Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
It depends on whether he wants a continuation of the E39's dynamics.. or whether he wants a contrasting experience.
For shits and giggles, it would be fun to flog a 300C SRT-8. Fuel economy will be non-existant. Expect mid-teens if he drives like a hooligan.
But if he's looking for a continuation of the E39 experience, why not buy the E39 outright?
Because BMW is charging a complete ass-rape for it. Otherwise it would be open and shut. Leasing works best, as my dad is able to write off a significant portion of it (as a bussiness vehicle) and get a tax refund on it. The money he's paying for the car ends up being less than the depreciation, hence he leases every four years
Originally Posted by AF
You have such a boner for BMW it's ridiculous. They're nice cars, my dad has a 2004 330Ci 6-speed Sport, I've driven that, the 530i and 540i, and a handful of other BMW's. But they're not the end all of automobila for crying outloud.
With that said, I'd get the Legacy GT.
Untold Pops can afford a Ferrari or a Cayman, the BMW is the best driving car that can be had in the price range. Now that I think about it, the Legacy was driven on a rainy day, which sucked. My only complaint really was that it was TOO quite. Lots of turbo noise, but barely any engine noise. Looks like a call to HKS will be in order if he winds up with one
So dudes, any suggestions besides those cars mentioned.
P.S. Dave I have a serious boner for the SRT, but the fuel economy thing makes me go flaccid all the same. Please tell me it takes 89 octane.