Opinion on my next car purchase

[leigh_garrett]

I've been pondering what to do next.

I currently have:

1986 Ford Fiesta
2005 Mercedes SLK55
2018 Abarth 595

Being a car nut I've always wanted to have something resembling a supercar. My means won't stretch to what I'd ideally like, some kind of McLaren, but I can manage something like an R8 or AMG GT.

Would you just keep the small fleet above or lose them all and go for a single replacement? Or maybe there's reasonably priced 2 or 3 car garage you'd suggest?

Thanks

[Al U]

I think if you had a supercar that having a little abarth for nipping to the supermarket or other scenarios where you wouldn't want to be using the supercar would be handy.

You would be lacking any sort of load lugging option with that two car garage though, not sure how much of an issue is for you personally. Looking at what you have now it seems that you don't have the option at the moment anyway.

[leigh_garrett]

Al U said:

I think if you had a supercar that having a little abarth for nipping to the supermarket or other scenarios where you wouldn't want to be using the supercar would be handy.

You would be lacking any sort of load lugging option with that two car garage though, not sure how much of an issue is for you personally. Looking at what you have now it seems that you don't have the option at the moment anyway.

My wife has a Mini Clubman Cooper S so that does the daily jobs

[Al U]

Ok, that's handy for when you need to move something that won't fit in an abarth or supercar.

[Jamescrs]

Is the purchase of an R8 or AMG GT dependant on selling all the other cars OP?

If it was me I would keep either the Fiesta or Fiat, sell the other two and buy an AMG GT, or the R* depending on preference but I prefer the AMG GT.

I would if possible keep the Fiat for daily use if that fits in the overall budget

[samjlevy]

What is the budget? Hard to recommend anything without one.

[leigh_garrett]

Jamescrs said:

Is the purchase of an R8 or AMG GT dependant on selling all the other cars OP?

If it was me I would keep either the Fiesta or Fiat, sell the other two and buy an AMG GT, or the R* depending on preference but I prefer the AMG GT.

I would if possible keep the Fiat for daily use if that fits in the overall budget

It's a good shout and I do like the Abarth I must admit!

[leigh_garrett]

samjlevy said:

What is the budget? Hard to recommend anything without one.

I'm looking up to about £65k

[samjlevy]

I'd keep the 595, good daily.

You could daily an R8 or AMG GT but it takes the shine off driving it for fun when you drive it everyday.

If the budget is dependent on selling the 595, then maybe look at an older R8 V10, you could pick up a 2011 for around £50k.

[brillomaster]

sell the merc, keep the abarth as a daily. and im presuming anyone who has a 1986 ford fiesta has it for other reasons than actually really driving it anywhere, so i'd probably keep that too.

not really sure an AMG GT is really different enough to your existing merc to justify changing it - it certainly isnt a supercar, whereas the R8 with a V10 certainly is.

[romeodelta]

Maserati MC Stradale would pair well with the Abarth.

[Frankthered]

brillomaster said:

sell the merc, keep the abarth as a daily. and im presuming anyone who has a 1986 ford fiesta has it for other reasons than actually really driving it anywhere, so i'd probably keep that too.

not really sure an AMG GT is really different enough to your existing merc to justify changing it - it certainly isnt a supercar, whereas the R8 with a V10 certainly is.

Looking at the prices of old Fords these days, if the OP keeps the Fiesta for another couple of years it could be worth about £200k!!!

[Nick_MSM]

I would keep the Abarth for the daily run about, keep the Fiesta as should appreciate further and lose the Merc. Ideal with your wife's Mini to lug loads if you need to. Sometimes I wish I still had my wife's old Abarth to run about in, so easy to park etc.

[raspy]

Lose the entire fleet. Get your one replacement supercar and use it whenever you want with a big smile on your face each time.

[SWoll]

If it's what you really want then do whatever you need to in order to get into a McLaren, you aren't that far away budget wise?

[MKnight702]

For the budget you should be able to get a great Ultima GTR. The benefits are proper supercar performance and looks, cheap running costs, won't lose a whole chunk when selling. Downsides, for me it was too capable to enjoy on the road.

[ZX10R NIN]

If you want to change then I'd say keep the Abarth & then go for something a bit more special than an AMG GT.

6.0 Vantage:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204044...

DBS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109217...

XKR-S fantastic engine & a great drive:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205075...

MC Stradale:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...

Corvette Z06 superb steer & a bombastic engine:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108015...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205055...

ZR1:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009153...

C7 with the Z51 Pack & LT3 trim:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325179828288?hash=item4...

V10 R8 Plus:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112200...

[georgeyboy12345]

If I were in your shoes, I'd keep the Abarth 595 as your daily then get one of these

Ferrari 360 spider - yes, it only has part service history, yes it was originally black and had been wrapped resale red, BUT it's a manual!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107195...


Another manual! Lamborghini Gallardo
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205135...


Three manuals in a row! Audi R8 V10
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...


Or, if you want to experience some serious power - what about this 825 bhp Nissan GT-R?!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205115...

Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Tuesday 24th May 21:06

[Pistonheader101]

what about a 911