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matrignano

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4,700 posts

240 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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I'm ready to move on from my 2006 AM V8 Vantage.
I want something newer (scared of big bills potentially coming up), still fast-ish but more practical - need 4 seats this time. Open to a coupe, convertible, saloon or even a SUV!

Was toying with the A45 AMG but I admit I would miss the "specialness" of the AM. So it would need to be something a bit exclusive (no M135i, sorry hehe)

I would have about £20k equity to put down and then would be comfortable with £6-700pcm over 3/4 years. Would prefer straight financing or PCP, not comfortable with Leasing as there's no "get out early clause".

Do your worst!

RevoEvo7

26 posts

153 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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Maserati Quattrlporte?

Infiniti FX50?

Mercedes CLS?

matrignano

Original Poster:

4,700 posts

240 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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RevoEvo7 said:
Maserati Quattrlporte?

Infiniti FX50?

Mercedes CLS?
Thanks for the suggestions. Living in central London the Maser and CLS would probably bee too much on the pachydermic side.

Infinit is a good shout, but doesn't it look a bit too Japanese and therefore not so exclusive?

Some ideas I've toyed with: new Maser Ghibli, Porsche 997/991, A45 AMG, Audi S3 Saloon. But none convince me fully!

Jim909

207 posts

161 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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M5 ?

TTwiggy

11,884 posts

234 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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M5, RS6, Panamera?


Sealine South

534 posts

169 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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Panamera?

Impasse

15,099 posts

271 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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DBS or Rapide.

Ved

3,949 posts

205 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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C63 would be my choice. The do-it-all cannonball.

matrignano

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4,700 posts

240 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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M5, RS6 and E63 are all too big!
I like the C63 but it's relatively common round here and in a few months it will be superseded so I'll always feel like I drive a "hand me downs" car.

DBS and Rapide - doubt either of those will be in a budget for less than 3 year old model?

vtecyo

2,122 posts

159 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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RS4?

TTwiggy

11,884 posts

234 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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I know you said no M135i, but I bet a pale blue one with Martini racing stripes would turn a few heads!