Help needed on C63 Upgrade!!
Discussion
Sorry for the delay pistonheaders! Some great comments here. Thanks very much. Thought I would answer/reply to a few comments in one go;
-I don't want to tune the C63 or anything for that matter. Bit socks down your underpants for me I think?
-Has anyone hear owned a V10 R8? I fancy something exotic which an Audi isn't really but the V10 is compelling in terms of usability, performance and looks.
-Gallardo is just not everyday usable I don't think. It'll be parked in a train station car park through the week!
-Should I be shot for considering a convertible 911S fairly new around a 13 plate circa £75-80k?
-Don't fancy a GTR as lacks any class
-What does rep car mean???
My shortlist is currently as follows in ascending order of price; 911S Convertible, F-Type R Coupe, Bentley SuperSports, Aston Martin DBS, Ferrari 599 GTB. Autotrader has options I would buy for each of these so keen to hear if anyone has owned any of these what comments they would give?
-I don't want to tune the C63 or anything for that matter. Bit socks down your underpants for me I think?
-Has anyone hear owned a V10 R8? I fancy something exotic which an Audi isn't really but the V10 is compelling in terms of usability, performance and looks.
-Gallardo is just not everyday usable I don't think. It'll be parked in a train station car park through the week!
-Should I be shot for considering a convertible 911S fairly new around a 13 plate circa £75-80k?
-Don't fancy a GTR as lacks any class
-What does rep car mean???
My shortlist is currently as follows in ascending order of price; 911S Convertible, F-Type R Coupe, Bentley SuperSports, Aston Martin DBS, Ferrari 599 GTB. Autotrader has options I would buy for each of these so keen to hear if anyone has owned any of these what comments they would give?
MLW88 said:
-I don't want to tune the C63 or anything for that matter. Bit socks down your underpants for me I think?
I would say cramming more performance into the same car is exactly the opposite.. Not stuffing your pants, but somehow hiding the swinging python that does in fact lurk within 
Anyway, I think at your age and this budget you should start getting serious. A 599 would be utterly magnificent. At least have a go in one, but it will be harder on fuel than the C63!
Nice problem to have. How about going for a classic? This is an achingly cool and hugely classy fanny magnet if ever there was one.
Fully restored Jensen Interceptor III
http://classiccars.com/listings/view/612188/1975-j...
You can also get modernised ones with a blown LS3 but they're quite a bit more expensive
(Btw I'm 35 and 6'8"
)
Fully restored Jensen Interceptor III
http://classiccars.com/listings/view/612188/1975-j...
You can also get modernised ones with a blown LS3 but they're quite a bit more expensive
(Btw I'm 35 and 6'8"
) Get an SL63 AMG, right spec they look very bad ass, and are fantastic cars.
You can get them used for £70k ish now. Other than the noise and looks, I prefer the SL63 to SLS as a daily driver.
Otherwise you could do what I did and get a Range Rover sport and a f430 spider combo. Can do it for £100k. I am a bit younger than you, though my girlfriend has a kid so we need the space, but I think these cars both suit absolutely fine. Get a black f430 and it is not too flashy. if that's what you want, go for it, if anything these cars are easier to pull off when younger.
You can get them used for £70k ish now. Other than the noise and looks, I prefer the SL63 to SLS as a daily driver.
Otherwise you could do what I did and get a Range Rover sport and a f430 spider combo. Can do it for £100k. I am a bit younger than you, though my girlfriend has a kid so we need the space, but I think these cars both suit absolutely fine. Get a black f430 and it is not too flashy. if that's what you want, go for it, if anything these cars are easier to pull off when younger.
Edited by sealtt on Wednesday 17th December 03:07
I wouldn't want to leave anything exotic in a train station car park all day. I guess the Merc blends in quite well and is less likely to attract unwanted jealous attention because of it.
A Lambo, R8 or Ferrari will inevitably get a lot of attention and no doubt some pleb taking a selfie standing on the bonnet and posting it everywhere.
How about a Maserati Quattroporte in black - cool as f
k.
A Lambo, R8 or Ferrari will inevitably get a lot of attention and no doubt some pleb taking a selfie standing on the bonnet and posting it everywhere.
How about a Maserati Quattroporte in black - cool as f
k.
