"supercar" under 40k

[Dave_Robinson]

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some help and advice.

2 years ago I sold a 2010 Nissan GTR (650bhp) to put a deposit down on a house, before that I owned an R34 GTR (800bhp) which I sold because I got an offer I couldn't refuse.

2 years later and I've realised there's a hole in my life and it's my passion for cars, so I want to get back in to something fun an fast for the weekends.

I have a company car for work travel so I have practical covered I just need something to put a smile on my face.

I've looked through various websites and have seen a few options
(another) Nissan GTR
Lotus Evora sportsracer S
Aston Martin DB9
Toyota Supra (tuned obviously)

I just can't decide on what would be the best to go for. I lean back towards the GTR because I know I won't be disappointed by it but then on the other hand I've had one before so a change might be a good thing and I might come across something I enjoy even more.

Any suggestions on what can scratch my itch?
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Edited by Dave_Robinson on Monday 20th July 22:19

[Gameface]

Bearing your company car in mind, I'd want something a bit more special than the GTR. An R8 or Exige 350 perhaps.

[Ambleton]

my friend had the same itch and bought one of the late V8 TT Esprit. On the road it keeps up with an R8 but is much more engaging and eventful. Sounds good, looks good and won't lose any value.

Just make sure you keep budget for the gearbox unless its already been done.

[Dave_Robinson]

Gameface said:

Bearing your company car in mind, I'd want something a bit more special than the GTR. An R8 or Exige 350 perhaps.

You don't think the GTR is a special car? I rather enjoyed mine, but I guess for them to be really special they have to be tuned. Never really been a fan of the looks of the R8 though

Ambleton said:

my friend had the same itch and bought one of the late V8 TT Esprit. On the road it keeps up with an R8 but is much more engaging and eventful. Sounds good, looks good and won't lose any value.

Just make sure you keep budget for the gearbox unless its already been done.

Decent suggestion but was looking for something a little more modern, would still like some mod cons like being able to plug my phone in for music (if bluetooth isn't available)

[Dave_Robinson]

unsprung said:

I don't see the Jaguar as a "super car" more a GT car.

Corvette I've heard are plastic and poorly made

Porsche I find boring because you can't tell one from the other.

I'm fussy I know but spending that amount of money I want it to put a smile on my face

[Jayho]

Dave_Robinson said:

I don't see the Jaguar as a "super car" more a GT car.

Corvette I've heard are plastic and poorly made

Porsche I find boring because you can't tell one from the other.

I'm fussy I know but spending that amount of money I want it to put a smile on my face

To be fair, none of the cars you mentioned in your OP are "Supercars". They're all powerful sports cars with the exception of the Aston Martin which is a GT Car.

[MDL111]

For sense of occasion a Maserati Gransport might do the trick. I have not driven one, but suspect it is more on the GT side than the sharp driving tool side of things.

[ozzuk]

As above, none of those are supercars, however I did finally see the new supra in the flesh on the weekend in white - and it looked pretty good! You'd need to up your budget though as they seem closer to 50k than 40k and very few for sale (3 on PH).

[Dave_Robinson]

Jayho said:

To be fair, none of the cars you mentioned in your OP are "Supercars". They're all powerful sports cars with the exception of the Aston Martin which is a GT Car.

That's why I used the air quotes lol.

Yeah I want something powerful with a bit of a sense of occasion that makes me people think wow when they see it. That's why I keep leaning back to the GTR, I know it draws attention, it sounds incredible and it has a fair amount of power.....but on the other hand I've had one before so do I try something different?

[Dave_Robinson]

MDL111 said:

For sense of occasion a Maserati Gransport might do the trick. I have not driven one, but suspect it is more on the GT side than the sharp driving tool side of things.

Really don't like the look of those but yeah I'd consider it more a GT car

ozzuk said:

As above, none of those are supercars, however I did finally see the new supra in the flesh on the weekend in white - and it looked pretty good! You'd need to up your budget though as they seem closer to 50k than 40k and very few for sale (3 on PH).

Don't even get me started on the new Supra lol, I'm a jap car enthusiast so it upsets me that it is even called a supra

[MDL111]

Bit of budget creep and bit of haggling .... this would definitely give sense of occasion

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10556942

[StuTheGrouch]

For that "special" feeling, I'd be looking at TVRs and Lotus. A TVR T350 is well within budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...



Or a Tuscan (even cheaper):

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



Otherwise, a Lotus Evora or an Exige.

[Fastlane]

£40k will get you into a supercharged Ariel Atom, if you are man enough of course...

[Benbay001]

Flying to flag for the corvette, yes they do have cheap interiors, but mechanically they are no cheaper than any other cars listed here.

I wouldnt rule one out. 40k gets a whole load of corvette too.

How much driving time do you really spend looking at the type of plastic your dash is made of?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[Dave_Robinson]

MDL111 said:

Bit of budget creep and bit of haggling .... this would definitely give sense of occasion

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10556942

Now that I like, not sure where I can find an extra 10k though lol

[Dave_Robinson]

Fastlane said:

£40k will get you into a supercharged Ariel Atom, if you are man enough of course...

I don't have a garage at home so it would get a tad wet when I'm not using it lol

[andburg]

you want a supercar (impractical, stupidly fast, mid engine sports car) for under £40k

I see only one real option.



Noble M12

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1146832
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1203522
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1187052

[Angpozzuto]

MK4 Supra, new enough to have the basic creature comforts, unusual enough to turn heads and enough aftermarket to make it an occasion to drive

[Dave_Robinson]

andburg said:

you want a supercar (impractical, stupidly fast, mid engine sports car) for under £40k

I see only one real option.



Noble M12

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1146832
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1203522
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1187052

Wow, can I actually afford a Noble?

[andburg]

Dave_Robinson said:

Wow, can I actually afford a Noble?

with some change..