What 4 seat super(-ish)car? - £20k
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Its another 'What Car' thread. Sorry!
I've recently sold one of the Ferraris to make way for something a bit more family orientated. I have a budget of £20k (which can maybe stretch a little).
I'm after a 4 seater car that's fun to drive and a bit special. My original plan was to buy an early Aston Martin DB7 with the straight six engine, which I could potentially use on a daily basis, but having looked at a few in the past month it would appear that most have now been abused and unloved when they became an affordable Aston!
My other option is a TVR Cerbera, but I've read a few forum threads and reviews saying that the running costs of these cars could be rather ridiculous (engine rebuilds etc). Also that they're not really very useable if I were to have it as a daily - engines needing warming through for a good few minutes before going anywhere.
I know there is the Porsche 911.... but tbh, I'm just not a Porsche fan.
What else is there? Main criteria is:
Not too ridiculous to run
relatively practical and useable
good/interesting looking sportscar
Space for 2 adults and a 2 year old
£20k Budget.
ETA - Doesn't have to be £20k, the less expensive the better. If there's something fun for £5k then great!
I've recently sold one of the Ferraris to make way for something a bit more family orientated. I have a budget of £20k (which can maybe stretch a little).
I'm after a 4 seater car that's fun to drive and a bit special. My original plan was to buy an early Aston Martin DB7 with the straight six engine, which I could potentially use on a daily basis, but having looked at a few in the past month it would appear that most have now been abused and unloved when they became an affordable Aston!
My other option is a TVR Cerbera, but I've read a few forum threads and reviews saying that the running costs of these cars could be rather ridiculous (engine rebuilds etc). Also that they're not really very useable if I were to have it as a daily - engines needing warming through for a good few minutes before going anywhere.
I know there is the Porsche 911.... but tbh, I'm just not a Porsche fan.
What else is there? Main criteria is:
Not too ridiculous to run
relatively practical and useable
good/interesting looking sportscar
Space for 2 adults and a 2 year old
£20k Budget.
ETA - Doesn't have to be £20k, the less expensive the better. If there's something fun for £5k then great!
Edited by Jonty355 on Tuesday 26th May 16:54
Pistonhead member picked this up a week or two back http://classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php...
Nige_GTI said:
Not a supercar but what about an E90 M3 or E60 M5. They will be just as fast as anything from Aston/Jag/ferrari around that price range?
Or possible the alternative from Mercedes, C63 AMG?
Can Nissan GTR's be had for £20k yet?
BMW E90 M3 is a good shout. Didn't know they were in my price range.Or possible the alternative from Mercedes, C63 AMG?
Can Nissan GTR's be had for £20k yet?
Mercs never seem to age well. When new they look great, but after about 5 years they just look old and bland for some reason.
Do you mean the new GTR's? Thought they were at least £30k - unless a Cat C or D and potentially had the sh*t ragged out of them?
Slightly over budget but;
http://www.autostradacars.com/prestige-car-details...
(Yes I know its not an E90, but I drove past earlier and it looked fantastic)
http://www.autostradacars.com/prestige-car-details...
(Yes I know its not an E90, but I drove past earlier and it looked fantastic)
Something Alpina, can get a supercharged B5 for that budget http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Jonty355 said:
Mr Roper said:
Mk1 Escort Mexico.
As much as I love them and want one, I just couldn't bring myself to pay £20k on an old Escort!Jonty355 said:
Mr Roper said:
Nissan R34.
Out of all the slylines, that is probably my favourite one, but they just don't feel very special inside. The interiors just feel so cheap which is a big shame.I was trying to avoid the usual as I suspect you know all too well what they are but I will anyway...The RS4 Avant.
Or if you don't mind sticking out..
Focus RS
Edited by Mr Roper on Tuesday 26th May 16:38
Mr Roper said:
Ok...
I was trying to avoid the usual as I suspect you know all too well what they are but I will anyway...The RS4 Avant.
Or if you don't mind sticking out..
Focus RS
RS4 - definitely not! Too big and too 4wd.I was trying to avoid the usual as I suspect you know all too well what they are but I will anyway...The RS4 Avant.
Or if you don't mind sticking out..
Focus RS
Edited by Mr Roper on Tuesday 26th May 16:38
Focus RS is nice, just see too many of them about though.
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