RE: Wheels of Fortune | BMW M2 CS

[FocusRS3]

BOR said:

I think the elephant in the room for this sector is McLaren.

I would find it difficult to pay this much cash for anything else. 12C are available at this price and lower, 540/570 slipping into range.

Running costs probably a bit higher, but ...

Yup running costs for McLaren are eye watering.

Maybe an Indi charges lots less, not sure.

I'd buy the Gt4 and have done with it unless you need 4 seats. Even then i'd not go with the Mustang

[Porsche911R]

flukey5 said:

I'd take an Evora for that money and I'm sure others would too.

yep I think Lotus have sold 56 Evora's in 2019 in the UK lol

[usualdog1]

Literally thought it was a Tom Hartley ad

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[WCZ]

the black series is nice

I couldn't look past a 540c tbh

[Niffty951]

I live for competitions like this I could earn a doctorate in classifieds browsing. In hours alone I've done way more research than most.

You can keep your £80k (you'll need it for maintenance).

I've found you a car 50/50 weight distribution, with a more spectacular engine, more spacious interior (no really) and achingly beautiful looks the BMW will never have for less than half your budget. It's almost factory fresh too with 6k miles:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Edited by Niffty951 on Monday 11th November 16:06

[Niffty951]

Bencolem said:

If I was looking for a front engine, rear drive, MANUAL transmission compact coupe for £70-80k I would really struggle to see beyond this:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

or if you needed the comfort of a warranty:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

I like this too. I wonder what hire cars they keep in stock? Think Aston Martin, think warranty.

[Mike335i]

Are McLarens any more reliable than the MP4/12c was?

I know that was a first attempt at a road car for modern McLaren, but Hoovies Garage videos on YouTube were eye opening to say the least. $150k plus of warranty work and not uncommon it seems either.

A McLaren is not any more a competitor for a BMW than a Ferrari would be, it is just that McLaren depreciated enough to make it look like it might be.

[A1VDY]

Niffty951 said:

I live for competitions like this I could earn a doctorate in classifieds browsing. In hours alone I've done way more research than most.

You can keep your £80k (you'll need it for maintenance).

I've found you a car 50/50 weight distribution, with a more spectacular engine, more spacious interior (no really) and achingly beautiful looks the BMW will never have for less than half your budget. It's almost factory fresh too with 6k miles:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Edited by Niffty951 on Monday 11th November 16:06

And apart from Porsche (a bit biased😋) so much nicer than anything bmw or aston has to offer..

[Barry Homo]

Other than the engine position caveat, I think this wins by a country mile for me:

https://www.sytner.co.uk/audi/car-search/10495640-...

[FocusRS3]

Niffty951 said:

I live for competitions like this I could earn a doctorate in classifieds browsing. In hours alone I've done way more research than most.

You can keep your £80k (you'll need it for maintenance).

I've found you a car 50/50 weight distribution, with a more spectacular engine, more spacious interior (no really) and achingly beautiful looks the BMW will never have for less than half your budget. It's almost factory fresh too with 6k miles:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Edited by Niffty951 on Monday 11th November 16:06

Thats quite a find....... Engines do sound mega on those cars. Maybe costly on maintenance ?

[Niffty951]

FocusRS3 said:

Thats quite a find....... Engines do sound mega on those cars. Maybe costly on maintenance ?

I hear MC gearboxes are a service item. You replace more frequently than oil changes but I'd be interested in more factual info about that.