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Looking to add a car to supplement M4
I love my F83 and I have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon. It's getting very close to exactly how I like it with Dinan Stage 3, and almost every M Performance part added to it that is available.
However I'd prefer not to daily it. Both because I want to keep it for the long haul (it's a 6MT and I just see those going away). But also because I'd like a more comfortable, larger alternative - especially for the winter months. Criteria; - All Wheel Drive. Want to be able to take it into mountain passes in the winter - Higher on luxury. Little softer feeling, quieter. A real alternative to the modified M4 driving experience which is pretty firm/loud. - Able to carry 4 adults very comfortably. As in, for a multi-hour drive if necessary. With luggage. - Still very capable performance wise. I won't be able to tolerate a car that is not fast, and has nimble handling. I don't expect it to match my M4 (though I'm ok if it does) but its got to be quick and nimble. - I can handle a six figure budget if necessary. At least a bit into six figures. That said I'm completely ok with spending less than that. Right now I'm thinking that I wait for the new M5, or perhaps a Panamera 4 of some variety. I've always loved M5s so its hard not to take that seriously and wait to see what is revealed. The new M550i has my eye also, but I feel like I need to at least see the new M5 before I commit to that. Any thoughts? Anything I'm missing? Photo of M4 BTW;
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Good choices. Little concerned the Macan is a bit small in the backseat. Need to have a closer look.
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I love the interior of them. Haven't seen the new M5 yet (obviously) but I'm pretty confident the Panamera is more luxurious. However to get to M5 levels of performance (<3.5 0-60) you're going to spend >$150k. I'm guessing the M5 will be closer to $120. So for me it's probably a ~$120k Panamera which will likely underperform the M5. One of the reasons I'm a bit torn.
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As a daily driver / family hauler, I think a BEV or PHEV is really interesting.
Volvo XC90 T8, X540e, Model X, Cayenne E-Hybrid S would be the type of car I'd be interested in The "super fast family hauler" (e.g. E63S wagon) is a bit of a red herring, since you'll either be solo and should take your toy car, or with family and gear and not in a great position to push the pace anyway. My opinion, spend the daily driver $ on semi autonomous driving tech, fancy stereo, and keep the performance $ focused on your toy (bias disclosure: I have an electric Chevy Spark as my daily) |
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You prompted me to take a gander at the new Panamera and It really does look a hell of a lot better. Even my wife thought it looked pretty good and she's a die hard BMW fan. Go M5. That sucker is gonna kick some serious ass. I know a lot of people are gonna be pissed about the loss of DCT and AWD but it will be a great car. |
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