Retirement treat.

[jonny996]

Looking at retiring at 55 & my lump sum allows me to treat myself before I become to old, I have approx. £45K to spend and fancy a 2 seater that will allow us to tour Europe in comfort, track days are not on my list. It would also be nice to be the first owner but for the right car I could go to 2/3 year old.
When looking I was amazed at the little choice I had. it was basically a Caymen/Boxster or F type.
Don't get me wrong I always though the Porsche was going to be my choice (I have had 3 used versions)but the lack of choice did surprise me.
Am I missing anything.

[jonny996]

KFC said:

55 is young, and if you're using a one off income boost rather than ongoing income to afford it I wouldn't be willing to buy new. You buy something new, the depreciation is going to be horrific and you now probably can't afford to trade it in for something else interesting.

Thanks for the concern but the £45k is self imposed & only a small % of the pot. Not willing to splash out £100K+ on a car just because I can is why I can retire young.
I would live an Aston but my head always rules over heart.

[jonny996]

Parisien said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/maserati/spy...

Or go for the sportier coupe version.....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/maserati/spy...

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Very good Friend has a 2004 23000 mile 1 owner mint one of those & he is not selling, no matter how much I ask.

[jonny996]

Thanks for the input, some of it strange but that's PH's for you. I think I now have a choice of 5 to look forward to.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[jonny996]

CaptainSensib1e said:

How about an RS5? I think they look fantastic, plus they would be a great car for cruising long distances in comfort.

thanks, but I will not be looking at any supped at BMW, Audi, Mercedes normal car. I am looking for something that when people look at me they say "he's finished working"

[jonny996]

I may have broke my own rule on age & for the first time ever i fancy a car below budget, but this appeals.
http://www.derekcmowat.co.uk/used-cars/maserati-gr...