Hey guys,
Looking to get into a V2 as a year round daily (NY area). Went out for a test drive today in a '11 6A and it was insane (and I'm coming from 03/04 Cobra's). Didn't have the ability to get on it too much but it just felt awesome to drive around and the magnetic ride is quite simply put, amazing.
I figured I'd come over here and ask a few questions I've been wondering about though.
First off, the car I drove had 32k on the clock and seemed fairly clean but there were a lot of little [rather annoying] noises. Is this normal for these V's? I'm not trying to start a war regarding build quality but how do these cars hold up in this department? For example, the seats (non Recaros) would groan and creak anytime I cornered or the slightest bit of weight shifted on them and the door hinges all squeaked and groaned - is this typical during ownership?
Second, I take it reliability is pretty good on these cars. Whats your guys' opinion of buying one with around 50k on it? I'd like to keep my budget at $30k and around that figure are cars with mileage in the neighborhood of 40-60+ but like any reasonable person, I do not want to get eaten alive with maintenance costs. How are these cars holding up for you guys?
Third, how is upkeep on V2s? I was looking at some E9x M3s and E60 M5s but the upkeep on those is atrocious. I figure the V2 shouldnt be too bad but it'd be nice to get some reassurance from existing owners.
Although I'm looking for one with Recaros, I will be going back this weekend to drive it a bit more. Trying to get the most knowledge I can before my purchase...thanks in advance guys!
Looking to get into a V2 as a year round daily (NY area). Went out for a test drive today in a '11 6A and it was insane (and I'm coming from 03/04 Cobra's). Didn't have the ability to get on it too much but it just felt awesome to drive around and the magnetic ride is quite simply put, amazing.
I figured I'd come over here and ask a few questions I've been wondering about though.
First off, the car I drove had 32k on the clock and seemed fairly clean but there were a lot of little [rather annoying] noises. Is this normal for these V's? I'm not trying to start a war regarding build quality but how do these cars hold up in this department? For example, the seats (non Recaros) would groan and creak anytime I cornered or the slightest bit of weight shifted on them and the door hinges all squeaked and groaned - is this typical during ownership?
Second, I take it reliability is pretty good on these cars. Whats your guys' opinion of buying one with around 50k on it? I'd like to keep my budget at $30k and around that figure are cars with mileage in the neighborhood of 40-60+ but like any reasonable person, I do not want to get eaten alive with maintenance costs. How are these cars holding up for you guys?
Third, how is upkeep on V2s? I was looking at some E9x M3s and E60 M5s but the upkeep on those is atrocious. I figure the V2 shouldnt be too bad but it'd be nice to get some reassurance from existing owners.
Although I'm looking for one with Recaros, I will be going back this weekend to drive it a bit more. Trying to get the most knowledge I can before my purchase...thanks in advance guys!