Le mans Classic - what to buy for the trip????
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Hi all,
A pressing dilemma is upon me...
My best mate is coming from NZ for a boys trip to the Classic Le mans and beyond (more on that in a moment).
I have a max budget of £3000.00 for a trip-mobile and it'll get sold at the end of summer. I can't seem to make up my mind on the wagon front though.
The trip is going to be over ten days and will go from Welshpool to the ferry, Calais to Le mans, Le mans to Monaco, Stelvio Pass, and then to the Nurburgring and Stuttgart. From there to the ferry and back to Welshpool. Approx 3000 mile, ten days, two Kiwis, beer, chocolate, bad music, piss taking and general tomfoolery.
He says Lexus 430...I can't get past Alan Partridge and having to TRY and sell it after! lol. I am thinking a 540/740 from BMW, an S500 from Merc or a 4L Jaaaaaaag...hehehe. Ideally it'll have a turn of speed and be comfortable.
Please, please do throw your suggestions my way. I'd even consider a CLK 320 rag top...if they're any good??
Thanks in advance, chaps.
Roll on July!
C
A pressing dilemma is upon me...
My best mate is coming from NZ for a boys trip to the Classic Le mans and beyond (more on that in a moment).
I have a max budget of £3000.00 for a trip-mobile and it'll get sold at the end of summer. I can't seem to make up my mind on the wagon front though.
The trip is going to be over ten days and will go from Welshpool to the ferry, Calais to Le mans, Le mans to Monaco, Stelvio Pass, and then to the Nurburgring and Stuttgart. From there to the ferry and back to Welshpool. Approx 3000 mile, ten days, two Kiwis, beer, chocolate, bad music, piss taking and general tomfoolery.
He says Lexus 430...I can't get past Alan Partridge and having to TRY and sell it after! lol. I am thinking a 540/740 from BMW, an S500 from Merc or a 4L Jaaaaaaag...hehehe. Ideally it'll have a turn of speed and be comfortable.
Please, please do throw your suggestions my way. I'd even consider a CLK 320 rag top...if they're any good??
Thanks in advance, chaps.
Roll on July!
C
For me it would be the Jaaaaaag but I think you would have an LS moment with reselling. Some lovely V8 Sovereigns out there too. Some with lowi miles although AJ6 engine is pretty bombproof.
Don't think you will get a 320 CLK in budget ud like TBH.
Nice trip to be planning. Cross Milau Bridge if it works in for you.
Don't think you will get a 320 CLK in budget ud like TBH.
Nice trip to be planning. Cross Milau Bridge if it works in for you.
Bargain Very clean Jag S Type.
There is a V8 in there too but it's another bag of sand
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/used-cars...
There is a V8 in there too but it's another bag of sand
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/used-cars...
Sorted, some credibility, good drive, lots of room, offer £3000 cash get it for £3150, drive the arse off it, sell and cover the beer costs!!!! Happy-days
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...
Caractacus said:
Jaaaag - all the way! :-)
If Jaaaag is what Sir wants:http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/used-cars...
Seems to colour flip at the end of the photos, looks very clean and in budget!!!!!
wessexrfc said:
If Jaaaag is what Sir wants:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/used-cars...
Seems to colour flip at the end of the photos, looks very clean and in budget!!!!!
Will spend more time in the Petrol Station than driving it... http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/used-cars...
Seems to colour flip at the end of the photos, looks very clean and in budget!!!!!
Saab 900 'classic' Convertible, they feel very bespoke and would definitely fit in. A good 2.0 16v would be easily achievable at this budget, the decent Turbos now go for more,. Any sort of Convertible make a trip more special for me though.
Edited by billzeebub on Tuesday 13th May 12:49
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