Best convertible supercar for under £150k?

[S1phoN]

I am looking to drop the big one, and now torn between a murcielago or California.

Swaying towards Murcie lp640 but concerned about using it in the U.K. and reliability/usage if stuck in traffic a lot.
Gallardo looks tiny (I'm 6'4") and isn't a v12/ no scissors.

Fezza a bit more "serious" and one maybe for when I'm over 50.

Any other marque too boring.

Maybe my preconceptions are completely out. Have I missed a trick?

In your opinion what would you get for under £150k?

I would drive it for weekend trips and golf, and the odd work run to annoy colleagues!

P.s whenever I've owned a coupe I've always really missed a convertible

[WDISMYL]

In before RamboLambo says McLaren 650s spider. (A 150k bid would probably get hit sooner rather than later)

[S1phoN]

Ooh interesting, I didn't think that was possible. Will look into that

What puts me off is I look at McLaren's performance in F1 (at least 4 seconds off Ferrari pace and engines changing left right and centre) and I get embarrassed for them, and I'd be embarrassed driving one. Honda have a lot to answer for I guess!

[WDISMYL]

I don't think you will find a single review of the 650s that doesn't say it is an exceptional car that punches well above its price bracket.

If you are brand insensitive, although its hard to agree with Rambo, it probably is the "best" car at this price point at the moment.

[RamboLambo]

WDISMYL said:

In before RamboLambo says McLaren 650s spider. (A 150k bid would probably get hit sooner rather than later)

Might get an early high mileage coupe for that sort of money but average spider prices are more like £175k.

You could get a 12C spider though within budget. They are probably the bargain supercar of the moment and they don't even have a Honda engine

[S1phoN]

Ha.

25k more won't hurt but you have to draw the line somewhere. Important to get the correct one.

Thanks guys will book a test drive on the 650s

[Yipper]

Is that 150k in cash or finance. If cash, the Aventador Roadster on finance is the one to go for. Nothing else gets close.

If strictly staying under 150k, the Lambo Performante is beautiful, fast and reliable. You can also get a scissor conversion for it.

[WDISMYL]

There's a few 650s spiders on sale below £165k with less than 10k miles.

And to be fair the cars offered at higher prices have been there for a while - who's to say one of them isn't a little keener to sell than the others? You can only show a bid and see what happens.

The price advertised is rarely the sale price - so don't be shy!

[S1phoN]

Is the aventador worth the stretch?

Or are we splitting hairs between these. Is it 75k better?

[NoPaddleShiftForMe]

LP640. A picture paints a thousand words, so........

[Yipper]

S1phoN said:

Is the aventador worth the stretch?

Or are we splitting hairs between these. Is it 75k better?

It's in a whole different league for drama, looks, quality, sound and speed.

[MDL111]

NoPaddleShiftForMe said:

LP640. A picture paints a thousand words, so........

I am with nopaddleshift on this one - nothing scream super at more than a lambo v12

[S1phoN]

Thanks Guys

We test drive these back to back: 650s/Aventador/lp640

My gut feel is with the lp640. I think the styling is perfection for me and don't think I'll ever tire of it

[Pioneer]

S1phoN said:

Thanks Guys

We test drive these back to back: 650s/Aventador/lp640

My gut feel is with the lp640. I think the styling is perfection for me and don't think I'll ever tire of it

+1

That's where my money would go. Albeit the other two would drive better

[simonr100]

For £150k the McLaten 12c spider, if your pockets are a little deeper then a 650 spider. Nothing else comes close for the money. Drive the others then a McLaren and you will see!
Everybody seems to admire mine, no negative reactions unlike what I have heard from Ferrari and Lambo owners - never let out at junctions, the w@nker sign given often - how do you think the mrs or kids will react to that? I still want an F40 though lol.

Buy what you like, it would be a shame if we all liked the same thing.

Edited by simonr100 on Wednesday 1st March 16:13

[Never you mind]

Think I would either go for the Murci or a Perfmomante.

[Pioneer]

McL will drive well but if you don't want boring it has to be Lambo. Just be prepared for all the attention! It never stops ...

[Turbo cab]

Bramleys finally sold the black spider after sitting around for a couple of months and gradually reducing it to £159k.

[DanPhoto]

The murcie roadster looks and sounds fantastic. Although its worth mentioning its a PITA if you ever need to put the roof up.

[PurpleAki]

S1phoN said:

Thanks Guys

We test drive these back to back: 650s/Aventador/lp640

My gut feel is with the lp640. I think the styling is perfection for me and don't think I'll ever tire of it

Yeah but Lamborghini were bloody awful in F1. Are you sure you can handle the embarrassment?