[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Actually it is a backing plate, not a "dust shield", which serves as the mount for parking the brake shoes/hardware for the Hummer's intergral parking brake built into the disk brake rotor. So, if one wants to pass an annual safety inspection, the backing plate is somewhat important. On the 320i, which has rear drum brakes (circa 1976), the backing plate holds the drum brake components.

But you missed the point. Price is not the issue; the GM backing plate is no longer available new from any source/supplier. Used ones are rusted beyond usability.

I could also point to another critical suspension component of the GM Hummer, the front torsion bar spring adjuster. Same issue. NLA. But we're well off topic.

Sounds like a great opportunity for a small machine shop to make those, they don't appear to be particularly complicated. With advancements.in 3d scanning, one could probably get a pretty workable CAD model for a CNC with just a cell phone.

The Hummer had torsion bar front suspension? That's wild, my colorado had struts up front with coil springs. I would have assumed they stuck with that for the Hummers too.

Anyways, back on topic... What about something bonkers like a Shelby cobra replica?

[Alfisti]

There's a lovely Interlagos blue Z4M roadster with 55K miles for basically $20K in the USA. That is a LOT of fun for $20K jesus freaking H.

[neilum]

Buy a Cayman and put a deman 4.5 motor swap in it. You'll be over $100K but I think you can get it done with $120 realistically. They can be swapped into a 2016 Gt4 which are coming into realistic territory for you.

The 4.5 easily puts down 475 wheel horsepower with a massive upgrade in torque and is a genuinely badass car. You can customize the gear ratios, exhaust, clutch to your liking/budget.

Or a 991.1 GT3 are coming down into 100ish territory. I know about the finger followers but there are aftermarket options as well as extended warranties. Both would be a lot of car for the money.

[Bumpinjeep]

How about something completely different.
Wrangler 392 on factory 35s or Bronco Raptor on factory 37s. Or blow your money on a Raptor R?

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

How about something completely different.
Wrangler 392 on factory 35s or Bronco Raptor on factory 37s. Or blow your money on a Raptor R?

No interest in selling what I have for any of those

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by neilum

Buy a Cayman and put a deman 4.5 motor swap in it. You'll be over $100K but I think you can get it done with $120 realistically. They can be swapped into a 2016 Gt4 which are coming into realistic territory for you.

The 4.5 easily puts down 475 wheel horsepower with a massive upgrade in torque and is a genuinely badass car. You can customize the gear ratios, exhaust, clutch to your liking/budget.

Or a 991.1 GT3 are coming down into 100ish territory. I know about the finger followers but there are aftermarket options as well as extended warranties. Both would be a lot of car for the money.

I'd love to add a GT3, but not sell my current toys for one at this time

[Alfisti]

Do you own the 30th anniversary Miata?

[JD_BMW]

Since you were digging the 458, I'd say save up and maybe consider a GTC4 Lusso if you want those epic engine sounds and the stuff. It's overpriced to $150k at least but... well, eh. Still a cool car though if you like it fast and loud. Very daily and family-serviceable too with the shooting brake design.

Close to $200k you could be looking at the 200 something HP hybrid, 800 HP total SL63 AMG E edition.

Though realistically, it also is an overpriced car, very much so. At $100k I'd just get a fancy EV. Lucid might do it...

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by JD_BMW

Since you were digging the 458, I'd say save up and maybe consider a GTC4 Lusso if you want those epic engine sounds and the stuff. It's overpriced to $150k at least but... well, eh. Still a cool car though if you like it fast and loud. Very daily and family-serviceable too with the shooting brake design.

Close to $200k you could be looking at the 200 something HP hybrid, 800 HP total SL63 AMG E edition.

Though realistically, it also is an overpriced car, very much so. At $100k I'd just get a fancy EV. Lucid might do it...

Hard pass on an EV.

I've decided to keep what I have

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Hard pass on an EV.

I've decided to keep what I have

For now... That bug to change things up is hard to ignore as a car guy...

[SharpAndCunning]

I know I'm really late to this party, but have you considered a Gen 3 or Gen 4 Viper?

I'm partial to those because of the convertible options.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by SharpAndCunning

I know I'm really late to this party, but have you considered a Gen 3 or Gen 4 Viper?

I'm partial to those because of the convertible options.

I have, but I've decided to keep what I have and add something else later when the market corrects more and I actually have space for another car without making it a PITA.

However, I am still open to replacing the 6 with an actual fun to drive winter car that doesn't cost much and is reliable.

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

1LZ already at $100k. Market value is now $30-35k under MSRP used.

My vote under $100k is a 997 or 991 GTS. Maybe a Turbo S if you’re a turbo kind of guy

I was going to say Porsche, but the problem with everything these days is, it doesn't feel like they build them how they used to.

