£200K to spend......suggestions on a post card?

[cayman-black]

m33ufo said:

And it's green!

Now £225K. Absolutely love this one.

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

Absolutley stunning!

[Turbo cab]

RamboLambo said:

m33ufo said:

And it's green!

Now £225K. Absolutely love this one.

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

Looks good but basic spec hence the pricing. Pricing of these ranges from £225k up to £275k so very spec dependent.

At the end of the day its the same car with the same great engine so if it works for your budget go for it but at same time don't expect to get top money on resale.
Seems to me a lot of lower spec cars are harder to move on at this type of money

I wouldn't regard a car that has the £1620 tri colour wing mirrors as base spec??

Agreed it doesnt have bicolour with laser etched interior however, I can appreciate that some may think that £5k for something that doesn't do anything is a bit of a waste.

Bar that it seems to have everything else and would have listed at circa £245k so pretty well speced by anyone's assumption.

People that have Perfs for sale at £275k are absolutely buzzing, you can order a pretty much full spec spider for that money.

[m33ufo]

Jules360 said:

Like the man said, try them first. They look great, but after 30 minutes in them i couldn't wait to get out. Too upright for me and obviously not adjustable.

I've never met a bucket seat I didn't like....actually, not quite true, I do find the 918 style buckets a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours around the shoulders. But, drives over a couple of hours would be rare. The most upright I've sat in were the M3 CSL's and I loved that car.

I'll try before I make a final decision.

[Turbo cab]

m33ufo said:

Jules360 said:

Like the man said, try them first. They look great, but after 30 minutes in them i couldn't wait to get out. Too upright for me and obviously not adjustable.

I've never met a bucket seat I didn't like....actually, not quite true, I do find the 918 style buckets a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours around the shoulders. But, drives over a couple of hours would be rare. The most upright I've sat in were the M3 CSL's and I loved that car.

I'll try before I make a final decision.

I could suffer them for 45 minutes but found anything longer was torture however, all you need is a small cushion (some get them tailored in the seat material) to sit at the bottom of the seat at your lower back and they're not too bad at all.

Edited by Turbo cab on Monday 27th August 16:00

Edited by Turbo cab on Monday 27th August 16:00

[_Leg_]

RamboLambo said:

Personally I couldn't live with "comfort" seats in a track car, it simply has to be buckets and accept they are firm and upright in true race style.

Couldn't agree more. Seatbelts are a pain in the arse too, harnesses are a must.

17th, Donnington? Great fun. Imagine the Performante or LT down Craners at full chat. Epic.

I've not booked it yet but there are spaces available. If you prefer Croft and Anglesey are running days that day too.

[Never you mind]

m33ufo said:

Jules360 said:

Like the man said, try them first. They look great, but after 30 minutes in them i couldn't wait to get out. Too upright for me and obviously not adjustable.

I've never met a bucket seat I didn't like....actually, not quite true, I do find the 918 style buckets a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours around the shoulders. But, drives over a couple of hours would be rare. The most upright I've sat in were the M3 CSL's and I loved that car.

I'll try before I make a final decision.

I've got buckets in my Gallardo, they are rather lacking in padding and chuck you kind of forward. I personally like that style as it means I can just better judge where the front end is and I've never had any problems with back pains. Not sure I would like to do 500+ miles in them but it is what it is.

GET IT!!!!! Looks it's green with a wing, seriously do you need more?

[m33ufo]

Never you mind said:

GET IT!!!!! Looks it's green with a wing, seriously do you need more?

Just one thing....it needs to be £200K

I'm speculating that I might just be able to get into one at that level over the next few months. The other issue is that I may be sidetracked by something else in the meantime.

[Jules360]

_Leg_ said:

RamboLambo said:

Personally I couldn't live with "comfort" seats in a track car, it simply has to be buckets and accept they are firm and upright in true race style.

Couldn't agree more. Seatbelts are a pain in the arse too, harnesses are a must.

17th, Donnington? Great fun. Imagine the Performante or LT down Craners at full chat. Epic.

I've not booked it yet but there are spaces available. If you prefer Croft and Anglesey are running days that day too.

25mph down the High Street is about his limit. Mind you he can point to,the race seats and tell people in the pub that he was The Stig.....

