911 alternative?
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Looking to probe the hive mind.....
I'm looking at spending 20-25k on a 'sports convertible', it will be a 2nd car so limited use in winter but enough it will survive as can't hibernate in a garage.
Needs to be 4 seats and have a fun element, not dull but and not too boat like!
I'm not really interested in M/RS cars as have done that previously. It's kind of hard not to just go out and buy a 996 or 997 to be honest. That said I'm wondering if now is the time to get a V8 while you still can, Mustang maybe? Or is it a good time to buy a Jag given the direction they are going in.......
Ideas welcome, see if I've missed anything off my list!
I'm looking at spending 20-25k on a 'sports convertible', it will be a 2nd car so limited use in winter but enough it will survive as can't hibernate in a garage.
Needs to be 4 seats and have a fun element, not dull but and not too boat like!
I'm not really interested in M/RS cars as have done that previously. It's kind of hard not to just go out and buy a 996 or 997 to be honest. That said I'm wondering if now is the time to get a V8 while you still can, Mustang maybe? Or is it a good time to buy a Jag given the direction they are going in.......
Ideas welcome, see if I've missed anything off my list!
Love the idea of the Maserati, even an Aston but probably overly anxious about the maintenance bills, which is funny given I've had TVRs, lol.
Prob should clarify on 4 seater, rear 2 would be for the kids only and even then only short journeys.
Have looked at a few XKRs and really like them, while not a 911 I have had a boxster so ticked the Porsche box in some ways, though I know they are very different cars.
No love for the 5.0 Mustang?
Prob should clarify on 4 seater, rear 2 would be for the kids only and even then only short journeys.
Have looked at a few XKRs and really like them, while not a 911 I have had a boxster so ticked the Porsche box in some ways, though I know they are very different cars.
No love for the 5.0 Mustang?
tuonopepper said:
Love the idea of the Maserati, even an Aston but probably overly anxious about the maintenance bills, which is funny given I've had TVRs, lol.
Prob should clarify on 4 seater, rear 2 would be for the kids only and even then only short journeys.
Have looked at a few XKRs and really like them, while not a 911 I have had a boxster so ticked the Porsche box in some ways, though I know they are very different cars.
No love for the 5.0 Mustang?
Mustang is good, you can even get a manual, which is great !Prob should clarify on 4 seater, rear 2 would be for the kids only and even then only short journeys.
Have looked at a few XKRs and really like them, while not a 911 I have had a boxster so ticked the Porsche box in some ways, though I know they are very different cars.
No love for the 5.0 Mustang?
Maserati is a more special car though for me. One of the best sounding cars ever. Be sure to get a PPI before purchase though, good ones are great, a neglected one will cost you to put right.
XKR’s are great too but very tight in the back.
Wanting a 3 pedal manual is very limiting in this market.
The 5.0 Jaguar XKR is definitely worth having a good look at. Even as an auto.
Rare as rocking horse poo but I bet there's a Aston Martin DB9 Manual Valonte out there.
Maserati Gran Cabrio is probably the most engaging choice though.
The 5.0 Jaguar XKR is definitely worth having a good look at. Even as an auto.
Rare as rocking horse poo but I bet there's a Aston Martin DB9 Manual Valonte out there.
Maserati Gran Cabrio is probably the most engaging choice though.
Alpina B3. Not a manual but definitely not an M car.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024120971...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024120971...
HiAsAKite said:
tuonopepper said:
A preference for a manual box is also limiting choice....
Build a carport and buy a Cerbera?Fully appreciate this may not be a practical suggestion
Edited by tuonopepper on Saturday 11th January 08:24
HiAsAKite said:
tuonopepper said:
A preference for a manual box is also limiting choice....
Build a carport and buy a Cerbera?Fully appreciate this may not be a practical suggestion
griffter said:
Alpina B3. Not a manual but definitely not an M car.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024120971...
Actually have a few of these saved on Autotrader, it seems a cheaper option to and i k ow they're special in their own right, probably hold their value OK.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024120971...
Not sure it has the 'presence' of the other cars but do I care about that or not, hmm.
I'll have to take the kids and try the back seats on a few if the options......not sure i can stretch to a 991, gen 2 997 is about the limit with the budget I'm prepared to chick at this, 996 is attractive with the hardtop but my memories of the Boxster are the soft top was fine in winter.....bore score and IMS is seeding doubt on the 911.
I like the look of the Mustang a lot but it's interior is behind the others and of course that's where you spend your time.
I'll have to do some digging on the maserati as that seems a good option if I can get.over the fact it might bankrupt me :-)
Worse ways to spend a weekend, lol.
I like the look of the Mustang a lot but it's interior is behind the others and of course that's where you spend your time.
I'll have to do some digging on the maserati as that seems a good option if I can get.over the fact it might bankrupt me :-)
Worse ways to spend a weekend, lol.
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