Which new car?

[Deanspoors]

Hi guys, I'd like to get some opinions from fellow car enthusiasts for some opinions. 

 

I'm currently in the process of selling my daily drive a Mitsubishi Evolution IX 360, I've basically out grown it. It's loud, brash, and comes with that boy racer stigma unfortunately. So even though I love the interaction you feel from driving the evo, it's got to go. 

 

So my new budget is 40-45k. 

 

My needs; well I work offshore, so I only use the car for social use, odd drive to the shops, and a bit weekend blat. 

 

I want something, relatively new, less than 20k miles. must be quick. must look good. 4 seats. coupe/saloon.

 

 

A couple of cars I like the look of;

 

http://www.greathamdiesels.co.uk/used-cars/mercedes-benz-c-class-c63-2dr-auto-hartlepool-201309278994096

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/gt-r/nissan-gt-r-r35b-black-edition-2010/2122153?isexperiment=true

 

So guys, any opinions on the above, or alternative cars? 

 

Cheers, 

Dean

 

[Quinten]

Friend of mine (who was in same position as you at one point in time) picked the C63 over the GTR as the GTR always wanted to be driven as if you're on fire... absolutely amazing to drive, but there could never be a 'lazy' moment... Add to that the lovely V8 growl of the AMG, I think I'd opt the same way

[IanG1]

What about an M3, something like this and you get change lol

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e90-m3-07-13/bmw-m3-auto/2073513?isexperiment=true

[Deanspoors]

I must say the Mercedes was my first choice, plus the car above is only 9 months old. The engine sound is amazing, when I first went for a test drive at Mercedes and the saleswoman started the car up, it was a totally different noise to what I was expecting. What I am a little cautious about, is the amount of money the Mercedes will devalue over a two or three year period. But I guess looking at most cars at that price range you are going to lose a lot of money. 

[Deanspoors]

I have no appeal for an M3 Ian, the body shape is getting old now, and the new shape will be out very soon which is bound to affect residuals of the E92. Although I do believe they have the better gearbox and faster lap times. Hmmm. 

[IanG1]

Maybe an Audi RS5 then?

[Terry Everall]

Porsche Boxster S

[Young Pretender]

Remapped TTRS..  If you can stand driving a TT

[Deanspoors]

Ian, I'm going to be picky again and say I don't like the looks of the RS5.

[Deanspoors]

The Boxster only has 2 seats and I the TTRS feels too small. Maybe I need reasons not to buy a C63 or a GTR. 

[Barry Ashcroft]

No contest C63 all day long

[M444TTB]

Yep C63 for me. I'd want an estate!

[Deanspoors]

Ah well thats that then!

[Deanspoors]

I'm surprised no one has voted for the GTR though. A lot of my friends opted towards the Nissan. 

[clansman]

Jag XF-R............bit of a wolf in sheep's clothes ....................every bit as good as the M5