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Originally Posted by deosaa9
What do you suggest in the price range? I also want to have Apple Carplay and certain creature comforts if possible.
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Since you've mentioned it.. for a fun car I would have a Miata RF as a top pic, especially if having something new-ish was a priority.
A 2009-2012 Porsche Cayman or Boxster (updating the navigation to include wireless Carplay/Android Auto is not hard, I have done it on my own 2009 Cayman) would be another top pick, especially considering how reliable those cars are. I bought a 2009 Cayman S (in 2018) for $23k.. it had 90k+ miles on it but it was well serviced and caused me no problems. I sold it in 2019 for $25k since I was moving overseas. I would do it again, though I know prices are a bit higher now.
Even my 2013 BMW 128i M Sport was actually a more fun drivers car than my M2. Weighing in at ~3,100lbs you could definitely detect the lightness, great steering, good gearbox. I bought one of those in 2017 for $16k, great car, never should have sold it.
I like my M2 and don't plan to sell it anytime soon, don't get me wrong, but it wouldn't be a pick for a fun drivers car. I know this may go against popular opinion here.