Car DECISIONS!!! HELP!!!

**sportscarhiatus** · 10-26-2010, 09:40 AM

Ok... as most of you know, I have a pristine 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe that only has 13000 miles and has never even seen rain. As with you fellow AGers, our cars look even better than when new

Anyways, here's my dilemma... I am debating trading her in for a convertible. Wife and I always wanted one. And I want one with a backseat so I can bring the kid/s. I want something with power, looks, and relatively easy to maintain.

I have narrowed them down to 2 choices... my budget is around 35k. I can get a 2011 new 5.0 Mustang GT convertible... or a 2006-7 used BMW M3 convertible with say 20k miles.

Which would you go with??? What would be your decision factors? Looks? Power? Refinement? Exclusivity? Reliability? Cost to maintain?

Another option would be to KEEP my G35 and live with it

Right now I am leaning towards the 5.0.

**Dubbin1** · 10-26-2010, 09:47 AM

Keep the G35 and live with it. I just don't see you being happy going from the G35 to a mustang and I'm not sure I would go with a 5-6 year old BMW.

**jonn127** · 10-26-2010, 09:48 AM

I've owned the new 5.0 for about 3 months now, and Ford has done an amazing job with this one. I love absolutely everything about it, plenty of power to spare, good looks, rides well, etc.... Plus if its your thing, you are only a cold air intake and tuner away from adding close to 30rwhp.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 10-26-2010, 10:02 AM

I definitely wouldn't go with an M3, especially if you'd end up with one that has higher miles on it than your G35.

**Y2KSVT** · 10-26-2010, 10:06 AM

5.0 hands down. Ford has really turned things around since 5 years ago. Their quality just keeps getting better and the power you're going to get out of that motor is well beyond what the G35 has. If I were you, I'd test drive both vehicles on the same day so you can make an accurate comparison between the two. I think you'll end up with the Ford!

Mark

**BobbyG** · 10-26-2010, 10:10 AM

The new Mustangs are one sweet ride! I really like what Ford's done with the 2011 model and believe it or not it may go down as the best Mustang to date.

Another vote for the Mustang GT

**ilb3** · 10-26-2010, 10:38 AM

All i have to say is, a bimmer is a bimmer.

**CEE DOG** · 10-26-2010, 10:43 AM

Stick with your ride unless you already have enough money laying around to retire with. In that case go for the Stang

**AndrewBall** · 10-26-2010, 10:50 AM

I am a BMW guy so that would be an easy choice for me. The BMW is a great car, i own an E46. So does my mom, my aunt and uncle. They are great cars. my e46 is a daily driver and has 150,000 miles on it. it works great. The M3 is a little more expensive, but its also A LOT sportier then the others. the new mustangs might have some power, but i have driven all the above and the M3 is definitely a little more car.

Perhaps look into a 1 series vert or CPO 3 series Vert the new 335 is a great car. or might i suggest an Audi A5 convertible?

**ryandamartini** · 10-26-2010, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by sportscarhiatus

Ok... as most of you know, I have a pristine 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe that only has 13000 miles and has never even seen rain. As with you fellow AGers, our cars look even better than when new

Anyways, here's my dilemma... I am debating trading her in for a convertible. Wife and I always wanted one. And I want one with a backseat so I can bring the kid/s. I want something with power, looks, and relatively easy to maintain.

I have narrowed them down to 2 choices... my budget is around 35k. I can get a 2011 new 5.0 Mustang GT convertible... or a 2006-7 used BMW M3 convertible with say 20k miles.

Which would you go with??? What would be your decision factors? Looks? Power? Refinement? Exclusivity? Reliability? Cost to maintain?

Another option would be to KEEP my G35 and live with it

Right now I am leaning towards the 5.0.

You only live once. Get the 5.0 and have some fun. MT put the M3 and 5.0 and they were neck in neck in everything. I've test driven the new 5.0, and let me tell you. You start that sucker up and hear that v8 ROAR, you will grin automatically. M3 is a wonderful car, but for me, I gotta love that American Muscle. The interior is very nice, and when you sit behind the wheel, it feels like a solid and powerful car.

I challenge you to take a 5.0 for a drive and not smile the whole way.