Well, change of plans: I am of course still keeping the M3LR but now getting a 2014 Ford Focus ST for my son. Test drove the car two days ago and was surprised that I missed driving an ICE with manual transmissionI will keep my M3LR but considering getting an additional car, an ICE now, a manual Subaru WRX, since my son wants to learn to drive a manual and for me it will be an excuse to have some fun as well
I am no car enthusiast . But I just want a car that goes from a to bI guess I'm one of the weird ones on this forum and find myself already a little bored with my M3P after owning it of 1.5 months. It's definitely fast in a straight line and handles fairly well, I think the build quality on my car is fine (maybe I got lucky?) but as a car enthusiast, I still jump into the car when in the garage and "start it" waiting for the exhaust note to hit...which never comes lol. I also find myself missing actual driving (manual). I'm lucky enough that my Tesla shares the garage space with a GT4 manual and Aprilia Tuono Factory motorcycle so I still have my ICE vehicles to experience the noise and driving engagement. I originally purchased the car to save on my commute but since gas has dropped significantly, I can't help but think this is one hell of an expensive daily for what it is.
TLDR; I get why you would want to have an ICE car which allows for more involvement when driving..but I don't think a two door camaro as an only car is a great idea. If the budget allows, Cadillac CT5 Blackwing.
Sincerely,
Another gas huffing, loud exhaust loving gear head
My response was more directed to the thread starter. I think if you just want a car that takes you from A-B, you're not a car enthusiast and you're comfortable with the cost of the Tesla, its hard vehicle to beat.
Nice. I love the look of those. How much was it for you out the door? Nice that you'll also get the $7500 tax rebate for 2022 tax year
@Sukhshanti This is so true. The most fun cars to row through gears on the street do NOT have excess power! Just a good shifter, short ratios, and a nice exhaust note. Major bonus points for light weight and a tight suspension when the road gets curvy.
I'm in Canada so not likely relevant in regards to pricing and we don't get rebates like you do. In Canada no tesla or the GV60 are eligible for the incentive program.
If that's what you want. I found the excelleration less than acceptable. It was a fun car and handled the twisties like a knife, but to over take or just stay up to speed was not fun.
About the same with me but I had a 2000 BMW 323i before the 3 and my daughters never wanted to drive a stick.What I did like about it, was it was 5 speed manual and my boys didnt know how to drive a manual.
Ouch!
