What to buy....

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simonr100

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640 posts

116 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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About 18 months agoI bought a mint DB9, I love the car and its glorious V12 but it doesn't feel special enough. I will keep it as it is beautiful and I love driving it but I would like to add another car to the garage. Budget is £100k to £200k, it must feel special and at least hold its value(hopefully go up) I know the market is falling but cash in the bank is earning zero interest so I might as well enjoy some of it.
My thoughts are a 599, a Diablo (love the Amari roadster one but out of budget), the gallardo Singapore edition on here, a 12c or 650 spider(sat in Andys mantis green one a couple of months ago and loved it) or something else. What would you do? I don't need to keep cash, I have other houses etc

johnnyreggae

2,930 posts

159 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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In May you were sure you wanted a manual then a couple of weeks ago you were looking at a 599 - there's just too many options !!

simonr100

Original Poster:

640 posts

116 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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I am still looking at 599's what appears to be a better one as just come up. I don't have enough experience of owning supercars to gauge fully so am after opinions. Maybe I am like a child in a sweet shop but spending a reasonable amount of money I should ask for others opinions who have more knowledge than me.

dang2407

496 posts

107 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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Get a Vauxhall Meriva. The DB9 will feel plenty special then...

F355GTS

3,721 posts

254 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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Well the 599's certainly special (yes I appreciate I'm biased!) and values have risen a little however they've not been caught up in the pricing hysteria of some models and even in the worse case you'll not lose shed loads.

I'm probably not the best person to ask about Mclaren (long story) but the 12c is probably in the same pricing situation as the 599 as in you'll not lose much in a worse case

I'd expect you to lose much more on a 650s or other modern 'volume' super car i.e. 458

Davey S2

13,073 posts

253 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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650S for me.

MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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I constantly think about new cars (although in a slightly lower price bracket / lower upper limit). some ideas that I thought about at one point or other:

512TR
Scuderia
F12 (lovely LHD argento one with racing seats and forged alloys at Ferrari in Munich ...)
355 Challenge car
a nice 550 (but then I'd probably sell the Aston and replace it with sth sporty)

996 or 997.2 GT3RS
a good 2.7RS, 2.8RSR or ST replica

LP640 (maybe with a manual conversion ....)
Murcielago Roadster (as above)
a manual Superleggera (premium over automated manual quite steep though)
I personally could not buy a Diablo at current prices

70proof

6,045 posts

154 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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Your budget is so broad the choice is endless...

You really need to ask yourself what you want out of the car....
Modern or more analogue
Real feel or contrived feel
Fun or outright speed
Natural aspiration and throttle response or outright shove ie turbo
Tourer or sports car
Large or small for b roads...

Then you will know...

shabster

90 posts

117 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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+1 for a 650S Spider but on the upper end of your budget. I bought one 3 months ago and love it - has really grown on me and not lost its novelty and wow factor.

Also consider a 458 Spider (which I had beforehand and also loved - would have them both if budget allowed !) - you would benefit from remainder of 7 year servicing etc and might be some deals as more 488s hit the market.


70proof

6,045 posts

154 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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if, note if, you do decide to go the way of a Gallardo...... the 300k Singapore edition will st money if driven, so unless you are a collector, don't bother.....

personally, I think the alcantara interior makes it more special on the inside, and that there is more fun to be had with a 2wd... http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l... , not a manual but manuals are very rare, and mastering the egear is possible to learn

SL550M

589 posts

109 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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OP. It looks like you keep returning to the 599, which suggests that's where your heart is. Like F355GTS, I'm biased, but they are indeed very special. Quick, comfortable and good luggage space, while the size (often quoted on here as a drawback) isn't an issue. Not sure if you've driven one yet? I think when you do it'll add fuel to the fire. I can't see it turning you away from one. Of your other options, the Diablo is surely not usable enough and will feel like a truck compared to the modern metal. For me, the 650S was crossed off the list when I almost put my back out climbing in and out of the driver's seat! I think I'd have spent more money on sessions with a physio than I would have on petrol smile

simonr100

Original Poster:

640 posts

116 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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70proof said:
if, note if, you do decide to go the way of a Gallardo...... the 300k Singapore edition will st money if driven, so unless you are a collector, don't bother.....

