Life after an M6,
I'm just curious what your thoughts are of what you might consider if you where going to "Upgrade/Move on" from the E63 to a used car in the $55k-70k range.
I feel like all my preferences are a down grade in many terms for the increase over resale value of the M6.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2009+ has extra 20hp worth it?), Aston Martin DB9 (2005-2006), Maserati GT (~2008), Porsche 911, Audi R8 V8 4.2 (...about $10k out of price range).
Maserati GT
Cons: Slow, compared to other options, notorious for electrical issues, high depreciation, flappy paddles feel too plastic and cheep toy like. Interior is extremely dated.
Pros: Rare to see on the road, great style and I've driven one, I really liked the handling it was smooth even at low speeds, sounds awesome.
AM V8V
Pros: Price is relatively low, style is a timeless classic, some what rare to see on the road. 2009 has more HP but costs a lot more. High depreciation.
Cons: I've been told by an owner they preferred the M6, I hear reliability is worse than Maserati. Under powered, biggest review complaint.
AM DB9
Pros: Huge discounts over orginal MSRP for very low miles, timeless look. Rare to see. Manual option. V12 vrooom closest to M6's power.
Cons: Old mans car? 2005-ish year range to meet price range, prob very expensive to fix if anything goes wrong. Prob very expensive to insure regardless of price.
911
Pros: Well build, highly sought after, slow depreciation, many options that fit in budget.
Cons: Everyone has them, everywhere! Always the same look every year, cabin is too small for my tastes.
R8 V8
Cons: Over budget, not the V10, R8s are rather common to see around here. Pros: High value retention might make up for the extra cost when if it came time to sell.
Just curious how others feel about the subject and options. Which will be the best for value over 3-4 years?
I'm just curious what your thoughts are of what you might consider if you where going to "Upgrade/Move on" from the E63 to a used car in the $55k-70k range.
I feel like all my preferences are a down grade in many terms for the increase over resale value of the M6.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2009+ has extra 20hp worth it?), Aston Martin DB9 (2005-2006), Maserati GT (~2008), Porsche 911, Audi R8 V8 4.2 (...about $10k out of price range).
Maserati GT
Cons: Slow, compared to other options, notorious for electrical issues, high depreciation, flappy paddles feel too plastic and cheep toy like. Interior is extremely dated.
Pros: Rare to see on the road, great style and I've driven one, I really liked the handling it was smooth even at low speeds, sounds awesome.
AM V8V
Pros: Price is relatively low, style is a timeless classic, some what rare to see on the road. 2009 has more HP but costs a lot more. High depreciation.
Cons: I've been told by an owner they preferred the M6, I hear reliability is worse than Maserati. Under powered, biggest review complaint.
AM DB9
Pros: Huge discounts over orginal MSRP for very low miles, timeless look. Rare to see. Manual option. V12 vrooom closest to M6's power.
Cons: Old mans car? 2005-ish year range to meet price range, prob very expensive to fix if anything goes wrong. Prob very expensive to insure regardless of price.
911
Pros: Well build, highly sought after, slow depreciation, many options that fit in budget.
Cons: Everyone has them, everywhere! Always the same look every year, cabin is too small for my tastes.
R8 V8
Cons: Over budget, not the V10, R8s are rather common to see around here. Pros: High value retention might make up for the extra cost when if it came time to sell.
Just curious how others feel about the subject and options. Which will be the best for value over 3-4 years?
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