Can anyone help me choose between these? A 2014 cayman, 2018 giulia Quadrifoglio, f31 BMW wagons.
Posted by Ordinary_Common820@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 12 comments
First off I know these are incredibly different cars but I’m a very indecisive car nerd. I’ve narrowed it down to these 3 based on things I’ve wanted to own or I think I would be fun to own in my price range. I think what I am looking for is anyone who has owned some of these, had experience, or maybe what would depreciate the least ( yes they all will as cars do but maybe what is less bad?) Most are higher mileage so any reliability advice too.
The Porsche: more fun in terms of twisty roads than the Alfa and overall handling but lower on power. Outright power is not my highest priority however. 2014 car, $27k, 95000 miles Also, it’s a base model 2.7 engine but has nice options like sport chrono, factory sports exhaust.
The Alfa: fun to drive, great power, great noise 2018 car ,$25k, 90000 miles. Love the look and think it’s a fun alternative to M3/S4 cars. The power is a bit addictive tbh.
The BMWs: one is a 2018 330i with 89000 miles for $18k and the other is a 2015 328i for $16.7k but with only 35000 miles. The 330i is nicer spec inside and has the better infotainment. The lower mileage 328i is tempting too and I am checking on whether timing chain guides were an issue. Why the wagons? I’ve always loved wagons and thought they were really cool while being practical. I really like the “M” conversions online and while a whole engine swap is a lot I think an upgraded appearance and a tune really appeals to me based off other builds I have seen.
So why not the obvious cheap option? I’m wondering if all the building I want to do would actually be fun and I without modification the BMWs are less fun to me. It’s the sport wagon idea that makes me excited. The Alfa and Porsche I would not modify except maybe different wheels on the Porsche.
If you read all this thank you and TIA for advice.
I did also post in what car should I buy.
aloofman75@reddit
That’s quite a bit of mileage on these cars. But even within this group, that Alfa would cost you a fortune to keep running.
Ordinary_Common820@reddit (OP)
What’s typically the main problem or most expensive part of service ?
XtraChrisP@reddit
Electrical issues. Like chasing water. Also known to die around 200k if it matters.
Ordinary_Common820@reddit (OP)
Gotcha, appreciate the help!
XtraChrisP@reddit
It's definitely a car I'd love to own if I could fix it, or it was fairly reliable. Any Lexus interest you? Ridiculously reliable there.
Ordinary_Common820@reddit (OP)
Some of the F sport trims have interested me but I don’t love them as much. I also don’t see many below $33k.
XtraChrisP@reddit
I can get a 2019 Lexus GS 350 F Sport RWD with 38k miles for $33k in California.
Ordinary_Common820@reddit (OP)
Fair, I was mostly looking at IS or RC, they still just don’t have the styling I love. I feel like they make more sense but if I’m going to sell my perfectly good car I need something that really excites me ?
XtraChrisP@reddit
Totally get it. Cars are very personal. I daily a GS450h, and fun drive an RCF. Neither are perfect compared to competitors, but the reliability, along with knowing they're better than most say, are enough for me.
Ordinary_Common820@reddit (OP)
Sounds great though!
Ordinary_Common820@reddit (OP)
Edit Alfa is 80000 miles but still a lot
grod1227@reddit