What to buy for £100k
Discussion
Hello all,
Looking to spend up to around £100k on something Super. Something that will make me feel special every time it's used.
Not for track days, I have the TVR for that itch, but purely for enjoying myself and some Euro trips. Will do plenty of miles.
Must haves:
Convertible
Naturally aspirated
Great exhaust sound
Dont Mind:
E-Gear/F1 transmissions
Definite No Go's:
White cars
Aston Martin
Porsche
So far I'm thinking Gallardo, late F430, possibly a California (looks an issue here though)...... Murcielago's are sadly out of budget. Anything else I should be looking at? Something more modern too, say 10-12 years max
Thanks in advance.
Looking to spend up to around £100k on something Super. Something that will make me feel special every time it's used.
Not for track days, I have the TVR for that itch, but purely for enjoying myself and some Euro trips. Will do plenty of miles.
Must haves:
Convertible
Naturally aspirated
Great exhaust sound
Dont Mind:
E-Gear/F1 transmissions
Definite No Go's:
White cars
Aston Martin
Porsche
So far I'm thinking Gallardo, late F430, possibly a California (looks an issue here though)...... Murcielago's are sadly out of budget. Anything else I should be looking at? Something more modern too, say 10-12 years max
Thanks in advance.
Edited by PGNCerbera on Monday 18th May 18:30
I had the same requirements and ended up with a F430 Spider from a main dealer. I don't think I could have done any better, to me it's certainly the far superior car for this purpose than the California.
The California doesn't really feel all that special to drive, it could be from any auto manufacturer, there is nothing other than that badge in front of your face to let you know that it is a Ferrari.
I would probably just aim to buy a F430 Spider from a main dealer with the exact spec you want - pay close attention to choosing the right seats, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon interior (must have to get the carbon wheel which feels way better & even more special) and colour inside and out. Speakers are pretty bad even with the power hifi.
I'm sure that will be the best option for you.
The California doesn't really feel all that special to drive, it could be from any auto manufacturer, there is nothing other than that badge in front of your face to let you know that it is a Ferrari.
I would probably just aim to buy a F430 Spider from a main dealer with the exact spec you want - pay close attention to choosing the right seats, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon interior (must have to get the carbon wheel which feels way better & even more special) and colour inside and out. Speakers are pretty bad even with the power hifi.
I'm sure that will be the best option for you.
My view of the California is very different to the one above!
Brilliant car with 2 personalities, you can drive long distances in comfort & when you fancy, hit sport/manual, drop the roof & the car comes alive, the engine note is sublime & it's more than quick enough...
I had one after f430 & Gallardo, it felt way more modern & is every inch a Ferrari !
Go test drive one, you may be surprised...
Brilliant car with 2 personalities, you can drive long distances in comfort & when you fancy, hit sport/manual, drop the roof & the car comes alive, the engine note is sublime & it's more than quick enough...
I had one after f430 & Gallardo, it felt way more modern & is every inch a Ferrari !
Go test drive one, you may be surprised...
ferdi p said:
My view of the California is very different to the one above!
Brilliant car with 2 personalities, you can drive long distances in comfort & when you fancy, hit sport/manual, drop the roof & the car comes alive, the engine note is sublime & it's more than quick enough...
I had one after f430 & Gallardo, it felt way more modern & is every inch a Ferrari !
Go test drive one, you may be surprised...
I just wish so much I felt that way! In every possible way I want the California. OK so it isn't quite as exciting to look at as the mid-engined machines, but it does everything I want from the weekend car. However I take them out on a test drive and they just don't do it for me, not sure why, but doesn't have that final % of excitement that I look for in a second car.Brilliant car with 2 personalities, you can drive long distances in comfort & when you fancy, hit sport/manual, drop the roof & the car comes alive, the engine note is sublime & it's more than quick enough...
I had one after f430 & Gallardo, it felt way more modern & is every inch a Ferrari !
Go test drive one, you may be surprised...
Even the California T doesn't do it for me, and that's in another league performance wise to my 430. But just not the excitement.
Go and take a 458 out though and 1 minute into driving and it's everything I want it to be, just a bit pricey for me right now - well the Spider anyway - but without a doubt absolutely delivers everything that I could possibly want in a second car. (except a place to stow away the 7 year old!).
How about a Maserati GranCabrio? A great long distance cruiser that sounds fantastic and is less mileage sensitive than a Ferrari.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
Edited by Pooh on Monday 18th May 21:19
Morning. Thanks for all the replies.
The Maserati looks interesting. Great, great noise but the two tonne weight is a bit off putting. I'll probably have to try one first though.
Audi R8 sadly does nothing for me. In any guise.
Am I completely dreaming that I could buy a rhd Murci Roadster for £100k privately in the UK?
If age was not an issue, then a Pagoda would be a very good shout - ran past one on Sunday in Highgate. Achingly pretty.
Will try and get in a few cars today and keep you posted. Hoping to wrap this up this week !
The Maserati looks interesting. Great, great noise but the two tonne weight is a bit off putting. I'll probably have to try one first though.
Audi R8 sadly does nothing for me. In any guise.
Am I completely dreaming that I could buy a rhd Murci Roadster for £100k privately in the UK?
If age was not an issue, then a Pagoda would be a very good shout - ran past one on Sunday in Highgate. Achingly pretty.
Will try and get in a few cars today and keep you posted. Hoping to wrap this up this week !
PGNCerbera said:
70proof said:
for plenty of miles, you need an audi, so Gallardo it is then...... .
Although, seeing as you have an appreciation for British hand-made cars, have you considered a Morgan? The Aero Supersports (removable roof) may be a little out of your budget but a new Aero 8 will be under £100k.
BTW, nothing wrong with white cars!
PGNCerbera said:
......off to research a Morgan.............
Not everyone's cup of tea but something I couldn't be without.These videos are worth a look (of the Coupe, essentially a Supersports without the £30k removable roof option!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR6lwpfte9Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkeaRYrXwV8
The attention any Aero model (8, 'Max, SuperSports or Coupe) gets is just silly but always positive, unlike that with Italian supercars...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Utl5Eismo
Whatever car you get, enjoy the search, there's some amazing machinery out there for that money.
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