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What car next....

By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye.

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By *d4fun73Man over a year ago

Shipley

What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Audi s4

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye. "

Audi TT mk2 RS still a very sexy car for us girls

but off course the Porche Panamera is such a beautiful car , space , comfort , fast and sexy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I would only ever advise an Audi. You could go for a TTRS, RS5 cab, S5 cab, R8 spider if its affordable?

Personally I dont like Mercedes but I am a fan of Audi and BMW. Some nice 2,3 and 4 series cabs out there.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

As long it's big enough to have sexy time inside

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

"
yes yes

and sexy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

V reg Toyota Yaris

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

Alfa are doing some good looking cars at the moment much prettier And less common than the usual mercs BMW’s and Audi’s on the road

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"As long it's big enough to have sexy time inside

Is the only thing i regreat on mine but if aparked near a van is like been in a living room and move to a bedroom

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By *uckOfTheBayMan over a year ago

Mold

Go for the Fiat 124 abarth.

Sexy little beast

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Go electric.

Yeah, I like petrol and a roaring engine too but you seem to have the budget for it.

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By *ty31Man over a year ago

NW London

Say fuck it and get a VXR8.

A nice 6 litre muscle car

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"V reg Toyota Yaris "

You selling that beast?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Tesla

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"V reg Toyota Yaris

You selling that beast?"

No way am I parting with a sweet ride like that!

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Alfa are doing some good looking cars at the moment much prettier And less common than the usual mercs BMW’s and Audi’s on the road

I do agree love the Giulia such great car

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By *entleman_spyMan over a year ago

nearby

I had a mr2 roadster as my first ever sports car which started a bit of a love affair for two seaters - you can pick up an older Aston vantage for a steal at the moment however the running costs will make up for that - I was paying about £1000 for a main dealer service each year - I’m currently in a jag f type, the coupe has a very reasonable boot but the convertible will be more fun;) ... you can pick them up with a turbo charged 2 litre at the moment which is almost as nippy as the V6. Personally I think it’s a nicer drive than the vantage was and is more modern inside. Or something a little more on the outside bets - a convertible mustang. I have the V8 coupe - have to say it was incredibly practical and very fun all at the same time. I just missed two seater fun too much so had to come back

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I was thinking about replacing my company car with a Volvo XC90. With the seats down in the back there is practically a double bed size area!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Get a motorbike instead....nothing sexier than a female that rides a powerful bike!

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

Its only really a golf in a posh frock.

I want something a bit more special than that

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

yes yes

and sexy

Perfect for 20 something gay hairdresser

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Electric Jag.

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Audi s4 "

Not exactly sexy and I don't need 4 doors and seats.

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"As long it's big enough to have sexy time inside

That's what the bonnet is for!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Don't go audi. Everything's in the wrong place. Go Tesla.

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"Alfa are doing some good looking cars at the moment much prettier And less common than the usual mercs BMW’s and Audi’s on the road

I do agree love the Giulia such great car

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its a beautiful looking car stands out from the usual premium German boxes

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

yes yes

and sexy

Perfect for 20 something gay hairdresser

What would be for you your choice Mr Muscle

really intrigued to know your choice , i bet i smart car ?

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Go for the Fiat 124 abarth.

So merc amg to a poxy fiat?

I'm many things, daft isn't one of them!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"V reg Toyota Yaris

You selling that beast?

No way am I parting with a sweet ride like that! "

I have a retro Toyota too. #respect

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

yes yes

and sexy

Perfect for 20 something gay hairdresser

What would be for you your choice Mr Muscle

really intrigued to know your choice , i bet i smart car ?

just sayin...

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago "

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

Its only really a golf in a posh frock.

I want something a bit more special than that"

Couldn't agree more... Audi's in general are just VWs in a suit

Even the R8 is a Lamborghini in a different outfit!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"V reg Toyota Yaris

You selling that beast?

No way am I parting with a sweet ride like that!

I have a retro Toyota too. #respect"

I bet you look pretty fly nipping through Hampshire in that sick whip.

