Honda Type R must be up there. I'd have one over any mentioned here. 😁
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Honda Type R must be up there. I'd have one over any mentioned here. 😁
Over caymann gts? Or 911 turbo?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod
Porsches and Caymans getting mentioned a lot so surprised no one has mentioned this model:
Porsche Cayman R
It was only made for 1 year between 2011/12 and very rare. Only 4 for sale on Autotrader just now and prices seem to be exact same as when I bought mine 18 months ago. Also an automatic, very usable, new enough not to worry too much about any specialist or extra/costly maintenance it and could happily live on a drive. Happy to share more on ownership or buying experience of it becomes a contender..
Cayman R is a good shout.
Land Rover Defenders (not the new one) are holding good residuals.
Very good shout.Quote:
Originally Posted by deejay
It doesnt fit the OPs brief, but you wouldnt lose money on a Lotus Europa SE. Good look finding one though! (I should have bought one a few years back when I had the chance.)
Agree on the Cayman R, excellent suggestion, very few about mind and most of those have Comfort seats which is simply wrong in my book - a Cayman R needs buckets.
I once test drove an NSX Type S which had fixed back bucket seats (which I found out later were astronomically expensive if sourced from Honda) and decided not to proceed with the purchase because I simply didnt like the seats, I found them far too upright for my driving style. I drove there in the NSX that I owned with all intentions of doing a part-ex but the seats just werent for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by tertius
Can't comment on the buckets in an NSX (I've only driven one) but Porsche bucket seats are superb, and imo far preferable to the Comfort seats. Esp. in a car like the Cayman, let alone an R.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaytip
I love the 80's classics but not being able to use a garage would put me off buying one. Another vote from me for a Porsche Turbo.
Yes, my brother has a 911 and although it's quick it's not that comfortable or practical .Quote:
Originally Posted by Anygreg
The Type R is both quick, comfortable, cheaper to run. Switchable modes.
If I drove to London in a 911 your back will suffer (from where I am).
Honda Type R's are good cars but with the OP's budget, he would still have circa 45K to play with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod
But the OP never mentioned practical? Plus only 6k a year miles so not commuting long distances in and out of London either? Also in my experience Porsche seats are really well designed and comfortable, the 911 is designed for travelling distance in comfort?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod
Ive had my fill of VTech engines and found them painful to drive having to Rev the nuts of them everywhere to achieve the max. Good run at first but after a while grew tiered of it. Porsche is a classic, has a strong loyal following and more importantly, as the OP mentioned will hold its value well if not increase in value over time if looked after.
I know what Id rather have with my 50k
Try telling that to a business man I know who has permanent back problems when he drove back from the South of France in his.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anygreg
Might be your choice, which I respect but not mine.
A BMW V8 M3 E92
you should get one of the best for under 25k with rod bearings etc., done
Good shout. I did 80k miles in mine and never got bored of the soundtrack. It will surely hold value well as V8s are phased out.Quote:
Originally Posted by BillN
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continental GT
All Porsches have Recaro seats. They worked together for ages.Quote:
Originally Posted by tertius
My 35 yo Porsche is currently getting reupholstered and also gets a set of heating mats installed in the seats. There is new foam being put in as well.
Father in law daily drives a Continental W12 biturbo.Quote:
Originally Posted by adrianw
Worlds fastest lorry. I feel like driving a truck when I drive it.
Like most manufacturers Porsche offer different seat options - some are more comfortable than others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod
I dont hink the budget helps, I think they are more obvious options at higher (GT3, SLS, pagoda SL) and lower (Z4M Coupe, Evo 6 Makinen, 968CS).
Atom 4 will hold value really well, but youll have a long wait for a new one.
Aston Vantage maybe, or a Morgan?
OP, have you seen how much Ferrari California's have dropped to, I was surprised, front engine'd Ferraris always nosedive but these are now in the High 50's if its a weekend toy running and servicing cost wont be stupid, but MPG is rubbish.
Ive not seen an Audi R8 mentioned. Original Mark 1 hasnt depreciated in years. V10 Manual would be my pick (I owned one for a while).
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Porsches have Recaro seats as standard.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilT
I can hardly believe they would be so bad.
Probably the chap mentioned had underlying issues.