RE: £75k supercars | Six of the Best

[Olivera]

Raven Flyer said:

The budget would cover a V10 R8 GT. Manual, carbon everywhere, alcantarra buckets and very rare. A true supercar.

Why would you choose a vanilla V8 instead?

Because many reviewers actually preferred the V8? Slightly lighter and better balanced.

[Julian Thompson]

Algarve said:

I think the 360's look dated and their performance is poor now. If they can be out accelerated by a family car that can take 5 adults and some suitcases... I'm struggling to call it a supercar anymore. A classic Ferrari, sure. Supercar... I don't think so.

That’s one way to look at it but the generally accepted way is to think of it “in period” context. A Mercedes 300SL from the late fifties would get out accelerated by a pair of electric roller skates but it was most definitely a supercar in 1959...

Edited by Julian Thompson on Saturday 4th July 21:21

[ddom]

Algarve said:

I think the 360's look dated and their performance is poor now. If they can be out accelerated by a family car that can take 5 adults and some suitcases... I'm struggling to call it a supercar anymore. A classic Ferrari, sure. Supercar... I don't think so.

Tell you what. I'll give you a Golf R, an Audi 'something' or whatever and you can swap me a 360.

There is more to a supercar than numbers.

[Julian Thompson]

ddom said:

Algarve said:

I think the 360's look dated and their performance is poor now. If they can be out accelerated by a family car that can take 5 adults and some suitcases... I'm struggling to call it a supercar anymore. A classic Ferrari, sure. Supercar... I don't think so.

Tell you what. I'll give you a Golf R, an Audi 'something' or whatever and you can swap me a 360.

There is more to a supercar than numbers.

I tend to agree with this although I do understand the previous poster and his viewpoint.

I’d expect an early Countach to be pretty slow compared to most stuff now but it’ll always be a supercar surely?

[Podie]

Heart says Manual 360, noisy exhaust, cream interior and Challenge grille and wheels

Head says a Cayman GT4 is probably a more sensible bet and forget all this lot, they’re asking for trouble, and you’ll enjoy it just as much

Rest of me says, “ooh an Esprit”

[CABC]

Julian Thompson said:

ddom said:

Algarve said:

I think the 360's look dated and their performance is poor now. If they can be out accelerated by a family car that can take 5 adults and some suitcases... I'm struggling to call it a supercar anymore. A classic Ferrari, sure. Supercar... I don't think so.

Tell you what. I'll give you a Golf R, an Audi 'something' or whatever and you can swap me a 360.

There is more to a supercar than numbers.

I tend to agree with this although I do understand the previous poster and his viewpoint.

I’d expect an early Countach to be pretty slow compared to most stuff now but it’ll always be a supercar surely?

i can see both sides. then again, great cars often deliver in many ways - power delivery, response and chassis feel. not always, and they certainly need tired parts to be refreshed to do them justice, but a Golf R is a soulless demonstration of efficiency.

[ambuletz]

boring as it sounds i feel like I'd go for the corvette. Much as I love the ferrari I feel the 'vette will be less expensive to maintain. something you could hapily own long term if you aren't a powerfully built company director.

[ddom]

Julian Thompson said:

I tend to agree with this although I do understand the previous poster and his viewpoint.

I’d expect an early Countach to be pretty slow compared to most stuff now but it’ll always be a supercar surely?

Of course. It'll always deliver an experience beyond a 'sports' car.

[Skrambles]

Love the Gallardo. It just doesn't seem right that it can be had for only £65k even though it's 15 years old.

Seems odd to have the Corvette, but not the 997.1 turbo in the list. By any sensible measure, it's as much a 'supercar' as the others.

[AlmostUseful]

997.1 GT3’s are comfortably below £75k, would they count? Probably no less special than a 360 and certainly not an Esprit or a V8 R8.

I’d take a GT3 over any of those listed I think.

[bcr5784]

ddom said:

Julian Thompson said:

I tend to agree with this although I do understand the previous poster and his viewpoint.

I’d expect an early Countach to be pretty slow compared to most stuff now but it’ll always be a supercar surely?

Of course. It'll always deliver an experience beyond a 'sports' car.

That's true of lots of older cars - and I'd enjoy to drive them. But would I want to own them and use them on a regular basis? I'd actually consider a Macca 570S if I was really in that market.

[Slippydiff]

Raven Flyer said:

The budget would cover a V10 R8 GT. Manual, carbon everywhere, alcantarra buckets and very rare. A true supercar.

Why would you choose a vanilla V8 instead?

GT was R-Tronic only IIRC.

[ddom]

AlmostUseful said:

997.1 GT3’s are comfortably below £75k, would they count? Probably no less special than a 360 and certainly not an Esprit or a V8 R8.

I’d take a GT3 over any of those listed I think.

Meh, GT3 a supercar?

[Saweep]

How old was the author when he went to university?

He was at primary school in 1999 and then at uni in 2006.

FWIW 360 every day.

[ambuletz]

Saweep said:

How old was the author when he went to university?

He was at primary school in 1999 and then at uni in 2006.

FWIW 360 every day.

anywhere frrom 31-33.

[Saweep]

ambuletz said:

Saweep said:

How old was the author when he went to university?

He was at primary school in 1999 and then at uni in 2006.

FWIW 360 every day.

anywhere frrom 31-33.

Have I missed something?

[ambuletz]

Saweep said:

ambuletz said:

Saweep said:

How old was the author when he went to university?

He was at primary school in 1999 and then at uni in 2006.

FWIW 360 every day.

anywhere frrom 31-33.

Have I missed something?

sorry. misread this as 'how old is the author right now'. as i was in primary school/uni around similar years.

[FN2TypeR]

Ferrari 360 all day long for me. I actively want one, and could just, just about afford to buy and properly maintain one, but given everything that is going on at the moment I dare not. Knowing my luck I'd buy it on the Saturday and get called to the initial consultation meeting at work on the Monday.

One day though, for sure!

[Matty3]

Great selection

Owned an Esprit Sport 350 for a few months - what a car but the ownership experience was sullied by some rather expensive to fix problems - surprised that they are so dear?

[Algarve]

ddom said:

Algarve said:

I think the 360's look dated and their performance is poor now. If they can be out accelerated by a family car that can take 5 adults and some suitcases... I'm struggling to call it a supercar anymore. A classic Ferrari, sure. Supercar... I don't think so.

Tell you what. I'll give you a Golf R, an Audi 'something' or whatever and you can swap me a 360.

There is more to a supercar than numbers.

I'll take the 360 as I can make way more money selling it to someone who either likes old Ferraris, or someone who wants a Ferrari but can't afford a supercar.