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      05-03-2015, 10:37 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by jeremicium View Post
You really need to test drive all of the options. That should pretty much make up your mind for you. I'm not an M235i owner, but i've driven all of the cars you're looking at.

I say keep the TSX as your winter car and buy a real summer car. Get a used Cayman S or Boxster S. Hands down better driving cars than any of your other options.

That said, the M235 is aruably the best all-around performer . Amazing daily driver. Comfortable, fast, and efficient.
Have to agree with Jeremy a bit here. If all you really need is a summer toy to match up to the winter beater (TSX), and you want power and fun - why not search more convertibles or other coupes? Lightly used Porsches work, but for less (or same) as the M235, you could get the previous M3 coupe, maybe a convertible. The V8 would stroke your C63 V8 wishes, while meeting the fun factors.

Some other sexy options:
Jaguar F type (V6 models)
Porsche 911 (997)
Older BMW (E30 convertible)
E30 M3 (more rare, but a true status symbol for aficionados)
Audi S5 (2008-2010, had the 4.2L V8)
BMW 1M (2011, rare, special, plenty bonkers for summer fun)

Just a few off the top of my head for consideration.
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