morcus
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| posted on 18/12/13 at 10:36 PM |
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Those Morgans looks nice but the prices seem a bit all over the place. The nearly new one with only 2K on it was one of the cheaper ones.
I was gonna suggest a Jensen Interceptor, because thats the sort of thing I'd love for cruising around in, but just had a look and there a lot
more than I thought they were. I'm sure when me and my dad looked into getting one about '07 they were all about £8K.
how about a Ferrari or maybe a 412 if you can find one.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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Andy S
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| posted on 18/12/13 at 11:19 PM |
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Ginetta G33
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pewe
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| posted on 19/12/13 at 11:03 AM |
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Second the Cayman as a brilliant all-rounder.
Handling is sublime and build quality exceptional.
If you need any convincing spend part of your budget on a Cayman day at the Porsche Experience at Silverstone (c. £400 for the half day IIRC).
Not only do you drive all current editions but the "consultants" actually want you to explore the car's limits.
Their kick plate teaches you more about rear wheel drive limits in 20 mins than a whole lifetime of driving on the road.
They also throw in a decent 3 course lunch for the price.
Go for it!
Cheers, Pewe10 
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dhutch
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| posted on 19/12/13 at 11:20 AM |
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Honda s2000
Masda Rx8
?
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lsdweb
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| posted on 19/12/13 at 10:13 PM |
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So many good ideas!
My Mrs is as keen as me so looks like I need to start looking after Christmas :-)
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Bare
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| posted on 19/12/13 at 10:45 PM |
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Interesting dilema :-)
Personally I'd be carefull as most all the above suggestions are Probable (or more likely) Real.. Moneypits.
German erm ..quality has proven as more myth than fact... to most owners.
While English manufacturing prowess requires no embellishment.. does it?.
Also note the current costs of Fuel and expect it to rise by at least a 1/3 in the near future.
Small point perhaps, but Fuelling is an unavoidable and ongoing event.
Seriously suggest Renting whatever car you focus on and live with the thing for at least a weekend.. First.
[Edited on 19/12/13 by Bare]
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 20/12/13 at 02:27 AM |
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Z4m bmw
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me!
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| posted on 20/12/13 at 07:36 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bare
Interesting dilema :-)
Personally I'd be carefull as most all the above suggestions are Probable (or more likely) Real.. Moneypits.
German erm ..quality has proven as more myth than fact... to most owners.
While English manufacturing prowess requires no embellishment.. does it?.
Also note the current costs of Fuel and expect it to rise by at least a 1/3 in the near future.
Small point perhaps, but Fuelling is an unavoidable and ongoing event.
Seriously suggest Renting whatever car you focus on and live with the thing for at least a weekend.. First.
[Edited on 19/12/13 by Bare]
The British marques thing is bo**ocks
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/overall-results/1206902
Sorry OP, I couldn't let that one go...
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CraigJ
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| posted on 20/12/13 at 12:36 PM |
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10-15K will get you a very tidy 911 (996) and 15K will get you a C4S (widebody) These tend to hold there value better.
Had my 996 Carrera 2 for a year now and love it.
Mercedes sl600 can be had for about 15K. 500bhp V12 Bi-turbo and a remap can take them to a genuine 600BHP+. Tempted by one of these myself next. Also
the SL55 AMG for a similar price.
Vauxhall Monaro?
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Fozzie
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| posted on 20/12/13 at 04:42 PM |
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VX220T (Turbo) all day long......
What ever you choose...enjoy!
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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lsdweb
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 06:42 PM |
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Hi Guys
I thought I'd update you all.
Today, I bought a 2007 Boxster S. I heard about the car yesterday and bought it today! It's a local car, owned by the husband of somebody I used
to work with and who I trust immensely. He bought it new in 2007 and has put 5,000 miles on it! It's been to Porsche Cardiff for three services
and the MOTs.
The car is immaculate and never been out in the rain. Or at least until I bought it!
It came with all paperwork, original receipt showing almost £8k of extras and he threw in an unused indoor Porsche cover and a Porsche trickle
charger.
The Boxster wasn't my first choice but it was such a good car and my wife will enjoy the roof down experience, although I have had a bollocking
already for 'going too fast'.
 
PBox
:-)
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PSpirine
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 06:46 PM |
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Boxster would have been my first suggestion! (missed this thread) So I can but congratulate you!
On a nice day, the drop top is far more enjoyable than the added stiffness of a Cayman 
P.S. Are you saying you have a 7 year old Boxster with 5,000 miles on the clock?  If it was a Mk1, that'd be one hell of an investment
opportunity.
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jossey
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 07:11 PM |
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Rx8
S2000
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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scootz
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 07:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
Hi Guys
I thought I'd update you all.
Today, I bought a 2007 Boxster S. I heard about the car yesterday and bought it today! It's a local car, owned by the husband of somebody I used
to work with and who I trust immensely. He bought it new in 2007 and has put 5,000 miles on it! It's been to Porsche Cardiff for three services
and the MOTs.
The car is immaculate and never been out in the rain. Or at least until I bought it!
It came with all paperwork, original receipt showing almost £8k of extras and he threw in an unused indoor Porsche cover and a Porsche trickle
charger.
The Boxster wasn't my first choice but it was such a good car and my wife will enjoy the roof down experience, although I have had a bollocking
already for 'going too fast'.
PBox
:-)
Lovely car! Hugely capable too.
It's Evolution Baby!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 07:37 PM |
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Thanks guys. PSpirine - yep 5000 miles since new! Porsche Cardiff were trying to buy it back from him but I turned up at the right time. My wife knew
him vaguely and they spoke Welsh for about 15 minutes and that was the deal sealed!
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beaver34
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 08:03 PM |
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great buy!
i test drove one and loved it was looking for a faclight pre tax hike model
the running costs worried me, im trying to save for a house deposit so i ended up buying a s2 elise 111r which i find fantastic, still yearing for
that flat 6 noise!!! they pull like hell from low revs dont they
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nick205
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 09:13 PM |
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The Cayman would have been my first choice, more on looks than anything else, but an opportunity like is way too good to miss. You could probably run
it for a year or two and not lose money on it.
Enjoy
(and keep a hold of your license )
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jeffw
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 10:23 PM |
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Very nice....I was going to suggest this
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/jaguar/xk/jaguar-xk-4-2-v8-coupe-auto/2043691?isexperiment=true
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lsdweb
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| posted on 1/3/14 at 09:25 PM |
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Thanks guys.
The straight six is awesome :-) And I must confess to having the roof down once!
I'm still looking forward to getting my 1400 Elise finished for the sprint and Hillclimb season though!
Wyn
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TimC
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| posted on 1/3/14 at 09:43 PM |
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Very nice Wyn. You're putting a 1400 in the Lotus?
Oh, and Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus!
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