What car would you buy next after your 1?

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by JTB

An Evora would also tick all of your boxes. It is a really good drive . If only it had bigger back seats...

I gave it a try, it's built like a poorly made kit car. First one the passenger door was broken and wouldn't open. Second one the key spun freely in the ignition. These were brand new cars. Far as I can tell the only reliable part of that car is going to be the Toyota engine, if you can get past the Lotus electronics between you and it. Dynamically it's awesome.

987 generation Cayman is also tempting. Supposedly Porsche left a lot on the table for the engine to keep it worse than the 911. And then there is always the 997 GT3 before they ruined it with the 991.

[MA128]

Nothing compares! I just ordered a new 2013 - should be here by early June. My son is buying my current car.

[1ToBeOn2Wheels]

Originally Posted by the1andonly

Im not a huge AUDI fan but I think the new RS3 sedan is going to be redic, and closest to size, price to 135i,235...

here is TDI version

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5767284/

From what I read, the RS3 has not yet been confirmed for the US. However, we are getting the S3, which will be my next car in sedan form (info here: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/26/a...new-york-2013/). Depending how business goes, I also wouldn't mind the new Cayman S, gently used in a couple years.

[Vigilante375]

There are just so many good cars to choose from in the past few years but I would either have to go with the CTS-V Wagon (6 spd) or find a Boss 302 since they're not made anymore.

[SAM135iAM]

Originally Posted by Cozy

997TT
C63
GTR
V8 M3 and Supercharger

I thought about the 1M but then sense hits me right in the face and reminds me that my 135i is 85% 1M: missing an LSD, suspension and wider arches. I'd have one if the prices were a little more fair but you can get a whole lot more car for that money or + a little extra.

None of the cars I have listed would be cheap to maintain on my own, which is what I like doing for fun rather than dodging expense so it's going to be expensive for me to change. It's one reason that I keep my 135i, that and the fact every time I drive it I have a lot of fun.

If I want to stop tuning my engines then I'd probably drop a level and go for:

Carrera 2s/4s
C350 Coupe
R8 V8
V8 M3 untouched
or...shoot me, the new Boxter S.

I'd probably just get a nice set of wheels for one these, maybe a drop and enjoy cruising around looking good.


IDK, maybe the 435i or 235i will do it for me but I'm still not sure how I feel about the N55 engine. I'd also wait 1-2yrs for the first of the batch of both to get all their recalls and issues revised.

The sad thing about it is a FBO N54 135i just about munches every fast car out there this side of supercar so it has to be mega or I need to hang up my racing hat.

Oh and no leases, my car has to be my car.

It's pretty impressive, no doubt. Defiantly not the poor mans Porsche anymore. At the same time though, all of Porsche's models have stepped it up.

[drFUNK]

Originally Posted by SAM135iAM

It's pretty impressive, no doubt. Defiantly not the poor mans Porsche anymore. At the same time though, all of Porsche's models have stepped it up.

A buddy of mine that drives a Cayman likes to say he already has a good woman, so he passed on the 911.

[SAM135iAM]

Originally Posted by drFUNK

A buddy of mine that drives a Cayman likes to say he already has a good woman, so he passed on the 911.

Lol! Nice! I absolutely love the Cayman. I really hope it's my next car.

[AchtungF80]

Really want a 997 Carrera S but its not as quick in a straight line as the 135i..
I have been feeling the inch for something more vintage instead...

[themellly]

Originally Posted by SAM135iAM

Lol! Nice! I absolutely love the Cayman. I really hope it's my next car.

The Caymans a good choice too. Not to many around, never drove one so i'm not sure of the performance, but it's a porsche lol so can't be horrible.

[racer_x]

Originally Posted by themellly

The Caymans a good choice too. Not to many around, never drove one so i'm not sure of the performance, but it's a porsche lol so can't be horrible.

The only drawback with the Cayman is servicing. You need to put her up on a hoist to do most jobs.

[m981addicts]

2 gran coupe if it materializes

My son's gonna sell the 135i and EvoVIII and buy a Gt-R.

So in the not too distant future if any one wants to buy a stock 05 Evo or 09-135i, never modded nor abused, I'll let ya know when it gets closer.

[Bama335]

If we don't end up keeping the 135 vert, we'll probably go for a Z4 35i

[Section147]

M235i

Boxster S

S5

...and many others are under consideration...
when the Powerball ticket comes through.

[cvandenhaute]

Probably not a BMW since NONE of the new and future models excite me (4 turbo, electric numb steering), purchasing my lease and probably keeping my 128i as long as it does not cost me an arm and a leg to maintain (had zero problem with this one). Only excitement for me so far : a new Corvette C7

[tyler9595]

M235i or M4 or ATS-V. If the ATS-V is 500hp/500tq, it's gonna be very appealing...

Edit: The lack of DCT may be a deal-breaker on the M235i. I need a robot assistant in many aspects of my life...most critical is making those wicked upshifts......

[skeeler]

New cayman for me.....

[GeeRam]

Originally Posted by AKopp

Don't blame you.....

I had a passenger ride in a C63 Black series with a MB pro driver around their test track at MB World in the UK last weekend, and oh my.......what a beast
'Normal' AMG C63 was an understeery tyre squeeler on the same track, but the Black was astonishing.......front end grip was immense, as was the ability to change direction for such a big car..........oh and the brakes were equally immense.
The explosions from the exhaust on upshifts at WOT was just giggle inducing

Still didn't like the interior that much....but, I could live with it for the rest of the package


As for a replacement for the 135......... I haven't a clue as yet. I will be keeping it for at least another 3 years minimum, maybe longer, as there's nothing from BMW on the horizon that is making me think about changing it.

[jsmonet]

Was the ride in the black the typical black series kidney abuse? C63 has always been a fun car to watch.

My list? It really depends on my values and wants in a few years.
Boxster s, spyder if they release another
991 carrera gts (you know it is coming)
cls63
M6 coupe....maybe vert. It is a silly, but sexy car in so many ways. Too bad the cls63 somehow outperforms it.

There is a crazy outside chance I might go land rover. I'd likely lose my mind not having something more nimble, though--hence the p cars.

[GeeRam]

Originally Posted by jsmonet

Was the ride in the black the typical black series kidney abuse?

Originally Posted by jsmonet

There is a crazy outside chance I might go land rover. I'd likely lose my mind not having something more nimble, though--hence the p cars.

This is a potential option for me as well for next car, but questionable for similar reasons. However, I'm getting on a bit, and sometimes do have the occasional undignified entry/exit from the 135, so the real possibility of needing a higher driving position car in 3/4 years time is quite high. The trouble is, here in the UK, that would mean having to own a diesel

[jsmonet]

see, here I can opt for a supercharged v8

[ilikebmxbikes]

M4 or 997 GT3

[Bimmer B]

Well as I see it, you should go big...motor that is! A big V8 will be a thing of the past soon, the BMW inline 6 is fantastic and because it is they will have that available forever.
I'd like to run a big euro V8 M3 or the C63 something along that line is the weapon of choice in my future I think.