£30-£40k, what to run for 2 years with no depreciation...

[Lefty]

For occasional use, something a bit special...

GT3?
CSL?
Vantage v8?

Anything else?

[StottyZr]

Ferrari 360

[Sideways Rich]

Caterham

[The Big G]

A TVR Tuscan s or a noble gto3r would definitely be great weekend cars and the prices are static at the moment. Other TVRs such as a t350 would fit the requirements too and you may be able to get a noble m400 for the top end of your budget, One of my dream cars. Maybe a.leggy sagaris if you push the budget a little bit more.

That's before you start looking into classics, the world is your oyster, so many great cars out there for weekend fun. Just enjoy the hunt

[V88Dicky]

Can you get a 1960's Shelby Mustang for that budget?

[horza]

F355.

You are welcome.

[Wigeon Incognito]

Are you talking classic Vantage or new Vantage? I think there's too many new ones around for them to be a good bet.

[Pulse]

StottyZr said:

Ferrari 360

They've held well for quite a few years now, so don't think they'll be a good bet in the next few years as the F430 comes down in price.

[Pulse]

Wigeon Incognito said:

Are you talking classic Vantage or new Vantage? I think there's too many new ones around for them to be a good bet.

Agreed on that one. They have been steadily dropping and I don't see that changing until they're into low 20s.

[M3CS]

CSL, but then I would say that.

[dvs_dave]

TVR Tuscan S convertible.

[dvs_dave]

TVR Tuscan S convertible.

[Rouleur]

V88Dicky said:

Can you get a 1960's Shelby Mustang for that budget?

Er, no.

V8Vs will continue to drop in value for ages yet.

What about a 993? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p... or http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

[Otispunkmeyer]

horza said:

F355.

You are welcome.

Surely this. The prices are possibly starting to go the other way for good ones.

[markmullen]

Lefty said:

For occasional use, something a bit special...

GT3?
CSL?
Vantage v8?

Anything else?

I wouldn't bank on not losing money on an AMV8

I'll add any aircooled 911, for that money I'd be looking at a 993 C2S.

[Schermerhorn]

£40K would get you a nice 993 Turbo or a C4S.

Virtually depreciation proof.

Here is a nice one, mileage on the high side but surely a worthwhile investment?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Edited by Schermerhorn on Saturday 24th August 10:43

[markmullen]

Schermerhorn said:

£40K would get you a nice 993 Turbo or a C4S.

Virtually depreciation proof.

Here is a nice one, mileage on the high side but surely a worthwhile investment?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

If you're wanting an investment you can get out of if needed you won't want to be buying leggy examples at the bottom of the market.

The last few reasonable mileage 993 turbos I've sold have been £60k or so. I recently sold a C4S for £40k, a good Carrera S is mid to high 30s.

[Ozzie Osmond]

Ozzie's guide

• Very few cars will have zero depreciation over two years
• Those that do are very likely to have savagely expensive running costs over that period, and
• Never forget that with inflation at 3% pa you will lose 6% over 2 years even if the price stands still.

[MRobbins1987]

S1 elise, e39 m5, mk1 focus rs and a 205 gti, you will have plenty of variety depending on your mood and change to run and repair should anything go wrong.

[Leins]

M3CS said:

CSL, but then I would say that.

+1

Just don't pile the mileage on