Edited by Jules360 on Monday 27th August 19:24

[RamboLambo]

m33ufo said:

I've never met a bucket seat I didn't like....actually, not quite true, I do find the 918 style buckets a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours around the shoulders. But, drives over a couple of hours would be rare. The most upright I've sat in were the M3 CSL's and I loved that car.

I'll try before I make a final decision.

I think it helps if you are young, fit and athletic if you want buckets. The more portly gentleman may find the comfort seats easier to live with hence their comments on here

[Jules360]

RamboLambo said:

m33ufo said:

I've never met a bucket seat I didn't like....actually, not quite true, I do find the 918 style buckets a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours around the shoulders. But, drives over a couple of hours would be rare. The most upright I've sat in were the M3 CSL's and I loved that car.

I'll try before I make a final decision.

I think it helps if you are young, fit and athletic if you want buckets. The more portly gentleman may find the comfort seats easier to live with hence their comments on here

Short, skinny, bald and in your 50s also seems to work.

[Boshly]

Jules360 said:

_Leg_ said:

RamboLambo said:

Personally I couldn't live with "comfort" seats in a track car, it simply has to be buckets and accept they are firm and upright in true race style.

Couldn't agree more. Seatbelts are a pain in the arse too, harnesses are a must.

17th, Donnington? Great fun. Imagine the Performante or LT down Craners at full chat. Epic.

I've not booked it yet but there are spaces available. If you prefer Croft and Anglesey are running days that day too.

25mph down the High Street is about his limit. Mind you he can point to,the race seats and tell people in the pub that he was The Stig.....

Edited by Jules360 on Monday 27th August 19:24

Stop being a prat and give it a rest. You’re just trolling now, can’t you see we’re all fed up of it.

[m33ufo]

Quick update to the thread....I've gone a little off-piste and put a deposit down on am Aston GT8. If all goes to plan I'll be collecting tomorrow

[Jules360]

Boshly said:

Jules360 said:

_Leg_ said:

RamboLambo said:

Personally I couldn't live with "comfort" seats in a track car, it simply has to be buckets and accept they are firm and upright in true race style.

Couldn't agree more. Seatbelts are a pain in the arse too, harnesses are a must.

17th, Donnington? Great fun. Imagine the Performante or LT down Craners at full chat. Epic.

I've not booked it yet but there are spaces available. If you prefer Croft and Anglesey are running days that day too.

25mph down the High Street is about his limit. Mind you he can point to,the race seats and tell people in the pub that he was The Stig.....

Edited by Jules360 on Monday 27th August 19:24

Stop being a prat and give it a rest. You’re just trolling now, can’t you see we’re all fed up of it.

I haven't posted on this thread for a week and a half, which some might term "giving it a rest". If you're that bothered, why bring it up again ?

[The Surveyor]

m33ufo said:

Quick update to the thread....I've gone a little off-piste and put a deposit down on am Aston GT8. If all goes to plan I'll be collecting tomorrow

Nice one, post up some pictures and let us know your thoughts.

[MDL111]

m33ufo said:

Quick update to the thread....I've gone a little off-piste and put a deposit down on am Aston GT8. If all goes to plan I'll be collecting tomorrow

nice one - congrats and enjoy in good health ... and obviously we want pictures and driving impressions

[Never you mind]

m33ufo said:

Quick update to the thread....I've gone a little off-piste and put a deposit down on am Aston GT8. If all goes to plan I'll be collecting tomorrow

Interesting choice. Pics and first impressions please.

[Gameface]

Wouldn't even be on my list but life would be boring if we all liked the same things.

Enjoy!

[cayman-black]

m33ufo said:

Quick update to the thread....I've gone a little off-piste and put a deposit down on am Aston GT8. If all goes to plan I'll be collecting tomorrow

Congratulations, stunning car and also the best sounding.

This is for you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tze3cklo7Ew

[m33ufo]

cayman-black said:

Congratulations, stunning car and also the best sounding.

This is for you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tze3cklo7Ew

Thanks

Cool little video clip. Great to see some different colour options.

[m33ufo]

I'm completely hooked on this car....feels so special in every way. Certainly not the quickest car I've owned but easily the most enjoyable driving experience. And that noise!!!!