I know I do

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By *viatrixWoman over a year ago

Redhill

"I was thinking about replacing my company car with a Volvo XC90. With the seats down in the back there is practically a double bed size area!

I have a gorgeous white XC90 and yes, it’s like a whole hotel room in there, lol.

I’d go for a Mustang....

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Go for the Fiat 124 abarth.

So merc amg to a poxy fiat?

I'm many things, daft isn't one of them! "

Nice to see a fellow AMG owner... Mine's a CLS63. Probably too big for what you need though

What about the SL?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Bmw 3 series convertible with diesel for economy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Electric Jaguar F-type next year.

End of.

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"Go for the Fiat 124 abarth.

So merc amg to a poxy fiat?

I'm many things, daft isn't one of them! "
I bet the fiat would be more reliable and not deprecate as much

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Go for the Fiat 124 abarth.

So merc amg to a poxy fiat?

I'm many things, daft isn't one of them! I bet the fiat would be more reliable and not deprecate as much

A fiat? Reliable?

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By *arex2Couple over a year ago

Bradford

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye. "

We have a 630 BMW convertible m3. Luuurve it!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"V reg Toyota Yaris

You selling that beast?

No way am I parting with a sweet ride like that!

I have a retro Toyota too. #respect

I bet you look pretty fly nipping through Hampshire in that sick whip.

I know I do

Dripping in clunge.

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

Its only really a golf in a posh frock.

I want something a bit more special than that

Couldn't agree more... Audi's in general are just VWs in a suit

Even the R8 is a Lamborghini in a different outfit!"

Well Lamborghini is owned by VW same as many others great brands these days , that theory not only aplys to Audi's but almost e every car brand , we are not living anymore in the old times

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye.

We have a 630 BMW convertible m3. Luuurve it!!"
a 630m3?

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By *ty31Man over a year ago

NW London

Lotus Exige

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far"

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My Maserati

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else "

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

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By *hilliandspiceMan over a year ago

Wimborne

Bought Spice a nice MX5rf last year, partly because I fell in love with the engineering in the roof. She has a grin on her face every time she drives it.

We both ride motorbikes so that's where the real buzz comes from.

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Electric Jaguar F-type next year.

End of."

That's close as I have seen a few f-types that are in the right ball park but for similar cost I can get a year old BMW z4 as opposed to 6 or 7 years old

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Go for the Fiat 124 abarth.

So merc amg to a poxy fiat?

I'm many things, daft isn't one of them!

Nice to see a fellow AMG owner... Mine's a CLS63. Probably too big for what you need though

What about the SL?"

I don't need anything as big as the sl as hospital car parks are a bugger to park in at the best of times

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"What about a audi tt, sporty and practical!

Its only really a golf in a posh frock.

I want something a bit more special than that

Couldn't agree more... Audi's in general are just VWs in a suit

Even the R8 is a Lamborghini in a different outfit!

Well Lamborghini is owned by VW same as many others great brands these days , that theory not only aplys to Audi's but almost e every car brand , we are not living anymore in the old times

I know what you're saying, but the VW group literally share entire platforms.

Take the Bentayga/Q7/Cayenne/Urus. They all have the same platform, gearboxes and subframes. If I was gonna drop 200k on a Bentley or Lamborghini, I don't want people buying the same car with an Audi badge for a third of the price

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By *layfullsamMan over a year ago

Solihull

Chevrolet Corvette C1

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

RS6,ridiculously quick and plenty of room in the back to fuck in

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

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By *adbod74Man over a year ago

Dudley

Just buy an m3 end of story

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Electric Jaguar F-type next year.

End of.

That's close as I have seen a few f-types that are in the right ball park but for similar cost I can get a year old BMW z4 as opposed to 6 or 7 years old"

I thought money wasn't much of an issue? A Z4 is equivalent to a TT.

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By *iger1980Man over a year ago

cambridge

Don’t know if the right answer has been suggested yet but it is a Jaguar XK convertible, in black.

