coldel Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 ....what do I go for next? I have to say I am running out of ideas! Had a few nibbles on the VX I am hoping it will be sold before end of Sept with any luck. I am going to aim to spend what I get for the VX so around a max of £17k Some considerations, the next car doesn't need to meet all criteria but as many as possible: Some rarity about it, I don't want to be one of another one thousand owners of Porsche Boxsters in the area Ideally, 4 seats, rear ones to fit a 9 year old lad in so don't need to be adult sized Decent performance levels power to weight ratio wise, clearly it wont be as quick as the VX but I still like something a bit fast Not bothered if it is 4wd, rwd or fwd any are fine Again not bothered about engine size as long as it has decent performance Ideally something that has taken its depreciation hit, I don't want something worth half the value in 2 years time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 After my VXR I went for something that was the polar opposite, so I wouldn’t spend all my time comparing it and wishing I hadn’t swapped. That car was the 350Z, so it was FR not MR, NA not turbo, heavy not light etc. Not sure if that helps you or not, I’ll try and think of some options 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Maser 4200 Golf R (but they’re common as muck, I know) S2000 BRZ86 (I want one of these next) Any good? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 One of the quick Clio's tempt you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I guess your talking v6 clio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Some good shouts there. I did have a moment where I thought SLK55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 35 minutes ago, ShortPaul said: I guess your talking v6 clio No - only two seats. More like this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, ShortPaul said: I guess your talking v6 clio Not for £17k any more sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, coldel said: Some good shouts there. I did have a moment where I thought SLK55 If that interests you, there’s a whole world of AMG V8 barges out there that would be a decent ownership prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 5.4 V8? Probably still 23 mpg i wont be suprised the older v6, v8 mercs are actually suprisedly economical. Good shout definitely not common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Suzuki Jimny. 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 23 minutes ago, marzman said: Suzuki Jimny. 😁 Nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 58 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said: 5.4 V8? Probably still 23 mpg i wont be suprised the older v6, v8 mercs are actually suprisedly economical. Good shout definitely not common. I have done a total of about 4000 miles per year in the VX so I am not that worried about mpg so much. Could possibly squeeze in a half decent E46 M3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Ebized said: No - only two seats. More like this: That was a cracking little car. So much so I bought this Trophy keeper. Nothing comes close as a B road blaster and the prices are only going one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Yep, less issues than the E92. Theyll go up for sure. Aside from Vanos etc they seem like good cars. What about the Z4 M same engine in a coupe/roadster. They are getting pricier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, coldel said: I have done a total of about 4000 miles per year in the VX so I am not that worried about mpg so much. Could possibly squeeze in a half decent E46 M3 Ooooooo I like those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just got me one of these deluxe V8 barges ... and it's made me a better driver ha ha ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9 hours ago, coldel said: Some rarity about it, I don't want to be one of another one thousand owners of Porsche Boxsters in the area Ideally, 4 seats, rear ones to fit a 9 year old lad in so don't need to be adult sized Decent performance levels power to weight ratio wise, clearly it wont be as quick as the VX but I still like something a bit fast Not bothered if it is 4wd, rwd or fwd any are fine Again not bothered about engine size as long as it has decent performance Ideally something that has taken its depreciation hit, I don't want something worth half the value in 2 years time Merc CL500 ticks all the boxes ... you'll even get change from your £17K for a couple of years worth of petrol ... and with the recent rise in car prices, it'll maybe even appreciate. (well perhaps not but you never know in these strange times) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 4 hours ago, coldel said: I have done a total of about 4000 miles per year in the VX so I am not that worried about mpg so much. Could possibly squeeze in a half decent E46 M3 Get a 320d and pop the badges off, looks almost the same and save $$$ Rare https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/461/nissan-silvia-s15-varietta Rare and VTEC yo and appreciating https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108166285230?atmobcid=soc4 Good for those old knees. https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/1400/jaguar-xj8 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108075958032?atmobcid=soc4 Just for awesomeness https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/982/mazda-az1 https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/1263/nissan-president 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Not the fastest but still 4 seats and maybe going up https://youtu.be/fnqLtqW9f9k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Like them a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 DC5 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) As good as they might be, I couldn’t buy one for the money people are asking. Not for FWD. I mean, we’re hitting the down curve of petrol cars and there’s better ways to enjoy the end of an era than in something so relatively straightforward IMHO. Edited September 1, 2021 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 I get what you are saying Dan but I think there is a good 10 years left at least in terms of enjoying petrol cars. My next purchase will not be the last hurrah. Having owned an FR, then an MR, then another FR, an AWD then my current MR I feel like I have given lots of things a fair go. Im liking the DC5 option never had a vtec yo but also rather bizarrely find myself getting drawn to something rather left field, an RCZ-R ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Good thing about going to the DC5 from the VXT, is that the hard ride will actually be something of a comfort upgrade for you. Totally agree with Dan on the silly money Tegs are, but I'd be looking for a slightly rough one and cleaning her up and hoping someone will pay 20 grand for it in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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