MLW88 said:
Sorry for the delay pistonheaders! Some great comments here. Thanks very much. Thought I would answer/reply to a few comments in one go;
-I don't want to tune the C63 or anything for that matter. Bit socks down your underpants for me I think?
-Has anyone hear owned a V10 R8? I fancy something exotic which an Audi isn't really but the V10 is compelling in terms of usability, performance and looks.
-Gallardo is just not everyday usable I don't think. It'll be parked in a train station car park through the week!
-Should I be shot for considering a convertible 911S fairly new around a 13 plate circa £75-80k?
-Don't fancy a GTR as lacks any class
-What does rep car mean???
From what I've read from your replies you fancy something with a bit more of a prestigious badge, so how about a Maserati MC Stradale it's within you budget , a great drive usable everyday or if you want four seats get a 4.7S I fit in fine being 6'7 & they have an almighty soundtrack once you press the sport button.
My shortlist is currently as follows in ascending order of price; 911S Convertible, F-Type R Coupe, Bentley SuperSports, Aston Martin DBS, Ferrari 599 GTB. Autotrader has options I would buy for each of these so keen to hear if anyone has owned any of these what comments they would give?
-I don't want to tune the C63 or anything for that matter. Bit socks down your underpants for me I think?
-Has anyone hear owned a V10 R8? I fancy something exotic which an Audi isn't really but the V10 is compelling in terms of usability, performance and looks.
-Gallardo is just not everyday usable I don't think. It'll be parked in a train station car park through the week!
-Should I be shot for considering a convertible 911S fairly new around a 13 plate circa £75-80k?
-Don't fancy a GTR as lacks any class
-What does rep car mean???
From what I've read from your replies you fancy something with a bit more of a prestigious badge, so how about a Maserati MC Stradale it's within you budget , a great drive usable everyday or if you want four seats get a 4.7S I fit in fine being 6'7 & they have an almighty soundtrack once you press the sport button.
My shortlist is currently as follows in ascending order of price; 911S Convertible, F-Type R Coupe, Bentley SuperSports, Aston Martin DBS, Ferrari 599 GTB. Autotrader has options I would buy for each of these so keen to hear if anyone has owned any of these what comments they would give?
vexed said:
Stevoox said:
DBS is a good choice, stunning car!
What about an R8?
intrigued to know what you do
spending up to 90K on a car at 26 is a pretty nice position to be in!
I think he runs a dating website. What about an R8?
intrigued to know what you do
spending up to 90K on a car at 26 is a pretty nice position to be in!Vexed.
31yrs, 6feet.
Also I lent my mate my DB9 (being 6'7 I never felt truly comfortable I couldn't get the seat back far enough so in the end only had it for a few months) he could pick up his mate from the airport long story short he couldn't get the suitcase in the car!!! He borrowed my friends Maser & the case fitted no problem.
Having had both I'd say the Maser is a better everyday car than the Aston but both are great cars you just need to workout what you need from the car & then you'll be able to decide what suits you.
ZX10R NIN said:
I still say a Maserati MC Stadale or 4.7S they have the badge & legroom they're proper four seaters they can be used everyday plus the great exhaust note.
Also I lent my mate my DB9 (being 6'7 I never felt truly comfortable I couldn't get the seat back far enough so in the end only had it for a few months) he could pick up his mate from the airport long story short he couldn't get the suitcase in the car!!! He borrowed my friends Maser & the case fitted no problem.
Having had both I'd say the Maser is a better everyday car than the Aston but both are great cars you just need to workout what you need from the car & then you'll be able to decide what suits you.
The masterati is a great shout, badge, noise, looks but my business partner has one so a non starter!Also I lent my mate my DB9 (being 6'7 I never felt truly comfortable I couldn't get the seat back far enough so in the end only had it for a few months) he could pick up his mate from the airport long story short he couldn't get the suitcase in the car!!! He borrowed my friends Maser & the case fitted no problem.
Having had both I'd say the Maser is a better everyday car than the Aston but both are great cars you just need to workout what you need from the car & then you'll be able to decide what suits you.
Your right though about the dbs I didn't feel I could get the seat back far enough which would make the Manuel version in particular a little tedious!
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