2002 Chevy Corvette Z06: What Should We Get Next?

Would be so nice if you had the NSX!!! It was suposed to be the supercar that you can use every day, would be super interesting to see how true that is :)

NSX, RS4, or E39 or E60 M5

NSX, RS4, or E39 or E60 M5

CTS-V Wagon, black rims, manual. Perfect way to replace the ZO6, but with hauling capacity.

New Ford Explorer

no used car, please.

Charger, explorer, Durango, Focus, CTS-V coupe, 2012 SRX or Fiesta, etc.

I second the Durango. With the Pentastar. I would like to see what that engine can do in the biggest of its applications, both in mpg testing and hauling prowess.

An early used C6 Z06 for a great and timely comparison.

1999 Daewoo Lanos :P

In all seriousness, I think either a used E39 M5 or a new Honda CR-Z would be good long-term cars.

An old Daewoo would be pretty humorous though.

I second the Pontiac Aztek....

Or a CTS-V Coupe or get a Corvette ZR1

yes!! 01 pontiac aztek ftw!!

If you're going new, I'd say:

Fiesta, Focus, Explorer, Mazda5, or Charger.

If you're determined to go used:

CPO BMW 330, first generation CTS-V, Nissan 300ZX

FWIW a CPO RS4 would be intriguing, and I'd love to hear the editors' impressions of how it compares to the impressions from the departed E90 M3.

S4 Avant...the twin turbo V6 edition

they arent going to buy a CTS-V coupe or vette with their own money, it would be nice though.

To be realistic (meaning lower price) I say go with a new loaded Focus or Charger or modestly equipped Durango.

Ohhh, I 2nd the notion of an E39 M5. Are they as scary with high miles as I've heard?

Early 80s Fiat to compare to the current 500.

New Chrysler 300 or 200

MB E63 AWD AMG Wagon (have to replace the Flex w/ something other than another boring Minivan...)

2002 Audi TT drop-top

Volvo S60 R - FAST meatballs please.

Mitsubishi Eclipse - it will be a collectors item when you are done w/ it in 18 months...

Late 70's Datsun Z? Most of them are under $10,000 now.

Mitsubishi 3000GT TT AWD.

Subaru Legacy.

GMC Cyclone or Buick GNX.

Toyota Supra.

E39 M5!

Also, CTS-V, F-150 with the new ecoboost, Fiesta (to compliment the mazda 2), Mazda RX-7 (third gen), Hyundai Genesis Coupe, or another project car (kinda of like the miata, but set some goals this time, like you did with the Evo vs GT-R)

An Aztek would certainly make for an interesting LT vehicle...

How about keeping with affordable GM performance and go with a LS1 Trans Am?

Used NSX. Would make for an interesting comparison against the Porsche 911, should be relatively reliable, and is very different from just about everything else currently in the LT fleet (MR sports car).

1. NSX

2. Get something that you normally wouldn't get for free from the manufactures like MB and Lexus so NO BMW PLEASE.

3. Supra

4. Did I mention the NSX?

Anything but a Defender 90. Talk about a pointless exercise.

ooooo an S4 Avant or Magnum SRT-8!

actually any badass fast wagon would be great.

or a convertible. i'm always conflicted by convertibles.

Audi S4.

You haven't had a Subaru in the ranks for a while.....new Legacy?

NSX

New:

Charger, focus, cr-z, civic si (if their out i dont know?), X3, s1000rr

Used:

E39 M3, mr2 spyder (sequential trans. to see how old school technology works), Defender 90, NSX, rx-7 turbo, 300zx w/ t tops

1970 Chevelle ss ls6

1982 Chevrolet Camaro.

1995 Ferrari F355
1998 Porsche 993 Turbo
2002 Bentley Arnage

Those are cars I like to own :)

+1 to the used Daewoo.

As a former NSX owner, I also vote NSX.

if used is a must get a first gen CTS-V or GTO 6.0.

You already have an old 911 so dont waste time with a 20 year old NSX. Get something less than 5 years old or something new.

e39 M5, C6 Z06, Porsche 996 Turbo

You've had enough BMWs and Audis and they give you cars for free, get something that you normally wouldn't get for free...

