Yet ANOTHER 'what car next' thread.

Yet ANOTHER 'what car next' thread.

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ecain63

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10,588 posts

175 months

Thursday 24th July 2014
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The C63 went to a new owner today, and a much quicker sale than i'd anticipated. What do i buy next?

Last 3 car ive had: 2003 Audi RS6 Avant. 2007 BMW E61 M5 Touring. 2010 C63 AMG PPP Saloon.

Things i liked about the above:

The Audi leather. Mine had natural leather inside and it was fantastic.
The BMW interior design. Really nice place to be.
The SMGIII gearbox. I loved the box that everybody else hated.
C63 Engine. Mine was pushing 530bhp, had a Quaife diff fitted and the noise was phenomenal.
C63 hooligan abilities.


So, what i want is a car with Audi quality leather but BMW //M interior design, C63 engine but the M5 flappy paddle box. And it's got to be as bonkers to drive as the AMG too. And i dont want a car that's over 5 years old max. Preferably less than 3 years old if possible.

Money wise, i dont want to spend more than £40k in a lump but am happy to buy a £90k car if there are new-car lease deals going that make more sense than buying outright.

Cars i don't want: M3's. Subarus, Jap etc. Pork,

Cars i'd love but are not practical for me (no garage yet): Atoms, Massers, most Italian stuff really.

Help me out here!

Eddie

ecain63

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10,588 posts

175 months

Thursday 24th July 2014
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No to both of those im afraid. B7 RS4 is old now and not actually that good a car. Don't think I'm old enough for a Jag yet either. Only 32. Good shouts though.

ecain63

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10,588 posts

175 months

Thursday 24th July 2014
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Gallardo is a good option but it should really be garaged when not in use should it not? Id like a Masser GT. But again, I feel they should have a stable to sleep in.

ecain63

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10,588 posts

175 months

Friday 25th July 2014
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MacD1 said:
Have you looked at a M6 Alpina
Not yet. wink

ecain63

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10,588 posts

175 months

Friday 25th July 2014
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Quite like that. Is the flappy box any good?

ecain63

Original Poster:

10,588 posts

175 months

Friday 25th July 2014
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Anyone got any idea what deals are available for the C7 RS6 at the moment?

ecain63

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10,588 posts

175 months

Sunday 27th July 2014
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Went for one of these in the end. Mental fun, especially when i fit a stage 1 tune. Pick it up next week:

Nice interior, with decent leather.
Looks great.
Bonkers performance.
Sounds like an old WRC car.
Paddle box that actually works.
Still quite rare with no view to it being over produced.