If you wanted a toy car and had 80k to spend
Discussion
bordseye said:
EpsomJames said:
How practical does it need to be? Intended use? E.g weekends away with the Mrs/mistress, track days, or just general posing?
Able to do a two week tour of Spain two up. No track daysUnless you want an auto (in which case the answer's a 575) find a nice 550 Maranello. They not only feel special every time you drive them, but also munch the miles, look beautiful from most angles and will not depreciate. Very likely to continue appreciating. I'd also not get hung up on whether you need the HGTE package (or whatever it's named!)
Second the Maser GT option, although would go for the 4 seat Stradale version, stunning piece of kit that can munch the miles but also be hardcore enough to provide some fun when needed. I reckon it will become a classic in due course but that would not be my rationale for purchasing. I also like the idea of a good 550, classic Ferrari looks and that V12 up front, plus the option of a manual gearbox, although I suspect maintenance costs could be on the high side as they are now getting on and parts wear out. Finally there is the DBS, lovely car but have heard of some general horror stories about Aston reliability and maintenance costs, which may or may not apply to the DBS, but still tempting. Good luck, nice problem to have!
Colossus said:
Second the Maser GT option, although would go for the 4 seat Stradale version, stunning piece of kit that can munch the miles but also be hardcore enough to provide some fun when needed. I reckon it will become a classic in due course but that would not be my rationale for purchasing. I also like the idea of a good 550, classic Ferrari looks and that V12 up front, plus the option of a manual gearbox, although I suspect maintenance costs could be on the high side as they are now getting on and parts wear out. Finally there is the DBS, lovely car but have heard of some general horror stories about Aston reliability and maintenance costs, which may or may not apply to the DBS, but still tempting. Good luck, nice problem to have!
Maserati a good choice though have only seen the earlier 2-seater MC Stradale at that price. Beyond that, maybe a Bentley Continental GT? Running costs potentially steep but on the flip side, plenty of choice well south of £80k...for a proper gearbox and bomb proof reliability. Plus £20K for petrol around Europe
http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...
http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...
Bo_apex said:
for a proper gearbox and bomb proof reliability. Plus £20K for petrol around Europe
http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...
Got a soft spot for the 928....but a few quid short of £60k?!?! http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...
bordseye said:
IanMorewood said:
Chevy Corvette and a huge hunk of change?
No. "Has to be special" ie classy, which rules out anything American.V12V
Possibly v10 r8
Changed my mind. This
F type r
http://www.chariotsspecialistcars.com/used-search/...
Possibly v10 r8
Changed my mind. This
F type r
http://www.chariotsspecialistcars.com/used-search/...
Edited by Pesty on Sunday 12th April 04:18
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