£85k for weekend car
Discussion
After a bit of inspiration and also make sure I've not missed anything obvious. I'm going to be looking for a weekend car around early spring.
Budget is between £80k-£85k. Usage will be weekends blasts, some longer drives out and perhaps the odd Euro trip including 3-4 track days a year.
I have a daily driver so no need for rears seats and quite fancy a drop top. I'd prefer a slight more visceral experience but nothing crazy as I'm heading towards my 60's now.
Car's I've had G80 M4 - found it super fast but boring on track, so much sound deadening and weight it was like driving a sofa. f series M2, quite enjoyed it buy didn't feel special enough.
Currently got a FL5 Type R which is fun on track but being FWD its not as pure as I'd like.
Nothing older than 6 years, I'd have a £5k per year maintenance budget. I really want something that looks and feels special. Shortlist
McLaren 570s Spyder - Love the looks, engine not that special but its super quick and a proper super car. I am worried about running costs though. A Thorney type warranty may help but I know these need to be driven regular and sometimes my Type R is parked up for weeks on end in winter without use.
R8 V10 - Special engine, looks great, may drive one but not sure if the weight will make it feel a bit lardy / less special experience, not sure they would be massive fun on track compared to the other two on my list
718 Spyder - Great looks, lovely looking, seem to hold their value really well - But sound a bit crap so I'd have to spend money on an exhaust.
Have I missed anything obvious? also anyone with experience of owning more than one of the above for comparison.
Budget is between £80k-£85k. Usage will be weekends blasts, some longer drives out and perhaps the odd Euro trip including 3-4 track days a year.
I have a daily driver so no need for rears seats and quite fancy a drop top. I'd prefer a slight more visceral experience but nothing crazy as I'm heading towards my 60's now.
Car's I've had G80 M4 - found it super fast but boring on track, so much sound deadening and weight it was like driving a sofa. f series M2, quite enjoyed it buy didn't feel special enough.
Currently got a FL5 Type R which is fun on track but being FWD its not as pure as I'd like.
Nothing older than 6 years, I'd have a £5k per year maintenance budget. I really want something that looks and feels special. Shortlist
McLaren 570s Spyder - Love the looks, engine not that special but its super quick and a proper super car. I am worried about running costs though. A Thorney type warranty may help but I know these need to be driven regular and sometimes my Type R is parked up for weeks on end in winter without use.
R8 V10 - Special engine, looks great, may drive one but not sure if the weight will make it feel a bit lardy / less special experience, not sure they would be massive fun on track compared to the other two on my list
718 Spyder - Great looks, lovely looking, seem to hold their value really well - But sound a bit crap so I'd have to spend money on an exhaust.
Have I missed anything obvious? also anyone with experience of owning more than one of the above for comparison.
I can recommend the Aston Martin Vantage with the AMG engine. My wife has one and she loves it, I am permitted to drive it occasionally and I do enjoy it too, possibly a little "every day" for a weekend car.
For a drop top with track day use how about a Gardner Douglas GD427 (or the T70 if the mood takes you?) The 427 has a good size boot for the occasional Euro trips and it is one of the best mannered Cobras that I know. They were developed for racing and it shows.
GD427 Youtube
For a drop top with track day use how about a Gardner Douglas GD427 (or the T70 if the mood takes you?) The 427 has a good size boot for the occasional Euro trips and it is one of the best mannered Cobras that I know. They were developed for racing and it shows.
GD427 Youtube
MKnight702 said:
I can recommend the Aston Martin Vantage with the AMG engine. My wife has one and she loves it, I am permitted to drive it occasionally and I do enjoy it too, possibly a little "every day" for a weekend car.
For a drop top with track day use how about a Gardner Douglas GD427 (or the T70 if the mood takes you?) The 427 has a good size boot for the occasional Euro trips and it is one of the best mannered Cobras that I know. They were developed for racing and it shows.
GD427 Youtube
Aston is nice but a bit too GT, also kit cars don't do it for me... but looks great nonetheless For a drop top with track day use how about a Gardner Douglas GD427 (or the T70 if the mood takes you?) The 427 has a good size boot for the occasional Euro trips and it is one of the best mannered Cobras that I know. They were developed for racing and it shows.
GD427 Youtube
you have a decent budget, why not hire a Caterham for track work? A lot more engaging than any GT car.
GT and track really don't mix, and a whole day on track in anything around 1500kg is a bit sterile after a while. If you insist on combining the 2 tasks then mid-engined is much better.
GT and track really don't mix, and a whole day on track in anything around 1500kg is a bit sterile after a while. If you insist on combining the 2 tasks then mid-engined is much better.
I’d deffo try one of these,either in GT410Sport or 430 guise (assuming a convertible isn’t a pre-requisite?).
It has what you need for long road trips (cruise,air,storage, turn the exhaust off etc which is why I sold my Noble M400 after 18 years for it),the steering and ride is magical like a Maclaren, you can turn it all off for track days and several journalists have called it one of the best sounding cars on the road.If it has the Komotec 475 kit like mine,even better.Carbon roof,hatch etc makes it feel special,smd inside it’s got what you need and nothing you don’t.
Hilton and Moss have a couple of versions for sale,the last two they took in sold in a couple of days,people seem to be realising they’re the last of a breed.
It has what you need for long road trips (cruise,air,storage, turn the exhaust off etc which is why I sold my Noble M400 after 18 years for it),the steering and ride is magical like a Maclaren, you can turn it all off for track days and several journalists have called it one of the best sounding cars on the road.If it has the Komotec 475 kit like mine,even better.Carbon roof,hatch etc makes it feel special,smd inside it’s got what you need and nothing you don’t.
Hilton and Moss have a couple of versions for sale,the last two they took in sold in a couple of days,people seem to be realising they’re the last of a breed.
Zero7 said:
some good options there, the Lambo looks special, will look into them, Lotus, whilst great drivers cars don't quite do it for me...
They didn t for me til I drove it.I tried various Macs,a GTC,various Astons,GT4’s,tricked up 911’s the lot before I settled on it.Edited by sjc on Saturday 29th November 13:03
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510107...
With lots of change
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510217...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510117...
Lots of interesting options for that price point.
With lots of change
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510217...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510117...
Lots of interesting options for that price point.
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