Looking at possible replacements for the M3. What do you guys think?

E39 M5 is cool, but I've had a 540 before, plus teh wife can't drive a standard tranny....I know, I know, but she refuses to learn.

E53 4.6is sounds fun, but is it really worth the extra loot for 60 HP? I know it gets some nice looking 20 inch wheels and a body kit too.

911 what can you say, wife said if I wait till next spring she'll get oneanyway, so this is probably low on teh list right now.

Any other cars I should consider for around $40K that are fun and a little different. remember I'm over 6 foot, so don't say Elise.....I have to drive it to work everyday.

depends on which 7-11 you rob... ;)

Dude, I vote 911, but aside from that, get an S4 bro. B6 so you gots the Twin turbo, then just a couple KO4s + software + other lil this and thats and you got yourself a 400+whp AWD bad ass car. Thats my vote but just caue I love Audis. :)

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Dude, I vote 911, but aside from that, get an S4 bro. B6 so you gots the Twin turbo, then just a couple KO4s + software + other lil this and thats and you got yourself a 400+whp AWD bad ass car. Thats my vote but just caue I love Audis. :)

can't do audi, I'm hetero.....

e30 with all the go fast mods you can think of . :)

can't do audi, I'm hetero.....

Dude...Face it. Audi is a top 5 car in this world. Dont hate it just cause you drive a BMW. Its just to much for you I think Jeffro. Fear is a natural instinct. Its ok. :D

Looking at possible replacements for the M3. What do you guys think?

E39 M5 is cool, but I've had a 540 before, plus teh wife can't drive a standard tranny....I know, I know, but she refuses to learn.

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I say E39 M5, my buddy just got rid of his...errrrr(we think his woman convinced him to...total BS). He had the same debate between the 540/6 and the M5, got the M adn never regretted it.

Dude...Face it. Audi is a top 5 car in this world. Dont hate it just cause you drive a BMW. Its just to much for you I think Jeffro. Fear is a natural instinct. Its ok. :D

seriously, I'm teh straight.:D :D

sorry never been a fan of the styling of the audi's :dunno It's like having an SRT4 o a WRX, they are fast, but do they last?

Get the M5 Jeff....srsly, you'll never regret it.

Get the M5 Jeff....srsly, you'll never regret it.

Until the time comes to do motor work .

Or even engine upgrades for that matter .

Until the time comes to do motor work .

Or even engine upgrades for that matter .

CPO FTW...upgrades are an optional thing

my dad is looking to sell his yellow 2000 911 carrera 8000 miles. perfect condition - hardly ever driven (why he's selling it). stick, grey interior, still smells new haha - i'm sure he'll even throw in his valentine one.

would you be interested?

Another vote for the M5. You know you miss your E39!

Here's another idea, don't listen to trevor, get a newer S4 with the V8. None of that turbo crap!

Another for the M5.

M5, from the way you sounded about the 540i sunday seemed like u missed the power of it so why not get evne more with e M5?

RS4 :devillook

I absolutely LOVE my M5. I don't really like SUVs. I wouldn't a 996 except a GT3 and you won't get those for 40k.

So your wife can't drive the M5? So what?

What about an E55?

anything AMG :embarrasm

RS4 :devillook

Agreed, but thats more then he wanted to spend. (BTW fav car ever)

And Thomas... like your idea too but the sound of a stage 3 B6 S4 is just sick. We know a guy with a stage 3/4...i say 3/4 cause its more then a stage 3 but there is no such thing as stage 4....yeah.

seriously, I'm teh straight.:D :D

sorry never been a fan of the styling of the audi's :dunno It's like having an SRT4 o a WRX, they are fast, but do they last?

They do last hommie. Got two buddys that have worked for Suby for over 6 years. Those cars take a beating and keep speeding. Trust me, i know.
We had the WRC STI pro-mo car to play around with one day up in Montana...Amazing car. We got in a lil trouble with that one....

seriously, I'm teh straight.:D :D

sorry never been a fan of the styling of the audi's :dunno It's like having an SRT4 o a WRX, they are fast, but do they last?

i don't know if you know CR but he had an STI and i swear to god we beat that mother fucking car up like there was no tomorrow, AND IT KEPT GOING!! we went offroading in that car SOOOOOO much, he NEVER used the clutch, its beyond solid... he did snap the driveshaft though :devillook

Agreed, but thats more then he wanted to spend. (BTW fav car ever)

And Thomas... like your idea too but the sound of a stage 3 B6 S4 is just sick. We know a guy with a stage 3/4...i say 3/4 cause its more then a stage 3 but there is no such thing as stage 4....yeah.

depending on what company, i know APR, what we sell for audi/vw/porsche only has a stg 3 kit for that car. We just did a chip on a 996TT with a few other goodies now its at 515hp+

So it has to be auto??? 4.6 it is then.

