"Drivers Car" under 25k
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What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
sparks_190e said:
What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
I dont really have a budget for running costs as long as it's not literally 1mpg lol£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
I dont really have a budget for running costs as long as it's not literally 1mpg lol£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
You need to carry out proper research into running costs. It's all very well saying "I can afford 15 mpg if I have a DB7" Can you afford a £2k coil pack or £800 set of tyres?
With a BMW can you afford a £1500 computer module (happens).... and £800 tyres?
sparks_190e said:
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
I dont really have a budget for running costs as long as it's not literally 1mpg lol£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
You need to carry out proper research into running costs. It's all very well saying "I can afford 15 mpg if I have a DB7" Can you afford a £2k coil pack or £800 set of tyres?
With a BMW can you afford a £1500 computer module (happens).... and £800 tyres?
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
I dont really have a budget for running costs as long as it's not literally 1mpg lol£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
You need to carry out proper research into running costs. It's all very well saying "I can afford 15 mpg if I have a DB7" Can you afford a £2k coil pack or £800 set of tyres?
With a BMW can you afford a £1500 computer module (happens).... and £800 tyres?
For clarity my older BMW's have usually cost me £1-£1500 a year outside of fuel insurance and tax. My 190e has cost over £2000 and I've only had it 8 weeks!
Unfortunately for my wallet I insist on using genuine parts and don't do cheap tyres!
sparks_190e said:
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
I dont really have a budget for running costs as long as it's not literally 1mpg lol£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
You need to carry out proper research into running costs. It's all very well saying "I can afford 15 mpg if I have a DB7" Can you afford a £2k coil pack or £800 set of tyres?
With a BMW can you afford a £1500 computer module (happens).... and £800 tyres?
For clarity my older BMW's have usually cost me £1-£1500 a year outside of fuel insurance and tax. My 190e has cost over £2000 and I've only had it 8 weeks!
Unfortunately for my wallet I insist on using genuine parts and don't do cheap tyres!
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
Taigaiko said:
sparks_190e said:
What's your budget for running costs?
£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
I dont really have a budget for running costs as long as it's not literally 1mpg lol£25k would see you in a V12 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, or a 6 cylinder if you're not feeling that brave.
Doubt they cost significantly more to run than any BMW or Porsche with an interesting engine. And if it doesn't work out they have bottomed out and won't lose money.
You need to carry out proper research into running costs. It's all very well saying "I can afford 15 mpg if I have a DB7" Can you afford a £2k coil pack or £800 set of tyres?
With a BMW can you afford a £1500 computer module (happens).... and £800 tyres?
For clarity my older BMW's have usually cost me £1-£1500 a year outside of fuel insurance and tax. My 190e has cost over £2000 and I've only had it 8 weeks!
Unfortunately for my wallet I insist on using genuine parts and don't do cheap tyres!
Plenty can be had for not much money.
paulguitar said:
urquattroGus said:
TarpaTow said:
Any BMW.
Plenty of choice, acknowledged the world over as 'the ultimate driving machine', so why ask further? Loads of respect from other road users, though you might need to be a bit hard skinned as some will be so obviously (but understandably) jealous.
Go for it and get a BM.
I happen to know (I'm on good terms with my local dealer sales executives) that there are some good deals around at the mo. In fact, I almost got tempted to upgrade again last week, based on the sales exec's advice about the need to keep my image up to date and he's now crunching some figures for me. As a bonus, you'll also get a massive buzz from knowing you own/drive a BM.
Plenty of choice, acknowledged the world over as 'the ultimate driving machine', so why ask further? Loads of respect from other road users, though you might need to be a bit hard skinned as some will be so obviously (but understandably) jealous.
Go for it and get a BM.
I happen to know (I'm on good terms with my local dealer sales executives) that there are some good deals around at the mo. In fact, I almost got tempted to upgrade again last week, based on the sales exec's advice about the need to keep my image up to date and he's now crunching some figures for me. As a bonus, you'll also get a massive buzz from knowing you own/drive a BM.
paulguitar said:
urquattroGus said:
Yes I know and I found it funny; I presume that’s allowed!
I may have misinterpreted your laughing emoji as thinking the post was a serious one.As you were.
No worries.
Incidentally you can get into a real drivers BMW for just under 25K, the BMW Z3M Coupe....
Is an Exige S or Elise S3 worth 10/15k more than a 370z Nismo? I'm in a similar situation and the 370Z Nismo seems appealing. Although I try and avoid it, lots of paths lead back to it. Rear wheel drive, manual box, hydraulic steering for a more connected feeling. It's a bit porky though and would struggle on track days. The Lotus cars would take a track day in their stride.
Ston said:
Is an Exige S or Elise S3 worth 10/15k more than a 370z Nismo? I'm in a similar situation and the 370Z Nismo seems appealing. Although I try and avoid it, lots of paths lead back to it. Rear wheel drive, manual box, hydraulic steering for a more connected feeling. It's a bit porky though and would struggle on track days. The Lotus cars would take a track day in their stride.
Z cars are more GT than sports cars including the Nismo. Something like an Exige would run rings around it on a track.Turbojuice said:
Ston said:
Is an Exige S or Elise S3 worth 10/15k more than a 370z Nismo? I'm in a similar situation and the 370Z Nismo seems appealing. Although I try and avoid it, lots of paths lead back to it. Rear wheel drive, manual box, hydraulic steering for a more connected feeling. It's a bit porky though and would struggle on track days. The Lotus cars would take a track day in their stride.
Z cars are more GT than sports cars including the Nismo. Something like an Exige would run rings around it on a track.The Elise/Exige will offer a completely different driving experience, they are light and nimble and made for a track.
sparks_190e said:
I didn't realise that. Well I think I'd rather an old barge on the drive and be sat in my own house than with a £25k BMW on my parents drive but each to their own!
Plenty can be had for not much money.
Kids today Plenty can be had for not much money.
I'd quite like a Huracan but I couldn't live with my parents past the age of 18 so buying a house is really the priority over a car!
PHuzzy said:
sparks_190e said:
I didn't realise that. Well I think I'd rather an old barge on the drive and be sat in my own house than with a £25k BMW on my parents drive but each to their own!
Plenty can be had for not much money.
Kids today Plenty can be had for not much money.
I'd quite like a Huracan but I couldn't live with my parents past the age of 18 so buying a house is really the priority over a car!
My girlfriend and I are planning on moving to America in a few years so we're living our last parts of the UK lives with out parents until then 
As for the 370Z Nismo, that's one I've been looking at for a while, though it'll likely be a drift event car rather than a daily/track car, though I suppose I could daily drive one.
Ston said:
Is an Exige S or Elise S3 worth 10/15k more than a 370z Nismo? I'm in a similar situation and the 370Z Nismo seems appealing. Although I try and avoid it, lots of paths lead back to it. Rear wheel drive, manual box, hydraulic steering for a more connected feeling. It's a bit porky though and would struggle on track days. The Lotus cars would take a track day in their stride.
I must confess with the 350Z the lack of steering feel was my main criticism; in my opinion at least the steering was just heavy and dead. I've driven plenty of ePAS cars with better feel. The handling was good, engine strong, but I also felt it was more of a GT than a sports car; I think the platform sharing didn't do it any favours in terms of weight and size. 370Z similar? Or were they better?Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff