'kin fed up, can't find a car I like

[adycav]

I have looked at and tried so many bloody cars I'm getting sick of looking.

My complaints re. my current steed (Z4M) are well documented on here, but I didn't realise just how difficult it would be to find a replacement.

Maybe I'm too fussy and the perfect car for me hasn't been invented.

Anyone else experience this?


Here's some examples of the cars I have looked at and my issues with them:

Porsche 993 - cannot find one in good enough nick that isn't hilariously expensive
Porsche 996 - meh
BMW 135i - preferred my old 130i
BMW 335i - too 'grown up'
Audi TTRS - understeery and feels too heavy, optimistically priced
BMW M6/V10 M5 - won't fit in my garage, too thirsty
Ford Focus RS - as above and a bit 'council'
Golf R - it's a £35k Golf FFS

What with the current petrol prices and proliferation of speed cameras I might pack it all in and get a fooking Prius.

[LukeBird]

With a diverse selection of cars like that, what are you actually looking for?
Is it the badge? Straight-line urge? Handling? Long-distance comfort?

[ShadownINja]

Was like this two years ago. Kept jumping from one car to the other in terms of what I wanted to buy next. In the end, I realised I needed to just get out of my current car so bought a stter until I had made up my mind.

[sleep envy]

adycav said:

Porsche 993 - cannot find one in good enough nick that isn't hilariously expensive

what budget & spec?

[patmahe]

Spend up to 5k on something Jap but fun (you know what I'm hinting at) for the weekends

Spend up to 5k on something sensible for load lugging, the runs to the dump etc...

Keep 5k as a just in case fund

Spend the remaining money on a few good holidays and nights out and enoy life don't let buying cars bring you down. I wish I had your problem

[adycav]

LukeBird said:

With a diverse selection of cars like that, what are you actually looking for?
Is it the badge? Straight-line urge? Handling? Long-distance comfort?

Something that puts a big smile on my face, that doesn't smash my spine to smithereens. Badge doesn't bother me at all.

[Noel]

Get a cheap road car and go racing. You know it makes sense!

[Chris_w666]

You know the answer is spend more and buy a 993 or spend more and buy a 997.

Why not go for something cheap and sensible cut running costs and depreciation down to sod all and build up a war chest for GT3 ownership?

The only trouble with building up car funds is that OHs have a habit of allocating them to other projects.

[adycav]

sleep envy said:

adycav said:

Porsche 993 - cannot find one in good enough nick that isn't hilariously expensive

what budget & spec?

£25k max, manual 2wd coupe, don't care about what kit it has.

[LukeBird]

adycav said:

LukeBird said:

With a diverse selection of cars like that, what are you actually looking for?
Is it the badge? Straight-line urge? Handling? Long-distance comfort?

Something that puts a big smile on my face, that doesn't smash my spine to smithereens. Badge doesn't bother me at all.

Buying a convertible put a big smile on my face and completely changed my outlook on driving, maybe worth a shot?
For something cheap to enjoy until you've properly made your mind up, an MX-5?
For something a bit bigger/quicker 350Z/Boxster/S2000?

[Chris_w666]

Is coupe essential? A good 987 Boxster S should fall into budget.

[adycav]

Chris_w666 said:

Why not go for something cheap and sensible cut running costs and depreciation down to sod all and build up a war chest for GT3 ownership?

I like this idea. I could save for a couple of years and do this.

[Pat H]

When I needed a daily driver, I looked at all sorts of cars, before buying this old V6 Alfa a fraction of what I originally intended to spend.

Almost 190bhp, sounds fantastic, reasonably quick, sounds wonderful, pretty economical, sounds great, loads of character, sounds brilliant, stylish interior, sounds superb.

And you can buy one for not much cash.

[Chris_w666]

adycav said:

Chris_w666 said:

Why not go for something cheap and sensible cut running costs and depreciation down to sod all and build up a war chest for GT3 ownership?

I like this idea. I could save for a couple of years and do this.

If I can put up with looking like a car hating tramp for a few more years its how I intend to fund a very good late Boxster.

[Soovy]

500 Abarth EsseEsse with Monza exahust.

19k and more hilarious than you can possibly imagine. And chicks LOVE it. LOVE it.

170bhp, mini diablo noise, steers like a go kart, 0-60 in not very long at all.....!!

Edited by Soovy on Tuesday 6th April 21:15

[sleep envy]

adycav said:

£25k max, manual 2wd coupe, don't care about what kit it has.

miles?

[AMST09]

Go crazy..a noble or lotus

[adycav]

sleep envy said:

adycav said:

£25k max, manual 2wd coupe, don't care about what kit it has.

miles?

Up to 7-8k p/a would be ok with good history.

[adycav]

Soovy said:

500 Abarth EsseEsse with Monza exahust.

I could definitely live with that.

[Soovy]

adycav said:

Soovy said:

500 Abarth EsseEsse with Monza exahust.

I could definitely live with that.

Seriously. Do it.

It's like a dormouse with a rocket propelled grenade up its arse.


45mpg, 500 a year insurance.

Did I mention that CHICKS LOVE IT.

Here's that exhaust.....

Edited by Soovy on Tuesday 6th April 21:20