[Aatish]

Used Cayman?

[WreckerX5d]

Could sell your MS6 and get a Chevy SS (the Holden, not Camaro). It's 4 doors, has a LS3, does 1g in the skidpad, and used can be had for $35k with 3k miles. Fully loaded as standard as well (if that makes any sense). The 2015 comes manual with MRC.

[Sedoy]

Used 12+ CLS550 with tune. Saw few dynos for those over 500 whp.

[Fade135is]

Porsche 996 x50

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by BoostedRide

Hard pass on any VW

Then I would go to the M235 xDrive as suggested by ASAP above (which I noticed you didn't comment on).

In any case, in reading your replies, it gives the impression that you are relatively picky and hard to please. It also seems like you've done a lot of thought about this already since you are quickly dismissing most every one of the good suggestions that fit your originally stated criteria. That being the case, I agree with the guy above - just keep what you have until something that you find more appealing comes along.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by Wrecker335d

Could sell your MS6 and get a Chevy SS (the Holden, not Camaro). It's 4 doors, has a LS3, does 1g in the skidpad, and used can be had for $35k with 3k miles. Fully loaded as standard as well (if that makes any sense). The 2015 comes manual with MRC.

Not an option. To buy something in that range, the Z06 has to go. I own the MS6. Banks still owns the Z06.

[FriskyDingo]

Camaro ZL1?


You can get them in auto or stick. Coupe or vert. They're pretty quick right out of the box. They respond to mods great. They're really well-rounded; you could DD one, or use it as a weekend fun car. Plus, the new 6th Gen Camaro has driven the prices on them through the floor.

My personal recommendation would be a 6MT ZL1 Vert. They're just so fun to hoon and play around in. They don't have the same outright capability as your Z, but having driven both, I find the ZL1 more fun. It's also a great boulevard cruiser, too. And the drop top takes care of the visibility issues.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

Camaro ZL1?


You can get them in auto or stick. Coupe or vert. They're pretty quick right out of the box. They respond to mods great. They're really well-rounded; you could DD one, or use it as a weekend fun car. Plus, the new 6th Gen Camaro has driven the prices on them through the floor.

My personal recommendation would be a 6MT ZL1 Vert. They're just so fun to hoon and play around in. They don't have the same outright capability as your Z, but having driven both, I find the ZL1 more fun. It's also a great boulevard cruiser, too. And the drop top takes care of the visibility issues.

See my post above in response to the 2015 Mustang. 5th Gen Camaro (not including the front of the 2016) is fugly IMO. My friend used to have a 5th gen & I drove it. Hard pass.

[FriskyDingo]

Originally Posted by BoostedRide

See my post above in response to the 2015 Mustang. 5th Gen Camaro (not including the front of the 2016) is fugly IMO. My friend used to have a 5th gen & I drove it. Hard pass.

What about it?

The new SS does not outperform the ZL1. It may come close to matching it in some handling/cornering aspects on account of it's new chassis, but that's it. And the ZL1 can be purchased for less money, and with a few mods, would be much faster in a straight line. I highly doubt your friend had a ZL1. You said a Gen V is on your list, well, a ZL1 is the same package for less money, and comes in loud colors.

If you don't like the looks, there's nothing I can do about that. Sounds like you've just about ruled every other option out, though.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

What about it?

The new SS does not outperform the ZL1. It may come close to matching it in some handling/cornering aspects on account of it's new chassis, but that's it. And the ZL1 can be purchased for less money, and with a few mods, would be much faster in a straight line. I highly doubt your friend had a ZL1. You said a Gen V is on your list, well, a ZL1 is the same package for less money, and comes in loud colors.

If you don't like the looks, there's nothing I can do about that. Sounds like you've just about ruled every other option out, though.

It's an ugly pig & won't make me happy.

[FriskyDingo]

I don't really know what else to suggest that everyone else hasn't already. Maybe something older with some character and that might be a good investment?

E39 M5
MkIV Supra Turbo
Gen 1/2 Viper

[Never_Enough]

Maybe I should just sell both cars & get 1 nice fun car I can drive all year.

[WreckerX5d]

Originally Posted by BoostedRide

Maybe I should just sell both cars & get 1 nice fun car I can drive all year.

That's what I was implying about the Chevy SS. The only downside is it looks like a regular Malibu. It comes with summer tires already so just get a set of winters.

[eluded]

40 K? Doesn't mean two doors?

If it needs two doors I'm getting the best Corvette I can get, or Porsche, or mustang or viper or so many options

Four doors? used 335 or Chevy SS with a six speed manual, but good luck finding that

[cole3488]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Then I would go to the M235 xDrive as suggested by ASAP above (which I noticed you didn't comment on).

In any case, in reading your replies, it gives the impression that you are relatively picky and hard to please. It also seems like you've done a lot of thought about this already since you are quickly dismissing most every one of the good suggestions that fit your originally stated criteria. That being the case, I agree with the guy above - just keep what you have until something that you find more appealing comes along.