NSX
NSX
NSX
NSX
NSX

I'll take a Supra too.

NSX, C6 Z06, or a Defender 90. Or maybe the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.

I vote an e39 or e60 5-series to compare with the F10...M5 preferred, of course.

"Anything but a Defender 90. Talk about a pointless exercise. "

I agree but likely for a different reason. Wonderful truck and I would love to read about it but not if it's just used to commute around LA.

It should be a used car (since it's replacing one) but it can't be one where the new version is better in everyway ( no one wants to read about a 2008 Caravan).

I like the idea of the NSX or better yet a Regal Grand National. (great contrast to the current Regal).

How about a 2002 Wrangler with a 4.0 and softtop/ half doors?

If anything has a hope of equaling the awesomeness of the LT Z06, an NSX would probably be it.

Trying to stay in the same price range here...

New: Elantra, Focus, Civic, Soul

Used: MB CL55 (same era as Corvette, more power, twice the cost when new, but now about the same price--interesting comparisons), Boxster S (compare with the used 911; which is the better buy?), and lastly, an E39 M5 would be interesting.

You've had a used M3 and a current 5er in the fleet, no E39 M5 please.

This is the LT blog, please do not turn it into a LT BMW blog...

C6 Corvette Convertible

considering gas prices a strong case can be made for getting a Focus or even Elantra. Then again, they will get an elantra for free anyway so go with the Focus.

If you arent concerned with getting something real people might actually buy then the CTS-V looks like a better bet.

Why you haven't added an outback is beyond me... you haven't had a mainstream Subaru LT car in a long time. Get a 2.5 premium with the CVT... that needs to be your next car... those things are flying off the lots!

I forgot the used:

Mark IV Supra. Twin Turbo please.

Saab 9-5 Sportcombi

Volvo S60

Jaguar XJ

NEW
Charger
Durango
Explorer
JAAAAG XJ (pretty please?)
Civic Si (maybe)

Wait for the ST to get the Focus.

USED
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90!!!!!!

YEAH BOY! LANDIE POWAAAHH!

Acura Integra Type R
Volvo S60R
Mazda RX-8
Pontiac G8 GXP

Lotus Elise, Lotus Evora, Jaguar XJ, Land Rover LR2, Land Rover LR4, Land Rover Range Rover, or Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

I would love nothing more than to see y'all test some kind of Land Rover again! The Defender 90 soft-top has been my favorite car for years and years and it would be nice to see you test one before all the decent ones are put to pasture or hidden away forever. I also throw into the running a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover - the model year before the BMW V8 was replaced by the characterless Jag V8 and its also the only year with that engine and pre-face-lift with better interior electronics (IE: touchscreen interface). Or hey why not try out Rolls Royce's new Provenance used vehicle program :) Let's see how the other half lives.

Still Defender 90 all the way. Y'all keep talking about it!

A high mileage Suzuki SX4, put a turbo on it.

1998 e36 M3 Sedan.

1992 MR 2 Turbo

Passat W8 4Motion (wakka wakka)

E55 AMG

If it's a choice between the options above though, I'd want to see the CPO RS4.

S2000 or another car off the "best sports cars under $20000"

You had the E46 M3, the Z06...

STi/EVO/S2000 could fit the bill

You already had a long term 370, so a 350 would be a repeat really

NSX or RS4.

* Renault Le Car

*International Harvester Scout

*71 Mustang Mach 1

*VW Thing

All interesting cars for very different reasons.

I am so for NSX!

Range Rover P38A, Merc W140 S500, Lotus Elise, NSX

NSX

I'm all for keeping a raw power tradition. So get something used from AMG with the 6.2L V8.

Used:
Bronco
C4
3rd gen Firebird
LT1 Fleetwood

New:
Chrysler 300
Grand Cherokee
4Runner

NSX or Supra Turbo, as stock as possible.

mmm would love to see one of these there perty 2006 ford GT

Oh forgot, BB's hallowed Chrysler 200.

jk. Seriously, though, add a 100C to that and we now have another good long term idea: Chrysler 300C with a HEMI!

NSX would be awesome

NSX or a 2nd-gen CTS-V please.

