Fast, exclusive, practical.
Sounds like the BMW M3, right? But instead of the original–and a decent one costs six figures these days–what about the third-generation model? You get more performance and improved usability along with prices that have been a little flat lately.
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Just wanted to throw in the e46 estate wagon with 2wd and a 5 speed as an "also ran". Just a little simpler and you can change out the water pump and thermostat in 20 minutes. My E91 Estate water pump was a $900 part and took me two weeks plus a weird heart chamber aorta thingie with the thermostat. I even found all the bolts! :). I think the Estates will always be crowd pleasers, pretty well taken care of and steady if never rocketing value.
In reply to spkorb :
I had a chance to buy a friend’s rear-drive E46 Touring–with a stick–for like $3200 several years back.
I had just gotten something–Subaru, 240SX, can’t quite remember–and I’m still kicking myself for passing on the deal. And, likewise, he’s kicking himself for selling it.
My parents used to have an E91 Touring, too.
How about E36 Tourings? Not sold in the U.S., so there’s definitely a cool factor.
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