nikpro Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 You really can't argue against a Porsche - everyday supercar ............BUT.............a bit boring IMO. Cars are very personal and what someone loves the other will hate. In respect to a Beemer.......again excellent but more of a dailly driver than a Sunday Toy. Cobra's........ nice but purely pose factor as they handle like crap, except the GD but it just doesn't quite look right apart from their latest MK4. Ultima...........awesome but always break down in the morning session of a trackday.........don't know why as they should be reliable but the ground clearance is poor as a 'mainly road car' I wouldn't spend 30-35 grand on a car; I would buy a Lotus 'Honda'd' Elise S2 (Top Spec for circa £20,000) - excellent performance, bit different and usuable as a mainly road car on a regular basis. Then Spend the rest on a season's racing in some form or another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westford Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 If you facy something different you could try this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/64162.htm It has the power to weight ratio of a 200+ BHP westie, it's a well sorted car (and it's not mine!). Westford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiyama Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Pick up a cheap RX-7 Gen 3 for peanuts and spend £15k. Youlll have a car that can and will top over 160mph, hit 60 in well under 5 secs and looks b****y marvelous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eddie Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi Ian, You mean like this one: Great car but looking for something different (thought I recognised your user name you were over on the MRC site weren't you?) Racing in the XR Challenge when I get my ARDS so that is done Have (will have) Westie for sunny blats etc and this will be weekend toy for trips away etc so think maybe a sports tourer may be better after all like a 4200 spyder for example or 355 fezza etc. Hard decision actually but don't get me wrong really excited to be in a position where I have this decision to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiyama Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Indeed I was on the MRC and FDUK, had the car for two years, although havent owned it for nearly three now. You are in a lucky position with a hard decision to make!!! Whish I seen that XR challenge two years ago, wouldve been interested in getting into that. Thought RGB was the way to go, but Ive chosen the wrong car and now spent to much building it!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehungrymonkey Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Has a 355 been mentioned? The two people i know that have owned them have said that they were reliable. You just need to keep the maintenance up. And although relatively pricey to run, depreciation should be minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eddie Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Has a 355 been mentioned? The two people i know that have owned them have said that they were reliable. You just need to keep the maintenance up. And although relatively pricey to run, depreciation should be minimal. It was yes mate and a very good mention it was too. Been to see a few cars and it has been great fun I have ended up going slightly over budget but am really pleased with the car and can't wait to take delivery. Thanks guys for all your help - if I hadn't have asked I didn't know I could get into a decent Ferrari for my price range (well just over ) Sneak preview and I expect to be overtaken on many a track day from Westies untill I get used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Let me be the first to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiyama Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Nice car, nice interior, shame about the exterior colour though! Shouldve been black or yellow!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detailer Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Top choice I would have done the same with that budget. Had to be a red 355. Don't know if I'd have been lured by a LHD spider. That V8, that noise with no roof : Getting ideas now about my mr2 turbo. Can someone pass me a can opener! In a seriousness though Crazie Eddie don't forget to give this fella the nod when he pulls up next to you at the lights Could you keep a straight face and say "nice 355" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detailer Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 The F40 replica is a personal favourite of mine as well : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eddie Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Those reps are funny aren't they. having said that I've seen a few that look pretty good if not my cup of tea. With the insurance quotes I've been getting maybe I should have gone for a rep though £2650 fully comp with limited 5000miles seems a little steep!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeyboy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 With the insurance quotes I've been getting maybe I should have gone for a rep though £2650 fully comp with limited 5000miles seems a little steep!!! my mate insures his 355 berlinetta for about 400 or 500 quid on a classic policy. he thinks its quite funny as it is cheapr to insure that than the boxster he had before. guess its just a case or ringing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartMackay Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Just bought a nice Carrera 4 coupe, one owner with 19 k on the clock, was pleasantly surprised with the Churchill Multicar price of £235 fully comp, 5000 miles per annum...it is cheaper to insure than the Volvo on the same policy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEN99W Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Id say NSX too. the driving experience in a Porsche for me is spoiled by the reaction of other road users. And nice as they are to drive, they're a bit too 'everyday' to be the high days and holidays car you're proposing. If you were tempted by sl55, then how about BMW Z8? Alternatively, a TVR sagaris would be my wildcard choice. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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