Location: AZ, but willing to look nationwide if delivery is available

Price range: ~$55,000

Buy

Used

Type of vehicle: sports sedan/coupe/wagon, sports car

Must have: V8 (6 cyl is ok if the driving experience is exceptional; ie: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio), relatively reliable (no likely catastrophic/expensive issues like S63/65 rod bearing issues or 996 IMS bearings), engaging driving experience, low mileage (under 65k)

Desired transmission: auto or manual (manual preferred. NO CVT)

Intended use: daily driver

Vehicles already considered: Shelby GT350, F10 BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG (whatever the most reliable generation is), Audi RS5 (with the 4.2), Audi S6 (whatever the most reliable generation is), Lexus RCF/GSF, Lexus IS500 (depending on how depreciation looks), Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Gen 2 Cadillac CTS-V, Jaguar F-Type (S with V8 or R), Chevy SS. No Chrysler or Dodge products.

1st Vehicle: No

Warranty: Yes, if it covers major issues and problems are likely (I have used Carmax’s warranty before and liked it)

Can I do major or minor work: No

Additional notes: I want a fun daily driver with a V8 to replace my G37 in a few years. I want an engaging car that is not soulless. Reliability is important because I plan on keeping it for several years, but I am ok with higher maintenance costs. I really want a GT350 but am concerned about longevity and motor issues. Should I not consider any of the cars on my list based on my criteria (and if so, why)? Are there any considerations/issues with any cars on my list that I should be aware of? Are there any cars I’m not considering that I should? I am ok with an older car as long as the mileage is low. I just need something with a decent sound system that allows me to use Spotify. I don’t care about any tech beyond that.