Nicely written, I enjoyed reading it.

I am obsessed with two characteristics for daily drivers:

Sienna (or really any minivan):

I had a somewhat similar experience with an RX-8. I daily drove the R3 for 5 years . However, like any idiot who does not appreciate how good he has it, I wanted something “more”. A lot of people seemed to think the Cayman is better, so I stupidly got my self excited. Nope, it sure is faster (the 718), but that’s it.…

I re-read my post after reading yours, and I realize I probably came across as meaning the Cayman feeling faster than the RX8. I never flogged the Cayman, so I don’t know about it feeling faster (or not) in that specific comparison. I really meant that the numbers clearly show the Cayman to be a faster car, but when…

The post about the AMG GT53 really resonated with me. I believe BMW, MB, Audi all suffer from the same problems of being numb and remote. They only feel fun when you drive them triple the speed limit. They are very capable and are great at “handling”, if your idea of handling is tenacious grip regardless of poor…

Would you get a (used) Taycan over this?

I am looking at the Evora GT myself, prices are coming down nicely. You are guaranteed exclusivity. It’s never boring. (Emira if you want some newer tech)

2. Know exactly what this is, in which case you’re just an insufferable contrarian.

I admit I have not driven any newer model M cars.  M Sport adaptive suspension and their inline-6 are still the bee’s knees. I may be a bit bitter ...

IMO BMW is now successful with an un-BMW campaign. They are becoming more reliable and steering is loosening up. They are moving on to new target to out-Lexus?

Yea, I suspect BMW realized most people buy their cars for the cache, so their steering is texting-while-driving-friendly. It’s so loose on-center that you can jerk your steering wheel around (such as while texting) that nothing will happen. Their chassis and powertrains are still on-point tho...

Yea, Pacifica definitely deserves more attention. I just can’t get over its reputation for poor reliability. I suspect it’s probably fine IRL, as even the worst modern car is probably still pretty reliable. The Sienna, while not as reliable as Toyotas of yore, won’t get mad at you for severe neglect. BTW, I am not…

As weak as the Sienna’s AWD system is, it helps a bit more with snow tires in the winters in New England compared to FWD IMO. Like I said, currently driving 3rd Sienna since 2010, haven’t regretted it yet! :)

ok, i guess i am completely missing the points of your post on almost all fronts then! 

Ok, I have to be more careful and learn how to read, my bad!

Gen 3 Sienna came out in 2010, so ThatVanGuy is, what, 13 at the oldest if their friends parents had them growing up?

When I buy a new car, I am excited. I don’t trust my senses because they are too tingly. My research was based on lies — the early reviews of the F3x were all quite good (I can’t blame them too much. I think it was a dark age for sports sedans. I test drove the S6 at the time on two separate extensive drives and it…

I had same experience with a 2017 340.

Bought new 2017, way below MSRP.