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My current £18k (ish) dilemma...
Criteria is loosely the following:
- A bit of poke.
- Can use it for work meetings if needed.
- Taking out GI Jane.
- No more than 4 years old.
- Reliability for 6 or so months. (hence a Cerbera being out if the question)
Any thoughts/comments/experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Tuan
Criteria is loosely the following:
- A bit of poke.
- Can use it for work meetings if needed.
- Taking out GI Jane.
- No more than 4 years old.
- Reliability for 6 or so months. (hence a Cerbera being out if the question)
Any thoughts/comments/experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Tuan
I very nearly bought a 350Z a few years ago, nice, fast enough, handles nicely.
Interior was a bit crap, and for the size of car, it was pretty pathetic that it was only a 2-seater with a tiny boot (comprimised by the rollover hoop).
Considered a M3 last year (got the 996 instead), I never got around to driving one, but similar footprint to the 350, with 2+2 and decent boot - performance wise I think the beemer has the nod, and I would imagine the same for the driving experience.
If the image doesnt bother you, go for the M3
Interior was a bit crap, and for the size of car, it was pretty pathetic that it was only a 2-seater with a tiny boot (comprimised by the rollover hoop).
Considered a M3 last year (got the 996 instead), I never got around to driving one, but similar footprint to the 350, with 2+2 and decent boot - performance wise I think the beemer has the nod, and I would imagine the same for the driving experience.
If the image doesnt bother you, go for the M3
for me it would have to be the 350z. i am not saying it is the better car, or the more desirable car. BUT it is the most desirable ownership proposition (if you see what i mean).
the downside is you're more likely to get bored more quickly. and they're bringin out a tweaked version with the new-fangled high reving engine, that might make you feel like you're missing out.
the downside is you're more likely to get bored more quickly. and they're bringin out a tweaked version with the new-fangled high reving engine, that might make you feel like you're missing out.
You could get a nearly new Monaro for that.
Go on! Be different!
www.pistonheads.com/sales/113267.htm
Go on! Be different!
www.pistonheads.com/sales/113267.htm
Edited by mackie1 on Friday 2nd February 13:01
Fidgits said:
If the image doesnt bother you, go for the M3
That is the one thing that's bothering me to be honest...
baskey said:
the downside is you're more likely to get bored more quickly. and they're bringin out a tweaked version with the new-fangled high reving engine, that might make you feel like you're missing out.
Knowing my silly logic as I do, I'll get bored very soon anyway (within 6 months) and either sell it, or slap a Nismo 'charger in it for a bit of a laugh...
I don't associate the M3 with other BMWs. It's always been a bit of a driver's car with a good reputation - at least round here. I'm afraid that I'm no great fan of the 350Z, especially as a fat-ass convertible, and find the image of these cars is rather worse, tending to be owned by older blerks indulging a mid-life crisis who like to be looked at and like to nod at passers-by rather than watching the road. I had the misfortune to follow one down a country lane (verty) where the elderly geezer tried his best to annoy the hell out of me by driving it like it was a pram. But that may be just round here.
For me, the M3 is the better car and the better image, probably because I've always sort of half fancied one myself.
For me, the M3 is the better car and the better image, probably because I've always sort of half fancied one myself.
davevag said:
How about an S2000 or RX8?
_Dobbo_ and I went through a load of alternatives yesterday and shortlisted... Both of these were discounted due to having a little less grunt thatn I'd like.
Gazboy said:
There is a Monaro VXR 6.0 for sale at a similar price near me and I'd be tempted by that tbh.
This one's on the shortlist too. But I haven't seen any/many 6.0's sub £20k.
Tuan
Werent vauxhall selling of Monaro VXR's at 23k or something silly like that?
I imagine that'd have a downward impact on residuals of used ones?
again, depending on the image, what about a Jag XKR - not sure what you'd get for 18k, but arent they something like 350bhp?
I imagine that'd have a downward impact on residuals of used ones?
again, depending on the image, what about a Jag XKR - not sure what you'd get for 18k, but arent they something like 350bhp?
Edited by Fidgits on Friday 2nd February 13:15
mackie1 said:
You could get a nearly new Monaro for that.
Go on! Be different!
www.pistonheads.com/sales/113267.htm
Go on! Be different!
www.pistonheads.com/sales/113267.htm
This looks a lovely car. But it looks like it's hidden in someone's back garden?
Fort Jefferson said:
mackie1 said:
You could get a nearly new Monaro for that.
Go on! Be different!
www.pistonheads.com/sales/113267.htm
Go on! Be different!
www.pistonheads.com/sales/113267.htm
This looks a lovely car. But it looks like it's hidden in someone's back garden?
i wish this was a car i didn't like then i could use a 'shed' joke...
GI Jnr said:
My current £18k (ish) dilemma...
Criteria is loosely the following:
- A bit of poke.
- Can use it for work meetings if needed.
- Taking out GI Jane.
- No more than 4 years old.
- Reliability for 6 or so months. (hence a Cerbera being out if the question)
Any thoughts/comments/experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Tuan
Criteria is loosely the following:
- A bit of poke.
- Can use it for work meetings if needed.
- Taking out GI Jane.
- No more than 4 years old.
- Reliability for 6 or so months. (hence a Cerbera being out if the question)
Any thoughts/comments/experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Tuan
Dude, if you wanna poke about in one, I'm sure GlenMH would take you out in his - they are very happy with theirs
eta: Oi whats wrong with ///M cars? (see my profile)
Edited by neil_bolton on Friday 2nd February 13:25
mackie1 said:
If it's a Monaro, it's got to be the 6.0 got the coke snorting nose and so I can VXR500 it at some point.
Tuan
GI Jnr said:
mackie1 said:
If it's a Monaro, it's got to be the 6.0 got the coke snorting nose and so I can VXR500 it at some point.
Tuan
Can't argue with that! If I could afford it I'd have a 6.0 (LS2) VXR in a heartbeat. However it is possible to supercharge the 5.7 (LS1) aswell, several people have done it to good effect but it's not quite as straight forward as the VXR500-spec upgrade.
Be aware though that the 2005 model cars have a much smaller boot that the non-nostrilled 2004 models due to the fuel tank being relocated. It's still better than a 350z though.
A low mileage 6.0 VXR recently sold for £20k so it may be worth keeping an eye out for bargains. Vauxhall recently discounted a load of pre-registered ones to £27k in an attempt to shift them quickly in preparation for the new VE Commodore coming later this year.
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