Cash burning a hole...

[Writhing]

After a medium sized pension payout, I’m looking for something moderately interesting.
It will probably not be a daily but will be used a few times a week for work.
So far narrowed it down to;

R8
i8
Type R
Mustang.

Or do I do the sensible thing and buy the Kia Sorento I just looked at.

Decisions decisions!

[Super Sonic]

Type R.

[CG2020UK]

Depends on budget, condition and mileage of each model you are buying realistically.

However if it was me and you are buying a good example of each I’d go:
1) R8
2) Mustang
3) TypeR
4) i8

Probably need a more detailed use case, budget and commitment to maintenance for anyone to really help.

[AmitG]

What is your budget OP?

Also - do you live in a city or in the country? Cities are increasingly putting in emission limits and traffic calming measures, which may spoil the enjoyment of some of the cars you mention.

How bothered are you about running costs? How important is a low bork factor to you?

What sort of things interest you when it comes to cars? Design, engineering, vmax, poseur value, heritage...?

Of the ones you list, I reckon that the Type R would be easiest to live with, assuming it's a Honda Civic we're talking about (other Type R are available)

[Marc p]

Judging by the other cars in the list, I’m going to assume it’s a V8 R8 you’re looking at? Either way though, the R8 would be the safest choice(especially if it’s manual) as it’ll hold it value and maybe increase in value.

That being said, if resale value is of no concern, I’d choose the Mustang(has to be manual though, the autos are very lacklustre in comparison) they are great fun to drive.

Having lived with an R8 V10, it was a great car but it was too good IMO, it did everything too well and didn’t feel ‘special’ enough, then again, it’s so easy to live with, it makes for a perfectly good daily driver.

[Writhing]

Budget is about £40,000.
I live in the wilds of Suffolk so low emission zones haven’t reached us yet.
It would be nice if it didn’t break my heart or my bank account.
BTW, I just turned 60 and it feels like I have the devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.
The angel is telling me to grow up and be sensible and buy a Honda Jazz as befits my age.
The devil is saying; Be old. Be a hooligan. Have fun. You’re never going to have this amount of cash again. Don't lay on your deathbed and wish you’d have bought the <insert mad car here>.

[reddiesel]

Having driven a couple of Mustangs it’s my opinion that you would really want to have one before putting your hand in your pocket . No comparison with an R8 in dynamics or performance . F type V8 R or SVR are well worth a look but stick to the hardtop

[GiantEnemyCrab]

R8 V10. Every day.

Facelift Gen1 if budget allows (v tight).

[AmitG]

GiantEnemyCrab said:

R8 V10. Every day.

Facelift Gen1 if budget allows (v tight).

I would second this.

I would take the opportunity to own an R8 V10 while you still can, and while they are still available and serviceable.

I think that in this position, you need to look for something truly special. Not just a nice car (like the Type R). You want something iconic, something that will truly be an experience, that you will look back on with fondness. Something that will likely never exist again. I think the R8 V10 fits the bill.

Whatever you buy - make sure you try it, and in particular make sure you can get in and out easily...some of these cars are quite low to the ground...

[mikiec]

V10 r8 owner here, if you can stretch to one of these do it. If not I’d be going the i8, think it’s a bit of a gen1 nsx and will age very well, really isn’t anything else like it.

[jimmsy]

I have a manual 2017 Mustang in the countryside of Suffolk. It handles the roads nicely, but as standard is good but not great at anything. It's a good compromise between a daily and a fun car as standard though. If you like to tinker it's perfect. £40k will get you a facelift too which gets everything a little better (except the modifying).

[BlackTank]

I always post on these threads so I'll keep up the tradition. My 5.0 6spd Mustang is now 7 years old and every time I think about getting something else and start going on test drives, I always end up sticking with the Mustang. It's dead reliable, cheap to run for a big V8 tourer, and cheap and quick to maintain and/or repair.

Having said that, I would love an R8 as well!

[SFTWend]

That budget will get you a Mustang Bullitt, which is slightly upgraded from the standard V8 and is on my shortlist. Amusing at any speed I would imagine.

Also on my shortlist is a F Type R, which is probably a nice compromise between the Mustang and R8 in terms of fun and refinement/driving dynamics.

The R8 will be the most capable car, but probably the least engaging if you want to keep your license.

[revilo87]

Some interesting R8’s up for sale, one of them had 12 owners - I’ll keep an eye on this thread as I’m curious too, I always forget that running costs resemble the msrp not the second hand price

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say the Mustang is the pick & you'll land a very nice one for your budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306228...

R8 wise I'd actually look at a last of the line V8 model:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206116...


Leftfield

Corvette Z06:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertisin...

Lotus Evora:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309051...

[jgrewal]

Envy this thread and one day I hope to buying car such as this a proper retirement fun. Go with the Mustang IMO but I have no experience but beyond the fact sound amazing with all looks and presence!

[ITP]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307109...

This is what you want!

[DodgyGeezer]

ZX10R NIN said:

I'd say the Mustang is the pick & you'll land a very nice one for your budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306228...

R8 wise I'd actually look at a last of the line V8 model:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206116...


Leftfield

Corvette Z06:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertisin...

Lotus Evora:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309051...

if you're considering 'left-field' (with emphasis on left )

Gen 5 Camaro (more primitive than the 6th gen)
Gen 6 Camaro (more sportscar than muscle-car)
Dodge Challenger (not a Hellcat at this price-point, but does that matter?)

[Writhing]

I must admit, I am leaning toward a mustang and the silver one looks amazing. Apart from the Spanish box.

[Writhing]

My mistake, I thought it was manual.
Doh!