If not a 911.... What?

[Benengo]

I've just sold my 964 which i have loved for 3 years and now I’ve got 25k to spend (as I've been saving!). I am pretty certain I'll be getting a 965 turbo when I can find a suitable car.... but I have to ask myself... if not another 911 then is there anything different I should consider??? Any thoughts?

[g7jhp]

Go to the classifieds section and put in you pricre band.

I'd be thinking:

Porsche Boxster S (987 3.2)
BMW M3 CSL
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Audi S3

Noble M12

[anonymous-user]

Ferrari F355?
Boxster?
BMW M3?

Not much really is there.

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 20th September 15:46

[PH5121]

I have just done the same thing, after 5 years of 964 ownership I am picking up my new car on Saturday (was meant to be picking it up yesterday but it wasn't ready).
I did the same as you, saved up and bought myself a varioram 993.
I just hope it is better than the 964.

It never occured to me to not buy another 911.

Edited by PH5121 on Thursday 20th September 15:47

[Wanta996(Gotta)]

I also thought of this before i got my 996 but there is nothing there that covers most angles with the same type of speed,practicality,residules and i guess thats why Porsche seem to have a winning formula that no-one else can seem to match YET. The other options on my radar were:

1.M3
2.M3 CSL
3.CL55
4.Exige S
5.Also had a 'breif'look at saloons,Audi S4,Evo's and Impreza's and even a Jaguar XJR.

So the answer is, between 25-50k - a 911 is the only option.

Edit - You may find a new Boxster 987 under 25k but you will wish you bought the 'S' model.

Edited by Wanta996(Gotta) on Thursday 20th September 15:57

[orangeco]

Clio V6

[EK993]

Don't normally like BM's, but the Z4M Coupe has really caught my eye

Noble M12 would be good for a something completely different, although don't think it would be something you would want to keep for long.

F355 would be a great 'occasional car', although you would always be worried of a huge bill being just around the corner....

[guyvert1]

Surely the B5 RS4 should be high on your lists!

[rude-boy]

My problem is that they don't make a quick enough Boxster.

It's everything I want but not fast enough. So I end up looking at other cars. Spend a few months seeing what I should buy next and have ened up with only two posibilities, an 'old'facelift 3.2 and a bucket of performace bits that I'll never see my money back on and that might granade the motor or a GT3 and loss those roofless days unless i can borrow the g/fs Chim.

[stuttgartmetal]

When a man is tired of a 911, he is tired of life.

[Ballcock]

stuttgartmetal said:

When a man is tired of a 911, he is tired of life.

Straight out of 'Josey Wales'

[craigturbo2]

Stick to your original thought you won't be disappointed.

[Benengo]

I think I'm going to have to plum for the 965... I just cant find a decent one!.... Anyone seen a sensibly priced RHD thats not Red?

[Fittster]

If it's a weekend toy (i.e. it doesn't matter if it breaks down) TVRs are an option.

[sambaman]

Ferrari 355 for 25k....which classifieds section you looking at ????????

uktrailmonster said:

Ferrari F355?
Boxster?
BMW M3?

Not much really is there.

Edited by uktrailmonster on Thursday 20th September 15:46

[sleep envy]

Fittster said:

If it's a weekend toy (i.e. it doesn't matter if it breaks down) TVRs are an option.

Griffalo, can you come and collect one of your 'friends' please - he seems to have become lost and found his way over here

Edited by sleep envy on Thursday 20th September 17:48

[rs48635]

For the brave - try a Maserati , not as sporty but an interesting diversion.
25k easy for a 3200 GT, maybe even a 4200

[Crimp a Length]

Yup Fezz's mega when go wrong plus won't get a 355 for this money.
Have to say though 965's are not a cheap option ran a low mileage mint 92 car for 2 yrs, pretty pricey compared with other porks owned. Rule of thumb Turbo twice as much as normally aspirated for parts/maintenance.

[anonymous-user]

sambaman said:

Ferrari 355 for 25k....which classifieds section you looking at ????????

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/238789.htm

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 20th September 18:24

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 20th September 18:24

[sambaman]

yeah just like trailmonster says..go buy a ''''REPLICA'''' 355 for 25k................LOL

uktrailmonster said:

sambaman said:

Ferrari 355 for 25k....which classifieds section you looking at ????????

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/238789.htm

Edited by uktrailmonster on Thursday 20th September 18:24

Edited by uktrailmonster on Thursday 20th September 18:24