Anyway, now I am wondering whether it would make sense to "upgrade" to the F40. The F40 ticks some extra boxes: it is a true supercar - not just a super car like the CS, it is an icon and it looks amazing. However, it means investing about 4 times as much cash, will cost more to run and is probably even more difficult to sell in an emergency (or rather, the discount to achieve a sale would have to be even higher.

Emergency cash point is a valid concern, but I promise to give you 50% of value if you're in a hurry. So there, all solved.

Worst "I get a massive bonus you poorpers" thread ever.

Just not matte black It's impressive how they managed to make an F40 look that bad.

I've got both. For me, they are both great cars. But the F40 is the F40, there's no competition.
If I could only have one I'd have the F40 to be honest. I just spent a week in mine driving it down to Vence in South of France from London, went on Route Napoleon etc. It was a mind blowing trip and I bonded with the car a lot. I have already owned it two years, had another F40 before it etc. However, after a week in it and driving it pretty much flat out everywhere, I can tell you I've had few better times behind the wheel. And there is some serious competition.
I know what you mean about the point and squirt thoughts, I don't agree though. I don't know how much experience you've got, but my advice would be to buy one and drive it lots. Get familiar with it and loss that sense of being intimidated. Honestly, it's a very communicative car and it really isn't the death trap people make out. I drive mine like its been stolen and I've only ever been surprised or caught out once. It was wet then, you do have to be more careful when it's not dry. Just be mindful of the boost then, particularly on uneven surfaces as that could catch you out. But in the dry its very progressive, you needn't worry if you learn the limits and show it some respect. That said you can still grab it by the scruff of the neck. In fact the faster you go the better, that way you keep it on boost (over 4k rpm approx) and you avoid the sudden spikes of power. It's only really going to be an issue in first and second anyway, when dry. Expect a bit of opposite lock and all will be well. They do tend to understeer a bit, all the weight is in the rear after all. You have to be a bit careful here exiting corners as if you've got a load of lock on and the boost comes in that understeer can turn to snap oversteer but to be honest the lag often saves you. By the time the turbo lag has passed you by, the fronts have usually gripped and you are off again. The understeer can also be dialled out with a bit of trail braking, the brakes are not great but don't be afraid to really lean on them and there is plenty of bite for a road car. You just need to learn how much stopping power you've got. It's not easy to lock them in the dry either given the lack of ABS.
The steering is about a telegraphic as you could ask for. You feel exactly what the fronts are doing and this aids you in driving the car quick no end. There is so much info you know how much or how little grip you've got at all times. Other manufacturers can sample that steering and weep. I have only experienced equal steering feel twice, that was in a Caterham and a 73 RS. Not bad in other words.
The running costs aren't all that. It's probably 1500 a year and possibly less if there is no major work. Not bad for a car of that pedigree. Obviously you've got tanks every 10 or so years, think that is about 10k. But if you've got 400k burning a hole, then this shouldn't deter you.
The CS, well you've got one. A rare breed and a fantastic car. However, most people who prefer this to the F40 do so because it's easier to drive, it flatters them. That isn't a real reason to prefer the car. Trust me, if you can learn to drive your F40 like you can your CS there would be no comparison. It's such a rewarding car and that is because it's a challenge to drive it. Almost anyone can jump in a CS and rag that though. For me that spoils it slightly. The CS is so user friendly, it's still a great car on the limit though with all the electronic aids turned off. But it's a car that excels at ten tenths, you can have fun in an F40 at anytime. It's a proper occasion car and a bona fide motoring icon.
Buy an F40 while they are still the right side of 500k and then when you get yet another bonus, buy a CS again. Great combo but you really only need one....hopefully which one has now become a bit more obvious.
J

because of the difficulty in persuading my wife.