Panamera...

I saw one of these the other day. Semi-discrete but striking in one package. And I'm sure as an RS5, performance is close to 991 I would imagine.

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Well....NOW you can add me to the list...once seen...can't be unseen!

Perverts :)

Must be why it is a three page thread already :)

Hey you gotta keep the marriage fresh!:D

Some good suggestions here. Interesting that the Porsche is too flashy but an M BMW or Lexus isn’t? Perception is a funny thing...

Honestly the Mustang is a good suggestion, the new one with the Performance Pack 2 is basically a budget GT350. Magnetic shocks, Recaros, Brembos, etc. usable back seats too.

Another one that hasn’t been listed here is a Kia Stinger. Basically invisible but with BMW levels of performance, unlike the BMW it’s not made of broken. Won’t impress the neighbors but they have gotten rave reviews.

Of the typical performance sedans the C63 is silly fun, and most people will mistake it for a standard C-class.

If my paycheck allowed and if it was possible: I would forget the 'discrete part' and vote Panamera.
in black they are discrete, the bright blue not so much, but will prove to be 'rare' someday.
If I had half the funds go with a WRX or GTI, also in black. I betcha : much fun.
disclaimer-Haven't driven any of these, standard or auto.

It sounds like they are describing the BMW M235 or M240. The reviews all say that it's a sleeper that has 90 of the performance of an M3 in a package that is a better daily driver, and is completely indistinguishable from a regular 3 Series. In fact, the reviews generally agree that the main criticism is that it doesn't have any visual distinction from "lesser" models. Here's a nice review of the 240. the 235 is the previous model and is reportedly little different from the newer model. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-bmw-m240i-coupe-automatic-tested-review

You can see from my signature which one I went with. It’s my daily driver all year. Prior to the RS5 I dd a 2015 M3, before that 2011 M3.

IMO the M3s were more fun to drive but we’re not discrete enough. Somehow more people that are not really car people know what an M3 is....and have some sort of opinion of the driver. I find that way more ordinary people comment positively on the RS5 as just a very nice looking car....they have no idea what it is or how much power it has. And most true car people are positively respectful.

I know some will say who cares what others think, but that just doesn’t work for someone who has a lot of employees or interacts with a wide range of people for business.

As far as fun goes...you have to put that in perspective of the situation. A commute or business trip in the Audi can be therapeutic. I do choose to take it on Sunday drives occasionally but that is more for the 911. Except!.....for in the snow, where honestly I can’t imagine what other vehicle made can make faster progress than that thing on full snow tires

I know someone with a Panamera S4, has 160,000 miles on it.

Wouldn't know it, car is in great shape.

Very well built car, and the interior ergonomics are great.

I just purchased a 2015 M235i (Estoril over Terra) as a fun daily driver. So far, so good.

A mustang is high on my list for my next car but I believe the OP is asking about a four seat car?

Back in my parts slinging days I had a few clients with these. Super cool cars. They all referred to them as rocket tanks though. Damn things seemed to chew threough brakes like you wouldn’t believe. Heavy cars with crazy power.

Also a ***** to tune, just not many options out there.

Two door four seat I thought, which a mustang fits.

It's a very heavy car, yes.

I'm guessing the rear seat of a Mustang isn't any larger that a 991 rear seat?

No and his wife nixed Mustangs right off the bat...

This is starting to seem impossible.

Of course she would...why settle for a Seiko when she can have a Rolex?

Does his wife work?

So at this point I think a Kia is looking the way to go.

Although personally I'd not worry about driving a discrete car, and pick a Jaguar XKR, 991, or Lexus LC500

Wait a minute....... I thought if you sell the Porsche you have to buy a Mustang? This isn't a rule? Have I been misled all these years? :)

Don't blame me..it's not my fault that I'm a trend setter.

Here is a nice used two door car with a back seat that isn’t flashy that most car people don’t have a clue what it is. Too flashy? Find one in black, if you can find one at all. And I did have personal experience with its big brother for four years. Power and grip, not a bad combo.

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Not sure a UrQuattro checks the boxes for a reliable and easy daily driver in traffic, but it sure would be fun! I love those cars.

Thanks for all the ideas guys... He ended up buying something I did not expect but respect a lot. A later model E92 M3 (the V8 one) with the typical engine issue (conrod bearings if I recall) recently taken care of pre-emptively... Sounds glorious, it is more discrete than the 991 though not by a mile - color helps blend in... I think the one flaw is the auto tranny is not as smooth as PDK but it is a nice car.

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Hey guys, I bought an M2 competition and I love it.
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If you want to keep it discrete, just don't wash it.
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Did you pay dealer markup ? Where I am at those are $15 to 20k over msrp!

I actually paid MSRP. No way I was going to pay $25k over list as what BMW SF wanted. I actually didn’t buy it in California, in September 2018, I was still seeing $5k markups on 2018 models. There are dealers out there willing to sell at list. When I found this one, it was actually cheaper than the 2018s. The deal I got included shipping and I also got a rebate through BMWCCA for $500.

Best to go with a ‘volume dealer’, I believe the 2019’s May have all sold and any new allocations now would be for 2020, but I’m not really sure. I would think by now the hype on these should have cooled off a bit. So far I’m really enjoying every drive with it, great daily.

Good choice! I am desperately awaiting spring . . .