Car Comparo

I have been re-evaluating the cars I am interested in. Pretty much, as far as BMW goes, if I don't get an M3, I am going to wish I had. If I get a 330 or 328, I am going to want to mod it to the point that it has similar specs, but even then, it is no M. Likewise with a Z3 and Boxter (non-S). So, I have begun comparing the high end models of the cars that I am interested in. Plus, I have thrown Mustang's back into the mix.

A quick word on Mustangs. I had originally sworn these off because, partly, that they are everywhere. Also, I was hoping to aim at getting a car that would run in an SCCA class other than F-Stock. However, I since realized that the level of performance that I am looking at from the Germans is comparible to the Mach 1 and Cobra lines. I will be the first to admit that the build quality, quality of materials, as well as the overall fit and finish of the Mustang cannot even compare to the Porsche and BMW. So, there will be a lot of give in take as to how much I am willing to pay for extra luxury and quality versus having a car which I can service myself and have similar performance and handling characteristics (the Cobras have an independent rear).

Anyway, where was I? Ah, I just need to get out and drive these cars and see what I like the best. On paper, the differences are small. I like the design of them all, and would probably put a blue M3 with black interior on the top of my list, followed my a blue Mach 1. In terms of styling, the Cobra is lacking, as it fails to distinguish itself from a GT or V6 Mustang.