[kyriian]

Oddball suggestion
Lotus Evora 400

C8 is REALLY hard to beat for bang for the buck though, assuming you get a placement, and in your list probably my pick as well

[Alfisti]

In all honesty, the Alfa 4C may be the true sleeper here.

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Porsche has just become too expensive unless you want a Macan S or Boxster/Cayman with the base engine.

M4, face aside, is a major porker. 3800-3900 lbs does not sound like a nimble driver's car to me.

I hear the C8 and Supra have issues with numb steering, but which car doesn't nowadays?

The M2 is the darling of the automotive world in my eyes due to its visceral driving experience and reasonable price, but it comes with its compromises (2 doors, not incredibly lightweight, severely dated interior).

The C8 Corvette is no lightweight. Despite being smaller than the M4 it weights in at 3650 lbs base. Higher performance variants will most certainly be heavier. Really the Cayman is the only true lightweight left.

[David70]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

M4 CS started at what, $105k? Z06 will likely be around there or maybe a bit cheaper with just the new turbo V8, and that’s targeted at this time next year. The hybrid ZR1 is unknown when it’ll come out, but it’s not impossible we’ll see it before next holiday season (though you’re likely right that the ZR1 is 2-4 years away and not 1 year away). Still, Point was of OP is in no rush, there are good things coming.

"The M3 will set you back $70,895, and the M4 starts at $72,795, with the Competition package offered at a modest extra $2900."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...3-m4-revealed/

OP said his budget was $50k -$70k, what you are talking about is out of the budget.

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

The C8 Corvette is no lightweight. Despite being smaller than the M4 it weights in at 3650 lbs base. Higher performance variants will most certainly be heavier. Really the Cayman is the only true lightweight left.

Alfa is 2500 lbs

[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by David70

"The M3 will set you back $70,895, and the M4 starts at $72,795, with the Competition package offered at a modest extra $2900."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...3-m4-revealed/

OP said his budget was $50k -$70k, what you are talking about is out of the budget.

Base C8 is $58k if we're just sticking with that part of the discussion. But if he's looking to spend and can be patient, I don't think it's unreasonable to be able to save another $30k over 2-4 years for the higher end options.

[F32Fleet]

C8 of course.

[kb2wji]

Tough call - i'd have to say C8.

If it were my money, it'd be a used Evora 400 with 3 pedals.

[WestRace]

If OP has been driving BMW, something tells me he will be disappointed with the C8. It's still pretty much a Corvette albeit with the engine in the middle.

[mikeysosa]

Originally Posted by WestRace

If OP has been driving BMW, something tells me he will be disappointed with the C8. It's still pretty much a Corvette albeit with the engine in the middle.

Surprisingly, I've never driven a Corvette other than the older models which were nice. Do the newer models not handle as well?

[mikeysosa]

Originally Posted by See5

I hear ya. I'm just saying, that's a difficult comparison.

But yes, if you don't like bigger sportscars, the C8 probably shouldn't be high on your list.

Thing is: Does it handle its weight well? Because if that's the case then the size shouldn't be an issue.

[Carnut12]

If I was going 2 seats I would’ve ordered a C8 or possibly bought a Viper/Boxster Spyder. But I wanted 4 seats.

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Alfa is 2500 lbs

True but it's not really a livable car, more like a weekend toy.

Unless OP is a masochist I don't think it'll work.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by mikeysosa

Surprisingly, I've never driven a Corvette other than the older models which were nice. Do the newer models not handle as well?

Some reviewers were saying there was understeer, but they were doing stuff to upset the chassis mid-corner that you wouldn't do when actually trying to go fast. GM knows what they are doing with handling. Drivers taking them to the limit have nothing but good stuff to say by and large. Driving my car around a course, I've gotten comments like: "I've never seen a camaro over-steer before, I thought they were just massive under-steer"-referring to older generations, mostly pre C5 Camaro stuff, which was just junk as far as handling.

[fullstack]

Originally Posted by mikeysosa

Do you suggest it over the others even with MT?

I think it's a personal choice. Personally, if I was looking for a toy, I'd be cross shopping the supra (if a mt was available) with a cayman. The bad thing about the cayman is that you'd want to get a few options but then say to yourself, no I'll forgo the options and get the gts 4.0 with the flat 6 and in the end you end up wanting a 911.

Regarding the m4.. I think for such a big car I'd rather just go for the m3.

Regarding the Vette, I consider it the budget knockoff for the segment it's trying to compete in. Don't get me wrong, it looks like a great car. But it is what the fiat 124 is to the miata in my opinion.

[R N M]

I was in similar boat and picked up 991.2 911 in addition to my F80 M3.

Supra is crap imo - i test drove one. Light steering even in sport, laggy throttle response, tranny shifts slowly unless your in Sport mode; can’t see out of it, and uncomfortable driving position.

C8 - go check one out up close. Still has the kit car look to me and there is a reason its $60k. Already several recalls on this car.

M4 or M2comp would be my choices.

[309xi]

C8 looks like a Ferrari/McLaren mashup every time I catch it out of the corner of my eye. Rainbow colors or the dark silver and blue, they all turn my head instantly.

[..Rush..]

I'm a BMW guy, but, man, that C8 is a looker.
I'm starting to see them around town. From the front, I thought that it was a Lamborghini.

[chowser51]

I’m waiting to get the hardtop convertible C8.

[eluded]

Only one comes with MT for the win otherwise get a Tesla.

[D22M2]

Picked the Supra - C8 is just a bit too big for my liking

[F13]

You are bold for considering a C8 right after it comes out... reliability