1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa, with the 4 carb 140 hp engine. Why? I owned one and it still seems like its the second best car I ever owned-- over the past 51 years. (My current Outback being the #1 car-- for different reasons.)

Unless you have owned a Corvair, you can't appreciate how sophisticated it was, and how much fun to drive. great clutch and shifter, great handling, quiet and smooth on the road. (It is actually about the same size as today's midsize cars, but it was branded a compact back in the '60s.

For a new car, I agree with 06scooby-- a new Legacy or Outback with the CVT. (the 6 speed manual is apparently a minor disaster.) I have driven Legacy/Outbacks with the manual and CVT, and have come to the disturbing opinion that the CVT is better. It does what the driver wants, not what the EPA wants. Quite impressive. And I have not bought an automatic in more than 30 years.

Old stuff:
Acura NSX
Chrysler Crossfire
Dodge Viper
Honda S2000 or Prelude
AMG Mercedes
Mazda RX-8
Nissan 350Z
Toyota Celica

New stuff:
A new Chrysler product: 300/Charger/Durango/Grand Cherokee.
Ford Focus
MY12 Honda Civic
Land Rover Evoque (not quite on sale yet, I know)
Lexus Ct200h
Mazda5
Saab 9-5
Volkswagen Passat

All used:
NSX
CPO RS4
E36 M3(very cheap to run as trim it doesn't have a true ///M motor)
1996 Impala SS
300C or Magnum SRT-8
2001 Mustang Bullitt
EVO VIII

Please not another BMW.

Porsche Cayenne S.. this would fit perfectly.. not TOO expensive.. practical and a porsche!

A 2002-2004 Maserati Coupe or Spyder for under $30k. Please, yes, a Maserati. A yellow one.

E39 Bmw M5- Deal with vanos problems and carbon build up.
2003 E55 Mercedes- Deal with the airmatic system going out and a bad transmission.
Not saying these cars will have these issues but I would love to see 20,000 miles of use on a high mileage but low priced used car that most people think they can "afford".

The NSX would be the coolest, and ive always wondered how they performed both on the track and in daily driving!!! but the the AUDI would be awesome as well!!! add BOTH OF THOSE!!! or if none of those, at least go for the most logical choice, the new Explorer!

Jag XJ. Would love to see how this new version stacks up in the super premium sector.

E39 M5

E39 M5

Throw my vote into the pile for the NSX or Supra TT, if you're going the used route.

Subaru is the most under-represented brand here. And Mitsubishi is the most over-represented, over the past few years. Get an Outback, preferably a 2.5 Limited CVT. Or a Legacy GT if you can find one.

An Acura NSX!

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=43383867&listingRecNum=2&criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26mkId%3D20001%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D21685%26rd%3D50%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26zc%3D90401%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national

^^
That's one friggin' sweet looking NSX, the interior seems to be in mint condition!

If you're looking to get another used sports car, an NSX or the 1st generation RT/10 would be a sweet replacement.

Agree with altimadude, 3000GT VR4. I've always dreamed of restoring one, but not willing to take the risk. Be nice to see what it really takes to keep those alive and strong.
Or, if going new, Chrysler's flagship 300. Very curious how much better it is than the last gen. Or a simple Durango (not one filled to the gills w/ every option).

Once again I say a '32 roadster. Are you people in soCal or what?

Old cars:
NSX, Supra Turbo, old Mustang

New cars (if the company can spend money on a Raptor, I think $50k or less is realistic):
Focus (especially the ST when it's available next year)
Fiesta
Veloster
Civic Si
(future) Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
(future) Versa Sedan
MAZDA5
CT 200h
(future) Malibu
Grand Cherokee
Charger
300C
Beetle

BMW 335d to get another diesel take
BMW X6M, compare to the crosstour
New Porsche 911, old vs new
Import an Alfa, to get an early long term review in case they ever actually sell here

To make it clear, the Impreza I referred to is a 5-door.

Please make it the new 9-5. No magazine or blog is testing that car and you can get one for bargain prices(try 2010 Aero loaner car with 2k for $29k). If you don't get this Saab, you must get the 2013 9-3 on the phoenix platform. Thanks

E39 M5 if you really call yourselves drivers..

