Hypothetical "next car" question...

[AngryS3Owner]

Dave B S3 said:

No spend 15K on car then 15k on tuning then 15k on a S3 for the weekdays?

He's got a car for weekdays... so 20k on car and 25k on tuning.

[Dave B S3]

AngryS3Owner said:

Dave B S3 said:

No spend 15K on car then 15k on tuning then 15k on a S3 for the weekdays?

He's got a car for weekdays... so 20k on car and 25k on tuning.

Cue one 500hp RS4, Can I borrow Ill tell you how fast it will go round corners right before.....

[AngryS3Owner]

R34 skyline with silly power would be an option, infact a Saggyarse with a proper engine would also be possible I reckon as would a serious Cerb.

However pete clearly needs to give a watercooled bit of pork a go and I reckon the 996 C4S is a good shout! (maybe because it's the one I like).

[John D*]

996 C4S are very nice

What about an Exige?

[shadowninja]

Secondhand CLK 63 AMG? Handling won't be race-sharp (does it matter?) but 6.3 litre V8 and almost 500bhp.

[Clevers]

VerySideways said:

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about selling the 911 (again!) and getting something else - an occasional use car, suitable for our various breakfast runs, weekend trips, the odd european jaunt, and so on. As some of you know i have been thinking along the lines of Gallardo (more money than i'd like to spend really), Morgan Aero 8 (resale?), Ultima (too raw for long trips), Cobra (sunny days only), etc.

Good for long trips, reliable, good performance, not going to depreciate like a stone, not too heavy... so given a theoretical spend of up to £45k what could i get?

1. 911 GT3
2. Morgan Aero 8
3. BMW M coupé
4. Another Chimaera
5. AMG CLK55
6. SL500 (old shape)
7.

Pete,

How about

1. Lotus Exige
2. Elise R or S
3. Lotus 2 Eleven (road version)
4. Alfa Romeo Spider
5. Subaru Imprezza WRX
6. Boxster S
7. Honda S2000
8. Blue 993

regards
Clevers

[Frik]

Vixpy1 said:

GT3,


Let me say it again


GT3!

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to agree with the be-jumpered one.

Call nervous and ask just how much he enjoyed his.

[R1_JON]

GT3 or save £10k and get an M3 CSL. I really liked driving the CSL, it's a fun car and more different to a normal M3 than people think.

[Vixpy1]

Frik said:

Vixpy1 said:

GT3,


Let me say it again


GT3!

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to agree with the be-jumpered one.

Call nervous and ask just how much he enjoyed his.

Man with BBQ implement

[GG33]

You will regret anything on thet list that isnt a GT3 - But you already know that

GG

[Dizeee]

Buy a 6.0 Monaro and then buy a Chim with the change

[VerySideways]

AngryS3Owner said:

However pete clearly needs to give a watercooled bit of pork a go and I reckon the 996 C4S is a good shout! (maybe because it's the one I like).

If i ever bought a watercooled 911 it would have to have a 964 bottom end. That means GT2, GT3, or turbo.
Like the Noble idea since it's not a daily driver.
Didn't like the M3 CSL because of the bleedin' SMG II. Plus i already drive a 3 series every day.
Monaro would be a good daily driver but not special enough for "occasional use".

So far it's keep my 911, or switch to an Aero 8, or a GT3, or a Noble M12.

[Andy_CTR]

VerySideways said:

So far it's keep my 911, or switch to an Aero 8, or a GT3, or a Noble M12.

Lovely dilema you've got yourself there Pete!!

PS - How about an MG SV?!?!

[Dave B S3]

Andy_CTR said:

VerySideways said:

So far it's keep my 911, or switch to an Aero 8, or a GT3, or a Noble M12.

Lovely dilema you've got yourself there Pete!!

PS - How about an MG SV?!?!

Had some meetings at the factory, never convinced me, Im more a TVR man and Ive had meetings there aswell.

Dave

[Vixpy1]

VerySideways said:

AngryS3Owner said:

However pete clearly needs to give a watercooled bit of pork a go and I reckon the 996 C4S is a good shout! (maybe because it's the one I like).

If i ever bought a watercooled 911 it would have to have a 964 bottom end. That means GT2, GT3, or turbo.
Like the Noble idea since it's not a daily driver.
Didn't like the M3 CSL because of the bleedin' SMG II. Plus i already drive a 3 series every day.
Monaro would be a good daily driver but not special enough for "occasional use".

So far it's keep my 911, or switch to an Aero 8, or a GT3, or a Noble M12.

Nothing wrong with SMG 11!

[AngryS3Owner]

VerySideways said:

AngryS3Owner said:

However pete clearly needs to give a watercooled bit of pork a go and I reckon the 996 C4S is a good shout! (maybe because it's the one I like).

If i ever bought a watercooled 911 it would have to have a 964 bottom end. That means GT2, GT3, or turbo.
Like the Noble idea since it's not a daily driver.
Didn't like the M3 CSL because of the bleedin' SMG II. Plus i already drive a 3 series every day.
Monaro would be a good daily driver but not special enough for "occasional use".

So far it's keep my 911, or switch to an Aero 8, or a GT3, or a Noble M12.

Sorry pete were you saying something? oh yes that is a very good choice

[Dave B S3]

Before i turn of the PC

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[ukwill]

Ok then. I vote 996TT. Especially if you're wanting to do some european hoonage.

A car that has the best of everything. Best value for money supercar in the world. Not that I'm biased or anything.

[john_r]

I drove one of these recently...

Euro hoonage stealth rocket with more toys than Santa!

Mercedes SL600 V12 Bi-Turbo

Edited by john_r on Thursday 3rd January 09:05

[mawse]

I've yet to do the Porsche thing although having been in a 996 GT3 RS I was very impressed. However, I have to put a shout in for the Noble, especially if it's for occasional use. The handling and acceleration of an M400 is pretty addictive.