CT4-V What to get after blackwing? <55K USD

[savethemanual]

So my wife got another high performance sedan(RS3) and now we have 2 cars which are very similar(4 doors, 4 seats etc) and I am allowed to get a less practical car if I can make it work financially. Carmax offered 55K for my 23 CT4 BW and lets say that's the budget for this endeavor- What would you get?

Criterion-

• Prefer 4 seats but not a hard requirement.
• Manual preferred but auto OK.
• Something new-ish(2020+)
• Not too expensive to maintain and insure.
• Something which will hold its value decently.

Candidates so far-
I test drove a 2SS 1LE yesterday and price wise its perfect and satisfies most of my requirements. Only thing scaring me away right now is there's a spate of thefts on the camaro and insurance is on the rise. I am afraid of it being a kia/hyundai scenario and companies refusing to insure it in future.

Other candidates-
New mustang? (I know, I know)
Supra(New/ slightly used)

Anything else I should be considering?

 

[rdollie]

Here's an oddball - late model 4-door Mini Cooper JCW with the 6-speed. Surprisingly fun and practical and way under your budget just a couple of years old.

 

[BW56M]

My grandson just got a Genesis G70 Sport Prestige. It is an absolute blast to drive. Food for thought.

 

[savethemanual]

My grandson just got a Genesis G70 Sport Prestige. It is an absolute blast to drive. Food for thought.

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Its hard to justify something like this over the blackwing. Looking for something more impractical than the blackwing but just as/more fun.

 

[savethemanual]

Here's an oddball - late model 4-door Mini Cooper JCW with the 6-speed. Surprisingly fun and practical and way under your budget just a couple of years old.

This is an interesting one- Will take a look.

 

[minn19]

New and manual 4 door, Golf R, Honda Type R or the grown up version Integra Type S. Camaro SS with 1LE package, new Mustang GT, used M2. Just off the top of my head.

 

[savethemanual]

New and manual 4 door, Golf R, Honda Type R or the grown up version Integra Type S. Camaro SS with 1LE package, new Mustang GT, used M2. Just off the top of my head.

Golf R is a no-no. Esp with the RS3 at home.

The type R is definitely a contender but the FWD is holding me back. Also lack of MSRP.

Mustang GT got to test drive it but I have a feeling I am not going to like it much over the BW/the camaros.

 

[DCV]

Nismo Z, a gen 2 CTS-V Coupe.

 

[rubberduck]

Looking for something more impractical than the blackwing but just as/more fun.

Can-Am = much fun and impractical. Off-roading is a total blast imo; there’s nothing holding a person back from testing their limits.

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[Gotshotgun]

Porsche Cayman or Boxster

 

[Eberk]

Challenger Scat pack manual or charger if auto is ok.

Actually just noticed your budget would allow for slightly used hellcats either challenger m6 or charger.

 

[savethemanual]

Porsche Cayman or Boxster

This is probably a strong candidate. Man they depreciate so little though.

 

[DCV]

Don’t get a pdk if you get one. When they go bad and they do, 25k or so to get it fixed. Porsches cost some cash to maintain.

 

[savethemanual]

25k or so to get it fixed.

Wtf. So I can get a brz or get the transmission fixed.

 

[xBLAHx]

Isn't there a saying "Miata is always the answer"?

Or better yet, buy a Spec Miata and start racing.

 

[savethemanual]

Isn't there a saying "Miata is always the answer"?

Or better yet, buy a Spec Miata and start racing.

Sadly miata is not always the answer when you're around 6 ft and fat.

 

[doublethebass]

Sadly miata is not always the answer when you're around 6 ft and fat.

 

[Matt27]

A nicely depreciated Jaguar FType R with that crazy V8 is well within range.

 

[doublethebass]

A nicely depreciated Jaguar FType R with that crazy V8 is well within range.

Great call

 

[savethemanual]

A nicely depreciated Jaguar FType R with that crazy V8 is well within range.

Great call but I’m wary of the reliability and potential issues.