Looking for a second Car (what Car Thread)

[stevieb]

Ok after recently getting rid of the scooby, i am on the lookout for a second car. Really looking to purchase in April. But Some bargains are coming along at the moment such as http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/818507.htm

But i have been looking at a M3 and a S4, but keep going back to the Impreza.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/823751.htm

Or

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/820459.htm

The main reason i am going back to the impreza is that i know how they cost to run and what can go wrong! But with the S4 and M3 i am completely in the dark, but would like a V8 N/A for a change over a 2 or 2.5 litre Forced induction.

I have never been out in a M3, but have had a S4 for a week on loan but found it a little erm dull, but quick.

Overall i am looking to spend around 10k in a quick car that will make a good noise. That will upset the neighbours..

[touching cloth]

You mention quite wanting a V8 but that is only the Audi from those mentioned and you already said you tried one and it was a tad dull. The E46 M3 is a 6, only the latest one has a V8 - Don't think the 6 cyl M3's make an especially great noise and they won't upset the neighbours nearly enough . What are the usability criteria, you say 2nd car but is it just for you to use or does it need to lug the family and/or general detritus around, for me 2nd cars are all about being impractical luxuries, if it can be that then why not follow the herd ( ) and get a nice Chimaera.

[stevieb]

For practicality i would need 4 seats and would need to fit in the garage.. A modern narrow one, one that you have to be a skinnly as aa stick to get into and out of when the car is parked in there..

Budget is no more than 11k.

Requirements at least 300Bhp. 0-60 less than 5/6. and good handling.. 2k per year on maintainence!

Edited by stevieb on Saturday 3rd January 19:19

[touching cloth]

Monaro?

[identti]

What about an E39 M5? They're supposed to be fantastic and can be bought for pennies now. They may cost a little to run, but I'm sure it'd be worth it.

[john_r]

You could run an Evo FQ on £2k a year as a second car. I ran one for nearly 2 years and it was blisteringly quick and ran rings around STi's on track.

If you want something comfortable get an M3, but if you want to basically 'own' any B road you drive on then go and test drive an Evo...

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MITS...

[Vixpy1]

11K ish will pretty much get you my M3. Its sort of for sale.

[stevieb]

Just looking at the moment.

End March would be my time if i was going to buy, but need to sort out what could go wrong etc and costs.