What "Weekend Car" With 4 Seats

[R500POP]

I'm looking into a "weekend car" for when I finally get a double garage in which to keep it safe, looking to spend no more than 15k if possible, don't mind a project as long as it's safe, legal & above all different.

It must be able to seat me, SWMBO & our two children (9 & 6).

So far I have

Maseratti 3200gt
Maseratto Quatroporte
Posrsche 911
TVR Cerbera
Aston Martin DB7
Bentley Mulsanne
Rolls Silver Shadow
Bently Arnage (just)
Jaaaag MKII

As you can see, I'm pretty easy on what it is as long as it makes me feel "special" when I'm driving it.

Edited by R500POP on Wednesday 14th September 14:21

[JCB123]

This colour
This interior
These wheels

(and some RAC cover)

[SWoll]

Not sure you would comfortably get kids in the back of it, and for £15K you would be talking your chances on a leggy one but the DB7 appeals to me personally.

If you are going to be taking the familt then you want something comfy and wafty I reckon, not how you would normally describe a 3200Gt, Cerbera or 911.

[ewenm]

Mustang (Classic or Modern)?

[RobCrezz]

Evo 9 GT

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2893570.htm

[redgriff500]

R500POP said:

So far I have

Maseratti 3200gt
Posrsche 911
TVR Cerbera
Aston Martin DB7
Bentley Mulsanne

All great choices but personally I find I get bored of Automatic cars very quickly so have a think about your real usage which should dictate one or other.

Also I decided against a Cerb as it's real trick is massive speed and its not exactly a 5* car so it's not what I wanted my kids to be in.

I'd get the 4200GT just in budget IIRC

[SWoll]

Or this

Maserati Quattroporte

Carries 4 in comfort, handles superbly but is still comfortable, glorious engine and IMO beautiful.

What more could you want?

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 14th September 13:59

[R500POP]

RobCrezz said:

Evo 9 GT

Sorry, too chav for me.

[SWoll]

RobCrezz said:

Evo 9 GT

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2893570.htm

Really? Forgive me if I am wrong but I'm not convinced this is what the OP meant by "different".

edit: having just read the OP's reply, look like I was right.

[E31Shrew]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3221661.htm



Might have to put the rear seats forward a tad though

[RobCrezz]

SWoll said:

RobCrezz said:

Evo 9 GT

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2893570.htm

Really? Forgive me if I am wrong but I'm not convinced this is what the OP meant by "different".

edit: having just read the OP's reply, look like I was right.

Just a suggestion

[SWoll]

RobCrezz said:

SWoll said:

RobCrezz said:

Evo 9 GT

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2893570.htm

Really? Forgive me if I am wrong but I'm not convinced this is what the OP meant by "different".

edit: having just read the OP's reply, look like I was right.

Just a suggestion

Sorry Rob, wasn't intenting to offend. Keep them coming, feels like an old school PH thread.

[SWoll]

SWoll said:

Or this

Maserati Quattroporte

Carries 4 in comfort, handles superbly but is still comfortable, glorious engine and IMO beautiful.

What more could you want?

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 14th September 13:59

Have you bought it yet R500? Please do so, as I can feel my wallet burning a hole in my pocket....

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 14th September 15:43

[R500POP]

My list is growing as you can see

[wackojacko]

Decent Cebera that has been well looked after

E39 M5

DB7/XKR are good choice but are a snug fit for all passengers

CLK 55 AMG

Monaro.

My choice would be a toss up between a Cerbera or a 6.0 Monaro.

[RobCrezz]

SWoll said:

Sorry Rob, wasn't intenting to offend. Keep them coming, feels like an old school PH thread.

None taken. I know much of the Jap stuff doesn't do it for many people.

The Quattroporte is lovely, Im sure that would feel very special!

Edited by RobCrezz on Wednesday 14th September 14:42

[joe58]

You asked for different so I gave you different. A bit of haggling(if Morgan does haggling?) or more searching to get the price down.

linky

[R500POP]

Hadn't thought of a 4/4, now that's getting more like it, different, quirky above all the Morgan is cool.

[joe58]

doogz said:

I looked at them half an hour or so ago, but even if you go to £20k, you're still looking at a 1600 kent. Yawn.

Are the old ones as lightweight as the new ones? Does it have to be massively quick to be enjoyable and will the lightness make it 'feel' a little bit spritely? Also there's so few around including this one that surely they hardly depreciate anyway?

[300bhp/ton]

R500POP said:

I'm looking into a "weekend car" for when I finally get a double garage in which to keep it safe, looking to spend no more than 15k if possible, don't mind a project as long as it's safe, legal & above all different.

It must be able to seat me, SWMBO & our two children (9 & 6).

So far I have

Maseratti 3200gt
Maseratto Quatroporte
Posrsche 911
TVR Cerbera
Aston Martin DB7
Bentley Mulsanne
Rolls Silver Shadow
Bently Arnage (just)
Jaaaag MKII

As you can see, I'm pretty easy on what it is as long as it makes me feel "special" when I'm driving it.

Edited by R500POP on Wednesday 14th September 14:21

Are you able to narrow down what you actually want from it, what you'll use it for and how much?

Seems your choice/list is more "cars I like" rather than serious prospects of cars to view and ultimately buy.


How often are you likely to use the car?
For how many miles per year (est)?
When you do use it, what will it be for, e.g. will it be used as a 2nd car, will it do the school run, supermarket or commute to work, or is it purely for fun?
In regards to the above, what types of roads, is it mostly motorway, fast dual carriage way, A roads or more tight and twisty B roads and back roads? Or mostly city/town use?
When you use it, what for? Will it be to take to shows, to compete or display at shows, to drive fast, to enter competitions, to take on track days, to drive to the pub, to cruise in, to use to take the family away for a holiday?
Do you like tinkering?
Are you interesting in modernising or modifying any purchase?
Are residuals an important factor?
Are running cost and maintenance costs an important factor?


Answers to these question will help you select the suitability of any cars you are considering, this should help you focus your efforts on looking at cars that are worth looking at.