I'm in the market for a used GT car...

[His Lordship]

Evenin' all.
I'm looking to get myself an interesting car for this year and will be used on a euro-tour (i.e Italy and back)
I currently have an Alfa 4C, and as much as I live the looks of it, it handles like wk on anything other than a snooker table flat road, even after the geo mods.

Looking at something a bit special, budget 20-30k

So far I have a few contenders:

- Aston Martin DB9
- Audi R8
- Maserati of some sort?

I'm looking for other ideas, one of my main things being that I want it to loose as little value as possible (or gain) over the next couple of years which is my average ownership period. Not particularly interested in Porsche, had a coupe and just feel soul-less.

Ideas invited, stories, HELL NO's etc :-)

[brillomaster]

Hmmm a car that won't lose much value will be at the bottom of it's depreciation curve, so likely 15-20 years old, and might be very expensive to run.... astons and maseratis not known for being cheap to run! An r8 will be a bit flaky at that price point potentially.

How about a f12/f13 bmw m6? A lot more modern, nice turbo v8 for shove, and keenly priced right now.

Or some sort of merc amg?

Or how about a mustang?

[bennno]

V8 ftype

[Vsix and Vtec]

I'd be looking at one of these brutes.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023092824...

I have the lower powered 4.2 N/A version, and can attest to its credentials as a GT, having done a weeks camping at Le Mans for the last three years with it. With your budget being a bit higher than mine, you'll be able to afford the mighty XKR-S or a very tidy "standard" XKR instead. Ignore the infotainment system, yes it had sat nav, but i use my phone for maps as its much easier to keep updated. It does everything else absolutely right though. A wonderful V8 up front, and super sharp chassis with a well sorted suspension. Nothing else can give you as much car for your money.

It's flipping gorgeous too.

[BrettMRC]

Obviously an LC500!

They've generally all taken a big whack of depreciation over the last 18months, so unlikely to lose much now.

[Wilmslowboy]

Depends what the Euro tours are.

1. Wafting through Tuscany with your partner - Boxster or F-Type
2. Tearing around with mates, like your pants are on fire - Alpine A110
3. Long distance drive to holiday villa & back - S63 coupe (now available for mid £30s, Chris H had some great things to say about them).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dbT6yGT7bQ

[200Plus Club]

If you could find an R8 for £20k -£30k I'd be very wary about buying it. That's absolutely in the sludgy end of the pool, and you might regret it if it has expensive faults.
£30k and up absolutely with proper service history and decent mileage that's been cherished will be a lovely car to own and drive.

[tomsugden]

Job jobbed

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409123...

Plenty of change too.

[A.Norton]

I have done euro trips in my DB7, 928s and 991 and enjoyed the 928s the most but now with all those cars gone i am looking for a similar car to yourself..

A v6 F type is top of my list....

[V88Dicky]

Another vote here for a 2011 onwards XKR.

Continent crushing GT credentials, and really a very good steer indeed. Also less likely to have a hissy fit than any of the cars mentioned in the OP. They were the most reliable cars in their class (large GT) back in the day.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025031100...

[paddy1970]

You need a LHD for your euro tour:

2018 DODGE CHARGER 5.7 V8 SRT SCAT PACK
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126978291808

2012 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2l
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356651288553

ALFA ROMEO GTV RARE CONRERO 3.0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355928145415

2021 Dodge Challenger SHAKER Plus 5.7 HEMI V8
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326074344913

Edited by paddy1970 on Sunday 23 March 07:46

[NDA]

V88Dicky said:

Another vote here for a 2011 onwards XKR.

Continent crushing GT credentials, and really a very good steer indeed. Also less likely to have a hissy fit than any of the cars mentioned in the OP. They were the most reliable cars in their class (large GT) back in the day.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025031100...

Yep, I had two XKR's, one after another, and did several trips across France. Great cars and I think they were rather underrated.

I never had any issues with any of the engines, including my Range Rover which had the same and managed 150,000 miles without complaint.

[bennno]

BrettMRC said:

Obviously an LC500!

They've generally all taken a big whack of depreciation over the last 18months, so unlikely to lose much now.

Can you point me towards one for £20-30k please?

[Robertb]

For an under £30k GT I agree it’s hard to see past an XKR.

A GranTurismo 4.7 is also tempting but not sure how good it is as an ownership proposition.

SL63?

[fflump]

A Granturismo Sport is in budget and a significant improvement on the S. A DB9 would be the biggest event especially if you go for the rare manual however running costs will be high. The XKR is probably the most sensible choice but may depreciate more.

[BrettMRC]

bennno said:

Can you point me towards one for £20-30k please?

There was a yellow one hovering around the low 30s...

[ZX10R NIN]

If you can stretch & haggle well then this Z06 fits your brief.
They're amazing cars BUT they aren't a quick seller.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286319873488?_skw=corve...

Out of the mainstream options the 4.7 GT Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409254...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503190...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501047...

Or the XKR:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501087...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409264...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503190...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408203...

Not as interesting as the two above but a cracking GT is the CL63, it's a great car & it can be hustled down the road at a proper lick.

The drivetrain is bombastic.

Panamera GTS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202412067...

Turbo:

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

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Sunday 23 March 15:48

[Terzo123]

That Corvette linked to above is sensational.

How about a Monaro VXR

In Supercharged flavour

''https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410225459884?sort=relevance&searchId=6c66daea-3d1e-437b-b4dc-e230070a76f9&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Vauxhall&model=Monaro&page=1&postcode=sw1a1aa&fromsra

Or fairly standard flavour

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411086...

[dunc69]

BrettMRC said:

Obviously an LC500!

They've generally all taken a big whack of depreciation over the last 18months, so unlikely to lose much now.

That looks mean AF!

[davek_964]

200Plus Club said:

If you could find an R8 for £20k -£30k I'd be very wary about buying it. That's absolutely in the sludgy end of the pool, and you might regret it if it has expensive faults.
£30k and up absolutely with proper service history and decent mileage that's been cherished will be a lovely car to own and drive.

Damn - I read the OPs post and thought : I can get an R8 for £20-30k? Time to put the TT up for sale!