640d, M4, Ft-ype or Granturismo ?
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So recently decidied to ecomnomise by moving to a golf GTD (manual) which i am really not getting on with.
Hopefully have an option to get rid and also have an Elise sport 160 that I am selling as I am just not using it.
So now looking for somthing a bit more fun, have a couple of other 2 seaters so it doesnt need to be that much fun but needs to be automatic for everday.
Has anyone driven all of these or some of these as a comparison recently ?
Budget up to £35kish
thanks
Phib
Hopefully have an option to get rid and also have an Elise sport 160 that I am selling as I am just not using it.
So now looking for somthing a bit more fun, have a couple of other 2 seaters so it doesnt need to be that much fun but needs to be automatic for everday.
Has anyone driven all of these or some of these as a comparison recently ?
Budget up to £35kish
thanks
Phib
My 650’s been ace so far. Nice noise, very civilised, fast enough.
That said, I’m very pleased I’ve got the BMW warranty. Running costs (where I’ve remembered to add them!) are in my profile, should give you a reasonable idea.
I looked at an F-Type. Very pretty, but the boot is comically small in the convertible. Haven’t tried the others on your list.
That said, I’m very pleased I’ve got the BMW warranty. Running costs (where I’ve remembered to add them!) are in my profile, should give you a reasonable idea.
I looked at an F-Type. Very pretty, but the boot is comically small in the convertible. Haven’t tried the others on your list.
Pistonheader101 said:
So much choice around the £35K mark
Any other usage requirements?
Not really, have a 355 spider, fiat 500 classic, defender V8 and wife has a range rover. Any other usage requirements?
Go to work once a week (280 mile round trip) which sometimes has to be done in one day as no hotels open.
The rest is just local stuff
Phib
Ash_ said:
I'd add the nicest Cayman you can afford to that list, however, for that money and if I were in your shoes I'd get an Evora (though not sure they do these with an auto-box?).
There seem to be two Evora autos I can see, one at £44k and one at £70k ( a new one) will have a look into them. Re Cayman, had one before and a great car but really done the Porsche thing to death now, something like 25+ 911's !!
Phib
fflump said:
Looks like your garage does not need a sports car but has a gap for a nice GT.
£35k is perfect price to get a GranTurismo since that is where the Sport model starts at. Redesigned front, proper sports seats, DRLs, better interior, same great V8 sound.
That’s a good summary, it really is a gt I’m looking for. £35k is perfect price to get a GranTurismo since that is where the Sport model starts at. Redesigned front, proper sports seats, DRLs, better interior, same great V8 sound.
I’m thinking either granturismo or with man maths a California !!!
Phib
phib said:
fflump said:
Looks like your garage does not need a sports car but has a gap for a nice GT.
£35k is perfect price to get a GranTurismo since that is where the Sport model starts at. Redesigned front, proper sports seats, DRLs, better interior, same great V8 sound.
That’s a good summary, it really is a gt I’m looking for. £35k is perfect price to get a GranTurismo since that is where the Sport model starts at. Redesigned front, proper sports seats, DRLs, better interior, same great V8 sound.
I’m thinking either granturismo or with man maths a California !!!
Phib
If man maths comes into play I'd go for a Rapide or Rapide S ;-)
Well I should really be buying an Aston as a very close friend of mine is an Aston specialist .. 800yards from me !!
Had a DB9, vantage and 7 vantage, never got in with any of them due to the really raked windscreen and very small interior.
I guess the California ticks the everyday Ferrari bit, had a granturismo when new in 2007 and did like it. Was only a 4.2 and have driven the mc shift cars but the sport is probably the sweet spot.
Phib
Had a DB9, vantage and 7 vantage, never got in with any of them due to the really raked windscreen and very small interior.
I guess the California ticks the everyday Ferrari bit, had a granturismo when new in 2007 and did like it. Was only a 4.2 and have driven the mc shift cars but the sport is probably the sweet spot.
Phib
phib said:
Well I should really be buying an Aston as a very close friend of mine is an Aston specialist .. 800yards from me !!
Had a DB9, vantage and 7 vantage, never got in with any of them due to the really raked windscreen and very small interior.
I guess the California ticks the everyday Ferrari bit, had a granturismo when new in 2007 and did like it. Was only a 4.2 and have driven the mc shift cars but the sport is probably the sweet spot.
Phib
You're right the Sport 35-40k is definitely the sweet spot.Had a DB9, vantage and 7 vantage, never got in with any of them due to the really raked windscreen and very small interior.
I guess the California ticks the everyday Ferrari bit, had a granturismo when new in 2007 and did like it. Was only a 4.2 and have driven the mc shift cars but the sport is probably the sweet spot.
Phib
Re cramped AMs- Rapide is a bit more spacious but worth sitting in one to check if the DB9 felt claustrophobic. With the California I wonder if it is really worth the premium over the GT Sport as a V8 grand tourer, especially as Maserati were involved in the Cali's development. I personally love the 612 as a GT more than the Cali.
phib said:
Ash_ said:
I'd add the nicest Cayman you can afford to that list, however, for that money and if I were in your shoes I'd get an Evora (though not sure they do these with an auto-box?).
There seem to be two Evora autos I can see, one at £44k and one at £70k ( a new one) will have a look into them. Re Cayman, had one before and a great car but really done the Porsche thing to death now, something like 25+ 911's !!
Phib
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