NSX, please!!!

I'd love to see a long-term test of the new WRX. No, not the Sti. We all know it goes like hell.

I wanna know what the semi-affordable, less sporty but still cool looking and reasonably quick WRX is like to live with. Does the 5MT it comes with ruin it (the Sti has a 6MT)? Do you feel the same kind of shame that V6 Camero/Mustang/Challenger buyers do when explaining why they didn't get the full performance model?

Get a used C6 right before getting rid of this, comparing for a week or so, then sell this one and live with the C6 for a bit.

Maybe a fox body mustang? Cheesy, but it would give you something to compare to the current mustang and kind of balance out having an 80s porsche in your fleet.

- 97+ Acura NSX 6MT (please!)
- 01/03 Honda S2000
- 93/97 Toyota Supra Turbo
- E39 M5
- 1st gen CTS-V

I'm going to go with one of the nineties Japanese performance cars. 300ZX Turbo, Supra Turbo, or Mitsu 3000GT Turbo (good luck finding this one). In their time they were the most high tech performace car you could buy. 300ZX had twin turbos, variable cam timing, four wheel steering, adjustable suspension, and ABS. Impressive credentials in 2011 and space age tech for 1990.

Why not an Outlander?

Dodge Durango
Honda Civic
Jeep GC
NSX
Volvo S60

...just a few suggestions

BMW M coupe. Don't know the year because I don't really follow BMW much, but something with a Z3 or Z4 body and a nice M engine would be neato mosquito.

not going to lie, the Aztek would be hilarious! please please get one!

on a more serious note, get an A7, a Focus, a 9-5, or a Touareg.

NSXs are way overpriced on the used market. Cool cars but unattainable (unlike a Z06).

And what's with all the S4 folks? Too small and not eally all that powerful, plus the quattro is a power-sapping AWD mess for those with no driving *skill*.

Because I'm in the market, the new Explorer or Durango would be a cool LT addition. I'd add the Jeep to that list, but at 6000 lbs I just don't get it.

i think the subaru outback would be a good one, seems like it could compete with the mini all4 and even juke... 2.5 is 170hp 3.5 is 255 or something like that.. 2.5 i say with the 5spd

This aztek is begging to be bought....look at this 1st sentence of this description...luxury???? absolutely!!!!!!

"Hey ebayers ,i thank you for visiting our auction,today we have a luxury SUV that is waiting for you to be driven"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUV-beauty-clean-and-reliable-/180664284184?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a106e3418

And if you dont want this one...my neighbors son actually owns one (unless he sold it after years of making fun of it)...im sure he would love to get in contact with you if you are buying.

I always wanted to know what the life is like when you drive Geo Metro.

A late 60's 220D, or Z3 convertible, or Z8 (it won't lose any value-they're hot on the market), or a 370Z.

nuieve says:

08:46 PM, 05/10/11

I always wanted to know what the life is like when you drive Geo Metro.

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i have a 98 metro i bought my brother in law so he could commute 120 miles a day.

Its like this....."please go 65mph...please"....and then you pull up to a gas pump and you have 450 miles on the ODO for $38 these days.....and then 65mph doesnt seem like such a compromise...or airbags...or rollcage protection....or AC.....or side impact beams....or advanced emissions controls....or cup holders.....or floor mats......

Buy another car that is attainable by the average Joe, but that the average Joe mostly just dreams about owning.

I like going with a pontiac g8 GXP 6-speed manual, a CTS-V, an Audi RS6, a BMW e39 m5 (my personal desire), an NSX, a nice used Land Rover or Lexus RX 470 (for the luxury off-road crowd), a C32 AMG or E55 AMG....

Choose ones with a good history but a good amount of miles too - i.e. over 60k miles.

...

Just to be clear: 3x as many used cars are sold each year in the U.S. than new cars. I think it does a good service to the readership here to share a really quality used car experience.

I have personally evaluated 6 of the cars of my list for my own use, representing a very diverse set of internal (conflicting) desires :)

Scott will hate me for this...

IS F.

