£200K to spend......suggestions on a post card?
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I've recently sold both my 911's with the intention of getting into a 991.1 GT3 RS, and this will more than likely be my next car. However, given that the market for this model currently looks flat, and prices are falling, I'm trying my hardest to hold back just a little until I spot a degree of stability. This of course is much easier said than done when one has the cash available and there are so many shiny cars calling to me!
So, by way of distraction, with a firm budget of £200K what would you buy??
So, by way of distraction, with a firm budget of £200K what would you buy??
Depends...
What do you want the car for? Road, track, euro trips with luggage space & comfort, 2 seats or 4 etc.
Do you just want 1 car or 2/3/4?
Are you bothered about depreciation and running costs?
Do you like posing / static revving?
Are you looking for a fun driving car or something that looks good?
So many variables that need answering.
Lets assume its one car. With a lot of hard negotiating on price a 675LT would do it for me.
What do you want the car for? Road, track, euro trips with luggage space & comfort, 2 seats or 4 etc.
Do you just want 1 car or 2/3/4?
Are you bothered about depreciation and running costs?
Do you like posing / static revving?
Are you looking for a fun driving car or something that looks good?
So many variables that need answering.
Lets assume its one car. With a lot of hard negotiating on price a 675LT would do it for me.
Is this the latest which cars aren't depreciating thread ?
That said me personally 570 - I know you've had McLaren before but in your current position maybe a year old so that there's a chance of minimising depreciation if sold on soon after - your budget plus a little might even get you into a 720
That said me personally 570 - I know you've had McLaren before but in your current position maybe a year old so that there's a chance of minimising depreciation if sold on soon after - your budget plus a little might even get you into a 720
Bispal said:
Depends...
What do you want the car for? Road, track, euro trips with luggage space & comfort, 2 seats or 4 etc.
Do you just want 1 car or 2/3/4?
Are you bothered about depreciation and running costs?
Do you like posing / static revving?
Are you looking for a fun driving car or something that looks good?
So many variables that need answering.
Lets assume its one car. With a lot of hard negotiating on price a 675LT would do it for me.
Sunny weekends with occasional track-day use. What do you want the car for? Road, track, euro trips with luggage space & comfort, 2 seats or 4 etc.
Do you just want 1 car or 2/3/4?
Are you bothered about depreciation and running costs?
Do you like posing / static revving?
Are you looking for a fun driving car or something that looks good?
So many variables that need answering.
Lets assume its one car. With a lot of hard negotiating on price a 675LT would do it for me.
2 seats.
1 car.
Depreciation is definitely a factor - although cars mostly lose money.
Definitely no static revving and minimal posing
675LT would be a great choice. Not sure my skills of negotiation are on a level to bag one within my budget - although moving forwards?
In my personal humble opinion its unlikely there is one car worth 200K. Two many different types of car experiences. If I had 200K to spend on enjoying driving it wouldn't be on a single car.
My odd ball advice would be to spread it around three or four 60K cars which would give you 9/10th of the experience of a 200K car but also the diversity of cars you could choose would make for a much better overall experience.
You just can't put all that in a single car no matter how expensive it is.
My odd ball advice would be to spread it around three or four 60K cars which would give you 9/10th of the experience of a 200K car but also the diversity of cars you could choose would make for a much better overall experience.
You just can't put all that in a single car no matter how expensive it is.
johnnyreggae said:
Is this the latest which cars aren't depreciating thread ?
That said me personally 570 - I know you've had McLaren before but in your current position maybe a year old so that there's a chance of minimising depreciation if sold on soon after - your budget plus a little might even get you into a 720
I'm sure we'd all like an appreciating or non-depreciating car but not the purpose of the tread. That said me personally 570 - I know you've had McLaren before but in your current position maybe a year old so that there's a chance of minimising depreciation if sold on soon after - your budget plus a little might even get you into a 720
That being said, I do like the 570 Spider, was put off a little by the quantity for sale and the way they have depreciated so quickly - sorry, I used the "D" word!
julian64 said:
In my personal humble opinion its unlikely there is one car worth 200K. Two many different types of car experiences. If I had 200K to spend on enjoying driving it wouldn't be on a single car.
My odd ball advice would be to spread it around three or four 60K cars which would give you 9/10th of the experience of a 200K car but also the diversity of cars you could choose would make for a much better overall experience.
You just can't put all that in a single car no matter how expensive it is.
Been there and my preference is to go for a single car - I don't get the time to properly use even 1! Also less hassle in terms of multiple insurance, road tax, maintenance and warranty costs etc. My odd ball advice would be to spread it around three or four 60K cars which would give you 9/10th of the experience of a 200K car but also the diversity of cars you could choose would make for a much better overall experience.
You just can't put all that in a single car no matter how expensive it is.
