Cheaper car with a BMW-like ride?

Georgeair · 08-24-2010, 12:24 PM

Although you'll never find one new for this money, an Infiniti G37, coupe or sedan, would actually fit this bill as near as anything.

I think you're on an impossible quest.....

TK-421 · 08-24-2010, 01:12 PM

I'd go for a ZHP

ZJP · 08-24-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

I'd go for a ZHP

+1

ZHP's are awesome if you don't mind buying used. Bulletproof motor if maintained properly and the E46 body is timeless. I was considering one not too long ago...

E90 Skye · 08-24-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbers114

i had a 328 loaner and it felt like a toyota tercel, so i dunno what he is thinking

you have the same car with slightly more power. genius.

Tell him to look into a WRX.

if you want to stay in small car territory a loaded Mazda 3 is not bad to drive.

everything else is too nose heavy in that price range unless he is willing to look into used. And you can get used e90s, and infiniti G sedans in the mid 20s with relatively low miles and CPO.

imported_mega · 08-24-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by benmoooon

Mini Cooper S

BMW's lower tier brand.

is it really considered a lower tier? There's cheaper bmw's than r56's

Cygnusx1 · 08-28-2010, 11:11 PM

BMW-WRX? Two different cars. Drove my new 2002 WRX for 150k miles and then bought the CPO 2006 330Xi sport 6-spd. The WRX was faster and really fun, but as far as build quality/ride/handling/technology, there is no comparison. BMW wins. Tell him to test a few CPO Bimmers.

BMWM3DREAM · 08-29-2010, 11:59 AM

mustang

Cygnusx1 · 08-29-2010, 04:51 PM

+1 on the stang. Just add springs, struts, and some poly bushings and you got something serious.

See vid:

asian010 · 08-29-2010, 08:56 PM

+1 on the stang.

blender · 08-29-2010, 10:36 PM

MINI or VW - try the R32!

brocken · 08-30-2010, 12:26 PM

If they brought the 4 door R32 here I would be all over it.
From all the cars I've had in that range (WRX, 350z, GTi, Civic Si, etc.) the closest to the 3 series was the VW. Definitely has that German, solid feel and quality. And still a blast to drive.

crfine88 · 08-30-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by J02 335i

Buy used...................its the only answer

+1
more for your money

BMWM3DREAM · 08-30-2010, 01:41 PM

Those mustangs are beautiful in my opinion. They are classy, powerful and American made which tells me the maintenance may be good.

b0bab0i · 08-30-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brocken

If they brought the 4 door R32 here I would be all over it.
From all the cars I've had in that range (WRX, 350z, GTi, Civic Si, etc.) the closest to the 3 series was the VW. Definitely has that German, solid feel and quality. And still a blast to drive.

Mini Cooper S? Its built by BMWGroup.

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BMWM3DREAM Captain 205 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	Those mustangs are beautiful in my opinion. They are classy, powerful and American made which tells me the maintenance may be good.
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