Under £15k, Less than 5-6 year old.

[Tuvra]

Not really a "What car" thread, just a bit of fun.

Running costs do not matter, its basically how much "bang" can you buy for Ford Focus money, to keep the cars modern, they must be under 5-6 years old (55 plate).

My best find so far, BMW 750i Sport, 67k, 55 plate - £12,500:
2005 BMW 750i

[brickwall]

Two things.

1) If that BMW is as described it looks seriously good value
2) These cars aren't really comparable in cost to a nearly-new ford focus or whatever. Whilst depreciation on such things is likely to be less than the focus, the wallet-emptying capacity of something like a 750 is in a completely different league.

[kambites]

If you're purely after "bang" for the money, I'd say a VX220 turbo.

[plg]

Or:

SRT8 (oodles of v8 goodness): http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2385505.htm

Little bit older, but so much car: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2451719.htm

Jag XJR: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2336165.htm

[V88Dicky]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2451737.htm






http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2394122.htm






http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2373626.htm
Bit of haggling required.






http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2274649.htm






http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2183483.htm






http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1341562.htm
Some haggling again, I've seen and heard this thing up close, boy is it loud!






http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2387399.htm
Luurvley

[STW2010]

brickwall said:

Two things.

1) If that BMW is as described it looks seriously good value
2) These cars aren't really comparable in cost to a nearly-new ford focus or whatever. Whilst depreciation on such things is likely to be less than the focus, the wallet-emptying capacity of something like a 750 is in a completely different league.

My Dad drives a 730. It is a bit newer than that one, but similar miles. He paid a bit more than £12k for it, but it is a fantastic car for the money.

[STW2010]

And here's my suggestion-

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2464322.htm

[wackojacko]

As suggested above I'd look at a Monaro or an XJR.

Be careful of new 7's I know 2 people that own 750's an both gearboxes have imploded ..... So warranty or a new gearbox that's already been replaced is crucial.

[killsta]

If you don't buy that Mustang you're an idiot!


Hmmm it's actually 25 miles from me.....

[no-worries88]

Cl55 Amg? looking at one for the t'other half.

[ewenm]

I have to admit I'd be looking at Americana, but LHD doesn't worry me. Far more appealing to me than the German offerings.

[bishbash]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2465281.htm

[kambites]

bishbash said:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2465281.htm

Lovely, but 2004 is more than six years ago.

[LeighW]

Merc CLS500. Quite a few under the £15k mark now.

Now sold, but you get the idea:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2378360.htm

Edited by LeighW on Thursday 10th February 11:40

[Tuvra]

brickwall said:

2) These cars aren't really comparable in cost to a nearly-new ford focus or whatever. Whilst depreciation on such things is likely to be less than the focus, the wallet-emptying capacity of something like a 750 is in a completely different league.

I mentioned its just for fun, Running costs dont matter in this thread.

Love the 330d suggested.

[nouze]

STW2010 said:

And here's my suggestion-

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2464322.htm

Any beemer without built in satnav is like girl without a pusse4y.

PS well maybe except 116 but still