370Z Gone.....So what's next?
 

Had a successful sale on the 370z, now the field is pretty much wide open for what to get next.

I'd like to have at least 4 seats, if not 4 doors, and something that would also make a great high-speed, comfortable cruiser.

It is important for me to have a car that sounds awesome, has good power, and some prestige pulling up at the valet would be a bonus.

For reference, I drove an E60 M5 a couple days ago and absolutely loved it.

What do you guys think?

what is your budget?

I'm in a similiar boat as you, although I am strictly looking for 2 doors.

My list thus far:

2013' Mustang 5.0
C63 AMG Coupe
E550 Coupe

Another old truck.

upper limit of budget is probably $45k - ish but it could be flexible

haven't decided if i am keeping the truck or not, i'm thinking that having two vehicles doesn't make great sense for me at this point.....

m3 sedan or lexus is-f are another option!

Taurus
 

An Eco Boost 365 hp Taurus

Might be able to find a nice used CTS-V Sedan under $45k.

CTS-V would be a good one.

Any preferences as far as brands go ? Rear wheel drive, all wheel, front wheel

-alternative to the BMW: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

-Porsche Cayenne

-Infiniti G37s

Modified for larger budgets!

2013 GT500 650hp Beast
C63 is great... Leave it
E63 (4 doors, still beautiful)

But on a serious note, I would consider the IS-F on your budget. What a nice car and right at your budget limit used. 416hp and very well appointed interior

You really need prestige pulling up at a valet?

good suggestions guys, i'm pretty wide open for brands and everything

the IS-F, E63 and CTS-V are seriously good ideas, keep em coming!

I'm a Valet. It's a big deal to more people than you think. And it doesn't end with the car, most people tip $20-$100 to have it parked up front and show it off. I personally love those kind of people lol

I too just got rid of my 40th, I just purchased a 2012 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4. :hello:

depending on the markup, the gt500 is definitely on the list.

I thought about it briefly but I am pretty sure they won't sell for less than $80k at first. If I am going to spend that much I think I would start looking at 911s or GT-Rs.

Lol, whatever floats your boat I guess. I typically laugh at people like that, but Im also the guy who has humbly parked my car in the back of the lot and am walking 10 minutes to reach my destination.

All kidding aside, everything listed so far seems like a downgrade to me - with exception to the m3 and m5. I'd personally take a look at a 1m if you could stretch your budget a bit further. Just my 2c.

Oh yeah, get a Ford SVT Raptor and you can ditch your old truck.

drove a different E60 M5, this one with a bad *** exhaust on it, i'm pretty much sold......I did find one IS-F that I liked and the E63s are surprisingly cheap!

We'll see what shakes out this week...

I'm trying to sell mine, but i'm going to have to downgrade. I thought about the '11 WRX or maybe another older Evo IX... but the problem for me is that I want something quick.. likely AWD but has better safety which the Evo IX does NOT have. 2 star side impact for them. Subi's are known for their safety though.

^^ 2011 WRX ftw

Come out to one of the mid a meets and I'll show you my wrx. It's a very solid choice.

I'm actually thinking about downgrading to a WRX. So attached to the Z, though. :/

^^ keep the Z dude. i went over to the "other" side when i bought my Evo X. awd turbo cars are a blast, but don't hold a candle to the Z's sexiness and sports car appeal. i just got back into a Z and i'm happy now. if i had to do it over, i would've gotten the Z brand new, paid it down/off, then sprung for a used '11 WRX (wide body) as a fun DD. either that, or a used Raptor :D

It's done! E60 M5 it is!!! pics to come soon in separate thread! :D

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