Best combo performance/commuter for under $70K???

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Jan 6, 2009 | 05:07 PM

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IS-SV

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IS-F has usable backseat and comes close to the price point.

Jan 6, 2009 | 05:16 PM

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TwiBlueG35

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My choices:
1. BMW M3 sedan
2. BMW 535i sedan and save some money
3. BMW 335i sedan and save some money
4. BMW X6 35AWDi

Oh yeah I love BMW

Jan 6, 2009 | 05:52 PM

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I8ABMR

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I would get a used GTR. If you are not happy with that then do an ISF and save the 10-15K

Jan 6, 2009 | 06:45 PM

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Anthony

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES

The C63 is a complete monster. If you've ever fired one up, you will know how incredible the engine sounds. I love the sound that the F makes when it cracks 3800 rpms, but the AMG is flat out scary.

I was even entertaining giving up the reliability of the F for the crazy power of the C63. The depreciation of MB is awfully bad however. Unfortunately there were no C63's available when I needed my new car so I chose the F.

C63 is a great car for the price,

It is a f'n beast

Jan 6, 2009 | 07:40 PM

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Mbenz528i

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Quote:

Originally Posted by I8ABMR

I would get a used GTR. If you are not happy with that then do an ISF and save the 10-15K

I am with him, GT-R, or IS-F. Ofcourse you've got to find a GT-R.

Jan 7, 2009 | 04:10 AM

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rdgdawg

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This was a great thread and confirmed all my research and test drives.... PLUS I love reading everyone's opinions!!

CDNROCKIES... you reconfirm once again!!!! And it's a super car for all seasons... your weather has us beat!!!

MBenz... yep, not a GT-R fanboy for the long haul

Primecut- the X5 can be "scary" if you know how to handle it....

Thx much all, GREAT input!!!