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down? "

I think around 12 seconds i would say

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

Yes.... no sense buying brand new unless some major deal available. Even used you hit big on deprecation , there’s no way around it , if you buy you lose, better to lease things that depreciate

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

With a plasma cutter yes

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

And ofcourse easier as just touch the button

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

And ofcourse easier as just touch the button

You do realise the Panamera is a 4 door saloon right? Not a convertible

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

With a plasma cutter yes

Well yes if is not the convertible version

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

Favourites so far.

1 year old z4

5 or 6 year old f-type

5 year old but only 5k miles alfa 4c

2 year old Ford mustang

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

Yes.... no sense buying brand new unless some major deal available. Even used you hit big on deprecation , there’s no way around it , if you buy you lose, better to lease things that depreciate "

Unless it's going to appreciate like a limited edition or something, then no car is worth buying new

agree with you completely

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

And ofcourse easier as just touch the button

You do realise the Panamera is a 4 door saloon right? Not a convertible"

You know these days you can google it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

M4 convertible

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Favourites so far.

1 year old z4

5 or 6 year old f-type

5 year old but only 5k miles alfa 4c

2 year old Ford mustang "

Think a Mustang is as big as an SL if not bigger... You mentioned tight hospital car parks?

F-types are sexy as fuck! Get the SVR though

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

Erm isn't the panamera a 4 Dr saloon?

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"Just buy an m3 end of story "
e46m3 beautiful looking car even now when I see one it’s hard to believe it’s 20 years old still looks good much prettier than the current ones

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

Yes.... no sense buying brand new unless some major deal available. Even used you hit big on deprecation , there’s no way around it , if you buy you lose, better to lease things that depreciate

Unless it's going to appreciate like a limited edition or something, then no car is worth buying new

agree with you completely"

I normally buy at between 1 and 3 years old so the initial hit has been taken.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

New Land Rover Defender. Looks great but starting from £55k

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Favourites so far.

1 year old z4

5 or 6 year old f-type

5 year old but only 5k miles alfa 4c

2 year old Ford mustang

Think a Mustang is as big as an SL if not bigger... You mentioned tight hospital car parks?

F-types are sexy as fuck! Get the SVR though

TATA are quite nice

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Just buy an m3 end of story e46m3 beautiful looking car even now when I see one it’s hard to believe it’s 20 years old still looks good much prettier than the current ones

But I don't want a 20year old car that is slower than the one I have already

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By *ink-KameraMan over a year ago

Livingston

If your looking for something sporty and a bit rare have a look at the Alpine A110

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"Just buy an m3 end of story e46m3 beautiful looking car even now when I see one it’s hard to believe it’s 20 years old still looks good much prettier than the current ones

But I don't want a 20year old car that is slower than the one I have already"
I wasn’t suggesting you buy one

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How flexible is the budget??? Merc AMG GT is the best car ive ever been in

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

Erm isn't the panamera a 4 Dr saloon? "

Yes but they have also the convertible version , not easy to find but they do exist,i almost owned one 3 years ago but the reality sadly i come to the conclusion i would put mysel in a risky financial situation . Still my favourite car

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Porche Panamera would be my sugestion

How easy is it to put the roof down?

I think around 12 seconds i would say

Erm isn't the panamera a 4 Dr saloon?

I think you're getting confused with another model... The Panamera is a 4 door saloon and a shooting-break estate thing. Never been a convertible...?

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By *lbinoGorillaMan over a year ago

Redditch

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

Yes.... no sense buying brand new unless some major deal available. Even used you hit big on deprecation , there’s no way around it , if you buy you lose, better to lease things that depreciate

Unless it's going to appreciate like a limited edition or something, then no car is worth buying new

agree with you completely"

That's why I'm sticking with my old Triumph saloon

50 years old in August, and still impressing the ladies!

I must change that knackered UJ, though....

