Appreciating car for £30,000 that's fast around a circuit

[sjc]

Geesus said:

joncon said:

sjc said:

Noble values are only going one way . The titanium 11k miler at Kerridges is as good an example as you're likely to find albeit a bit over budget .

best real world sports car I have ever driven...

I really like the idea of a Noble M12 GTO 3R and I'm sure they'd be hard to beat for the budget (for a tin top).
I'm worried they'd be left behind in terms of future values compared to say a CSL?

You're only in London , Kerridges is needham market Ipswich . Go on, bloody go and drive it.

[bungle]

Chicane-UK said:

LukeR94 said:

Nissan skyline R34 GT-R

Wont lose a penny, but probably wont gain anything either.

for 30k you will probably get a stupidly powerful one if your into that.

ETA: This looks like a gem

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Edited by LukeR94 on Sunday 7th December 16:48

That is stunning!

V-car

[ging84]

joncon said:

and with support vehicle/beer carrier

Was trying to figure out how you had those cars in the 70s
then i finally released that it was the camera that was from the 70s

[joncon]

ging84 said:

joncon said:

and with support vehicle/beer carrier

Was trying to figure out how you had those cars in the 70s
then i finally released that it was the camera that was from the 70s

I spent all my beer tokens on 97 ron

[lord trumpton]

LukeR94 said:

Nissan skyline R34 GT-R

Wont lose a penny, but probably wont gain anything either.

for 30k you will probably get a stupidly powerful one if your into that.

ETA: This looks like a gem

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Edited by LukeR94 on Sunday 7th December 16:48

No, no, no, no, no

I would die of embarrassment if anyone saw me in that - its truly cringeworthy imho

OP - As already said e46 M3 CSL. Job jobbed

[Geesus]

jamiebae said:

It depends how important ultimate ability on the track is, if it's the main thing then an S1 Exige is indeed what you want, but personally I'd be after a nice 993 and enjoy the road driving more.

Whats the next peg down from a Turbo when we're talking 993s?

[SidewaysSi]

Geesus said:

jamiebae said:

It depends how important ultimate ability on the track is, if it's the main thing then an S1 Exige is indeed what you want, but personally I'd be after a nice 993 and enjoy the road driving more.

Whats the next peg down from a Turbo when we're talking 993s?

A 993 RS or perhaps a GT2. Should add one to your list....;)

[Geesus]

SidewaysSi said:

A 993 RS or perhaps a GT2. Should add one to your list....;)

Ha! That's a step up isn't it?
So in terms of 993s in the £30k range, it's either a C4S or a C2 right?

[Jakarta]

Chicane-UK said:

LukeR94 said:

Nissan skyline R34 GT-R

Wont lose a penny, but probably wont gain anything either.

for 30k you will probably get a stupidly powerful one if your into that.

ETA: This looks like a gem

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Edited by LukeR94 on Sunday 7th December 16:48

That is stunning!

My face went limp when that ad opened

[TuxMan]

Noble all the way , will batter a CSL on track !!!!

[SidewaysSi]

Geesus said:

SidewaysSi said:

A 993 RS or perhaps a GT2. Should add one to your list....;)

Ha! That's a step up isn't it?
So in terms of 993s in the £30k range, it's either a C4S or a C2 right?

Missed the boat on a C4S I'm afraid and yes, RSs and GT2s have long gone... At this level, you are unlikely to make money and have a car that you can really use (accounting for running costs etc). Just buy what you want to drive rather than worrying about every penny. There are better investments out there if you have £30k lying around than a car you will drive on track.

The Lotus is a bloody brilliant machine but depends how hardcore you want to go. Mid way between the Seven and CSL I reckon. And the Elise/Exige S1 is a wonderful looking thing IMO.

[liner33]

Another vote for the 34 GTR , the right one won't lose a penny

[LukeR94]

bungle said:

Chicane-UK said:

LukeR94 said:

Nissan skyline R34 GT-R

Wont lose a penny, but probably wont gain anything either.

for 30k you will probably get a stupidly powerful one if your into that.

ETA: This looks like a gem

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Edited by LukeR94 on Sunday 7th December 16:48

That is stunning!

V-car

Didnt spot that! It was nicely hidden in the middle of the text!

[McWigglebum4th]

liner33 said:

Another vote for the 34 GTR , the right one won't lose a penny

But being a big lardy lump it will eat tyres,brakes and fuel

As well as the odd mechanical bit

A caterham may depreciate more but not much more

However it is very light on consumables

[liner33]

McWigglebum4th said:

But being a big lardy lump it will eat tyres,brakes and fuel

As well as the odd mechanical bit

A caterham may depreciate more but not much more

However it is very light on consumables

Cheap'ish tyres and cheap brakes and not that bad on fuel on the road

Far more practical for those summer days for a nice drive out

[crusty]

Honda NSX?

[Geesus]

liner33 said:

Another vote for the 34 GTR , the right one won't lose a penny

I can appreciate them for what they can do but looks wise they do nothing for me. Apart from the NSX maybe, there's nothing that really rolls my wheels that is Japanese.

[Geesus]

How would a CSL compare on track to an Exige?

[TheDoggingFather]

How about a 1M, or are they still a bit strong money wise?

[Zod]

If you want practicality, along with value retention and track ability, M3 CSL.