What to buy?

[seanmillar]

I am looking for a decent performance car but need to get a 13 year old in the back. Have just got rid of a 6 series that worked for us and am looking to go up market a bit to may be a DB9 or a Bentley - anything out there I am missing? I have got about 50k. New to the site so be gentle.

[Willy Nilly]

3 MX5's

[XJR500bhp]

I have a DB9 and you will not fit a 13 year old in the back unless, they sit behind the passenger, who has there seat all the way forward, or he is an amputee!

[ben10]

Same for the Bentley, sorry.

My Dad has the Conti GT and it is so cramped in the back.

None of our family are particularly tall either.

[98C4S]

New Shape CL63 AMG - are they about 50k now?

[ADM06]

Why not get an M6 if you liked the 6 series?

[seanmillar]

Thanks for advice so far. Really hoped to get into a 911 but we tried this weekend and it really was not happening! Why do manufacturers not really cater for this requirement. I know I am not alone in having kids! Do not want a fast 4 door although there are plenty around.

[adycav]

Merc CL is a great call - CL500, 600, or AMG models are all quick.

You mention the 6 series - what about an M6?

Or, for greater practicality, a Jag XFR saloon or Merc E63 AMG?

[pilchardthecat]

There's always the Panamera

Or the Maserati Quattroporte S?

[XJR500bhp]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1674512.htm

????

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1850150.htm

[seanmillar]

OK I will have a look at the merc but do you not need to be 60 and have golf clubs permanently in the back?

[pilchardthecat]

seanmillar said:

OK I will have a look at the merc but do you not need to be 60 and have golf clubs permanently in the back?

Dunno about that but it's not really "going upmarket"

[seanmillar]

XJR500bhp said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1674512.htm

????

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1850150.htm

Thanks for the links but what would be the maintenance on the aston?

[kentmotorcompany]

Maserati Gran Turismo from £55k now.


Wouldn't like to do 20k a year in one, but a very special car.

[seanmillar]

pilchardthecat said:

seanmillar said:

OK I will have a look at the merc but do you not need to be 60 and have golf clubs permanently in the back?

Dunno about that but it's not really "going upmarket"

I agree I was hoping for something more than a merc. However I guess 'up market' is a very subjective comment! What i really meant was something more performance oriented over a 650 although it was a lot of fun. I was hoping for something that i could sneak on to a track day but meet family requirements. Probably in la la land?

[anonymous-user]

pilchardthecat said:

There's always the Panamera

Or the Maserati Quattroporte S?

I sat in a Maserati Granturismo and it was plenty big enough in the back!

[seanmillar]

Are there back seats in a 575? From the classifieds it would appear no?

[seanmillar]

MonkeyMatt said:

pilchardthecat said:

There's always the Panamera

Or the Maserati Quattroporte S?

I sat in a Maserati Granturismo and it was plenty big enough in the back!

Thanks did not realise they were in the price range. Looking on classifieds now. A great looking car.

[adycav]

seanmillar said:

Are there back seats in a 575? From the classifieds it would appear no?

No, but 456s have them...

[pilchardthecat]

A Maserati is definitely "going upmarket"