[Sxs1687]

I'm curious to know how many of you guys have weekend cars, and what kind?

I've got a serious itch for a 6mt coupe. Something that won't destroy the bank and it doesn't need to be "fast". This M550i is dumb fast and fun and classy and bossy and just fantastic! Howeevveerrrr, it is an automatic computerized sedan. I'm just kind of looking for a raw manual "toy" car to cruise around in. It's been a while since I've had one but I sure do miss it (Infiniti G35 coupe...shouldn't have sold this one). Anyway, I was casually looking at some Miatas. Started looking at older M3s too but many of them have been tastelessly modified, if not just abused! Anything worth considering, sellers are asking about 1.5-2x what they should be going for. Now I've got an eye out for a nicely maintained 986 and 987 Porsche Boxster S. They're around 15-25k in good shape. Would love to grab one of those for some weekend fun! Ultimate goal is a Porsche 997 Turbo, but they want silly money for this cars right now.

I'm sure some of you have some baller weekend cars. Would love to hear what you have...baller-mobile or just a project/toy car.

[BMW012]

Had a 2007 Porsche Boxster S back in 08 or 09? was definitely a fun car! Would be interesting if it will still deliver the same amount of enjoyment as it was quite awhile ago. Obviously, the tech will be old and might not have the same type of options that are modern now, but it should have the analog/naturally aspirated 6 spd fun.

[twwilso]

1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible is my weekend fun car

[TacticalGunnarM550]

Originally Posted by twwilso

1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible is my weekend fun car

my 18 m550 is my weekend car

[SctsOut06]

Originally Posted by str8face

M550 is going to share daily driver status with my Range Rover Sport, both green over tan B)

I've got some baller cars but for the past year my top weekend and road rally car is the 2016 Bentley GT V8 (pic attached). Utterly sublime and hands down my favorite car ever, will be looking to pick up a current model after the M550 arrives.

I've also been looking to get into my first Porsche, but it's tough out there! Spec allocations for a new 992 are like two years out, so, kind of keeping an eye out for a nice pre-owned 718 S/GTS as well maybe.

Might recommend looking at an F32 440i M-Sport LCI, if you liked your Infiniti. Slap a Dinan tune and exhaust on there and you've got yourself a hot little weekend coupe for not a whole lot of money!

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Nice!

[G30 B58]

Track weekend car.....

[Sxs1687]

Originally Posted by str8face

M550 is going to share daily driver status with my Range Rover Sport, both green over tan

I've got some baller cars but for the past year my top weekend and road rally car is the 2016 Bentley GT V8 (pic attached). Utterly sublime and hands down my favorite car ever, will be looking to pick up a current model after the M550 arrives.

I've also been looking to get into my first Porsche, but it's tough out there! Spec allocations for a new 992 are like two years out, so, kind of keeping an eye out for a nice pre-owned 718 S/GTS as well maybe.

Might recommend looking at an F32 440i M-Sport LCI, if you liked your Infiniti. Slap a Dinan tune and exhaust on there and you've got yourself a hot little weekend coupe for not a whole lot of money!

I've always loved the Bentley GTs...wicked cars!

I did like the Infiniti, but I felt that I outgrew it. Felt like a boy's car vs a man's car lol. I shouldn't have sold it because I could've gotten a few more yrs of analog fun out of it. I always felt like a 21 yr old driving around in that thing. Nevertheless, on to bigger and better things! The 440i is nice, but my 5er will outshine that thing imo and it's still going to be computer heavy as most newer bimmers are. I'd rather go a diff brand for a totally diff look/experience from my 5 and go somewhat older for that analog drive...no computers/cameras/screens...just a raw car. Would love a 996 Carrera 4S or Turbo to whip around. I love how different and hated they are in the Porsche community...might just try and find an inexpensive 986 Boxster S for a few to scratch this itch. Switch it up after a couple yrs. I'm afraid of older BMWs to be honest. Porsches I hear are not as frightening to own as they age.

[saw1]

The Miata is the perfect weekend car to go with the M550.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

I've always loved the Bentley GTs...wicked cars!

