What fun car for a road trip across Europe?
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Done it 3 times in a manual 997s cab. Roof down on the mountain passes etc is so much better.
It's my wife's car and I rarely drive with the roof down in the UK, but in Europe it was rarely up.
It's had a bit of work though - from new suspension to 4.1 engine - so is a bit like Trigger's broom.
Fab car though.
It's my wife's car and I rarely drive with the roof down in the UK, but in Europe it was rarely up.
It's had a bit of work though - from new suspension to 4.1 engine - so is a bit like Trigger's broom.
Fab car though.
mikiec said:
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15718367
Porsches are ?? what you want is a V10 to rip through tunnels and echo through valleys and off mountains. Hood up the car is well insulated but bonus of being able to drop the rear window to still listen to the engine. Rides well, good tech and reliable.
Best engine since the E46 M3, and a perfect choice.Porsches are ?? what you want is a V10 to rip through tunnels and echo through valleys and off mountains. Hood up the car is well insulated but bonus of being able to drop the rear window to still listen to the engine. Rides well, good tech and reliable.
I had a 1st generation Plus, which was spoiled by the non-adjustable sports suspension, but the later cars are wonderful.
A 718 Spyder does seem to be the top choice (imo). Not too big, relatively light, a good amount of power, looks great, screamer of an engine... Although it is at the top of my budget, which requires some thinking about. What are residuals like?
I also quite like the idea of a 996 or 997 GT3.
I really don't think there's much in the way of direct competition for any of these cars?
I also quite like the idea of a 996 or 997 GT3.
I really don't think there's much in the way of direct competition for any of these cars?
Edited by fasimew on Thursday 9th May 02:02
fasimew said:
A 718 Spyder does seem to be the top choice (imo). Not too big, relatively light, a good amount of power, looks great, screamer of an engine... Although it is at the top of my budget, which requires some thinking about. What are residuals like?
I also quite like the idea of a 996 or 997 GT3.
I really don't think there's much in the way of direct competition for any of these cars?
Residuals good. Or get a 981 Spyder for <£70k. Residuals also good. I also quite like the idea of a 996 or 997 GT3.
I really don't think there's much in the way of direct competition for any of these cars?
Edited by fasimew on Thursday 9th May 02:02
Porsche might be the right answer but it’s also a boring answer. You’ll just be joining a line of other British drivers wherever you stop who all made the same choice. Excellent if you want to be part of the club but there are so many more interesting choices available with some great ones suggested above IMO.
…..from someone who has done plenty of European road trips in a Porsche.
…..from someone who has done plenty of European road trips in a Porsche.
A porsche might be the boring answer but if one is actually definitely going on a track several times, they are better at coping than any other heavier option.
An Evora or Emira would be excellent alternatives (but you would have to take bolt-on silencers for some of them!).
The Alpine and 4C would be excellent as well except a manual box would be an absolute must for me for a big Euro trip. Thus, a late fast Elise and v6 exige would be on my list too - AC and cruise control available.
An Evora or Emira would be excellent alternatives (but you would have to take bolt-on silencers for some of them!).
The Alpine and 4C would be excellent as well except a manual box would be an absolute must for me for a big Euro trip. Thus, a late fast Elise and v6 exige would be on my list too - AC and cruise control available.
fasimew said:
A 718 Spyder does seem to be the top choice (imo). Not too big, relatively light, a good amount of power, looks great, screamer of an engine... Although it is at the top of my budget, which requires some thinking about. What are residuals like?
I also quite like the idea of a 996 or 997 GT3.
I really don't think there's much in the way of direct competition for any of these cars?
I have a 997 GT3 - folding bucket seats, aircon, cruise - it is absolutely fI also quite like the idea of a 996 or 997 GT3.
I really don't think there's much in the way of direct competition for any of these cars?
Edited by fasimew on Thursday 9th May 02:02
king epic for the kind of trip you are contemplating
Sub £50k gets you this 981 GTS Boxster, hard to better as a do everything roadtrip car. (Cruise Control is an easy upgrade for £500 from a number of the indy specialists, and I'd agree it is "essential").
Next step up would be an R8, bigger stretch on the budget though.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405049...
Next step up would be an R8, bigger stretch on the budget though.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405049...
A Maserati Gran Cabrio MC. I think it ticks all of the boxes on your original list. Boot space is limited, but that's what the rear seats are for. I've done 650 miles in one day in mine, and felt like I could have done another 650. It's a very comfortable place to be. It's not the fastest, or the most dynamic, but it's a magnificent cruiser. Update the infotainment to give you Waze and you're all sorted.
braddo said:
omniflow said:
A Maserati Gran Cabrio MC.
For mulitple track visits?Although.....
I'm not sure I'd be taking a car on track that I was then planning to do several '000 miles in when I was nowhere close to home or any garage I know and trust and also with potential language issues.
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