15k for another car

[jtm2085]

Well guys, I have had my 1996 328is for a while. It has been a good car but it has 180+k on the clock and I just want something different. I want to spend no more then 15 grand on a different car. If you had that amount of money to buy a car with, what would you get? I do not care about practicality. I just want a fun car to drive. What do you suggest? It does not have to be a BMW.

[SilverBeam]

E36 M3
Z3
Mazdaspeed Miata

those are the go tos.

[Calypso-325is]

E36 M3
Z3
Mazdaspeed Miata

those are the go tos.

+1

[apollo322]

Well guys, I have had my 1996 328is for a while. It has been a good car but it has 180+k on the clock and I just want something different. I want to spend no more then 15 grand on a different car. If you had that amount of money to buy a car with, what would you get? I do not care about practicality. I just want a fun car to drive. What do you suggest? It does not have to be a BMW.

The best buy out there is an E36 m3. I can't imagine any car being a better value for 15k.

[jtm2085]

I just think that I would get bored with another e36. Even if it is an M car. Do you all not agree?

[Bobby Newport]

i disagree. the M would be fun.

[99CosmosM3]

You never get bored with the M

[GODJESUS]

e30 M3

[adrianpl]

a E46? 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i or add ci, xi to the ending

[SDKmann]

If you get bored with the M call me and Ill come pick it up. Some other options would be-
Audi TT
Subie WRX RS
VW GTI (but not reccomended because FWD sucks)

[Transporter]

E36 M3
turbo Mazda Miata
Subie WRX modded

[Schermer]

wouldnt go with the Z3...my dad has one and its fun as hell to drive not to mention its just damn fine looking but to have a m3? Well anyways a $15,000 z3 would more than likely be a p.o.s.

[boarder325]

I have never driven one but audi s4's (2000-2002 or 3 version b5?) seem like they would be a good alternative as they will produce way more power than an M3 with just a chip because they a twin turbos. However, I have heard they don't handle great and I don't knwo about reliability. There a many around 15k with low miles in my area.

[speedster]

I just think that I would get bored with another e36. Even if it is an M car. Do you all not agree?

i went from a 328 to a M. And i agree i am bored with it.

[98silver328i]

Everyone has pretty much said it, but I'll say it again for emphasis. E36 M3

[96 328ic]

my car... dont think im selling it anymore though.. love it too much;)

[CVGTURBO86]

i went from a 328 to a M. And i agree i am bored with it.
give it to me:D

[Brewster]

something japanese with a turbo

[jtm2085]

I am kind of leaning torwards an s2000. They are so much fun to drive. It is a complete different car and I think that is what I am looking for. Has any one owned one?

[Vanos01]

e34 or e39 540?

[saturnionGT500]

i suggest a Saturn Ion 3 series. for $15k, it can go a long way.

[OneFastM3]

i suggest a Saturn Ion 3 series. for $15k, it can go a long way.

FWD ftl........:rolleyes

[digitaldragon03]

e34 or e39 540?
+1

A 5 with a big engine and a manual.

[sanjoses2k]

I have an '01 S2000 and love it! Lot's of 3rd party mods available and it is so much fun to drive. Should be able to find one in the $15K-$17K range.

Check out the community at www.s2ki.com

[russiamutha]

e46

[BavariaMotorist]

S2000 is a good choice.

That would be one of my first choices.


I would cough up another 4 or 5 grand and get a Z3 M but if not I'd proudly take the S2k.

[Wisky]

S2K is a great choice. I love my E36 M3/4, I would also love a E39 540i/6, E34 M5, Porsche Boxster, Audi S4, Mercedes C43... a higher mileage Corvette C5 would rock also.

[jtm2085]

Thanks guys for your opinions. I am taking my car into the shop in a day or two to get some things done than it will be up for sale. I will keep you updated with any purchases!

[HansVR4]

$15k will get you a really nice low mileage 3000GT VR4. Probably a 97 model. With just a few bolt ons they really wake up. Just $1,500 in mods will get you an additional 80-100 hp over stock. Do some suspension mods and you have a well handling, high hp car. Of course I am just throwing a different option out to all of the people that keep yelling E36 M3 in every reply.

[mbandit]

I was going to recommend an 00-02 audi s4....I had a hard time deciding when purchasing my e36 m3.

[apollo322]

I am kind of leaning torwards an s2000. They are so much fun to drive. It is a complete different car and I think that is what I am looking for. Has any one owned one?

Not a bad choice at all. I haven't owned one but I've driven a few and they are a load of fun. Not sure I could live with one day2day, it's a little cramped in the interior and the engine is awful buzzy.

[forsaken]

its no surprise that everyone is saying e36 m3... most of the forum members have e36's.... some may or may not have m3's tho.

I personally like the 540 idea... bigger, more grunt, and not as common as the e36's. hell, if you could afford it, I would say m5... that would blow the doors off of the m3.

[Volf]

American muscle out of the question? If not get yourself a nice Z28 or something

[rcM3]

You should forget the m3 idea and spend the money on a twin-screw and other m3 killing mods for your 328. You've got the car and spent the time making it yours. Why would you pay a premium for something that is only a little bit better?

[Ianbiz]

a E46? 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i or add ci, xi to the ending

good call.

[jtm2085]

You should forget the m3 idea and spend the money on a twin-screw and other m3 killing mods for your 328. You've got the car and spent the time making it yours. Why would you pay a premium for something that is only a little bit better?
True, but i car has over 180k on it and i dont really want to put much more money into a car with that many miles.