What Car as a toy?
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Okay, so I'm looking for a car that I can use purely as a toy. I have £10000 to spend, fuel economy is not an issue as it won't see big mileage, but it must be a bit different and be fun to drive.
I was thinking of maybe an early Jaguar XKR or a BMW 840Ci as I like big coupes. Is a Maserati Ghibli a viable used buy?
I was thinking of maybe an early Jaguar XKR or a BMW 840Ci as I like big coupes. Is a Maserati Ghibli a viable used buy?
How about an MK Indy if it's purely a toy?
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1587942.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1587942.htm
Edited by v1paul on Thursday 20th May 18:57
). I'd be after a lightweight sports car - Caterham/Westfield/Lotus or perhaps a Porsche of some sort. The Maser idea is OK but I'd be wary of maintenance costs on any big originally-expensive car.
Or Cerbera if a hard-top is required 
Old American V8, the bigger the better. Basic engineering, lovely noise, different. Just petrol...
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1692942.htm
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1692942.htm
If you want a toy, look to a soft top.
MPG not an issue: you'll be wanting a big engine, sir.
The big trick is to choose something that won't cost you another few thousand quid in the next 1-2 years.
Were it me, I'd look at an old Porker, M3 convertible, an Elise, a TVR or an S4 convertible. Some of those will bust your budget, admittedly. But there's fun to be had.
MPG not an issue: you'll be wanting a big engine, sir.
The big trick is to choose something that won't cost you another few thousand quid in the next 1-2 years.
Were it me, I'd look at an old Porker, M3 convertible, an Elise, a TVR or an S4 convertible. Some of those will bust your budget, admittedly. But there's fun to be had.
I did the sweepover thing for some time but working for the Coast Guard meant that I found myself frequently in windy clifftop locales and could only face one way, which was never the most convenient situation. Since then, I have invested in a few rugs.
Perhaps a Number One haircut is the way forward after all.
Perhaps a Number One haircut is the way forward after all.
Amaroc said:
Jasandjules said:
Can you say TVR Chimaera?
Not with any certainty of getting the pronunciation correct.The importance is the severe grin you'll be stuck with, so you look like an even more mad Joker. Just ask Garlic.
Amaroc said:
I did the sweepover thing for some time but working for the Coast Guard meant that I found myself frequently in windy clifftop locales and could only face one way, which was never the most convenient situation. Since then, I have invested in a few rugs.
Perhaps a Number One haircut is the way forward after all.
Man up and shave your head Perhaps a Number One haircut is the way forward after all.
Westfield or similar for me
musclecarmad said:
Amaroc said:
Okay, so I'm looking for a car that I can use purely as a toy. I have £10000 to spend, fuel economy is not an issue as it won't see big mileage, but it must be a bit different and be fun to drive.
I was thinking of maybe an early Jaguar XKR or a BMW 840Ci as I like big coupes. Is a Maserati Ghibli a viable used buy?
A big coupe is hardly a toyI was thinking of maybe an early Jaguar XKR or a BMW 840Ci as I like big coupes. Is a Maserati Ghibli a viable used buy?
potential big bills
quite slow acceleration
old clunker
will lose a lot of money
expensive road tax
bad on fuel
expensive servicing
Won't depreciate
Pre 2001 road tax fixed @ £190/205
Sericing @ specialists quite reasonable
Rapid acceleration
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