depending on what company, i know APR, what we sell for audi/vw/porsche only has a stg 3 kit for that car. We just did a chip on a 996TT with a few other goodies now its at 515hp+

:eek: .... :evil2

Ill have to get back to you about the S4. I know its running 25lbs boost and putting down very high 400s at the wheels. The motor has been compleatly torn apart and rebuilt with much stronger compression. Also upgraded to aluminum parts. This is on top of about every Stage 3 upgrade you can do with this car. Its very famous on Audiworld.com. The guy went threw hell and back trying to get it done. Its been over a year in the making if im not mistaken. Tunning it has been the problem. He is still tryin to get it right. Guys name is Scott, had him over the other day for a couple drinks and checked it out.

my dad is looking to sell his yellow 2000 911 carrera 8000 miles. perfect condition - hardly ever driven (why he's selling it). stick, grey interior, still smells new haha - i'm sure he'll even throw in his valentine one.

would you be interested?

price? yellow is not my fav color by the way, but if it is cheap enough I'll jump.

Wife won't let me buy something she can't drive. She gets a vote since she makes more money than me........

I say get a low mileage 993 for the price. They always did it more for me than the 996. 997's are the sechs, but a bit more blinging than $40k I think.

What about wait and see what the E92 M3 brings? Or you done with M3s?



M5s are pimp, but I wouldn't want to own one outside of any type of warranty. They seem to have a regular appetite for expensive parts.

if you want an m5 talk to Sean I think his mom might be selling theirs. It is super clean 02 i think.

If the E92 has a v8 then maybe. by then I could have alot more money saved up, I am just not impressed with teh BMW 6 cyl after having a v8 and a v12 in the past. I know they are nimble and fun to drive on teh track, but 99% of my driving is highway cruising, so "taking the twisties" is not really a consideration. maybe I'll pick up a cheap E39 540 and put a supercharger on it and some M5 sway bars.....

if you want an m5 talk to Sean I think his mom might be selling theirs. It is super clean 02 i think.

so Sean, what da deal?

I would say a 993 would be pimp but the 996s are just so cheap now. The m5 when you're in it is just a badass car. Its fast, comfy, doesn't rattle like an e36, interior is just badass and has 4 drs to boot. The maint is something to watch out for though, but I don't know how much better a 911 will be on maint either.

i love audi's ...but they are definately not as reliable as bmws ...... shit is always going wrong with them.
i vote for the 911.


Dude, I vote 911, but aside from that, get an S4 bro. B6 so you gots the Twin turbo, then just a couple KO4s + software + other lil this and thats and you got yourself a 400+whp AWD bad ass car. Thats my vote but just caue I love Audis. :)

B6 S4's are N/A. B5's are bi-turbo.

He is still tryin to get it right. Guys name is Scott, had him over the other day for a couple drinks and checked it out.

i think i've met scott before ......he posts on ntag too.. man he got dicked over bigtime by the guy in houston who was supposed to be doing his stage 3.

for 40K.
id imagine an NSX would be fun and a little different.
not sure if you are looking for something like that though.

+1 on the NSX

Ok guys, here is the major decision factor.
My wife refuses to learn to drive a standard. She will need to be able to drive the vehicle due to the fact that we will be selling 2 cars to get 1 so that leaves us with the Jeep and whatever we buy. So it has to be an automatic, smg, tiptronic or whatever else you wanna call it.
Believe me, I've tried to get her to learn, but she has a hard time walking and chewing gum. Throw a clutch at her and she is as good as lost.

Then i say E53 or 540 auto. How much more care does a 911 need, just curious?

Then i say E53 or 540 auto. How much more care does a 911 need, just curious?

probably not more than an E36 M3. Especially if I get one that is current on it's maint. unlike the M3. When I got it, the PO had neglected the bushings and other suspension components.

Jeff,
If you are looking for a P-car, here are a couple sites:
pelicanparts.com Deals with older air cooled stuff
Rennlist.com Deals with newer watercooled stuff.
I am a PCA member and know my way around the cars fairly well. When I come to meet you next weekend I could bring some auction reports so you see what the late model stuff is going through for.
The early 996 cars had a problem with rear main seal leaks, but other than that they are fairly reliable. Parts are not cheap, but ther are not bad to DIY.
LMK if you want to talk about them- I could talk your ear off.. When I'm not robbing liquor stores ;)

Cts-v

Cts-v

build quality.

ever see one going down teh road with teh rear bumper flapping?

you want something fun yet nice and auto so get a benz. Acura RSX aint to bad either.

