E39 to AM V8

[humpbackmaniac]

Hi All,

I cant bring myself to sell the M so she will have a retirement in the garage for family trips and hauling the imminent baby. Do you know after 128k miles I still went out in the snow today just to sit in it earlier to think about stuff, sad really but there you go..

Looking at a replacement everyday vehicle I have a rather eclectic mix in mind. Headed by an AMV8, SL55, and the wildcard a Noble.
In order to justify the change the newer vehicle has to be significantly different, will the AM feel noticably faster? I had a tussle with one late at night on the A12 through Essex and it didnt get away by many lengths. I think a taster track day would be money well spent.

A friend has an M12 Noble with 136k miles on the clock, it may be a bit of a "Triggers broom" but certainly has proved reliable enough. And is significantly wilder than the M5.

I know there have been many M5 Replacement threads but dont seem to have any follow ups.

[abarber]

Looking at the german tests, the 4.7 AM V8 is about one second faster to 200kph than an E39 M5. Hence all the padded bra comparisons

[maddernj]

Arnage T...

[humpbackmaniac]

I like your style!

[threesixty]

I really dont think you buy an AM V8 for speed, but it'd certainly make every drive more of an event and turn a few more heads than the M.

I thought about one as a possible replacement to my M3 when its time is due but I dont think tis performance would satisfy me, it looks stunning, sounds fantastic but I think everytime I put my foot down I'd feel a little dissapointed.

Im not sure how you're looking at the Am and the Noble though? Complete polar opposites, surely the driving you do makes the choice between those 2 at least very obvious?

[AC Motors]

What about the new Lotus Evora? although not sure of your budget?

[humpbackmaniac]

Thanks, the Lotus doesnt really tickle my giblets its just a bit sterile, and I am looking for max 8k depreciation over a couple of years and 20k miles. AM is pushing that I know.

But a PCP planned GTR did cross my radar today.

[130R]

GT3

[fen7on]

Thought about an AM V8 myself; but bought an M6 instead. If you have a kid on the way, my advice would be to get a 4 seater; if not you'll be going everywhere in your partners car. I would suggest an M6, but it's not going to be within your scope of depreciation etc!

[mikey-r]

Let's face facts... it's hardly worth getting another 4 seater with boot because nothing is going to better the M5.

Next, 8k depreciation pretty much rules out a new (ish) car so.....:

Fezza 355 - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1396865.htm. Won't loose a penny
Pork 911 Turbo - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1264766.htm. Very reliable

or something a little different;

Scooby 22B - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1243622.htm. Ok, it's 4 doors and a boot but how much fun and I doubt you'll lose more than a couple of grand.

or maybe, just because it's so beautiful - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1059077.htm

[humpbackmaniac]

mikey-r said:

just because it's so beautiful - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1059077.htm

Perfection! and quite probably depreciation proof also. Good thinking old chap.

[maddernj]

or this :

http://www.eaglegb.com/etypes/14-jaguar-e-type-ser...

[968CSReading]

I would get a GT3 if I knew I had a 4 seater tucked away in the garage.

If anything they are going to go up in value over the years so by well and you will be laughing.

Either way its a nice decision to make.

[humpbackmaniac]

maddernj said:

or this :

http://www.eaglegb.com/etypes/14-jaguar-e-type-ser...

Gorgeous, however having experienced the wayward handling of an aging example on my best man duties, I am a little fearful of E types.

"Do what you will to my daughter but dont bend my Jag" were the words of the father in law as we gracefully slid backwards off the roundabout.