A Puzzling What Car Conundrum!

[The Moose]

So, I find my self looking for a new car to run about in. I have had a couple of different things lined up which fell through for one reason or another.

My real problem is that I don't have many criteria by which to pick a car - with that in mind, it makes almost anything possible!

So, budget £25k (although have been looking up to £40k+ and also much lower). Don't need more than 1 seat in reality but can have more. Shortish daily commute (25 miles per day) plus fun at the weekend and am not too concerned about the mpg.

Cars - I like all sorts. Sports cars. GT cars. Convertibles. SUVs. 4x4s. All of them I like and wouldn't object in owning.

I guess my only real criterion comes with regards to running costs - I'd like to have an idea as to what my annual costs are going to be - so either a car that isn't going to unexpectedly lunch it's engine...but if it is going to do so, then a good (manufacturer's) warranty in place annually to cover this (Porsche/BMW etc).

I also want to feel that I'm getting value out of the whole package - I recently looked at a M3 CSL (fantastic car) but once the mileage goes over 60k, the warranty doubles in cost and that doesn't appear like value to me (I am aware as to why though!).

So - suggestions/ideas?

[The Moose]

Bump?

[The Moose]

DSLiverpool said:

Please look at an infinity FX50, I'm new to soft roaders but utterly in love with my murano so much so an infinity is on the January horizon.

Is it FX50 in the UK? I can't see that on their site. QX50, 60, 70 and 80?

[The Moose]

Yadash said:

e60 M5

Not been too keen on these honestly

Northernchimp said:

CLS AMG

Isn't that going to hemorrhage cash?

[The Moose]

T1547 said:

Think a Cayman S would be my choice at £25k

Plenty of flavours about for the budget

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

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

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

Maybe a Boxster S with good spec for that sorta cash.

Or maybe talk myself into a Cayman R...

[The Moose]

I'd like to keep some value in the car after a year or two - hence looking at older motors.

[The Moose]

johnfm said:

CSL all day long Moose.

The problem is that it becomes circa £2,200 for the warranty after 60k miles which I don't like the sound of - it doesn't sound like good value when lower than 60k miles is circa £1,000!

I love CSLs though - sooooo tempting!!

[The Moose]

300bhp/ton said:

The Moose said:

So, I find my self looking for a new car to run about in. I have had a couple of different things lined up which fell through for one reason or another.

My real problem is that I don't have many criteria by which to pick a car - with that in mind, it makes almost anything possible!

So, budget £25k (although have been looking up to £40k+ and also much lower). Don't need more than 1 seat in reality but can have more. Shortish daily commute (25 miles per day) plus fun at the weekend and am not too concerned about the mpg.

Cars - I like all sorts. Sports cars. GT cars. Convertibles. SUVs. 4x4s. All of them I like and wouldn't object in owning.

I guess my only real criterion comes with regards to running costs - I'd like to have an idea as to what my annual costs are going to be - so either a car that isn't going to unexpectedly lunch it's engine...but if it is going to do so, then a good (manufacturer's) warranty in place annually to cover this (Porsche/BMW etc).

I also want to feel that I'm getting value out of the whole package - I recently looked at a M3 CSL (fantastic car) but once the mileage goes over 60k, the warranty doubles in cost and that doesn't appear like value to me (I am aware as to why though!).

So - suggestions/ideas?

With that kind of budget easy.


1. For ultimate driving thrills and fun with supercar looks and what should be ok running costs and residuals. - Lotus Evora.

2. Chevy Corvette of some kind, be it a late C5/C5 Z06 with some mods or a C6. Very low running costs and a genuinely good place to be with some serious grunt.

3. A new'ish Mustang. Arguably less capable than a proper sports car, but there is just something very fun about hussling Pony cars about.

Thanks for those.

1. I had a nosey at an Evora a little while back. Was unimpressed by the apparent build quality of the thing.

2 & 3. Have considered a 'stang of some description, however am concerned about the availability of parts etc. Corvette. Hmm. Interesting!