60-80k fun car - help me pick something
Discussion
Hello all!
I am currently deciding what fun car to get next, i thought i could give a brief car history and then some options, and hopefully get some advice.
Some stuff i've owned and thoughts (likes and dislikes):
C63 AMG Coupe - My favourite car i've ever owned. Because of the big lazy V8, torque, sounds amazing, chunky looks, and was also decent enough handling wise to be good fun on a windy road, without being harsh and overly "loud" in day to day use
Porsche 991.2 GTS - gorgeous looks, great handling, a bit "loud" to use as only car (road noise etc) plus a bit too shouty, wouldn't like to leave in tesco car park for example - plus monthly payments were ruinous. Big downside was noise, really didn't sound that great.
Cayman GT4 - great fun on the right roads, but a bit too loud and focused for me
Audi RS6 - No - hated it. Not exciting, didn't sound good. Disappointing.
I have come to the conclusion i'm looking for something more like a N/A GT car than a sports car. In an ideal world, a ferrari FF, bentley continental gt speed etc would probably be that perfect blend of noise, but civilized enough to not get annoying.
Also needs to be N/A or supercharged for proper noise and feel...
I have a 2014 Range rover sport also - this may stay - or i may well swap this and have only one do it all car.
Only options i can think of are:
F Type 5.0 V8, AWD - could probably be my only car, seems to do pretty much everything - a front runner. Seems to share similar characteristics to my favourite car (C63) loud, sporty but comfortable etc.
Bentley Continental - one of the sportier variants, would be top of the budget, and would be a bit "old man" and perhaps a bit flash looking?
Aston DB11 - lovely, but out of my budget
Aston Vantage (V8/V12) - potential, but a bit dated?
Ferrari FF - lovely, but out of my budget
New C63 Coupe - i'm put off by the turbos, short test drive i prefered the old car
Old C63 Black Series - hold it's value well, but is it worth the extra ££?
Mustang - perhaps, but don't fancy the ford interior quality
Looking to put down £20-30k and be paying something like £500-800 per month.
Thoughts? Anything i haven't thought of?
I am currently deciding what fun car to get next, i thought i could give a brief car history and then some options, and hopefully get some advice.
Some stuff i've owned and thoughts (likes and dislikes):
C63 AMG Coupe - My favourite car i've ever owned. Because of the big lazy V8, torque, sounds amazing, chunky looks, and was also decent enough handling wise to be good fun on a windy road, without being harsh and overly "loud" in day to day use
Porsche 991.2 GTS - gorgeous looks, great handling, a bit "loud" to use as only car (road noise etc) plus a bit too shouty, wouldn't like to leave in tesco car park for example - plus monthly payments were ruinous. Big downside was noise, really didn't sound that great.
Cayman GT4 - great fun on the right roads, but a bit too loud and focused for me
Audi RS6 - No - hated it. Not exciting, didn't sound good. Disappointing.
I have come to the conclusion i'm looking for something more like a N/A GT car than a sports car. In an ideal world, a ferrari FF, bentley continental gt speed etc would probably be that perfect blend of noise, but civilized enough to not get annoying.
Also needs to be N/A or supercharged for proper noise and feel...
I have a 2014 Range rover sport also - this may stay - or i may well swap this and have only one do it all car.
Only options i can think of are:
F Type 5.0 V8, AWD - could probably be my only car, seems to do pretty much everything - a front runner. Seems to share similar characteristics to my favourite car (C63) loud, sporty but comfortable etc.
Bentley Continental - one of the sportier variants, would be top of the budget, and would be a bit "old man" and perhaps a bit flash looking?
Aston DB11 - lovely, but out of my budget
Aston Vantage (V8/V12) - potential, but a bit dated?
Ferrari FF - lovely, but out of my budget
New C63 Coupe - i'm put off by the turbos, short test drive i prefered the old car
Old C63 Black Series - hold it's value well, but is it worth the extra ££?
Mustang - perhaps, but don't fancy the ford interior quality
Looking to put down £20-30k and be paying something like £500-800 per month.
Thoughts? Anything i haven't thought of?
Without question I would consider a C7, looking at your history and what you have enjoyed. Only thing is the depreciation compared to the others but what a fun (expensive) few years you'd have, that and perhaps it is a bit "shouty" as you say is a negative.
Had a go in two now and (I regret I wound the salespeople up) I'm going to wait until they are closer to 40k to jump in. Can't think of anything as an all round package that beats them for the money.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Had a go in two now and (I regret I wound the salespeople up) I'm going to wait until they are closer to 40k to jump in. Can't think of anything as an all round package that beats them for the money.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
FerdiZ28 said:
Without question I would consider a C7, looking at your history and what you have enjoyed. Only thing is the depreciation compared to the others but what a fun (expensive) few years you'd have, that and perhaps it is a bit "shouty" as you say is a negative.
Had a go in two now and (I regret I wound the salespeople up) I'm going to wait until they are closer to 40k to jump in. Can't think of anything as an all round package that beats them for the money.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
That's a brilliant shout, thanks, will seriously look into this. Need a test drive but yes does seem like something i'd enjoy!Had a go in two now and (I regret I wound the salespeople up) I'm going to wait until they are closer to 40k to jump in. Can't think of anything as an all round package that beats them for the money.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
ts and giggles 
Corvette Z06
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Corvette Grand Sport (same as the above but the N/A rather than supercharged engine)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Corvette Grand Sport (same as the above but the N/A rather than supercharged engine)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Your thread got me looking at motors again.
I bought a Lexus RC-F today after going to a dealership to look at a V8 F-Type.
The F-Type was so loud on start up I knew it'd start a war with the neighbours, I spotted the Lexus nearby and fell for it.
Picking it up Tomorrow so I'll report back after I've driven it for a bit, but on the test drive it made a lovely noise on the power, has all the toys, a bit of luxury, and rare, only 18 for sale in the UK.
470 bhp but weighs a fair bit, I'll miss the performance of my TT I'm sure, but the TT never felt special enough.
Well under your budget though, but maybe worth a look.
I bought a Lexus RC-F today after going to a dealership to look at a V8 F-Type.
The F-Type was so loud on start up I knew it'd start a war with the neighbours, I spotted the Lexus nearby and fell for it.
Picking it up Tomorrow so I'll report back after I've driven it for a bit, but on the test drive it made a lovely noise on the power, has all the toys, a bit of luxury, and rare, only 18 for sale in the UK.
470 bhp but weighs a fair bit, I'll miss the performance of my TT I'm sure, but the TT never felt special enough.
Well under your budget though, but maybe worth a look.
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