350z, C6 Z06, NSX, or S2000

about time you guys got a 300, dontcha think? gotta see how that new Pentastar fares over 20k. or you could just get the upcoming charger srt-8 and build a direct pipeline to ANWR from IL's office

Ryecatcher's suggestion is full of win. Maserati Coupe, 6 speed manual if you can find one. Just think of those GMR drive-by's with the Italian v8 wailing at 7500 RPM.

That and we all can get a pretty good idea of the long term ownership experience of an NSX or anything with an LS series engine. It's already all over the internet. The ownership experience of a used Maserati is steeped in a "if you have to ask you cant afford it" aura, behind a curtain of elitism that many of us haven't bothered to gain access to. I'd like to know how badly would the sub 30K Italian bite?

No ideas on used vehicles but for new:

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Audi Q5
Ford Explorer
VW Tiguan
Toyota Highlander
Kia Sorrento

S60 is a nice idea for a new car.

SRT8 Charger/300 is good choice for used.

I have no idea why people want to see the 2012 Civic, its a non event. If you know about the last gen, you know about the 2012. Nothing interesting to see there.

More than a few people have said NSX. I'm going to pile on and agree with that one. So NSX it is.

Used suggestions:

Audi S8 (2002)
Acura CL Type S (6spd)
Acura NSX (2000)
Buick Lacrosse Super
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo sedan
Dodge Neon SRT4
Honda S2000 (2.0L, not 2.2L)
Jaguar XJR (before current redesign)
Volkswagen Golf R32
Volvo S60R (6spd)

And for the new:

Kia Forte 5-door
Lotus Evora S
Nissan Maxima
Saab 95
Toyota Avalon

2011 Dodge Journey! Ooooo how nice !! I'm thinking about buying one, but not a whole lot of information on them!!

SO many good choices in the comments, but this one caught my eye:

"ryecatcher says:

02:48 PM, 05/10/11

A 2002-2004 Maserati Coupe or Spyder for under $30k. Please, yes, a Maserati. A yellow one."

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chrysler 300
Dodge Charger

Looking at what you have now in the fleet it would be a good time to add some of the new offerings from Chrysler Group.

The Saab 9-5 would present an interesting comparison to the BMW 5 and the M56. If you get the 9-5 Sportcombi, it would also be an interesting contrast to the recently departed XC60 and Accord Crosstour. It could be the last new Saab ever...

You guys being in no-road salt car heaven, get the ultimate California classic:

- a nice, car-mag featured, VW Cal-Look Beetle. Air-cooler, of course, with twin carbs and Empi wheels.

As a second choice:

- a British roadster (MGB, TR6, Spitfire or even a Jag XK-S

"Scott will hate me for this...

IS F."

One driver brought an IS F to the HPDE I attended a couple of weeks ago; he even brought a set of track tires/wheels. I wasn't instructing anyone in his run group, but he seemed to be doing pretty well.

OMG! I can't believe you said NSX. That was my first thought. I think it would be perfect to even compare how the 20 year old NSX fairs after just having the Z06 in your fleet. Yes, get the NSX...please...please.....

@ roadburner,

It is known that the IS F actually functions better on the tracks than on regular roads given its overly stiff suspension. It is actually one of the reasons why some people don't like the IS F, they can't stand the stiffness.

1. Mk1 VW Rabbit GTi to show how things have changed as far as sport and efficiency for your hard earned dollars since then Vs. MINI's, Current VW Golf's, and other competitors that weren't available then.

2. Acura NSX just because....................

3. First Gen Cadillac CTS-V to see how well GM executed it's first attempt at a Super Sedan of this caliber

4. Honda CRX to see how it compares to todays offerings (If you can still find one in decent condition)

5. 1st Generation Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe

I am thinking E55 Wagon.

I assume IL wants suggestions on a "fun" car, used, under $30K, preferably much less than that. So get something less beat to hell than the Miata(s), and something we might actualy consider buying ourselves. Let's skip anything too close to any previously long-term car--which rules out STI, Lancer, Challenger, and G8 (GXP). The NSX sounds intriguing but really, it's just too old, too rare, and irrelevant.

My votes:
S2000
Prev-gen CTS-V
GTO 6.0

I almost like the idea of the RX-8 but it's really not in the right league (power, cost to maintain)

1997-2001 Acura NSX 6MT!

