Which One Of These Would You Get And Why? I Need Some Opinions

[PM-R33]

Yeah but the X6M looks like a rhino taking a shit. Its also deeply impractical if anyone over 5ft ever wants to sit in the back.

Yeah he aint buying one, they just offered a test drive because they got one in so you wouldn't say no lol. I actually love the look of the X6's (Havn't seen the X6M), I think they look tough as f**k. Black, 5% tint on big black wheels with a polished lip But if I had $200k to spend on a car I wouldn't be buying one.

Edited June 18, 2010 by PM-R33

[R31Nismoid]

t. the stock bits can handle it too!

Actually they can't

I wouldn't be surprised if you mate had diff issues as quite a few others have

[UW8NCY]

the 335i for sure sexy as turbo charged what more do you want.

porshe is cool but porshes sound crap

audi is good too but dont look as good as the 335

bmw e46 M3 is very nice have driven a few of these awesome power from a non turbo 6 but its not turbocharged but would be my second choice

but each to their own

[PM-R33]

Actually they can't

I wouldn't be surprised if you mate had diff issues as quite a few others have

I think he mainly ment the bottom end.

[ARTZ]

E92...looks slick as and goes like stink.......

There kinda like the 33, but newer...

Pretty sure the motor made top ten engines of 2009 or something like that....

EDIT

Maybe im wrong did a google ,appears audi got the no1 spot...I still like the beamer

Edited June 18, 2010 by Arthur T3

[Brandon]

Yep brand new they are. However second hand depending on year model they can be had for $70k-$100k. My old mans buying one once his car is sold and he finds the right one (black in either manual or paddle shifts). A bit off topic but my best mate is taking a new X6 M series for a spin on Monday, twin turbo V8 2 tonne car that can do 0-100 in under 5 seconds

Have you seen the Top Gear review on X6? After seeing that, it totally changed my opinion of it even though i kinda find the design special.

[666DAN]

I reckon save yourself the trouble - buy Hannah some jewellery and get something properly fast.

I went the E46. Theres a blown one that comes into work that sounds nuts!

Damo, you should clearly know who wants me to get a 'real' car then instead of the 'boy racer thing' I have now haha. I'm a few weeks off my 8 year R34 ownership anniversary, so yes ready for a change

I was actually all keen for the RS4 as my preference was manual AWD. But after considering how many dry days we do have in QLD RWD is still a good option, which strongly points to the 335i. The E46 is still hot from the outside, but I'm put of by the 80's looking satnav seriously the R34 looks more modern inside. I'm not sure I could cope with feeling like I'm in an older car.

Shame the TTRS isn't cheaper, I'd be all over that for sure.

Don't even get me started on the comprimise of getting a nice, slow (yet grown up) BMW and me having an EVO...that didn't go down well either

[GTR-N1]

M3 was my vote.

I'd have chosen the 335i if it had a Ohlins Susp'n upgrade.

I've driven it and I do like the active steering - but if it had the susp'n upgrade then TICK.

[FrangaR33]

Yeah he aint buying one, they just offered a test drive because they got one in so you wouldn't say no lol. I actually love the look of the X6's (Havn't seen the X6M), I think they look tough as f**k. Black, 5% tint on big black wheels with a polished lip But if I had $200k to spend on a car I wouldn't be buying one.

Too true, never miss an opportunity to thrash someone elses car It must be a pretty weird experience barelling down the road that quick in something that weighs 2+ tons, especially with such a high centre of gravity.

[toddlls]

have driven a new M3, a porsche & I would choose the M3-cant believe I just said that, but it was the M3 I preferred, mad handling & an awesome sound

[Tangles]

Gotta be RS4

Anyone that has heard one of those things will a decent exhaust will smile

smiles

I voted the RS4. As fast as you could want and can do it with 4 adults inside. Can't beat that.

agreed

I love my rs4. oops, wrong brand.

[PM-R33]

Have you seen the Top Gear review on X6? After seeing that, it totally changed my opinion of it even though i kinda find the design special.

Yeah seen the Top Gear review on the X6. Havn't seen one on the X6M though. No doubt as a 4WD they are crap and as a sports car they are crap, but I just can't get passed the pumped aggressive looks of it and the fact it has some curves for a huge 4WD. My main love is for the look of it, 4WD's aren't really my thing but the X6 just does it for me.

Too true, never miss an opportunity to thrash someone elses car It must be a pretty weird experience barelling down the road that quick in something that weighs 2+ tons, especially with such a high centre of gravity.

Haha yeah. Would be pretty funny smashing a sports car off a set off lights with a 2 tonne 4WD lol.

Edited June 19, 2010 by PM-R33

[666DAN]

have driven a new M3, a porsche & I would choose the M3-cant believe I just said that, but it was the M3 I preferred, mad handling & an awesome sound

The new M3 is a bit too pricey Then you need to add the cost of some brakes that won't fade

Edited June 19, 2010 by 666DAN

[PM-R33]

Interesting little thing is the new M3 model is dropping the V8 and going to a twin turbo inline 6 and the new M5 is dropping the V10 and going to a twin turbo V8. Seems the twin turbo 335i made a decent impact.

[choyda]

E60 M5... Thats what I want!

[ARTZ]

the m3 is an awesome car, but its a tad overdone for a streeter..I think this is where the 335i is gaining popularity, its simple its smooth its sexy and it hammers...Without the "Look at me" wank factor...Thats what ferraris are for

[adamskill]

rs4 is by far the best car there. its science

[God_speed]

Interesting choice of cars.

I picked the E46 M3. For mine it'd also have to be the proper manual and not the SMG.

It's slightly unfair to compare the RS4 with the E46, as the E46 generation ended about the same time the RS4 came out and therefore is about half a generation behind; but you're right, in that the E92s are still priced too high.

This means there'd be a few bargain E46 M3s around and I'd say there are also more to choose from than the RS4.

I think you'd find the RS4 would drive "a level above" the 335i, as it's more of a proper sports car and a competitor to the M cars (I think an S4, or newer S5 - as opposed to RS4 - would be a better match for the 335i). As someone said already the 335i has an open diff and even stock standard they can tend to spin up the inside wheel rather easily, not to mention a tuned one.

The 911 will probably hold its value the best out of the bunch as Porsches tend to do, but the 996 was slightly disappointing for Porsche enthusiasts when it arrived so probably won't have quite the strength in resale as the last of the air-cooled 911 (993) or the newer 997...

Let us know how you go! Choose whichever one makes you the happiest.

[hungry6]

OK, this is just my 2cent, I've driven all those cars in stock and modded form at one time or another, For me I would go, RS4 simply, it is almost unbreakable, and i'm very skittish with BMW reliability when modded. If you've been a skyline driver for many years, hoping into a porsche "week end car only" will raise some hairs at times, and trust me, no amount of engineering will overcome physic.. plain and simple.

If you decide on RS4, make sure that it has been well maintain and show no signs of oil leaks, as this will be turbo seals oil leak, and could be very exxy.

Just remember secondhand euros are serious money pits when they play up.

[GTR-N1]

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