Sorry guys.......10-15K What Car!
Sorry guys.......10-15K What Car!
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snowen250

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1,094 posts

212 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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Guys,

Chap i work with has up to about 15k at the very most to spend.

Currently looking at 996 911s / Boxsters. Im sure PH can think of some better stuff, so for those of us not at Lemans, go on, what would you get?

He wants something sporty, but says needs some practicality. So no Caterhams.

Cheers (please note this is not for me.......i'm poor)

Simon

jr123

3,383 posts

193 months

kiethton

14,648 posts

209 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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E92 335i?


Crusoe

4,123 posts

260 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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E46 M3
Vauxhall Monaro
Audi RS6


harryowl

1,114 posts

210 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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Elise or chimaera

Luke.

11,999 posts

279 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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Could do a lot worse than that 996/Boxster he's thinking of.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2908534.htm

Edited by Luke. on Thursday 9th June 13:29

Jasandjules

72,602 posts

258 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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harryowl said:
Elise or chimaera
Winner.

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

219 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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snowen250 said:
Guys,

Chap i work with has up to about 15k at the very most to spend.

Currently looking at 996 911s / Boxsters. Im sure PH can think of some better stuff, so for those of us not at Lemans, go on, what would you get?

He wants something sporty, but says needs some practicality. So no Caterhams.

Cheers (please note this is not for me.......i'm poor)

Simon
Realistically what can't you get for this money?

How many seats do they need?
Do they need a boot?
How often will it be used?
Is it a daily or weekend car?
Annual or monthly mileage?
Is MPG an issue or what's their monthly fuel allowance for the car?
Do they like to tinker on a car?
Is age an issue?
Is image or perceived image an issue?
Do they like something flash or brash?
Or something more subdued?
Is speed and HP a concern?
Is handling finesse important or are they happy with something more brutish?
What sort of weather proofing is needed?


The reason for so many questions is simply due to such a diverse array of vehicles on offer at this money.

From Corvettes, to Porsche 356 replicas. To classic Triumphs to MX-5's. Even a Ferrari is possible.

chriscoates

819 posts

189 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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jr123 said:
Has to be this, especially if you want good practicality.

Edited by chriscoates on Thursday 9th June 13:55

snowen250

Original Poster:

1,094 posts

212 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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Cheers guys, il pass these on when he returns from some race in France.

Simon

robsco

7,875 posts

205 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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TVR Cerbera.