I drove the 235 today and was impressed. I have had an e92 m3 zcp and am buying a m2. I have drove the 1m a ton and the new m4 but today was my 1st experience w the 235. It was great. So I can't imagine how good the m2 will be. With the m2 coming out I think it will kill 235 prices and I will prob pick one up later on to compliment the m2. I bet in 2 years you will be able to get one for 30k or less.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

What about it?

The new SS does not outperform the ZL1. It may come close to matching it in some handling/cornering aspects on account of it's new chassis, but that's it. And the ZL1 can be purchased for less money, and with a few mods, would be much faster in a straight line. I highly doubt your friend had a ZL1. You said a Gen V is on your list, well, a ZL1 is the same package for less money, and comes in loud colors.

If you don't like the looks, there's nothing I can do about that. Sounds like you've just about ruled every other option out, though.

Um, the ZL1 is a track-focused car with the aerodynamics of a brick to make downforce, the top speed is slower than the SS and I doubt a "a few mods" would do anything, since drag increases as the square of velocity.

The ZL1 is going to be faster rowing through gears, hooking up in and out of turns and putting all that power down with it's insanely wide tires, no mods necessary.

It's an amazing car, but not for everyone. The best thing about my 5th gen was the handling, although I did have upgraded sways and braces. Could just yank through turns or pull hard and level through a sweeper.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by BoostedRide

I'm kicking around the idea of putting my C6Z up for sale in the Spring. Getting harder to justify all this money tied up in something that sits more than it gets driven. I work from home to boot so that leaves me with having to find an excuse to drive it.............................:

E60 M5 or E39 M5

Or last gen S8, S6

XFR

Last Gen
Quattroporte
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Two Door:

M6
XKR
Maserati Gran Turismo
SL AMG

[Mik3ymomo]

M235xi or 435xi M sport
I have a 435xi M sport and I love driving it in nice or foul weather. It also has been road raced on both Lightning and Thunderbolt at NJMP. We take trips to NH in it and it's the most comfortable car we have ever owned. I prefer it over my Supercharged Range Rover Sport in every way.

You should be taking that Z06 to the track. It's how you would most enjoy owning it. I live in NJ about 40 mins from New Jersey Motorsports Park. We do a couple track days a year plus we hit the drag strip for fun a couple times a year as well.

I am buying an M2 in a few months to replace my Range Rover as a daily driver. I also have more track focused cars but the BMW is so easy to jump in and drive and gives me near super car performance with all the comfort and versatility of a more practical sedan/coupe.

WRX is something I was also considering but the BMW has proved itself for the past 2+ years that I will get another.

My dad recently picked up a 2016 5 series and he loves it. He already said he would get another BMW as a follow up.

I also have a single turbo RX-7 but I rarely drive it. Probably for the same reasons you rarely drive the Z06.
It's a car that mostly gets taken out for cars and coffee and when I do some photography. Otherwise it just feels like a hassle...

[roll_the_dice]

If you want another 2 seat 2 door fun car...look at a 2006-2007 Aston Martin Vantage...one of the nicest cars I have ever had the pleasure to drive. They are unique...not one on every corner and most used ones are low mileage garage queens that have already had the depreciation hit, but probably a little more than $40k still...can get one with 40k miles for close to $40k....25k and under still command $45-50k. ...no loud colors until the newer year models for the most part.

[Fundguy1]

I saw a 2008 m6 vert stick with 75k for $22k and same year & mileage M5 for $23k. Would've bought them bug I was a day late on both.

[FriskyDingo]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Um, the ZL1 is a track-focused car with the aerodynamics of a brick to make downforce, the top speed is slower than the SS and I doubt a "a few mods" would do anything, since drag increases as the square of velocity.

The ZL1 is going to be faster rowing through gears, hooking up in and out of turns and putting all that power down with it's insanely wide tires, no mods necessary.

It's an amazing car, but not for everyone. The best thing about my 5th gen was the handling, although I did have upgraded sways and braces. Could just yank through turns or pull hard and level through a sweeper.

The ZL1 is NOT the track focused Camaro. That's the Z/28. The ZL1 uses the 580hp LSA and is much stronger than the new SS. With a few bolt-ons, it'd leave one for dead.

Perhaps you should be familiar with what you are talking about before you try calling someone out. I work at a GM store and have lots of experience with all of the cars being discussed.

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

The ZL1 is NOT the track focused Camaro. That's the Z/28. The ZL1 uses the 580hp LSA and is much stronger than the new SS. With a few bolt-ons, it'd leave one for dead.

Perhaps you should be familiar with what you are talking about before you try calling someone out. I work at a GM store and have lots of experience with all of the cars being discussed.

Correct. The ZL1 has the 2013 corvette supercharged power plant under the hood. The Z28 has the Z06 corvette 427. Z06 was set up for maximum efficiency on the track and is actually more expensive but has less power. Either will spank an SS with a few mods. The ZL1 with some suspension tweets, programming, and minor intake etc. Z28 with some engine mods. The fact that the SS is almost as fast as either I'd terrific. I'm waiting to see thus generation of Z28 and ZL1. I'm betting they're monsters.