PLEASE E39 M5 or NSX!!!

03-04 Mercury Marauder.

How 'bout a restomod.? It would be nice to see if these can live up to modern day car expectations. I was thinkin' a 69' Camaro w/ 427 puttin' out maybe 550hp. P.S. I love my 64k. mi E60 M5 and have only had to pay for an oil change (put winter tires on). I was likin' the classics.

03-04 Mustang SVT Cobra would be pretty cool, 390 hp supercharged motor, cheap and easy mods. Should be interesting.

Everybody says bad things about the Aztek. I tested one back in the day for a week and found it to be very functional as an all purpose vehicle. Yeah, it didn't look so great. Perhaps time to revisit this vehicle and look at it's attributes now. It does have some...I think.

I also suggest an E39. As I think they're a great series.

How about a horse...

Or a bugatti.

Since people want old things and unaffordable things.

It's a nice Vette, but I am more interested in the strip of eateries where the car is parked. Ocean Park Blvd., and 31 Street in Santa Monica has some awesome lunch spots.

Speaking of which, there are as many Vettes in that area as there are Civic's.

C6 Z06
2005-2006 Porsche 911, or even the 996 Turbo!
Bentley Continental GT
Nissan GTR
E60 M5

I don't see any point in getting the NSX. No one really aspires to own one of those in this day and age for every day driving. It's a collector's car if anything.

1994 Saab 900 Turbo 'vert. It's certainly a different way to go!

Have you guys ever had a Saab on the long-term fleet?

CTS-V Wagon. Or, to second several people on this thread, SUPRA. I'd love to see how my 90s dream car stacks up today!

S2000 or NSX please!

get a 67 GT500!!!!

yay4saabs says:

"Have you guys ever had a Saab on the long-term fleet?"

@ yay4saabs says:

Why bother? The 12-month test might outlast the company. :P

I hate to admit it, but the Aztek would be hilarious. Just hilarious.

I've always said you guys need an RS4. The engine from the R8 that you love, without the awful transmission. Audi build quality. Amazing suspension. Amazing handling. Best exhaust note of any other performance sedan.

There's no reason you guys shouldn't have one, we love ours.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

C6 Z06 definitely !!

Imported R34 Skyline!

I would really like to see a long term E39 M5 or a late 1990s or early 2000s NSX.
Make it happen. :D

NSX!!

I vote for a certified pre-owned Audi RS4.

FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition. Then go to Moab with it.

Def. NSX. I was just getting into cars as the NSX was fading out. I would love to catch up on what I missed, beautiful car; will still be beautiful in 30 years.

I like the idea of used with some novelty or uniqueness.

3rd Gen RX-7 (peak of the RX)
Mid-2000 Jaguar XKR (Different)
Cobra kit car
Lotus 7 clone

One more +1 for Saab - imagine how ultra-timely having a Saab long-termer would be if the brand happens to tank. Given that y'all keep stuff for 1yearish, definitely possible...

2003-2004 Mustang Cobra, GMC Syclone, Mk V R32, Viper GTS, 928 GTS, Lotus Elise

RS4
Explorer
Charger or Durango with the Petastar engine
200
300
S60
Fiesta
Focus
Legacy
WRX (base model)

There would be some entertainment value to an Aztec or an NSX, but I'm thinking more in terms of cars for us average blokes!

How about at mid 2000's mercedes sl, preferably amg. Some models were over 100g and can now be bought for 1/3 the price. Is this an affordable exotic/luxury car or will the cost of maintining it kill you?

I don't know if anyone said this

But how about a Freightliner Classic or a Peterbilt Classic (I think those are the names) with 10-speed Rockwells and Detroit 60 Series

That would be much more fun

Gotta throw my hat in the ring for the NSX. It's quickly becoming a relic of a bygone era the way Honda has pretty much abandoned the high performance arena..

NSX! NSX! NSX!

Old and something for us second car buyers to think when opting for a luxury Sedan:
ANY OF THE OLD JAGUAR XJ!!!!!
BMW M5 E34 (Ronin)
Audi S8 D2 (Ronin)
BMW 740il (Tomorrow Never Dies)
Mercedes S Class W140
Volvo S60R

New:
The new Chrysler 300c? (I want to compare it with the Hyundai Equus)
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland?
The new Saab 9-5?
The new Saab 9-3 Aero?