personally, I think the alcantara interior makes it more special on the inside, and that there is more fun to be had with a 2wd... http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l... , not a manual but manuals are very rare, and mastering the egear is possible to learn
It was the other Singapore edition that I was thinking of - the one at VVS for £140k. Not sure why this one has orange on it and the £300k one doesn't? Is it paint, decals etc.
It stands out as being very different and I like the looks a lot. Mileage at 25k means I could still drive it and enjoy it,

simonr100

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640 posts

116 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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dang2407 said:
Get a Vauxhall Meriva. The DB9 will feel plenty special then...
Omsk smile

70proof

6,045 posts

154 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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the vvas car is not fully authentic.... the spoiler and stripe etc....

simonr100

Original Poster:

640 posts

116 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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SL550M said:
OP. It looks like you keep returning to the 599, which suggests that's where your heart is. Like F355GTS, I'm biased, but they are indeed very special. Quick, comfortable and good luggage space, while the size (often quoted on here as a drawback) isn't an issue. Not sure if you've driven one yet? I think when you do it'll add fuel to the fire. I can't see it turning you away from one. Of your other options, the Diablo is surely not usable enough and will feel like a truck compared to the modern metal. For me, the 650S was crossed off the list when I almost put my back out climbing in and out of the driver's seat! I think I'd have spent more money on sessions with a physio than I would have on petrol smile
I do keep coming back to the 599, I love the look of them and have always wanted a Ferrari.
Getting into the 650 really surprised me - not the easiest thing to do!
The Diablo was a thought as it was a poster on my wall as a child, it's so over the top it would be amazing to own. I have seen Ian's at a couple of events and loved it.

simonr100

Original Poster:

640 posts

116 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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MDL111 said:
I constantly think about new cars (although in a slightly lower price bracket / lower upper limit). some ideas that I thought about at one point or other:

512TR
Scuderia
F12 (lovely LHD argento one with racing seats and forged alloys at Ferrari in Munich ...)
355 Challenge car
a nice 550 (but then I'd probably sell the Aston and replace it with sth sporty)

996 or 997.2 GT3RS
a good 2.7RS, 2.8RSR or ST replica

LP640 (maybe with a manual conversion ....)
Murcielago Roadster (as above)
a manual Superleggera (premium over automated manual quite steep though)
I personally could not buy a Diablo at current prices
Lots of suggestions there, the 512 has always been a childhood dream. I saw Robs 512tr a few months back and loved it,
The F12 is breathtaking but I would want RHD do couldn't afford it.
I love 355's and will have a look - they are beautiful cars.
I wanted a 550 for years but others appeal more now.
GT3's lovely but not for me.
I have been looking at a manual murcielargo online, not 100% sold on the looks though compared to others, a great looking car but not quite as nice as others.

simonr100

Original Poster:

640 posts

116 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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70proof said:
Your budget is so broad the choice is endless...

You really need to ask yourself what you want out of the car....
Modern or more analogue
Real feel or contrived feel
Fun or outright speed
Natural aspiration and throttle response or outright shove ie turbo
Tourer or sports car
Large or small for b roads...

Then you will know...
Very good points, I just want something fun, that feels special/ like an event. No need to carry much luggage not worried about speed/acceleration. I just want to get in the car and feel WOW this is lovely.

70proof

6,045 posts

154 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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simonr100 said:
70proof said:
Your budget is so broad the choice is endless...

You really need to ask yourself what you want out of the car....
Modern or more analogue
Real feel or contrived feel
Fun or outright speed
Natural aspiration and throttle response or outright shove ie turbo
Tourer or sports car
Large or small for b roads...

Then you will know...
Very good points, I just want something fun, that feels special/ like an event. No need to carry much luggage not worried about speed/acceleration. I just want to get in the car and feel WOW this is lovely.
you have a v12 already..... lambo v10 trumps any Ferrari v8 and is an amazing unit.... and there is so much lambo love out there you are made to feel special even if you don't want to....

Chad_Hugo

649 posts

177 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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If you just want a super car that is fun and feels special answer is quite simple- get a 458.

It's also under budget, in fact you can get a good car for way under the 200k max.

I don't have a huge amount of experience with super cars (but have driven 599/458/Gallardo's/etc).

458 is the best car in terms of fun, looks, speed and usability.

How many miles will you do, are you buying to enjoy mainly? If so 458 hands down.

WCZ

10,492 posts

193 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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i'd wait a little and watch the prices fall