Inspire me.. (With a hint of a dreaded what car)

Inspire me.. (With a hint of a dreaded what car)

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Blanchimont

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4,078 posts

128 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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boobles said:
Practical you say scratchchin

Not sure about the MPG though biggrin


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Striking! But (imo) certainly not a looker! There's one in the carpark in work currently, and it looks alright, but huge!

andy-xr

13,204 posts

210 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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4.5 S petrol engine, 2006, under 100k miles for £9935 (I'm sure you'd get the £8k + your Punto to add up)



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Porsche-Cayenne-4-5...

Edited by andy-xr on Thursday 19th November 15:21

simoid

19,772 posts

164 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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What sort of running costs are we talking for 130 vs 545? I'm probably going to be in a similar market to the OP soon, to scratch an itch. Would the PH collective reckon it's going to be roughly proportional to the number of cylinders?

OP I'd expect to require a decent sized contingency fund if you go for a big engined, big car. I note your budget of £8k.

Not to your exacting requirements, but you did ask for inspirationbiggrin

kambites

68,309 posts

227 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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The world's your oyster with those requirements; you have the choice of just about every hot hatch, sport saloon and four-seat GT that falls into budget.

If it was me, I'd be trying to hunt down a nice E46 M3 but there's plenty of other options.

Edited by kambites on Thursday 19th November 15:33

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

196 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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Blanchimont said:
boobles said:
Practical you say scratchchin

Not sure about the MPG though biggrin


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Striking! But (imo) certainly not a looker! There's one in the carpark in work currently, and it looks alright, but huge!
Odd, I'd say it is 100% a looker. Very shouty and aggressive.

Ok, it's not pretty. But something doesn't need to be to look good.

Something that doesn't blend into the scenery must be a looker.

C70R

17,596 posts

110 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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300C is definitely a polariser. Not for me, but I can see the appeal of the powertrain.

The 545i running costs aren't huge, from the brief research I did. The engine is a decade or more old, and well-used throughout the BMW range (X5, 7-series, 6-series), with extensive support around the web. I wouldn't expect to pay significantly more to keep one going than a 130i that has been similarly looked-after (which implies a need to buy on history).

I also happen to think that the 5-series of that vintage looks great in MSport trim.

C70R

17,596 posts

110 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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kambites said:
The world's your oyster with those requirements; you have the choice of just about every hot hatch, sport saloon and four-seat GT that falls into budget.
Not quite, sadly. Dropping the manual requirement would bring in all sorts of 5.4L AMG loveliness, such as the CLK55. Might edge the mpg requirement a touch, unfortunately.

trickywoo

12,259 posts

236 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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C70R said:
I also happen to think that the 5-series of that vintage looks great in MSport trim.
I does. This was the first 5 styled by Bangle and at the time I didn't like it but it has aged very well indeed.

danp

1,618 posts

268 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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E90 330i - I'd have quite liked a 130i but that's more like a 3 seater if the driver is reasonably tall.

smithyithy

7,450 posts

124 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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RX8 Desu Senpai



cool

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

196 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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I never really understand the arbitrary age limit when considering a car.

A quick look on Autorader with a max price of £8000 (for haggle room) returns 7 pages of M3's.

I think it would be hard to look past these tbh, there must be more than a few good ones with that number to choose from.

Tbh - ignoring the age thing. I'd even look at e36 M3's. I don't think you'll loose much on a tidy one. E30 prices are going crazy, the e36 might not reach the same levels, but it'll surely follow suit and appreciate.

C70R

17,596 posts

110 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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300bhp/ton said:
I never really understand the arbitrary age limit when considering a car.

A quick look on Autorader with a max price of £8000 (for haggle room) returns 7 pages of M3's.

I think it would be hard to look past these tbh, there must be more than a few good ones with that number to choose from.

Tbh - ignoring the age thing. I'd even look at e36 M3's. I don't think you'll loose much on a tidy one. E30 prices are going crazy, the e36 might not reach the same levels, but it'll surely follow suit and appreciate.
Different tools for the job, to be honest.

Having spent a lot of time in E36/46 M3s and a 5-series, I know which I would prefer to drive every day. Obviously the 5er wouldn't get a look-in at the weekend, but the M3s would frustrate me to drive daily.

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

196 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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C70R said:
Different tools for the job, to be honest.

Having spent a lot of time in E36/46 M3s and a 5-series, I know which I would prefer to drive every day. Obviously the 5er wouldn't get a look-in at the weekend, but the M3s would frustrate me to drive daily.
Each to their own I guess, shows we are all different.

Personally not really sure or convinced how an M3 would be frustrating daily... but nor am I convinced they are special enough for weekend only use either.

Edited by 300bhp/ton on Thursday 19th November 17:13

otolith

58,722 posts

210 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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smithyithy said:
Unlikely to get 25mpg, unless mostly decent length motorway usage.

boobles

15,241 posts

221 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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otolith said:
smithyithy said:
Unlikely to get 25mpg, unless mostly decent length motorway usage.
Sod the fuel...... Be lucky to get 25mpg out of the engine oil !!!!!!!!

PomBstard

7,079 posts

248 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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No idea of UK prices but 2005-on Forester XT is a hoot on the straights and round the corners, as are its bigger Legacy brothers - GT and 3.0RSpecB. I used to get around 24mpg in the GT around town and 35mpg on a run. Forester would be similar'ish.

Blanchimont

Original Poster:

4,078 posts

128 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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andy-xr said:
4.5 S petrol engine, 2006, under 100k miles for £9935 (I'm sure you'd get the £8k + your Punto to add up)



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Porsche-Cayenne-4-5...

Edited by andy-xr on Thursday 19th November 15:21
I don't like the look of Cayennes, I like Macans, but budget limits and no place of my own yet!

Blanchimont

Original Poster:

4,078 posts

128 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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The RX8s are amazing cars with a fascinating engine, but I couldn't live with sub 20 mpg. I'm also saving for a house (car first, priorities in order!) but I know things would be tight for the first year, so I can't spend loads on fuel a month, at the expense of food or something similar for the house.


It sucks growing up!

deltashad

6,731 posts

203 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

May struggle with the mpg but it's a big like from me.
£7,000 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS LUSSO V6 Q4 4d 260 BHP

Blanchimont

Original Poster:

4,078 posts

128 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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deltashad said:
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

May struggle with the mpg but it's a big like from me.
Can't see it frown