11-30-2024, 11:48 AM | #1 |
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Second car to pair with Model 3 Performance
Hey everyone - so unfortunately my MK8 Golf R 6MT was recently totaled. I had been pairing that with my Model 3 Performance as my DD and I'm now looking for a replacement. Highly prefer 6MT, but would consider other options if they are really special (see below). Only must have is a back seat, as I have two little ones that like to jump in and take a ride.
I think I have it narrowed to the following three cars but would love to hear your opinions: - M2 6MT (long time BMW owner, so this would be familiar territory) - Giulia Quad (this would be the AT outlier, but such a special car and last chace to own one new) - Civic Type R (more of a analog to my Golf R. Most cost effective option) Also considered: RS3 CT4V BW M3
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My pick would be M2 / M3 or Civic Type R. Any of these cars will give you the fun factor of a 6MT to pair with the Model 3. I will say that the manual transmission on the civic type R is superior to the G8X series in my opinion.
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You have the luxury of having a DD + weekend car. I would not get a “sporty” car for the weekend, but rather a purpose built sports car. M2 would get my vote from your list. But maybe consider a 911 or a camaro zl1 1le.
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11-30-2024, 01:17 PM | #4 |
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I'm a big fan of the Giulia Quads, but just expect it will require more maintenance than some of the others on your list. Only get if you live reasonably close to a dealer.
Legit one of the greatest cars I've ever driven though. The steering alone is addicting.
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11-30-2024, 01:57 PM | #5 |
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Sell the Tesla and get a CT4BW. If you were to buy a really good driving car, you will never want to touch the Tesla again, so you may as well get rid of it now.
The smart buy is the CTR or CT4BW. The one I would want is the Giula QF. Those Alfa are just SOOO satisfying to drive |
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Totally agree on the Alfa. My heart tells me to go with that, my head says anything else.
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Well, I recommend the m2. This is coming from someone with a model 3 performance as well
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I paired mine with a gen1 gated R8....Highly recomended if you can swing it. I figure I will most likely make money on it if I ever have to sell it, which hopefully never happens |
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E9x M3 for a huge contrast in power delivery. 8400 rpm, manual trans. If you want a torque hit instead, buy a turbo 6 car like the M2 or later M3/4. But you have a torque hit car with the EV. Civic R is the boring practical response but if that is your priority, they are great cars and you can then have 2 sporty appliances.
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A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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Confused why you would want to pair a weekend sedan with a weekday sedan
I get the desire to have back seats so you can enjoy that time behind the wheel with your kids, definitely sounds like some sort of convertible would fit the bill. E93 M3 would certainly be a hoot and cheap to boot. My sister and I loved riding with dad in his E36 328i convertible back in the early 2000s |
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Maybe the OP still has the ICE itch (?). |
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I would never buy an Alfa - pure shit reliability.
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Moreso rowing my own gears, which is why the Giulia Quad has a ding against it here. If that car came in 6MT, then this wouldn't even be a discussion
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I've driven a few electrics. While I have a huge distaste for automatics, EVs are satisfying because the flat torque curve and if forced, would choose an EV over an ICEV automatic.
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If you're open to older stuff, the E90 M3 would be sweet, as would a CTSV2, an E39/E60 M5... I assume you're looking at a $40-50k budget, I'd buy the cleanest E39 or E60 manual incould find with the lowest miles and do that, then when you're ready to move on you'll probably turn a profit. |
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