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  1. Spiderguy

    Spiderguy Formula Junior

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    #1 Spiderguy, Jul 14, 2006
    I'm wondering what the daily driver of choice is for Exotic Owners. Aside from piling on the miles on the ole Ferrari, does anyone have a suggestion for a daily driver that combines speed, handling, comfort, practicality and aesthetics?

    The car would be used to go to and from the office, pick up groceries and perhaps kids, and also be able to keep within shouting distance of an exotic.
     
  2. johng

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    #2 johng, Jul 14, 2006
    mercedes SL 500
     
  3. Execproducer

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    #3 Execproducer, Jul 14, 2006
    Mine is a 2005 Corvette convertible. But then, I don't have young kids I'm transporting around.
     
  4. BMW.SauberF1Team

    BMW.SauberF1Team F1 World Champ

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    #4 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jul 14, 2006
    From your wants, it sounds like you need an E60 M5.
     
  5. Rob in Potomac

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    #5 Rob in Potomac, Jul 14, 2006
    Mini Cooper S
     
  6. Simon^2

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    #6 Simon^2, Jul 14, 2006
    For me it would be a 575 Superamerica. Big enough trunk. hardtop convertible "practicality".
     
  7. Jsuit

    Jsuit Formula 3

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    #7 Jsuit, Jul 14, 2006
    Mini Copper S Cabrio.

    Actually, it's my wifes.. but I still drove it to work today

    :)


    John
     
  8. F2003-GA

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    #8 F2003-GA, Jul 14, 2006
    1) 997 or M6
    2) Z4 coupe or Cayman
    3) CLS-AMG or M5
    4) 07 GS460 (380HP 8spd)
    5) 335i coupe
     
  9. Steponit

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    #9 Steponit, Jul 14, 2006
    The M3 would probably do the trick. I tried driving a 993 daily and it was too low, making for a harsh ride.
     
  10. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #10 miketuason, Jul 14, 2006
    LANCIA SCORPION or 308 QV, I do
     
  11. lrattner

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    #11 lrattner, Jul 14, 2006
    I second the Mini Cooper S especially if you mod it out. It has the room you need and it handles incredibly well for a car that is under $30,000. Of course we are talking 6 speed.
     
  12. msdesignltd

    msdesignltd F1 World Champ
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    #12 msdesignltd, Jul 14, 2006
    http://texasm5.com/texas-m5-videos/video-of-bmw-school-instructor-doing-hotlap/



    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1159860486742632085&q=*m5board*



    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1407640419780916838&q=*m5board*




    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6805604936829067826&q=bmw+m5+e60&pl=true



    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-810968781757397364&q=*m5board



    http://www.eisenhaus.com/video.php?video=http://www.eisenhaus.com/install/E60_M5_v2.mpg



    http://www.kreissieg.com/report/sound/bmwm5060628c.html



    So What do you Think!
     
  13. Pantera

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    #13 Pantera, Jul 14, 2006
    Pontiac Grand Prix GT or GTP is a perfect daliy driver, its reliable, quick and gets great gas milage. The only problem i see is if your young the insurance is gonna skyrocket.
     
  14. Alex1015

    Alex1015 Formula Junior

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    #14 Alex1015, Jul 14, 2006
    2005 E55 AMG
     
  15. WILLIAM H

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    #15 WILLIAM H, Jul 14, 2006
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  16. 90TR

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    #16 90TR, Jul 14, 2006
    Why a second car???? I drive my Testarossa daily.

    Bill
     
  17. show time

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    #17 show time, Jul 14, 2006
    '95 525
     
  18. Evan.Fiorentino

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    #18 Evan.Fiorentino, Jul 14, 2006
    Thats awesome!
     
  19. msdesignltd

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    #19 msdesignltd, Jul 14, 2006
  20. Spiderguy

    Spiderguy Formula Junior

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    #20 Spiderguy, Jul 14, 2006
    Bill,

    You would take your TR to the Supermarket and to the mall? Wouldn't you hate to get a door ding on that beautiful car?
     
  21. Buzz48317

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    #21 Buzz48317, Jul 14, 2006
    Practicality and a Ferrari mentioned in the same sentence...say it isn't so. :)
     
  22. 134282

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    #22 134282, Jul 14, 2006
    The Breadvan would be a really cool daily driver...
     
  23. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #23 anunakki, Jul 14, 2006
    After an extensive search for exactly the car you describe I bough a Mercedes E55 two days ago. It is the ultimate daily driver.
     
  24. psmaia

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    #24 psmaia, Jul 14, 2006
    my m5 does everything well...perfect daily driver...
     
  25. rolindsay

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    #25 rolindsay, Jul 14, 2006
    R129 M-B SL500
     
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