Which Car Would You Suggest After Cayman S?

[Ranjsm]

Hi guys,

So after two years of Cayman S ownership I think it is about time to buy a new car. Previous to this I had a white 320d convertible BMW. I am 30 now and feel that comfort and all the added extras are the ticket to making me happy but also want a car where strangers walk up to you and compliment the motor as well as when catching up with friends they ask "how you finding the motor?". Don't really want to spend anything over 30k but the cheaper the better whilst still being a statement car.

So lads what are your suggestions? Please feel free to provide stories about your experiences post Porsche and what you found good and not so good about your cars of choice.

[andyc11]

Worth a try in a V8V, I drove one before buying a 997 GTS and liked it. Next to the GTS, no comparison if you're after something a bit more focused but you aren't. I found it comfy, could easily have seen myself doing a few euro jaunts and it's an Aston.

Even on the test drive I had a couple of guys hanging out windows with their phones out taking pics...that's what put me off, but that's just me so if you're after something with a bit of statement, worth considering.

[Pope]

You could be in 997.1 turbo territory?!

[Adam B]

Pope said:

You could be in 997.1 turbo territory?!

Guys - he said £30k max, you could get an awful cat D 997 turbo, or a very leggy V8V for that

Edited by Adam B on Sunday 25th January 17:32

[FarQue]

OP wants comfort, toys and a 'badge' & under 30k? Doesn't need sports car dynamics per se.

Cayenne.

[Magic919]

Mercedes C63.

[dvshannow]

You want attention get something rare like a Monaro ? I would check out e92m3 lot f car for money but will not get that much attention

M3csl probe the best car to get 'right' attention and financially great depending on your mileage

[Singh911]

I'd be tending toward an M5. The E60 M5 had a screamer of a V10. If you can find a good one, an E39 will leave you lots of change, the right attention and probably is the pick of the M5s, you get a lovely V8 soundtrack too.

[thegoose]

CL63? CLK63? SL65?

They tick the boxes you want and provide plenty of aural pleasure too.

Lotus Evora?