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Out of all the cars suggested, the 928 is the only one which will appreciate, and probably will have the most reasonable running costs vs the 170mph and 5.4sec 0-60 on offer. Does it do it as a one-car - it could, with ease. After all, I think that's why it failed in its mission to replace the 911. It was too practical and accomplished.
The three of us - wife, 3yrs old daughter and myself had a lovely short break (5 days) around Yorkshire in my 928 GTS 5-spd. There was plenty of space for all the luggage, toddler stuff and even walking boots. Both my kids love the snug rear seats of the 928 too. When I bought my first S2 back in 2003, I did 20k in it over 2yrs, living in Central London. So, yes, they could be very practical... And I am biased of course.
P.S. I really wanted a DB9, really, really, to the point where I was about to buy a rare manual car. Then tried one with family in tow. It was laughably bad inside in terms of space and ergonomics. I am 6'6" and felt very uncomfortable. It made my GT3 feel the paragon of ergonomics. Hence walked...
The three of us - wife, 3yrs old daughter and myself had a lovely short break (5 days) around Yorkshire in my 928 GTS 5-spd. There was plenty of space for all the luggage, toddler stuff and even walking boots. Both my kids love the snug rear seats of the 928 too. When I bought my first S2 back in 2003, I did 20k in it over 2yrs, living in Central London. So, yes, they could be very practical... And I am biased of course.
P.S. I really wanted a DB9, really, really, to the point where I was about to buy a rare manual car. Then tried one with family in tow. It was laughably bad inside in terms of space and ergonomics. I am 6'6" and felt very uncomfortable. It made my GT3 feel the paragon of ergonomics. Hence walked...
Edited by Cheburator mk2 on Friday 13th March 15:52
It is in bits at the moment as they tend to finish them when they have a buyer.
Here is a quote from the confirmation email of what they are doing to the engine.
Full engine re-build with all new Nikasil plated aluminium alloy cylinders, piston rings, crank shaft bearings, timing chains, 2006 onwards intermediate shaft with larger bearing, etc. 2 year/24000 mile (whichever first) guarantee on new parts subject to terms.
New front and rear brake discs & pads.
Exchange front forked arms.
Full Gold Major Service.
12 months MOT
olly22n said:
Gruber said:
olly22n said:
Its not.
It's not worth exploring or it's not difficult to get a baby in the back?
Have said earlier about V8V running costs, I've just put four new tyres on the 911, and by the end of next week this round of spending will be circa £2k, I expect.
In other news, this year you can hire a Caterham 620R from Bookatrack. 
All 310bhp and sequential box of it.
All 310bhp and sequential box of it.
First time I've ever seen one of these on the road:
It sounded like a bag of very expensive nails and each burst of throttle was accompanied by a valiant streak of blue smoke pouring out of the right pipe, but did it have road presence or what! Stunning colour too.
I lust after the Raptor but the LM002 makes it look like a Tonka toy.
What a gloriously bonkers piece of kit it is - love it!
It sounded like a bag of very expensive nails and each burst of throttle was accompanied by a valiant streak of blue smoke pouring out of the right pipe, but did it have road presence or what! Stunning colour too.
I lust after the Raptor but the LM002 makes it look like a Tonka toy.
What a gloriously bonkers piece of kit it is - love it!
New Petrolicious - Nardi Danese 6C 2500, owned by a chap with a fantastic collection, and outlook on life 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zefQVHfSIY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zefQVHfSIY
Edited by Blueprint on Friday 13th March 18:27
Gentlemen, ideas please:
30k budget
Must be a 2+2
Will do around 7000 miles per year
Will do around 10 track days
Will do at least 1 3000 mile euro road trip
Not interested in 4 pots
Want at least 250hp, ideally plenty more
Must retain some decent value so nothing too new
So far considering an RPM Techniq built 996CSR, BMW 850csi, 928 manual and Mercedes Cosseh (but probably way to slow.)
Am a bit stumped.
30k budget
Must be a 2+2
Will do around 7000 miles per year
Will do around 10 track days
Will do at least 1 3000 mile euro road trip
Not interested in 4 pots
Want at least 250hp, ideally plenty more
Must retain some decent value so nothing too new
So far considering an RPM Techniq built 996CSR, BMW 850csi, 928 manual and Mercedes Cosseh (but probably way to slow.)
Am a bit stumped.
benjj said:
Gentlemen, ideas please:
30k budget
Must be a 2+2
Will do around 7000 miles per year
Will do around 10 track days
Will do at least 1 3000 mile euro road trip
Not interested in 4 pots
Want at least 250hp, ideally plenty more
Must retain some decent value so nothing too new
So far considering an RPM Techniq built 996CSR, BMW 850csi, 928 manual and Mercedes Cosseh (but probably way to slow.)
Am a bit stumped.
Maserati 4200 must have nearly bottomed out on depreciation?30k budget
Must be a 2+2
Will do around 7000 miles per year
Will do around 10 track days
Will do at least 1 3000 mile euro road trip
Not interested in 4 pots
Want at least 250hp, ideally plenty more
Must retain some decent value so nothing too new
So far considering an RPM Techniq built 996CSR, BMW 850csi, 928 manual and Mercedes Cosseh (but probably way to slow.)
Am a bit stumped.
M6?
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