NSX! NSX! NSX!

While I would like to see a first gen CTS-V (particularly the LS6 as only the 01-04 Z06 and 04-05 CTS-V share the LS6), I think an NSX would be interesting because it represented what the Z06 represents (mostly), except it did so 10 years prior to the Z06. Problem is, the car isn't that relevant now, so regardless of how it stacks up, it would merely be a "hmm, cool." No one is going to rush out and pick one up, unlike with the Z06.

a fiesta to compare to the mazda 2, 3rd gen rx7, the new focus or the skyactive engined mazda 3 preferably both so you can compare the two. Or the new veloster to see if it lives up to the hype.

Used Tesla, please.

Performance vehicle? Check.
In need of long-term testing? Check.
Cool? Check.
Green? Check.
Change to retest Top Gear controversy? Check.
Unaffordable to 99% of your readers? Check.

Perfect replacement.

Hmmmmm, how to get seen?

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CTS-V wagon.

Please do not get a Tesla.

In order of preference: E39 M5, NSX, Defender 90.

definitely the NSX. Or go all out for a used countach (a 5000 QV please), if you have recovered from the 308 GTS. "Hey Tony, I got more ky and ready for some more!"

I love BMWs and own one, but even I have to admit that you guys have had too many of them. SO:
-REcent Porsche 911
-Some sort of 60s era muscle car (last hurrah of the gas guzzlers)
-ok fine, a BMW e60 m5. I am sort of fascinated by the sound of its v10 though its still ugly my eyes

How about a used Lotus Elise? I bought my '05 w/13k miles 2 years ago for $28k (soft top only, sport package). I think readers would be interested in what it's really like.

If you're going new:

Ford Focus, Saab 9-5, Volvo S60

Used:

Acura NSX, Porsche 968 or 944 S2, Cadillac XLR, last-gen Jaguar XKR

Stick with the subject here - an older, legendary performance model that changed the game for a segment or a company! Forget S60Rs, XKRs, and new Ford Explorers.

I have a feeling the models mentioned are an edited short list. The E39 M5, NSX, and Defender 90 are older legends. Problems? The NSX and Defender 90 just aren't cars most of us would own, with their lack of practicality. If I wanted to dream, I'd read the new car reviews, and you have enough of them already. That leaves the E39 M5.

That said, this car's getting a little old at 10 years. And you already have a long-term review of the E46 M3. Repeat experience...cross out the C6 ZO6 for that reason as well.

That leaves a "certified pre-owned Audi RS4." Sounds like a smart buy already. Redefined Audi's performance offerings, practical, older but not old? Check. The all-around, everyday winner in countless comparison tests? Check - I'd love to see that explained in detail. And don't I remember a glowing video review from years back? Yeeees..Let's see the RS4.

How about a 2001/2002 Z3 M Coupe. That'd be my first pick left off of this list.

Otherwise definitely the E39 M5

Mercedes s class v12 coupe; rare, quite, fast. like a late 90' or early 2000's

Genesis Coupe 2.0T. Working mans coupe. See if its as good as the V6

IMO you should keep this spot open for an american car since you already have 911 in the fleet. I love when you guys do these long term tests on older cars like this because most of us cannot afford to buy these cars new. The NSX is still pricy but I vote against it replace the 911 with one of these. I can wait another year- year and a half for a test on one of these.

1st gen CTS-V Fast and luxurious. The 1st world class american sports sedan.

2003-2004 Cobra These are the coolest late model mustangs next to the Boss 302.

1st gen Viper. I can't imagine what one of these beasts would be like as a daily driver. You can pick one up in the high 20's easily.

But if you don't like that idea

CL55 Because it was $100,000+ car new and now you can pick one up in the $20's. Its fast and luxurious. I would love to see what keeps one of these on the road. Who can argue with the coolness of no B-piler when you roll down all the windows too.

E55 Its fast luxurious and again in the high teens to low thirties in price.

E39 M5 IMO the ultimate sedan. Also affordable.