What car 7K fun with decent residuals
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Hi everyone
I am currently driving a Clio RS200 cup (daily) and a 911 Turbo (weekend, luxury) but I fancy buying a 3rd car as a bit of a toy; something I can enjoy with my son (4 yrs old next month)
I intend to buy outright cash with some savings but budget-wise, I'd not want to go much over 7K. I know cars aren't investments and believe me, I would be "wedged" if I hadn't blown money over the years through my passion for cars. However, I ideally want a car with decent(ish) residuals. Something my money is relatively 'safe' in
I have done the Caterfield thing (Cosworth powered Westy) and with a second child on the way, though a two seater is an option given it is a 3rd car (I would take a V6 Clio if they were in my budget) more seats would probably be better if I had the choice.
I have also owned a Focus RS mk1 and wouldn't object to getting one again. Other ideas are Alfa Romeo 147GTA or E46 M3 but suspect they might be dogs at this price and also that values are still yet to fall.
Any ideas welcome. Thanks.
Edited by NumberoftheBeast on Tuesday 19th March 23:36
I am currently driving a Clio RS200 cup (daily) and a 911 Turbo (weekend, luxury) but I fancy buying a 3rd car as a bit of a toy; something I can enjoy with my son (4 yrs old next month)
I intend to buy outright cash with some savings but budget-wise, I'd not want to go much over 7K. I know cars aren't investments and believe me, I would be "wedged" if I hadn't blown money over the years through my passion for cars. However, I ideally want a car with decent(ish) residuals. Something my money is relatively 'safe' in
I have done the Caterfield thing (Cosworth powered Westy) and with a second child on the way, though a two seater is an option given it is a 3rd car (I would take a V6 Clio if they were in my budget) more seats would probably be better if I had the choice.
I have also owned a Focus RS mk1 and wouldn't object to getting one again. Other ideas are Alfa Romeo 147GTA or E46 M3 but suspect they might be dogs at this price and also that values are still yet to fall.
Any ideas welcome. Thanks.
Edited by NumberoftheBeast on Tuesday 19th March 23:36
Cheers Sparky. Too fast for me that!
I fancy a Caterham. Eventually. No offence intended with the Caterfield comment by the way. Simply mean I have had a kit-car; even they vary from model to model, of course. That was a fun car and I miss it deeply. Just didn't use it due to the wet weather and coupled with the birth of my son, this prompted its sale.
I fancy a Caterham. Eventually. No offence intended with the Caterfield comment by the way. Simply mean I have had a kit-car; even they vary from model to model, of course. That was a fun car and I miss it deeply. Just didn't use it due to the wet weather and coupled with the birth of my son, this prompted its sale.
it's just that all the track tests from people I know and trust indicate that the Caterham is a league above the replicas.I love the Caterhams. Never driven one, but lovely cars and indeed one for the future.
I am driving an Atom on an experience day in August. Can't wait. Just think no car will ever feel as good after that day. Was going to take the plunge last year but decided against it in the end. Perhaps another one for the future!
Anyway, back on topic, suggestions people?!
I am driving an Atom on an experience day in August. Can't wait. Just think no car will ever feel as good after that day. Was going to take the plunge last year but decided against it in the end. Perhaps another one for the future!
Anyway, back on topic, suggestions people?!
With the clio 200 and the 911 turbo I don't really see the need for another toy myself...
Why cant you son go out in either? The clios are pretty quick and a hoot on track and the 911 turbo covers the rapid weekend toy bit nicely I would just set 7k aside for runny costs etc... and get more use out of the turbo myself.
Why cant you son go out in either? The clios are pretty quick and a hoot on track and the 911 turbo covers the rapid weekend toy bit nicely I would just set 7k aside for runny costs etc... and get more use out of the turbo myself.
My brother has said the same. He said tune the Porsche but I have done the modding game years ago. Too old for that now.
I have two different but decent(ish) cars and my boy loves both (moreso the 911) but a third car is something I too have wanted for a while now.
Regarding putting the money away for maintenance, that's already covered and more or less budgetted for if I am honest. I want another car I can use scarcely for fun but sell on at a limited loss when I need to release some funds.
I have two different but decent(ish) cars and my boy loves both (moreso the 911) but a third car is something I too have wanted for a while now.
Regarding putting the money away for maintenance, that's already covered and more or less budgetted for if I am honest. I want another car I can use scarcely for fun but sell on at a limited loss when I need to release some funds.
Well if getting another car has to be a convertible looking at your current fleet imo as its something different then!
Maybe a nice 3.0 Z4 as I cant see them dropping too much more now looking at the price of late model Z3s another option would be a S2000 which again seems to be settling down now depreciation wise due to the fact it was never replaced.
Maybe a nice 3.0 Z4 as I cant see them dropping too much more now looking at the price of late model Z3s another option would be a S2000 which again seems to be settling down now depreciation wise due to the fact it was never replaced.
