Sold R8 V10+ what next?
Sold R8 V10+ what next?
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rufmeister

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1,486 posts

150 months

Saturday 22nd October 2022
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Sold my gen 2 R8 V10+ and looking for something to replace it.

The R8 was phenomenal, what else could I expect?! The only down side was the lack of rear seats as I’d loved to have taken the family out occasionally (2 girls 8 & 10).

Taking the rear seats into consideration limits options, does anyone have any inspiration for me?

Previous 4 seater cars include a Challenger Hellcat, R35 GTR, so can discount them.

911 991 Turbo S? Would need the market to dip a fair chunk first so may not happen.

ZX10R NIN

30,402 posts

153 months

Saturday 22nd October 2022
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rufmeister said:
Sold my gen 2 R8 V10+ and looking for something to replace it.

The R8 was phenomenal, what else could I expect?! The only down side was the lack of rear seats as I’d loved to have taken the family out occasionally (2 girls 8 & 10).

Taking the rear seats into consideration limits options, does anyone have any inspiration for me?

Previous 4 seater cars include a Challenger Hellcat, R35 GTR, so can discount them.

911 991 Turbo S? Would need the market to dip a fair chunk first so may not happen.
Ferrari FF:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210210...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202242...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210160...

At a lower price point are the Maserati Granturismo Challenge Stradale:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209270...

Or the newer Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210050...

LC500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209280...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210150...

samoht

7,154 posts

174 months

Saturday 22nd October 2022
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Was gonna mention the FF smile

Other thoughts:

Lotus Evora

Aston Martin V12s - DB9, Vanquish, Virage 2, Rapide

AMG C63


Tbh I suspect a some variant of 911 is the best option if the rear seats are sufficient.


Edited by samoht on Saturday 22 October 23:31

Matt p

1,118 posts

236 months

Saturday 22nd October 2022
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Taycan Sport Turismo?.

21ATS

1,105 posts

100 months

Saturday 22nd October 2022
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I have an FF. It is outstanding (now I've replaced the awful infotainment system with something modern). It is an event every time I drive it plus I can take the dog out and carry passengers.

Do not even consider an FF without a Pan roof if you want to resell it. Don't consider buying one without an inspection. Try and find one that has extended warranty, if it hasn't, when it's inspected by Ferrari ask them if they'd warranty it. If the answer is no then you know you're not buying that one.

There is nothing on the road like it (bar the Lusso) it's a V12 Ferrari and standard is louder than an F12.

Think of it as an F12 with four seats, occassional 4WD and dialled down from 11 to 9.5

There is nothing I can think of that I would replace this car with.

Downsides....there are only around 200 in the UK, So the pool of good cars is reducing. If you get a bad one it's ruinous, but you could say that about many exotics.


rufmeister

Original Poster:

1,486 posts

150 months

Friday 30th December 2022
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I’m still no further forward with this.

Rejected a 911 991.2 turbo S from an OPC due to poor preparation, so back hunting and the 991.1 is looking more palatable.


georgeyboy12345

4,562 posts

63 months

Friday 30th December 2022
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What are the rear seats like in an Aston Martin DB11?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211071...



rufmeister

Original Poster:

1,486 posts

150 months

Friday 30th December 2022
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georgeyboy12345 said:
What are the rear seats like in an Aston Martin DB11?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211071...
Although it has no rear seats, I looked at a Vantage, Astons just don’t do anything for me.

rufmeister

Original Poster:

1,486 posts

150 months

Tuesday 10th January 2023
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I’m still no further forward with this.

Rejected a 911 991.2 turbo S from an OPC due to poor preparation, so back hunting and the 991.1 is looking more palatable.


nuttywobbler

349 posts

90 months

Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Have you considered the Ford S Max in 2.5T form?

Highly tuneable (a friend in Poznan has a tuned his to almost 300bhp). Also now increasing in price, as the market catches on to the fact that these are quite rare, and absolute weapons with a stage 1.5.

Added benefit of a huge load area, and potential for servicing at your local Ford dealership.