Newbie here saying hello - New car choices!
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Hello All,
Newbie here and I've been a long time lurker. I'm a VW man at heart and I currently drive a Corrado VR6. I'm now in the market for something a little more serious.
Long story short I do so little mileage nowadays, I don't rely on a car and I have no children etc. I can finally justify something a little more focussed and in-practicable. I don't want to go too extreme because I still enjoy my comforts and the car will still be used for daily duties every now and then. Ideally I want something which I can pop to the shops in or sit on the motorway for 6 hours, but then won't look out of place on the track or on a B-road blast. Saloon or practicable coupes like M3's or S4's etc don't interest me as my time for these type of cars will come (when I eventually have children or need something more professional sue to my work for example). It's not very often someone can justify something a little silly, so whilst I can...
I've narrowed my choices down to either a Alpina Roadster S, Porsche 968 Sport or 944 Turbo - as it stands. I am a sucker for older cars. Is there anything else I should consider for around the 10k (give or take) mark?
Thanks
Rich
Newbie here and I've been a long time lurker. I'm a VW man at heart and I currently drive a Corrado VR6. I'm now in the market for something a little more serious.
Long story short I do so little mileage nowadays, I don't rely on a car and I have no children etc. I can finally justify something a little more focussed and in-practicable. I don't want to go too extreme because I still enjoy my comforts and the car will still be used for daily duties every now and then. Ideally I want something which I can pop to the shops in or sit on the motorway for 6 hours, but then won't look out of place on the track or on a B-road blast. Saloon or practicable coupes like M3's or S4's etc don't interest me as my time for these type of cars will come (when I eventually have children or need something more professional sue to my work for example). It's not very often someone can justify something a little silly, so whilst I can...
I've narrowed my choices down to either a Alpina Roadster S, Porsche 968 Sport or 944 Turbo - as it stands. I am a sucker for older cars. Is there anything else I should consider for around the 10k (give or take) mark?
Thanks
Rich
First of all, welcome, I was in a similar situation when I moved to within walking distance of work.
944 was on my shortlist, but 968s were above my budget - I couldn't find a good 944 and ended up decided I wanted a newer car anyway.
I like the sound of an Alpina Roadster, Z4s were in my budget, but I discounted them as 2 of my mates have them already.
A Boxster would be a good option with your budget, or if you're open to Japanese cars I really rate the mk3/3.5 MX-5.
944 was on my shortlist, but 968s were above my budget - I couldn't find a good 944 and ended up decided I wanted a newer car anyway.
I like the sound of an Alpina Roadster, Z4s were in my budget, but I discounted them as 2 of my mates have them already.
A Boxster would be a good option with your budget, or if you're open to Japanese cars I really rate the mk3/3.5 MX-5.
Thanks for the Input guys 
TVR's just don't do it for me. Unless it's a Sagaris, but that's well over my budget.
I've never owned a Jap car and it's an itch that I wan't to scratch, but every time I look at the classifieds nothing appeals. I've driven a few tasty MX5's and they are so much fun, they just don't feel special enough.
Boxters/caymans aren't for me either - Would much prefer a nice 944/968.
I was very tempted with a Z3M Coupe and went to look at a few. They are awesome cars whilst ticking all the right boxes. Maintenance and service costs put me off a little though.
Quite fancy a TT Quattro Sport 240 - As a sensible choice. Or an R32?
TVR's just don't do it for me. Unless it's a Sagaris, but that's well over my budget.
I've never owned a Jap car and it's an itch that I wan't to scratch, but every time I look at the classifieds nothing appeals. I've driven a few tasty MX5's and they are so much fun, they just don't feel special enough.
Boxters/caymans aren't for me either - Would much prefer a nice 944/968.
I was very tempted with a Z3M Coupe and went to look at a few. They are awesome cars whilst ticking all the right boxes. Maintenance and service costs put me off a little though.
Quite fancy a TT Quattro Sport 240 - As a sensible choice. Or an R32?
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