Can't think of any cars less than 10 years old (or ideally 20) that won't lose value. TVR would be good bet, but you're looking at Chimeara money budget. if you want 4 seats how about 90's jap stuff - Skyline R33 GTST, Mitsi Evo, Integra. what about a classic like Capri or something ?
Chimaera is always the answer.
911, nice but understated. Clio is ok but wont stop traffic. If you can stretch your budget I would suggest an early Esprit. You wont have any depreciation and will just as nice to drive as the others, maybe a V8S. as your into the porkers what about a 928?
911, nice but understated. Clio is ok but wont stop traffic. If you can stretch your budget I would suggest an early Esprit. You wont have any depreciation and will just as nice to drive as the others, maybe a V8S. as your into the porkers what about a 928?
NumberoftheBeast said:
Hi everyone
I am currently driving a Clio RS200 cup (daily) and a 911 Turbo (weekend, luxury) but I fancy buying a 3rd car as a bit of a toy; something I can enjoy with my son (4 yrs old next month)
I intend to buy outright cash with some savings but budget-wise, I'd not want to go much over 7K. I know cars aren't investments and believe me, I would be "wedged" if I hadn't blown money over the years through my passion for cars. However, I ideally want a car with decent(ish) residuals. Something my money is relatively 'safe' in
I have done the Caterfield thing (Cosworth powered Westy) and with a second child on the way, though a two seater is an option given it is a 3rd car (I would take a V6 Clio if they were in my budget) more seats would probably be better if I had the choice.
I have also owned a Focus RS mk1 and wouldn't object to getting one again. Other ideas are Alfa Romeo 147GTA or E46 M3 but suspect they might be dogs at this price and also that values are still yet to fall.
Any ideas welcome. Thanks.
Well thats a list of quick carsI am currently driving a Clio RS200 cup (daily) and a 911 Turbo (weekend, luxury) but I fancy buying a 3rd car as a bit of a toy; something I can enjoy with my son (4 yrs old next month)
I intend to buy outright cash with some savings but budget-wise, I'd not want to go much over 7K. I know cars aren't investments and believe me, I would be "wedged" if I hadn't blown money over the years through my passion for cars. However, I ideally want a car with decent(ish) residuals. Something my money is relatively 'safe' in
I have done the Caterfield thing (Cosworth powered Westy) and with a second child on the way, though a two seater is an option given it is a 3rd car (I would take a V6 Clio if they were in my budget) more seats would probably be better if I had the choice.
I have also owned a Focus RS mk1 and wouldn't object to getting one again. Other ideas are Alfa Romeo 147GTA or E46 M3 but suspect they might be dogs at this price and also that values are still yet to fall.
Any ideas welcome. Thanks.
You said a fun car
You didn't say a quick car
Landrover 90 would be my first offering
Followed by the curveball
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unimog-with-hiab-tipper-...
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kraz-255b-radar-body-195...
But my idea of fun is a bit odd
A nice 944 or 968 convertible. There is no point in getting another car with a roof.....unless its better than the others you wont use it or one of the others...been there I know.
If you get anything make sure its a convertible for that sense of occasion when the sun comes out.
944/968 has a half sensible back seat and will defo not lose money if you get a decent one.
Maybe an E36 M3 cab...they still go really well and again should not lose too much if you get a good one.
If you get anything make sure its a convertible for that sense of occasion when the sun comes out.
944/968 has a half sensible back seat and will defo not lose money if you get a decent one.
Maybe an E36 M3 cab...they still go really well and again should not lose too much if you get a good one.
delmatt said:
A nice 944 or 968 convertible. There is no point in getting another car with a roof.....unless its better than the others you wont use it or one of the others...been there I know.
If you get anything make sure its a convertible for that sense of occasion when the sun comes out.
944/968 has a half sensible back seat and will defo not lose money if you get a decent one.
Maybe an E36 M3 cab...they still go really well and again should not lose too much if you get a good one.
This looks appealing. Cat D but a good price.If you get anything make sure its a convertible for that sense of occasion when the sun comes out.
944/968 has a half sensible back seat and will defo not lose money if you get a decent one.
Maybe an E36 M3 cab...they still go really well and again should not lose too much if you get a good one.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
McWigglebum4th said:
Well thats a list of quick cars
You said a fun car
You didn't say a quick car
Landrover 90 would be my first offering
Followed by the curveball
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unimog-with-hiab-tipper-...
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kraz-255b-radar-body-195...
But my idea of fun is a bit odd
Haha, both of those are absolutely brilliant! Best "What Car?" post we've seen in a while imo. You said a fun car
You didn't say a quick car
Landrover 90 would be my first offering
Followed by the curveball
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unimog-with-hiab-tipper-...
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kraz-255b-radar-body-195...
But my idea of fun is a bit odd
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