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"How flexible is the budget??? Merc AMG GT is the best car ive ever been in "

Realistically around 35k, maybe a bit more depending on what I get for mine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

V8 f type for me

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

Yes.... no sense buying brand new unless some major deal available. Even used you hit big on deprecation , there’s no way around it , if you buy you lose, better to lease things that depreciate

Unless it's going to appreciate like a limited edition or something, then no car is worth buying new

agree with you completely

That's why I'm sticking with my old Triumph saloon

50 years old in August, and still impressing the ladies!

I must change that knackered UJ, though....

Good man! What modeL? Driven a few TR7s and Stags before but never owned one

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

BMW i8

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By *ex HolesMan over a year ago

Up North

Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"How flexible is the budget??? Merc AMG GT is the best car ive ever been in

Realistically around 35k, maybe a bit more depending on what I get for mine. "

Forget the AMG GT then. Just looked on autotrader cheapest on there is 58k

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

honda civic type r gt. awesome motor if you like to drive

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple over a year ago

Bloxham

C class cab Amg

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By *r MoriartyMan over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

Dodge Ram

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm looking for a new car, well new to me.

I realy like BMWs and Audis.

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room. "
I’m struggling to think of a British car tbh

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By *arksxMan over a year ago

Leicester / London

The government will definitely do another tax break/purchase next car incentive scheme like they did in 2008.

But I expect it will only be on the most greenest of cars.

That said check out the e class hybrid diesel from 2012 onwards

Or the c class petrol hybrid if Mercedes is your thing.

If your slk had the horrible 5 speed automatic mush box anything for merc in the last 7 years is an improvement

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How about a Mazda RX8 or a Nissan GTR? Both great cars, reliable, convertible, catch the eye and are not overly common.

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room. "

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"honda civic type r gt. awesome motor if you like to drive

Not really a premium convertible....

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"How about a Mazda RX8 or a Nissan GTR? Both great cars, reliable, convertible, catch the eye and are not overly common.

RX8s although Japanese, are hideously unreliable cause of that Wankel rotor. GTRs are expensive and cost a fair bit to run too

Neither of them are convertibles either

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm looking for a new car, well new to me.

I realy like BMWs and Audis.

like arseholes. everones got one

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm"

McLaren are about the only true British brand left...

Jag are with Tata. Aston's have AMG engines in them now. Bentley are with VW. Rolls with BMW

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By *ilthy and ProudCouple over a year ago

Stratford upon Avon

Lexus LC convertible .... my starter for ten

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"How about a Mazda RX8 or a Nissan GTR? Both great cars, reliable, convertible, catch the eye and are not overly common.

RX8s although Japanese, are hideously unreliable cause of that Wankel rotor. GTRs are expensive and cost a fair bit to run too

Neither of them are convertibles either

I did actually look at an rx8 when I bought the porsche many years ago but it wasn't for me.

Gtr isn't really sexy, definitely fast but I haven't used the mercs potential really so pretty pointless.

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Lexus LC convertible .... my starter for ten "

Just had a look at its not out yet, will also be well over budget.

It does look nice though, in fact I had a look and the coupe looks good too.

There is an amazing yellow one on autotrader, still too much but maybe in a couple of years time.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"honda civic type r gt. awesome motor if you like to drive

Not really a premium convertible.... "

maybe not but wickedly good car. audi r8 and jag ftype arent bad unless you want to stretch to an aston

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

911turbo can pick them up reasonably now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

McLaren will be in budget way they are deprecating

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By *d4fun73Man over a year ago

Shipley

"Lexus LC convertible .... my starter for ten

Just had a look at its not out yet, will also be well over budget.

It does look nice though, in fact I had a look and the coupe looks good too.

There is an amazing yellow one on autotrader, still too much but maybe in a couple of years time. "

L A drug dealer car that.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye. "

C63 AMG. Best car I have ever owned, also the most thirsty but I’ve only put £120 in it over the last two months

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By *ex HolesMan over a year ago

Up North

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm"

Jag are a UK based manufacturer that employee over 100,000 people (directly or indirectly) from line operators through to the supply chain. These 100,000 people pay UK taxes that fund our NHS and other vital services. Wouldn’t it be good if everyone decided not to buy foreign but bought British instead ensuring the lives and wellbeing of these people as well as help keeping our own country and economy on track instead of our colleagues over the water

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By *ourayloversCouple over a year ago

chesterfield

If you're buying it E Class convertible

If it's a lease car then Alfa as they look amazing but build and reliability is an issue

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By *elshcouple18Couple over a year ago

Cardiff

Alfa Romeo 4c. Sex on legs. Has to be a red one tho..

