Contemplating a new weekend toy...

[TREMAiNE]

Since I've moved out and have started cycling to work, I've decided I really don't need 2 cars and I can get away with just one.

I'm considering selling up my current motors and getting something really special as a weekend toy, I'm only doing 500-600 miles a month now (instead of 1500-2000) so its not going to get too much use once the honeymoon period is over.

I'm willing to spend up to £9,500 but would prefer to spend closer to £8,000.

The following are essential:

Rear Wheel Drive
More than 4 cylinders
0-60 under 7 seconds (though mid range power is more important to me)
Relatively reliable
Special and exclusive - I want something that only I have, that you don't normally see day to day.
Most importantly, fun.
Needs a roof too.
Ideally under 60K miles
I do NOT care about economy at all, nor tax costs.

Things I have currently considered are:
Chimaera (posted in the TVR section about these)
Monaro VXR (mileage tends to be too high)
E55 AMG (round headlight phase) - but these are out of budget unless I get one with no service history!

As you've probably guessed, I would like a V8. I'd prefer a coupe or roadster but don't mind a big luxo-barge or 'supersaloon'.

Open to all suggestions though. The odd 4 cylinder tick's all the boxes though, VX220 Turbo for example...


Any suggestions from you guys?

[Craikeybaby]

I'd suggest some sort of TVR for that. A Z4 would be another option, but I guess they may be a bit too common...

I've recently moved to within walking distance of work, and got an MR2 Roadster as my only car, great as a weekend toy.

[edo]

If you want a weekend special car, then IMHO an E55 that half the population will think is a taxi isnt going to cut it.

Chimaera probably fits your criteria the best.

[Krikkit]

Surely a Chim is the way to go - you might see another sometime, but they're rare enough.

[DanglerDoo]

350Z, I know an old chap selling one for much less than your budget that's under 60k miles.

[lewisf182]

VX220 with a Larini?

Maserati 3200?

[Twin Turbo]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

[MX7]

XKR?

[300bhp/ton]

TREMAiNE said:

Since I've moved out and have started cycling to work, I've decided I really don't need 2 cars and I can get away with just one.

I'm considering selling up my current motors and getting something really special as a weekend toy, I'm only doing 500-600 miles a month now (instead of 1500-2000) so its not going to get too much use once the honeymoon period is over.

I'm willing to spend up to £9,500 but would prefer to spend closer to £8,000.

The following are essential:

Rear Wheel Drive
More than 4 cylinders
0-60 under 7 seconds (though mid range power is more important to me)
Relatively reliable
Special and exclusive - I want something that only I have, that you don't normally see day to day.
Most importantly, fun.
Needs a roof too.
Ideally under 60K miles
I do NOT care about economy at all, nor tax costs.

Things I have currently considered are:
Chimaera (posted in the TVR section about these)
Monaro VXR (mileage tends to be too high)
E55 AMG (round headlight phase) - but these are out of budget unless I get one with no service history!

As you've probably guessed, I would like a V8. I'd prefer a coupe or roadster but don't mind a big luxo-barge or 'supersaloon'.

Open to all suggestions though. The odd 4 cylinder tick's all the boxes though, VX220 Turbo for example...


Any suggestions from you guys?

I'd be tempting to ignore the 60k requirement tbh and just base any purchase on condition. Lets face it, is there really likely to be much difference between a car having done 59,000 miles and the same one having done 86,000 miles?


Prices on these seem to be on the up as there aren't many in your price range.
Personally I'd probably try and hold out for a manual one, but the auto ones aren't bad at all.



Sticking with cars I know a little about.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...


Or some Pork?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

[edo]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

TVR Griffith 5.0 2dr Convertible 1996
57,000 miles
TVR Griffith 500 HC, 340 hp, 2 Door Convertible, Petrol, Manual. Low mileage, leather interior, 11 months MOT, 11 months road tax, electric windows and mirrors, 16" alloy wheels, power steering, alarm + immobiliser, central locking, CD/radio, 4 new tyres, new suspension springs all round, new brake pads front and rear. This car is original. Will swop for mid size van and cash .... Want this car sold make an offer..... £9,950

[MX7]

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He's thinking about a Chimaera.

8 Series BMW?

[Chris71]

edo said:

If you want a weekend special car, then IMHO an E55 that half the population will think is a taxi isnt going to cut it.

Indeed.

There's no shortage of four-doors that will cover ground at sports car pace, but very few that feel special enough to salt away for the weekend.

Given the requirements I'd say TVR. And given the budget I'd say Chimaera - your money will go a lot further than it does for a Griffith (which is identical under the skin), plus you'll have far more to choose from. Alternatively, £8k would get you an exceptional Wedge with plenty of funds left over for fuel and fresh rear tyres.

[roystinho]

Totally biased shout

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...



Ticks every one of your boxes

[MX7]

roystinho said:

Ticks every one of your boxes

"As you've probably guessed, I would like a V8."

[Frances The Mute]

840 Ci Sport

[roystinho]

MX7 said:

roystinho said:

Ticks every one of your boxes

"As you've probably guessed, I would like a V8."

That wasn't in the 'essential' list as far as I can see though.

Also says 'Open to all suggestions though. The odd 4 cylinder tick's all the boxes though'

[Vitorio]

First though was obviously, any TVR

Although if it is truely just a weekend toy, i'd seriously look any Caterhams, or other lotus 7-alikes.

[SturdyHSV]

Go Monaro. Don't worry about the mileage so much, it's really not going to be a problem, but even so you could probably get one within budget. Maybe consider a modified 5.7 instead of the VXR to save you some cash?

[scrubchub]

CL55, or even a V12? CL600 is pretty damn special....

[SirSamuelBuca]

probably could get a 6 speed supra or r33 gtr for around 10k in decent nick off one of the good importers like JM imports.

m3 territory

mint sierra cosworth with big power