yeah, I know that since I have the boxster, my DD doesn't HAVE to be a "fun" car, but given how much I have to choose from, I don't see why I can't have a DD that is somewhat pleasuring to drive. It's not like I"m gonna go out and get an M3...
now if I SOLD the boxster - *maybe* I could talk the wifey into an M3 sedan.
but I'd have to sell the box and I don't know if I really want to do that. even for an M3. Maybe to get a 911 Carrera 4S - but I can't fit all the kids in the back!
the 335 is high on my list b/c I know what a cool car it is - my one fear is repairs in the long term. If I ONLY kept it while it was certified, it would be less of a worry - but I'm guessing I'll have this next car a good 4-5 years and OFF the certified warranty for at least a couple of years.
right now, I'm driving the boxster more often b/c it's so fun and my DD is so horribly boring. I'd like to drive the boxster even less and REALLY make it last a while. I have 75k on it now - and I'd like to see it have under 100k in 4 years...
if I had a relatively fun DD - I'd be more content to let the boxster sit all week and only take it out for truly fun drives or track stuff.
the TL-S is IMHO - one of the best combinations of practicality with a touch of fun.
the 335 is major fun, major speed, not TOO mcuh more $$ than a more sedate TL-S - but in the long term, I can imagine repair costs to be really bad.
the IS350 is too small.
the older gen M5s are a warranty/maintenacne nighmare.
the Audi S4 woudl be cool - although I think they are even smaller in teh back than the 335?? I looked at one once and remembered thinking it was super tight in the back. i need something WIDE enough that i can fit three kids in the back w/out having them feel like sardines...
the TL will do it. the 3 series would do it albeit slightly tigher.
the new TSX suprisingly is really wide. not as much leg room as the larger acuras like the RL - but just as wide.
one car i'm curious to chekc out is the Pontiac G8 GT. I've seen those diret cheap and OMFG they fly. BUT, and this is a big BUT - I have a sneaking suspicion that I will hate it. I've driven a few vettes and I hated them all. they felt like cheap POS crap boxes. i be thte G8 is no different. it gets great reviews though for performance. they claim it handles really well and it is a BIG car. I would fit all three kids across teh back NO PROBLEM> it's almost as wide/spacious in teh back seat of a G8 as my new MDX!
and whoever aid I have 3 toys? I only have the boxster. my wife has an MDX. I have a POS volvo that has no air. the volvo is gonna get sold and I'll ge ta DD. that's one toy for me.
would any of you seriously consider selling your box and getting into a new M3 sedan? i haven't driven one - and kind of fear that if I did i might rrun hoem to get the pink slip for the boxster and trade it in...
hahahah. okay, not reallly, but i would proably think about it ...
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