Jeff,
If you are looking for a P-car, here are a couple sites:
pelicanparts.com Deals with older air cooled stuff
Rennlist.com Deals with newer watercooled stuff.
I am a PCA member and know my way around the cars fairly well. When I come to meet you next weekend I could bring some auction reports so you see what the late model stuff is going through for.
The early 996 cars had a problem with rear main seal leaks, but other than that they are fairly reliable. Parts are not cheap, but ther are not bad to DIY.
LMK if you want to talk about them- I could talk your ear off.. When I'm not robbing liquor stores ;)

cool, I get a phat discount on p-car parts, so if they are easy to maintain, (hell i'm not scared of a rear main seal)looks like the wife will be driving one in January.

whoops i mean TSX

whoops i mean TSX

nice to have you back austin.

nice to have you back austin.

yah i havn't been to meets in so long I'm like dying to get out and do something especailly since i got both bimmers running.

I'll be in dallas more often now but only on weekends so plan some weekend meets.

i love audi's ...but they are definately not as reliable as bmws ...... shit is always going wrong with them.
i vote for the 911.




B6 S4's are N/A. B5's are bi-turbo.



i think i've met scott before ......he posts on ntag too.. man he got dicked over bigtime by the guy in houston who was supposed to be doing his stage 3.


Yes sorry. My roommate owns the B5 S and I still fucked that one up.
And for the audis breaking down comment. Dude, my bimmer along with everyone i knows bimmer has "needed" more work then any Audi I know of first hand. Grew up with a Quattro 90 and had a buddy with a couple 4000s. They are just no good in this hot weather. They like the cold like me.:D

And yes that Scott. Cool guy, sucks all that shit happend. But hes got the car and its one pissed off S4.

so Sean, what da deal?

Sorry, just got home.

Its an 02, 51k(i think, right around there). We are the second owners, its Carbon black/black. Full leather interior, great condition. My mother drives it, so its never abused, its her daily driver. Not sure on a price, i'll have to ask. But i'd suspect some where in the high 30k's.

http://img264.echo.cx/img264/6428/dscn212316sf.jpg

Sorry, just got home.

Its an 02, 51k(i think, right around there). We are the second owners, its Carbon black/black. Full leather interior, great condition. My mother drives it, so its never abused, its her daily driver. Not sure on a price, i'll have to ask. But i'd suspect some where in the high 30k's.

http://img264.echo.cx/img264/6428/dscn212316sf.jpg

:boink :boink :boink :wow :wow :wow :cashwalle :cashwalle
that's all I have to say about that....
When you get a chance, PM me a price on it. If it is cheap enough, I'll tell my wife tough shit, no extra car for her to drive.

BTW - after having quite a bit of stick time behind a '98 E39 540i 6 speed(the "strong" ones supposedly), and after riding in Sean's M5 - the M5 has got some major balls over a 540i(which feels like a torqued up E36 M3 to me).

Plus the suede headliner and leather dash are about as baller as it gets... MMMmmmmm... suede headliner...

I've driven about 5 different E39 M5's, and I love the power. I'm just nervous aboutthe carbon buildup in teh heads issue. Was that only on the early engines or all of them?

Jeff, I have called my buddy about the 4.6is, i am waiting to hear back. I will keep you posted.

he called. I'm going to try to see them this afternoon.

he called. I'm going to try to see them this afternoon.

and there are 2 of them:buttrock

I've driven about 5 different E39 M5's, and I love the power. I'm just nervous aboutthe carbon buildup in teh heads issue. Was that only on the early engines or all of them?

Here you go:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=3


Seems that most of the issues are with the early cars.

Looking at possible replacements for the M3. What do you guys think?

E39 M5 is cool, but I've had a 540 before, plus teh wife can't drive a standard tranny....I know, I know, but she refuses to learn.

E53 4.6is sounds fun, but is it really worth the extra loot for 60 HP? I know it gets some nice looking 20 inch wheels and a body kit too.

911 what can you say, wife said if I wait till next spring she'll get oneanyway, so this is probably low on teh list right now.

Any other cars I should consider for around $40K that are fun and a little different. remember I'm over 6 foot, so don't say Elise.....I have to drive it to work everyday.

s54Mcoupe or ban
LSB or ban
LMs or ban.

s54Mcoupe or ban
LSB or ban
LMs or ban.

must have backseat to transport dogs in. They are like my children, therfor they alway go with me on road trips.

and there are 2 of them:buttrock

they were both almost perfect. one with wood trim, and leather. the other had full nav, sunroof, titanium trim, suede seats, and a full dvd entertainment with wireless headphones. I don't normally like that kind of thing, but it was a damn nice setup on that particular truck.
My buddy is going to check out an Imola 4.6is for me in Houston this morning, and I'll probably buy whichever is in the nicer condition, since both have the same miles and equipment.

so for right now it's:
imola with suede or estoril with suede.......:redspot

so for right now it's:
imola with suede or estoril with suede.......:redspot

:buttrock

imola with suede or estoril with suede.......:redspot

damn! i have the same problem right now.

damn! i have the same problem right now.

your cars have suede interior?

must have backseat to transport dogs in. They are like my children, therfor they alway go with me on road trips.

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