thoughts on this G50

[Bo_apex]

low mileage, appealing colour combo & targa - but is it slightly punchy price wise ?
thoughts appreciated

http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...

[Eleven]

Bo_apex said:

low mileage, appealing colour combo & targa - but is it slightly punchy price wise ?
thoughts appreciated

http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...

You include targa in the list of positives, which it isn't IMHO. I'd see it more favourably as a coupe, though it would still be expensive. I don't see value in the impact bumper cars with the current prices.

[IMI A]

Its stunning and I can see the attraction of a targa for nice bright days. Right money is £35k-£40k IMO.

Howard Wise cars have a very nice cabriolet I almost bought in exactly the same colour combo with even less miles. Its £40k - I've been to see it and its and an absolute minter. If I had more room in my garage I would have bought it.

[g7jhp]

Bo_apex said:

low mileage, appealing colour combo & targa - but is it slightly punchy price wise ?
thoughts appreciated

http://www.hexagonmodernclassics.com/car_sales/Por...

"Celebration" really, looks like a standard narrow body targa. Which at £53k...punchy, that's daylight robbery.

I'd suggest it should be nearer £30k, it's not a coupe.

[mollytherocker]

53k? Thats gotta be too much hasnt it?

Then again, try and find another one!

[g7jhp]

mollytherocker said:

53k? Thats gotta be too much hasnt it?

Then again, try and find another one!

Well here are two. Narrow body 3.2 Targas aren't exactly rare. Guess it depends on whether you want to store it or drive it.

Personally I'd take a higher mileage car that's been used and keep some cash for an engine rebuild and maintenance.

1987 97k miles @ £28k

1987 49k miles @ £38k

[Wozy68]

g7jhp said:

mollytherocker said:

53k? Thats gotta be too much hasnt it?

Then again, try and find another one!

Well here are two. Narrow body 3.2 Targas aren't exactly rare. Guess it depends on whether you want to store it or drive it.

Personally I'd take a higher mileage car that's been used and keep some cash for an engine rebuild and maintenance.

1987 97k miles @ £28k

1987 49k miles @ £38k

A friend of mine bought new a G50 coupe back in 88, had her serviced every year and sold her at 230k miles. Raged her twice a year around the Ring plus UK tracks, and all she was suffering from was various oil leaks when he sold her. Neither really are high mileage on a 3.2. Who needs dosh for a rebuild on either.
I'd be buying the higher milege one and enjoy. Saying that, I still think 28k for a Targa? Wow.

[Bo_apex]

thanks for all the pointers - think higher mileage is the way to go with these air cooled engines - as i intend to drive it fairly often.
Now for some test drives