Reliable V8 GT (such a thing?)

[Norton850]

I am after a up to 4 year old 2 door Coupe GT automatic to replace my DB7 v12 and my 928s v8 both of which were reliable old hectors.I am missing the power and comfort both gave me and i want to compile a list of possible replacements.

I have up to £50k maximum to spend but less would be nice and i do have a pot ready for maintenance/servicing etc and i am no stranger these high costs but reliability is key as i want to open the garage, jump in, start up and drive away without calling the AA to assist.

It will be a weekend use car only so doesn't need to be practical as we have other cars and i do not want a convertible or another Aston.

Ford Mustang and Bmw 850 so far on my list..

Any advice appreciated

Edited by Norton850 on Tuesday 14th May 05:55

[Vsix and Vtec]

XK or XKR.

[BrettMRC]

£50k will get you into an LC500.

There are 3 V8 ones on Autotrader at the moment sub £50k.

You are insane if you consider anything else where reliability is a key factor for you.

/Thread.




EDIT: Just twigged the 4 year thing... but even so...

[Vsix and Vtec]

Norton850 said:

Didn't they stop making them in 2015?

I want up to 4 yrs old

But thanks

Fair point, I would suggest the F Type instead, but I fear the space in the back is maybe not quite up to your GT requirement.

[BrettMRC]

Norton850 said:

Wow that is one ugly car and the interior is hideous and not my cuppa at all but thanks for the suggestion, i had done the usual thing of putting all the "i wants" into Autotrader to see what pops up but that doesn't give me real world advice.
I would much prefer owners/drivers experience when possible.

You're clearly insane!

[Legacywr]

Norton850 said:

BrettMRC said:

£50k will get you into an LC500.

There are 3 V8 ones on Autotrader at the moment sub £50k.

You are insane if you consider anything else where reliability is a key factor for you.

/Thread.




EDIT: Just twigged the 4 year thing... but even so...

Wow that is one ugly car and the interior is hideous and not my cuppa at all but thanks for the suggestion, i had done the usual thing of putting all the "i wants" into Autotrader to see what pops up but that doesn't give me real world advice.
I would much prefer owners/drivers experience when possible.

A Mustang with its soul removed, same with the 850 IMO.

[BrettMRC]

What you're really after is someone to tell you to get either the BMW or the Ford...



"Ugly"

[BlackTank]

I've got a modified 6spd Mustang that's been bulletproof since new in 2016. It's now starting year 9 of ownership and the only repair under warranty was a glitchy driver's window. My local Ford dealership is great so servicing is reasonable and very convenient.

If you're not concerned with 6pd versus an auto, than an LC500 is also amazing IMO.

[DodgyGeezer]

If you can live with LHD...

Dodge Challenger, maybe a little crude but pleasant nonetheless

Chevy Camaro, more of a sports car than the Challenger as well as notably smaller

[Legacywr]

BrettMRC said:

What you're really after is someone to tell you to get either the BMW or the Ford...



"Ugly"

A little odd, not ugly.

[ZX10R NIN]

If you can live with 4/5 years old then the S560 Coupe is the pick especially over the 8 series:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401316...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401225...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405059...

From a monetary view the 850i is hard to beat due to it's depreciation & it'll carry on for a while yet:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402016...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308030...

The Maserati Granturismo really ticks the boxes but it'll be 5 years old:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310313...

Higher miles but well under budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403267...

If you're considering a Mustang the Mach1 is the pick:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404198...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404299...

[braddo]

BrettMRC said:

What you're really after is someone to tell you to get either the BMW or the Ford...



"Ugly"

I don't think it is controversial to say their styling is marmite.

I find them ugly. The overall shape and proportions are Ok but they are ruined by all the detail styling. Which is a shame...

[Truckosaurus]

Add me to the list of people who likes the LC styling.

It is what I would be buying with 50-large to spend. (or maybe an RCF for 30k)

When the word 'reliable' is used in the thread title you be daft to go elsewhere.

[GreatGranny]

Guy down our road suddenly turned up with a Granturismo last year.
It replaced a Mondeo Estate!
It sounds and looks epic!
Even my wife asked how much they were (which means she likes it)

The 850 has presence and it will be more reliable and faster but IMO it gets beaten on looks and sound by the Granturismo.

[SWoll]

Truckosaurus said:

Add me to the list of people who likes the LC styling.

It is what I would be buying with 50-large to spend. (or maybe an RCF for 30k)

When the word 'reliable' is used in the thread title you be daft to go elsewhere.

Not just the outside either, the interior is superb. Properly special for the price.

[leef44]

SWoll said:

Not just the outside either, the interior is superb. Properly special for the price.

That does look proper special!

If not this then my money is on the S560coupe - refinement and reliability

[BlueJ]

Has to be the RC F, or the LC 500.

[dmsims]

The defintion of ugly

Norton850 said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404058...

Planning to view this later today..

Thanks for the suggestions so far..

[DRE7]

Norton850 said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404058...

Planning to view this later today..

Thanks for the suggestions so far..

That’s been driven.
Is there a specific reason for the four year old criteria?
If you broadened your age criteria you could find plenty of lower mileage offerings. I’m aware you buy on condition not mileage or age but I wonder if you are limiting yourself somewhat.

[cayman-black]

That Lexus is one underrated car the interior is superb.