I did like the Infiniti, but I felt that I outgrew it. Felt like a boy's car vs a man's car lol. I shouldn't have sold it because I could've gotten a few more yrs of analog fun out of it. I always felt like a 21 yr old driving around in that thing. Nevertheless, on to bigger and better things! The 440i is nice, but my 5er will outshine that thing imo and it's still going to be computer heavy as most newer bimmers are. I'd rather go a diff brand for a totally diff look/experience from my 5 and go somewhat older for that analog drive...no computers/cameras/screens...just a raw car. Would love a 996 Carrera 4S or Turbo to whip around. I love how different and hated they are in the Porsche community...might just try and find an inexpensive 986 Boxster S for a few to scratch this itch. Switch it up after a couple yrs. I'm afraid of older BMWs to be honest. Porsches I hear are not as frightening to own as they age.

I hear what you're saying. But if you just want analog fun, check out the market for old Z3 roadsters. My dad has had a 96(?) Z3 as a weekend car for about 20 years now. This man does not baby this car, outside of only putting maybe 700 miles per year on it. I think it has 26,000 miles total. Sure, he has to air up the tires and charge the battery when it's been put up a while. But it just keeps ticking. No TLC required. And it's about as basic/analog as it gets. His has a smaller 4 cylinder in it, so I have no reference point for how the 6 cyl. have held up in those.

If you're wanting something with more power, I get it. But if you're looking at the Miata route but like bimmers, then I'd check out the old roadsters. You can find them without too many miles and not break the bank. Pretty low maintenance. There's not much on them to maintain!

[NGT2]

[IMG]https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/fl01...?1546278161000[/IMG]

Not his actual car but just like it

[Sxs1687]

Originally Posted by NGT2

https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/fl01...?1546278161000

Not his actual car but just like it

Haven't seen one of these in a while, but I remember them. I'll have to check these out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[peteinpa]

Here's my weekend toy. 6mt convertible.

[msk340i]

The weekend car that I'm getting rid of because of the lack of weekends

[AnthonyVincent]

No, I certainly don't own it. A friend owns part of a small charter fleet and I fly repositioning legs on weekend. Just to maintain.

[Superjackson]

Highly recommend a 987 for your weekend car. My 981 is a less "raw" version of the 987 and even then, it gives me a more connected drive than any bmw I've ever driven. There is basically no sound insulation, the car is naturally very low without suspension mods, and the engine has no power until the higher RPMs, which are all perfect characteristics for a fun car hahaha

[Warp Ten]

My current alternative (to my '19 540xi) is a 2016 Corvette Z06. It an A8 automatic but with 650 HP who cares? Virtually all my toy cars over the years have been stick shifts, so when I bought the Z06 at almost 70, I figured I was entitled to an automatic and a warranty. Plus the A8 has very effective paddle shifters and allow me to mimic the sound of a stick shift pretty well. But some of my past cars over many years were great also. In no particular order of greatness or enjoyment: 1991 Miata SE (BRG/Tan), C4 Corvette ZR-1s, 1990 Porsche 911 C4, some XKEs, a '67 Austin Healey, '74 Pantera, '80 308. None were very expensive when I owned them. Pick one you like and go for it. Any good toy car is fun to have as an alternative to the regular sedan, no matter how nice the sedan is. But I have to admit the Z06 can be A LOT of fun, and they are available with a stick shift.... And I should point out that this is sufficiently fun that between April and November this is often more than a weekend car--it is my daily driver with the BMW up on my lift for extended periods. --Bob

[eliphil]

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1644083097

[eliphil]

2019 Z06 Manual rag top I am extremely happy with this car, the fun factor is very high. Its a lot of car for the money and the last one before the C8 which while beautiful is automatic only.

[HerkHealer]

Not a car, but definitely a toy. 1991 Suzuki DR 250S. Literally a street legal dirt bike. Don't miss the license plate.

[eliphil]

what a gr8 plate

[Sxs1687]

Originally Posted by Superjackson

Highly recommend a 987 for your weekend car. My 981 is a less "raw" version of the 987 and even then, it gives me a more connected drive than any bmw I've ever driven. There is basically no sound insulation, the car is naturally very low without suspension mods, and the engine has no power until the higher RPMs, which are all perfect characteristics for a fun car hahaha

Nice! Yeah I'm leaning towards the 987.

Lots of nice looking Corvette owners here. I wish I had more garages and more money too lol. Would love to have a vette in the collection!

[Sxs1687]

This might be a dumb question but I've never had to think about this til recently. Those if you with a rag top, do you park your car outside during the winter/snowy months? I only have a 2-car garage and I'd like to keep those for my wife's and my main cars.