£15k depreciation resistant (not proof!) toy

[indapendentlee]

Folks, advice needed..

I had the dosh sorted for a GP2 Mini but it got snapped up before I could pull the trigger. I've got £15k burning a hole in my pocket for something that isn't going to depreciate like a stone but will give me some laughs while also being usable on a daily basis. Also interested in something I can give a little tickle to when I get bored in a couple of years.

The GP2 pretty much fits the bill perfectly given it's likelihood of tanking in value being pretty low but the good ones (apart from the one I missed out on) are out of budget.

Criteria are:

Fun
30MPG+
2 seats essential, more wouldn't hurt
£15k
Depreciation resistant.

There's some really interesting stuff just outside of the price range (Megane Cup-S, Golf Mk7 R) but not much under 15 grand. M135i is interesting but I think the Mini would be more fun.

[kurt535]

Willys Jeep - bit of a dumb suggestion though as they are nearer 20k for a decent one. but they do appreciate, regardless of miles on them.

[AyBee]

VX220/Elise?

[designforlife]

FD2 civic type R.

£15k is bang on the money, and they're only going up in value.

[Trevor555]

AyBee said:

VX220/Elise?

+1 from me

[anonymous-user]

Your suggestions Golf R, Megane RS, Mini GP are not what I’d call fun nor depreciation resistant.

VX220
S2000
E46 M3
CLK 55 / 63
CLS55
S1 Elise

ETA didn’t see the 30mpg, but really? Work out the cost, it’s negligible in the total cost of ownership.

Edited by Lord.Vader on Thursday 8th February 17:15

[Integroo]

Monaro. Ignore the mpg.

[Andy665]

Caterham / Westfield - buy a good one and you will not lose money. My V8 has gone up in value in the last 12 months - admittedly not doing 30mpg though

[DoubleD]

Lord.Vader said:

Your suggestions , Megane RS, Mini GP are not what I’d call fun

Edited by Lord.Vader on Thursday 8th February 17:15

Many others would

[Jefferson Steelflex]

I’m not sure the criteria “2 seats essential” is needed seeing as you’re after a car.

Anyway, a nice early 996 could fit the bill. Getting hard to get under £15k as they’re getting a lot of press these days, but a Carrera 3.4 manual would be perfect provided you can keep it maintained.

[mattman]

Cayman perhaps?

2.7 seems to be the safest bet of them all - pretty low prices these days but surely can't drop hugely?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[culpz]

What about a decent 182 Trophy? Even an immaculate, low-miles example one will cost alot less than £15k. You can use the change to keep it tip-top.

[indapendentlee]

culpz said:

What about a decent 182 Trophy? Even an immaculate, low-miles example one will cost alot less than £15k. You can use the change to keep it tip-top.

Cheers for suggestions folks. I think I'm leaning towards a hot hatch - will update accordingly!