What to get for 45k

[mgbond]

Hi guys, a mate wants a new weekend car as the renovation on his house has finished. He has up to 45k to spend. His options so far are:

997 C4s or C2s
Audi RS4 cab
Aston vantage

What's the reliability like on the Aston?

He doesn't need a car in the week so this is for weekends. Oh yeah, golf clubs must fit :-)

What do you lot think. I think the Audi.

[jdearden]

Tell him to save some money and get a noble. I can fit my fishing gear in mine so clubs should not be a problem.

[mgbond]

jdearden said:

Tell him to save some money and get a noble. I can fit my fishing gear in mine so clubs should not be a problem.

He wants something a bit more refined and I already have the Noble. Yes I can get two sets of clubs on the rear shelf and two folding pencil bags behind the seats :-)

[Gadgeroonie]

save a bit more and get the GTR

or buy a Porshe/Merc and a Caterham

[steve1]

If it's purely a weekend toy, and doesn't have to be practical, then how about the ultima, you could probably fit golf clubs in the front, there is quite a bit of room.
I just think the other choices are a bit of a common site on our roads, but it depends if he likes being different.
It's a nice dilema to be in though.

[F.C.]

I was sitting bored so here's a not exhaustive list of cars under 45k

Low mileage example, a lot of car for your money!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1918877.htm

Not a fan of the 360 personally but..........

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1945907.htm

A realistic alternative to an Ultima

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1878804.htm

Ubiquitous SL series Mercs are a real Aston alternative, better made / Engineered.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1965810.htm

I put this here as a kind of sorbet to cleanse the Palate

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1900446.htm

Some Pork!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1895948.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1778575.htm

Edited by F.C. on Sunday 15th August 10:00

[mgbond]

So, what are peoples views on the Vantage? He is swaying that way.

[F.C.]

mgbond said:
So, what are peoples views on the Vantage? He is swaying that way.
See this if you want to rely on A.M. after care / service.

http://www.my-aston-martin-is-rubbish.co.uk/

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11f...

a little harsh I know but it could happen to anyone.

Nice to look at and hear going by.
Frustratingly slow pick-up, tacky interior (loads of cheap plastic),
Reasonable ride comfort.
In a nutshell:
Good for posing.
Bad for traffic light derby.
The pleasure is for the benefit of the bystander NOT the driver!
Oh and if he gets one make sure it's a stick shift.
All IMO of course but I have driven the Vantage and DB9 quite hard.
maybe he should save for a DBS, not driven one yet but are supposed to be waaaaaay better than the rest of A.M. models.
Maybe a Vanquish mighy fit his bill they are dipping into the £45k mark now!