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By *arksxMan over a year ago

Leicester / London

If your budget is 35k and it has to be sporty convertible

Porsche boxster 981

(although I prefer the hardtop cayman coupe)

Get a chronopack with a bored out 3.4 flat 6 engine over the 2.7 with a manual gearbox if you don't mind stiring the gears.

They are set to be a future classic with there now defunct flat 6 boxster designed engine.

What you pay for it in 2020 you'll be able to sell it for similar money in 2025

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Alfa Romeo 4c. Sex on legs. Has to be a red one tho.. "

Ive seen two yellow ones and they look fantastic

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By *elshcouple18Couple over a year ago

Cardiff

"Alfa Romeo 4c. Sex on legs. Has to be a red one tho..

Ive seen two yellow ones and they look fantastic "
yellow for girls, red for men. It's the car I'd have if a spare 40k fell into my lap..

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"If your budget is 35k and it has to be sporty convertible

Porsche boxster 981

(although I prefer the hardtop cayman coupe)

Get a chronopack with a bored out 3.4 flat 6 engine over the 2.7 with a manual gearbox if you don't mind stiring the gears.

They are set to be a future classic with there now defunct flat 6 boxster designed engine.

What you pay for it in 2020 you'll be able to sell it for similar money in 2025 "

My previous few cars have been convertibles but if it was nice I wouldn't mind a classy coupe.

I do like the look of the cayman, in fact probably prefer it to the boxster or 911

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Honda and Nissan are okay too then? Cause they manufacture here and contribute to the economy, but neither are British brands

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye. "

Ford Mustang GT Convertible?

x x

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By *ex HolesMan over a year ago

Up North

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Honda and Nissan are okay too then? Cause they manufacture here and contribute to the economy, but neither are British brands"

They help pump money into OUR economy so why not. There’s also Vauxhall, Toyota, Bentley, Mini. Certain Fords with British made engines and gearboxes to name a few more.

The next time you’re in a France, Spain, Italy or Germany see how many of those cars you see on their roads. I bet it’ll be mostly vehicles produced in their country that you cast your eyes over

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye.

Ford Mustang GT Convertible?

x x"

Its on the list

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye. "

Anything German is a good move Volkswagen more of an aqured taste quite understated

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By *91kMan over a year ago

Maidstone

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Honda and Nissan are okay too then? Cause they manufacture here and contribute to the economy, but neither are British brands

They help pump money into OUR economy so why not. There’s also Vauxhall, Toyota, Bentley, Mini. Certain Fords with British made engines and gearboxes to name a few more.

The next time you’re in a France, Spain, Italy or Germany see how many of those cars you see on their roads. I bet it’ll be mostly vehicles produced in their country that you cast your eyes over

Was just interested to know if you were only suggesting brands that are both British and manufacture here, or whether it applied to any brand that manufacture here

You're right about Europe, France are especially patriotic with their vehicle choices

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Our other cars are British so we are doing our part for the British economy but can you say that about everything you buy, not just cars. Thinking about it even British cars have foreign parts in them, that’s nothing new, so not every penny we spend on a British car will go into the British money pot.

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By *arksxMan over a year ago

Leicester / London

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Honda and Nissan are okay too then? Cause they manufacture here and contribute to the economy, but neither are British brands

They help pump money into OUR economy so why not. There’s also Vauxhall, Toyota, Bentley, Mini. Certain Fords with British made engines and gearboxes to name a few more.

