what car for 30k

[TheRacingSnake]

Merry crimbo all PHers.

Right, had a windfall at christmas and now have 30k which I am going to splash on a car. Have always wanted a skyline but not sure. I drive a modified Mondeo ST24 at the moment putting out about 220 pony powers so am mindful of jumping straight into a very powerful car. Anyone got any good suggestions on cars. Asking as I'm sure you lot will throw out some choices which I haven't thought of. Not bothered about practicality as we have the mrs motor for that. I want something, quick, fairly luxurious but which isn't going to kill a relatively inexperienced driver!!

[philmots]

I'd be tempted by a E92 M3

[mattuk89]

M3, M5, rs4, c63 amg??

There is lots to choose from with that amount of money, but i suppose it all comes down to what you want from a car.

[storminnorman]

You're not far off a GT-R for that money, which by most accounts is a ridiculously fast car - not sure about jumping straight into one, but I see two in my area used daily (morning commute) so it's hardly a death machine

[sparks_E39]

DB7 or DB9?

[james28]

If you want a skyline get a skyline
I was in a similar position and got an audi ttrs wanted something quick reliable and fairly blended in with other cars so not to stick out so much

Edited by james28 on Wednesday 26th December 18:51

Edited by james28 on Wednesday 26th December 18:52

[Herbs]

Aston Martin V8 Vantage or Maserati Granturismo (think these are in budget now)

[joema]

M3 with some money in the bank for a rainy day.

[Disco You]

Is 30k the entire sum, or do you have more money for fuel and maintenance than before?

[james28]

Disco You said:

Is 30k the entire sum, or do you have more money for fuel and maintenance than before?

As he said its worth considering as running costs on some cars suggested is going to be big bills

[ArsE92]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Many a 997 at that price for the win

This.

[Geoff Stilwell]

Please look at the Jaguar range before committing yourself.

[Pesty]

Audi RS4?

actually forget that..... this

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

[ALawson]

I would use the money for something that isn't depreciating or choose a car which is only going to gain in value/hold it.

Can you get a 964 RS for 30k, or something similar?

All the big M, RS and AMG will loose a fortune and cost a bit to run if out of warranty.

Dare I say it, pay 30k of the mortgage off (assuming you have one) and look at one of those website showing how much you are saving in the long run. Or sod it buy a E39 M5 and run it into the ground!

[Pesty]

ALawson said:

I would use the money for something that isn't depreciating or choose a car which is only going to gain in value/hold it.

Can you get a 964 RS for 30k, or something similar?

Difficult these days but I good idea. If he is worried about depreciation



Honda NXS? if depreciation is a consideration.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...


personally I'd get a 10k loan and buy an 07 R8

Edited by Pesty on Wednesday 26th December 19:41

[ALawson]

I was going to mention an NSX there is that nice 1997 car 1 owner in PH ads.

Easy to drive car as well, reliable and know servicing costs to boot.

Just wait for all the neysayers!

[trickywoo]

996 Turbo and change to run it.

[0a]

30 cars from the bargain sub £1k thread of course!

[Pesty]

trickywoo said:

996 Turbo and change to run it.

Oooh yeah good idea.

potential huge bills though.

[Carlique]

Lexus ISF



I reckon there could be a good deal on one of these at the moment. There are ones with lower miles in this price bracket but the configuration of this one is simply awesome imo !