Edited by m33ufo on Friday 27th July 09:02
some ideas in no particular order
430 Scuderia
2.5 ST or 2.8 RSR period correct(ish) replica that can be entered in some historic events
997.2 RS or 996 RS
Viper ACR
355 Challenge with road registration
F12 for a more relaxed long distance car experience
2 car stable - 550 Maranello and 991 or 997 GT3
430 Scuderia
2.5 ST or 2.8 RSR period correct(ish) replica that can be entered in some historic events
997.2 RS or 996 RS
Viper ACR
355 Challenge with road registration
F12 for a more relaxed long distance car experience
2 car stable - 550 Maranello and 991 or 997 GT3
The car you could have bought at Silverstone last weekend. 2005 GT40. Sold for (£): 196,875
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-gt
First registered in June 2006. One private owner from new. 5,081 dry miles
5.4-litre all aluminium, dry-sumped V8. 550bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox
Outstanding and very comprehensive history file detailing every invoice from new
Professionally maintained by Roush from new. Serviced May 2018. Fresh MoT
Cherished registration X1 FGT (Ford GT) is included in the Sale
The best Ford GT available with known provenance, history from new, and an extremely sensible guide
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-gt
First registered in June 2006. One private owner from new. 5,081 dry miles
5.4-litre all aluminium, dry-sumped V8. 550bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox
Outstanding and very comprehensive history file detailing every invoice from new
Professionally maintained by Roush from new. Serviced May 2018. Fresh MoT
Cherished registration X1 FGT (Ford GT) is included in the Sale
The best Ford GT available with known provenance, history from new, and an extremely sensible guide
MDL111 said:
some ideas in no particular order
430 Scuderia
2.5 ST or 2.8 RSR period correct(ish) replica that can be entered in some historic events
997.2 RS or 996 RS
Viper ACR
355 Challenge with road registration
F12 for a more relaxed long distance car experience
2 car stable - 550 Maranello and 991 or 997 GT3
997.2 GT3 RS was always top of my list....maybe after I get the 991 out of my system. 430 Scuderia
2.5 ST or 2.8 RSR period correct(ish) replica that can be entered in some historic events
997.2 RS or 996 RS
Viper ACR
355 Challenge with road registration
F12 for a more relaxed long distance car experience
2 car stable - 550 Maranello and 991 or 997 GT3
996 RS perhaps too similar to my 996.2 GT3 (recently sold). Loved the car but an absolute pain getting into my garage.
So far not owned a Ferrari. 430 Scud very appealing although prices seem to be spread over a very wide range. Noticed one in the classifieds recently at £115-120K (now sold to Amari), and I couldn't really differentiate it from the £160/180K cars.
WhiskyDisco said:
The car you could have bought at Silverstone last weekend. 2005 GT40. Sold for (£): 196,875
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-gt
First registered in June 2006. One private owner from new. 5,081 dry miles
5.4-litre all aluminium, dry-sumped V8. 550bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox
Outstanding and very comprehensive history file detailing every invoice from new
Professionally maintained by Roush from new. Serviced May 2018. Fresh MoT
Cherished registration X1 FGT (Ford GT) is included in the Sale
The best Ford GT available with known provenance, history from new, and an extremely sensible guide
What a great way to spend £200K. Hadn't realised that they were close to my budget - I'd have to re-jig the garage doors to get it in though http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-gt
First registered in June 2006. One private owner from new. 5,081 dry miles
5.4-litre all aluminium, dry-sumped V8. 550bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox
Outstanding and very comprehensive history file detailing every invoice from new
Professionally maintained by Roush from new. Serviced May 2018. Fresh MoT
Cherished registration X1 FGT (Ford GT) is included in the Sale
The best Ford GT available with known provenance, history from new, and an extremely sensible guide
m33ufo said:
johnnyreggae said:
Is this the latest which cars aren't depreciating thread ?
That said me personally 570 - I know you've had McLaren before but in your current position maybe a year old so that there's a chance of minimising depreciation if sold on soon after - your budget plus a little might even get you into a 720
I'm sure we'd all like an appreciating or non-depreciating car but not the purpose of the tread. That said me personally 570 - I know you've had McLaren before but in your current position maybe a year old so that there's a chance of minimising depreciation if sold on soon after - your budget plus a little might even get you into a 720
That being said, I do like the 570 Spider, was put off a little by the quantity for sale and the way they have depreciated so quickly - sorry, I used the "D" word!
Bispal said:
Depends...
.
Lets assume its one car. With a lot of hard negotiating on price a 675LT would do it for me.
Cheapest coupe is £244k so that would be some negotiation. We should of sent you over to Germany to speak to Adolf Hitler back in 1939..
Lets assume its one car. With a lot of hard negotiating on price a 675LT would do it for me.
£200k will get you a 720S but I'm afraid not even close to the bottom end of 675LT. McLaren dealer told me yesterday they were paying trade £250K + for them
My £200k would go on a 430 Scuderia , still regret selling mine at a lot less money. Still the best gearbox I've experienced in this type of car, even better than 458 Speciale, Porsche PDK etc...
Edited by RamboLambo on Friday 27th July 09:30
WhiskyDisco said:
The car you could have bought at Silverstone last weekend. 2005 GT40. Sold for (£): 196,875
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-gt
First registered in June 2006. One private owner from new. 5,081 dry miles
5.4-litre all aluminium, dry-sumped V8. 550bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox
Outstanding and very comprehensive history file detailing every invoice from new
Professionally maintained by Roush from new. Serviced May 2018. Fresh MoT
Cherished registration X1 FGT (Ford GT) is included in the Sale
The best Ford GT available with known provenance, history from new, and an extremely sensible guide
uf if Ford GTs are/drop into the 150 - 200k range again, I will need one of those at some point. Such an awesome looking and sounding car http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-gt
First registered in June 2006. One private owner from new. 5,081 dry miles
5.4-litre all aluminium, dry-sumped V8. 550bhp. 6-speed manual gearbox
Outstanding and very comprehensive history file detailing every invoice from new
Professionally maintained by Roush from new. Serviced May 2018. Fresh MoT
Cherished registration X1 FGT (Ford GT) is included in the Sale
The best Ford GT available with known provenance, history from new, and an extremely sensible guide
RamboLambo said:
My £200k would go on a 430 Scuderia , still regret selling mine at a lot less money. Still the best gearbox I've experienced in this type of car, even better than 458 Speciale, Porsche PDK etc...
Not driven one but I'm imagining the gearbox may be something like that on the M3 CSL? Still one of my favourite cars. 
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