The next time you’re in a France, Spain, Italy or Germany see how many of those cars you see on their roads. I bet it’ll be mostly vehicles produced in their country that you cast your eyes over

Was just interested to know if you were only suggesting brands that are both British and manufacture here, or whether it applied to any brand that manufacture here

You're right about Europe, France are especially patriotic with their vehicle choices"

That becuase the are all part state owned. Renault has just had another bailout.

So their government incentives French purchases and level duties on cars outside the economic zone.

That and the French love their diesel dino juice which French car manufacturers make for pennies compared to the rest of europe

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By *ilthy and ProudCouple over a year ago

Stratford upon Avon

"Lexus LC convertible .... my starter for ten

Just had a look at its not out yet, will also be well over budget.

It does look nice though, in fact I had a look and the coupe looks good too.

There is an amazing yellow one on autotrader, still too much but maybe in a couple of years time. "

I have the RC300 but have higher aspirations!

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By *ilthy and ProudCouple over a year ago

Stratford upon Avon

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By *ilthy and ProudCouple over a year ago

Stratford upon Avon

"Lexus LC convertible .... my starter for ten

Just had a look at its not out yet, will also be well over budget.

It does look nice though, in fact I had a look and the coupe looks good too.

There is an amazing yellow one on autotrader, still too much but maybe in a couple of years time.

L A drug dealer car that. "

Really? Ohhhh, do I need to interview? Ellie

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What’s the budget?

I’d have a Nissan GTR if I had 50k budget.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I was thinking about replacing my company car with a Volvo XC90. With the seats down in the back there is practically a double bed size area!

I have a gorgeous white XC90 and yes, it’s like a whole hotel room in there, lol.

I’d go for a Mustang....

Want to swap? I have a lovely Mercedes Coupe with racing stripes......almost a mustang.......

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By *ty31Man over a year ago

NW London

"What’s the budget?

I’d have a Nissan GTR if I had 50k budget. "

Good shout

Can get one for about 30k second hand

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By *ensualtouch15Man over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

My next van will be a van

This time I'll be able to stand though may go 4x4

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By *arksxMan over a year ago

Leicester / London

"If your budget is 35k and it has to be sporty convertible

Porsche boxster 981

(although I prefer the hardtop cayman coupe)

Get a chronopack with a bored out 3.4 flat 6 engine over the 2.7 with a manual gearbox if you don't mind stiring the gears.

They are set to be a future classic with there now defunct flat 6 boxster designed engine.

What you pay for it in 2020 you'll be able to sell it for similar money in 2025

My previous few cars have been convertibles but if it was nice I wouldn't mind a classy coupe.

I do like the look of the cayman, in fact probably prefer it to the boxster or 911"

For sub £35k there is no other car purely designed to be a couple like the porsche. They will all be rehashed saloons or have engines from cars significantly cheaper in them

The 4c has an engine from a £20k hot hatch in it. The prices are still falling. They are noisy as hell inside and pretty uncomfortable

It's more comparable to lotus elise

The f type is nice but the v6 is pretty y and the v8 engine is ancient. They drink petrol. Are long as shit and a nightmare to park. And the cheaper 2wd version will kill you on a off camber bend just when you relax.

Something left of field if you are willing to sell a kidney...

Alpine a110.

I wouldn't buy it with my money ...but if you want to let me test drive yours when you get it

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/alpine/a110

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I want a lifesize grasshopper....

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By *2000ManMan over a year ago

Worthing

Mustang GT 5.0L in black. They are sold in right-hand drive now and should be bought on the noise alone.

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By *unmatt888Man over a year ago

Duns

Jaguar F-Type or Alfa Romeo 4C

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By *lbinoGorillaMan over a year ago

Redditch

"How about a Maserati GranCariibo sport, in dark flamenco red ? Seriously considered buying this car a year ago

That's more like it but probably a bit more than I'd want to go to.

