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**shelteredV** · #11 03-29-2018, 03:55 AM

I've seen (and contemplated) a couple of E39's with LS engines in 'em for about 20 grand. Looks like a hoot, styling with dependability.

dontlifttoshift · #12 03-29-2018, 06:46 AM

11-14 GT Mustang. If you aren't planning a ton of mods, get a Performance Pack car, the brakes are worth it.

The only problem with them is eff oh are dee but other than that, great cars.

Sensible advice, C5Z. I know you don't want one but in case anyone else is reading. They just bounced off the bottom of the depreciation curve and I don't think they will get cheaper from here. That's a car you can drive for 3 years and take moderate care of it and it will literally cost nothing.

**WSSix** · #13 03-30-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shelteredV

I've seen (and contemplated) a couple of E39's with LS engines in 'em for about 20 grand. Looks like a hoot, styling with dependability.

I was thinking of doing that swap to an E34 since it's more analog, but I don't want another project.

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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

11-14 GT Mustang. If you aren't planning a ton of mods, get a Performance Pack car, the brakes are worth it.

The only problem with them is eff oh are dee but other than that, great cars.

Sensible advice, C5Z. I know you don't want one but in case anyone else is reading. They just bounced off the bottom of the depreciation curve and I don't think they will get cheaper from here. That's a car you can drive for 3 years and take moderate care of it and it will literally cost nothing.

No doubt the C5 and C6 cars are a fantastic vehicle for the price. I'm just wanting to try something different. I appreciate the response and info on the Mustang, Donnie.

Thanks everyone!

**68LS1** · #14 03-30-2018, 09:55 PM

Pontiac G8

If can stretch budget, Chevrolet SS, great car. Looks like manuals bring good dollar over auto in USA, but auto is a still a bloody good drive

Interceptor5588 · #15 03-31-2018, 08:28 AM

Pontiac G8 GXP

**WSSix** · #16 03-31-2018, 11:20 AM

Finding a GXP G8 is like finding a unicorn unfortunately. I do like the G8 a lot but they made so few of the GXP, which is the only way to get the manual, that I'm not even looking.

Thanks

**214Chevy** · #17 03-31-2018, 04:29 PM

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Finding a GXP G8 is like finding a unicorn unfortunately

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...-G8-GXP-t35497

Vegas69 · #18 03-31-2018, 04:34 PM

BMW or Pontiac? Outhouse or ass warming toilet seat.

Sheck44 · #19 04-01-2018, 05:49 AM

May be tough to find in you price range but the 2006/2007 BMW Z4M roadster or coup, Ive owned 2, and still have one now, you'd be hard pressed to find a more fun car for the $$$

Steve

**WSSix** · #20 04-02-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

BMW or Pontiac? Outhouse or ass warming toilet seat.

It's a high end outhouse though, lol.

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Originally Posted by Sheck44

May be tough to find in you price range but the 2006/2007 BMW Z4M roadster or coup, Ive owned 2, and still have one now, you'd be hard pressed to find a more fun car for the $$$

Steve

I've thought about those as I like the look, but they're too small for me. I want more room.

Thanks