Looks and Sound, £7k-£8k?

[MiniMan64]

As above really and I think I already know the answer but I’m interested in options I might have not considered:

£7-8k
Great sound
Interesting engine
Makes you look back at it every time you get out
Coupe probably but not a deal breaker
Doesn’t need to handle on rails, it won’t be on a track
Doesn’t need to be insanely fast, can’t drive quickly these days anyway
No convertibles

What would you be looking at?

[Nickp82]

Mazda RX-8 R3
Nissan 350Z

[MattsCar]

Jaguar XK 4.2 2006 on X150 model. You will get a good one for that price, just check for body corrosion, subframe rust and signs of regular servicing.

[Heathwood]

Can you get a Z4 coupe 3.0si for £8k. Always had a soft spot for those.

[Quattr04.]

E92 330i or 335i
1 series 135i coupe
630i
Clk 320 kompressor
E class E400
C class coupe
CL500
Audi s5/A5

Edited by Quattr04. on Friday 19th June 20:44

[Mr Tidy]

Heathwood said:

Can you get a Z4 coupe 3.0si for £8k. Always had a soft spot for those.

You can, although it may have some miles on it which doesn't matter too much as the N52 engine is pretty bulletproof.

Of the options suggested a Z4 Coupe would be the one I'd be most likely to look back at, but I'm somewhat biased as I'm on my third now!

But in the looks stakes a 350Z, XK8 or CL Mercedes run it close.

[Scrubs]

MattsCar said:

Jaguar XK 4.2 2006 on X150 model. You will get a good one for that price, just check for body corrosion, subframe rust and signs of regular servicing.

This would be my choice...

[TurboBlue]

MG ZT V8 260

[Legacywr]

Alfa Brera V6.

This one is advertised over budget, I think the price is unrealistic.

There weren’t any others to show you…

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20472077

[macron]

Renault sport Megane.

[ND_19]

A Merc of some sort

E300 / E320CE
W216 CL55 / cl500
W215 CL500
CLK55

Will be partially ruinous, but great looking and sounding

[turbomoggie]

Volvo V70R
Alfa Romeo GTV (V6 busso engine)

[fflump]

Maserati 4200 Coupe

[MattsCar]

ND_19 said:

A Merc of some sort

E300 / E320CE
W216 CL55 / cl500
W215 CL500
CLK55

Will be partially ruinous, but great looking and sounding

E300/ 320 will be totally mute...

Only ones that will sound a bit throaty will be the ones with 55 in the model designation. You might get a warble out of a 500, as standard, though.

[Jamescrs]

Did a quick browse on Autotrader as it's an interesting set of requirements, only car that really stood out to me was the Jaguar XK.

[Lincsls1]

Another vote for a 4200GT.
Definitely available on your budget, but likely to be riddled with issues.
Would be a gamble.

[carinaman]

I think you may've had one before, or a PHer with a similar username.

Get a 20V Turbo Fiat Coupe imported from Japan?

[ZX10R NIN]

MiniMan64 said:

As above really and I think I already know the answer but I m interested in options I might have not considered:

£7-8k
Great sound
Interesting engine
Makes you look back at it every time you get out
Coupe probably but not a deal breaker
Doesn t need to handle on rails, it won t be on a track
Doesn t need to be insanely fast, can t drive quickly these days anyway
No convertibles

What would you be looking at?

CLK55 AMG:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/227394520333?_skw=clk+5...

E500 coupe:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202604121...

5,5 CL500 if you just want to waft:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606113...

Keep an eye for the G37 coupe:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606012...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/358596070512?_skw=nissa...

Bera 3.2:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606153...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411035...

650i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603160...

350Z:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505142...

Jaguar XK:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505142...

[Stick Legs]

A little over budget but an iconic car, and very cool.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20431874

Manual version of this S5 do crop up and I have seen plenty over the years at <£8k. A manual naturally aspirated V8 will never be dull.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20512655

Is there a reason you have specified no convertibles?

I only ask because the budget you have:
Early Boxters are starting to look very good VFM and quite classic now.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18994599

TVR S series and wedges are on budget. But I guess these aren't your thing...

[cerb4.5lee]

It would be between a 350Z and a Z4 Coupe for me I think.