prone to issues and pain to maintain, go M3.....

CAPSGOD · 06-16-2011, 02:52 AM

Man this is a tough choice, I think I would keep the 335 and get the Viper. If you cant keep the 335, get an E46 ZHP or E39 M5 for your 2nd car. Everyone should have one BMW

Bimmer84 · 06-16-2011, 03:47 AM

Have you driven the viper? My buddy had one and I didn't like it at all... I'd go M6... easy choice for me over the others.

Php · 06-16-2011, 02:19 PM

for $38k, you can try a 06-07 CPO cayman S, and add in a turbo. Then you'll have a car that can keep up with 911 turbos with better handling.

or I support the viper idea. It's a really cool car.

Blacksapphiref06 · 06-16-2011, 02:31 PM

Go with M6. Made that leap and didn't look back!

FVM3 · 06-16-2011, 02:31 PM

M3

1Sleeper · 06-16-2011, 02:44 PM

Any AMG cant be too bad. I would get an M3 before an M6. In fact I'd probably get an E46 M3 before an M6. I've never owned an AMG car but if I did it would be the smallest one with the biggest motor. Good luck.

Syndicategt · 06-16-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by desslok40

Isnt that particular M6 just a one or two year car model, not a big fan of short run production, prone to issues and pain to maintain, go M3.....

While that is true about low year production cars, the M6 is basically a M5 in a different body and has been around for a few years now, and both are bullet proof. Get the V10 M6

it has the sexiest exhaust note ever to come out of a BMW.

Keik E92 M3 · 06-16-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Have you driven the viper? My buddy had one and I didn't like it at all... I'd go M6... easy choice for me over the others.

I have never driven a M3 or M6, I drove a 05 viper for a day and loved it, i also drove the CLS 55 AMG for the day i loved that car as well. The sound and the luxury inside how it was built, has seats that massage your while you drive lol...

hipnotic · 06-16-2011, 03:02 PM

m3 without a doubt

LAE92 · 06-16-2011, 03:22 PM

+1 for the M3

Keik E92 M3 · 06-16-2011, 07:34 PM

The only reason why i am kind of leaning away from the M3 is because i see them everywhere. I can drive to my local starbucks and bam there is a M3.

06-15-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	Help me decide on a new car BMW or? Currently i have a 2011 335i which i am either going to keep or have someone else take over payments. But i feel like i am missing something. I have been looking at the following cars to feed my craving for a great all around sports car. 2008 CLS 63 AMG $47k 2008 BMW M6 $48k 2009 BMW M3 DCT $48k I have also gave it some thoughts to grab a 03-05 Dodge Viper $38k and have a second car for my daily use and driving the kids around. I am basically looking for a fast sports car with a unique look and sound. That i can drive daily and track it (drag strip & road course) ... I will also be modding it as well. Any thoughts. Last edited by Keik E92 M3; 07-28-2011 at 08:54 PM..
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JBE90335 Captain 27 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I'd go with the M3, the others aren't "sport cars" IMO they're just big cars that can go fast. Even my C63 feels too heavy and big.
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Mlevin2 Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 08' 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Go for the M6...Live alittle!
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bczap23 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i e92 [0.00]	I say M6. The M3 is the best all around sports car but if was able to afford any of those cars I'd personally go out and get an M6 tomorrow. My neighbor has a Viper and it's cool and all but I still would rather have an M6 because it's a BMW.
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apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 35 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	The Viper would be an interesting/fun choice. They are definitely fast and make a beautiful sound. I think I would go for the M6 or the Viper, if you keep the 335. I hate to not say the M3, but I think the other two may be more fun. __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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SWFan Private First Class 8 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	No P-Car in that list?
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urbanite23 Private First Class 36 Rep 188 Posts Drives: black beauty Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: east coast iTrader: (0)	cls 63 amg would be my choice on that list. Than again, I prefer sedans. I have a good friend that has a cls 55 amg, and even that is a great car. We often trade cars for weeks at a time, so I've had a lot of time driving it. I can only imagine what a monster the 63 would be. The cls is extremely fast, however I feel more stable in my 3 with cornering and turns. You probably don't care, but the thing swallows gas.
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pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Love the M3 so that would get my vote. The M6 is really cool also but I love the 3
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amarth1972 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Isnt that particular M6 just a one or two year car model, not a big fan of short run production, prone to issues and pain to maintain, go M3.....
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CAPSGOD Major 44 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo iTrader: (0)	Man this is a tough choice, I think I would keep the 335 and get the Viper. If you cant keep the 335, get an E46 ZHP or E39 M5 for your 2nd car. Everyone should have one BMW
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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 109 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	Have you driven the viper? My buddy had one and I didn't like it at all... I'd go M6... easy choice for me over the others. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
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Php Captain 13 Rep 631 Posts Drives: CaymanS, used to be e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	for $38k, you can try a 06-07 CPO cayman S, and add in a turbo. Then you'll have a car that can keep up with 911 turbos with better handling. or I support the viper idea. It's a really cool car.
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Blacksapphiref06 Lieutenant 22 Rep 595 Posts Drives: F06 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Java iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW F06 [9.90] 2007 BMW M6 [8.50]	Go with M6. Made that leap and didn't look back! __________________ 08 BMW 335i E92 [ Space Grey on Coral Red Leather ] 07 BMW M6 E63 [ Space Grey on Black Nappa Leather ] 13 BMW 640i F06 [ Black Sapphire on Cinnamon Brown Leather ]
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1Sleeper First Lieutenant 6 Rep 384 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Where I need to be iTrader: (1)	Any AMG cant be too bad. I would get an M3 before an M6. In fact I'd probably get an E46 M3 before an M6. I've never owned an AMG car but if I did it would be the smallest one with the biggest motor. Good luck.
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Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	The only reason why i am kind of leaning away from the M3 is because i see them everywhere. I can drive to my local starbucks and bam there is a M3.
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