I remember 100K was easy for cars, now it seems like they are junk before then. And not even small issues, usually really expensive catastrophic issues. I would really look into how much "fun" you can have with it, until it gets expensive.

[JD_BMW]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

I have, but I've decided to keep what I have and add something else later when the market corrects more and I actually have space for another car without making it a PITA.

However, I am still open to replacing the 6 with an actual fun to drive winter car that doesn't cost much and is reliable.

Have you considered an SUV for winter? It can be actually beneficial when it snows.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by JD_BMW

Have you considered an SUV for winter? It can be actually beneficial when it snows.

Yes, if it is fun to drive.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

For now... That bug to change things up is hard to ignore as a car guy...

It always pops up, yes. However, there has to be something compelling for me to make a move with everything so overpriced.

I do know that I would keep the Hellcat over the Miata.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Yes, if it is fun to drive.

Drive a Stelvio. Even a 4 banger. They're SO MUCH FUN. They're like little go karts. I doubt owning one is a ton of fun, but driving them is a ton of fun, super super fast steering ratios make them and absolute blast

[HFW003]

I've just sold my bike so am looking for a "toy" which I can also play around with when I retire in a couple of years.

I'm going for something old school. It's not the fastest but it is an absolute hoot to drive.

[m630]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Yes, if it is fun to drive.

If u have an sav as a potential, you really should drive an X4MC. I think you’ll find it super fun especially if its your winter car. Just get a proper winter tire and wheel setup and you wont be disappointed.
It is the spiritual successor to my former F80, and unlike the G8x designs, this is still classic BMW, and its faster than 99% of the cars on the road. I luv it so much that im buying it out next month as my daily, and will keep it while we all await the next M3 design and pray they learn the next time to keep it bmw and also dont mess it like the new M5 bs.

Good luck!

[BlkGS]

Unpopular opinion around here, but I DGAF. BMW doesn't do "fun". They are hyper serious about performance, comfort, and quality. They cannot fathom things that are stupid and fun. They cannot fathom putting 700hp into a rwd car. They cannot understand having an SUV that will kick the ass end out without much prodding. They can't see the fun in steering so hyper quick that it's a handful.

I drove a buncha cars before settling on my M50i. The X3M and M50i are fast competent vehicles, but they take themselves so very seriously. They don't do stuff "for the lolz". They do things to be faster around the race track nobody will ever take them to.

Saying all this, I still picked the X5 because it was the best all around package. It isn't as playful as a Stelvio, or as raucous as a hellcat Durango or Trackhawk. It isn't hot hatch pretending to be an SUV like a Macan. But it's a very, very good package that's very well rounded. X3M was a little too down-market inside, a little too small inside, and frankly just didn't offer the overall package that X5 did at a nearly the same price point.

[Alfisti]

I agree 1000%. Had an X3 with the turbo 6 cylinder, the one before BMW got androgenous, 2013 I think. Great car, powerful and well sorted but no fun. The Stelvio 4 banger runs rings around it from a handling perspective.

[m630]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Unpopular opinion around here, but I DGAF. BMW doesn't do "fun". They are hyper serious about performance, comfort, and quality. They cannot fathom things that are stupid and fun. They cannot fathom putting 700hp into a rwd car. They cannot understand having an SUV that will kick the ass end out without much prodding. They can't see the fun in steering so hyper quick that it's a handful.

I drove a buncha cars before settling on my M50i. The X3M and M50i are fast competent vehicles, but they take themselves so very seriously. They don't do stuff "for the lolz". They do things to be faster around the race track nobody will ever take them to.

Saying all this, I still picked the X5 because it was the best all around package. It isn't as playful as a Stelvio, or as raucous as a hellcat Durango or Trackhawk. It isn't hot hatch pretending to be an SUV like a Macan. But it's a very, very good package that's very well rounded. X3M was a little too down-market inside, a little too small inside, and frankly just didn't offer the overall package that X5 did at a nearly the same price point.

Perhaps the comments are somewhat strange considering this is a bmw forum and you seem a bit angry, but regardless, the OP was asking about a winter car, so im not sure how that equates to a 700hp rwd that can be driven stupidly or for lolz as you note.
But thats your likes and so be it, doesnt impact my fun one bit, we all have our likes and u like fast trucks and i like sportscars. i would never call a durango anything or trackhawk lolz fun no matter how fast it is but i dont have to, i am glad u do thats why there are so many choices in the world.

But back to the OP, for a daily driver and especially for winter considerations, the X4MC cannot be beaten and it can surely kick its ass out with one press of a button if one so chooses.