But definitely the best suggestion so far

For pure lease you would be looking at £1300 a month, but post lockdown offers who knows. It’s a lot but that Italian design is something else

Wouldn't you be better off second hand? They depreciate like lead balloons, find one a couple years old so half the money if not less and barely used

Yes.... no sense buying brand new unless some major deal available. Even used you hit big on deprecation , there’s no way around it , if you buy you lose, better to lease things that depreciate

Unless it's going to appreciate like a limited edition or something, then no car is worth buying new

agree with you completely

That's why I'm sticking with my old Triumph saloon

50 years old in August, and still impressing the ladies!

I must change that knackered UJ, though....

Good man! What modeL? Driven a few TR7s and Stags before but never owned one"

It's a 2000 saloon, early mk.2.

Has the looks of the Stag (Stag was developed from a mk.1 2000 and the management liked it enough to copy the styling on other models) but with a straight 6 engine rather than the fragile but glorious-sounding V8

I'd still have a Stag if I could afford one, though

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By *he_virgin_mary OP Woman over a year ago

Here, there and everywhere!

"Jaguar F-Type or Alfa Romeo 4C"

Alfa is out of the window as it has no power steering.

I like the f type but I'm getting older and higher mileage than the z4 I've seen.

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By *ink-KameraMan over a year ago

Livingston

"If your budget is 35k and it has to be sporty convertible

Porsche boxster 981

(although I prefer the hardtop cayman coupe)

Get a chronopack with a bored out 3.4 flat 6 engine over the 2.7 with a manual gearbox if you don't mind stiring the gears.

They are set to be a future classic with there now defunct flat 6 boxster designed engine.

What you pay for it in 2020 you'll be able to sell it for similar money in 2025

My previous few cars have been convertibles but if it was nice I wouldn't mind a classy coupe.

I do like the look of the cayman, in fact probably prefer it to the boxster or 911

For sub £35k there is no other car purely designed to be a couple like the porsche. They will all be rehashed saloons or have engines from cars significantly cheaper in them

The 4c has an engine from a £20k hot hatch in it. The prices are still falling. They are noisy as hell inside and pretty uncomfortable

It's more comparable to lotus elise

Something left of field if you are willing to sell a kidney...

Alpine a110.

I wouldn't buy it with my money ...but if you want to let me test drive yours when you get it

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/alpine/a110"

I mentioned the Alpine A110 earlier. Fantastic driving car and very different from anything else you will see on the road. Its also unusual enough to attract a lot of admiring looks, not that you necessarily need any help.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Audi Q8 anyday!

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By *ltrMan over a year ago

sheffield

Just traded my vrs in for

A5 coupe now wishing I hadnt sodding thing only just fits in garage even after storing my urban tiger at my mates

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have taken delivery to a new ( new to me ) car recently.

Test drive was different. Sales bloke in the back both of us wearing gloves and face masks.

I traded in my fiat 500 for a mini.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Motorbike zx6r

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Tesla PD100

Then laugh smugly as almost any other car on the road tried to accelerate faster than you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Tesla PD100

Then laugh smugly as almost any other car on the road tried to accelerate faster than you

Ooooh. The Dream Car for me is a Tesla PD100. I saw one and the man who owned it asked if I wanted to have a look.....WOW. Black on black. iPad. So sleek and smooth and classy. Fell in love.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Also it’s much easier to suggest things if you have a budget in mind.

A new SLK55 is over £55k, but a used one can be had for not much more than £15-18k

And the boxster and MR2 are easily available under £5k where as the boxster will easily

Run up over £45k if wanted new.

Nothing like a new car to turn a big pile of cash into a small pile of cash in a few years

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By *osey WalesMan over a year ago

Surrey

If you like the Alfa 4c so much, have a look at its big brother, the proper one, the 8c.

Many have suggested fords new cortina, sorry mustang. You couldnt give me one of those, unless Mr Shelby himself tinkered with it and it was made of steel not pvc and left hand drive. The plastic ones dont corner and melt around the exhuast.

In my humble opinion

The 8c however, beast of a car!

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By *ink-KameraMan over a year ago

Livingston

"Also it’s much easier to suggest things if you have a budget in mind.

A new SLK55 is over £55k, but a used one can be had for not much more than £15-18k

And the boxster and MR2 are easily available under £5k where as the boxster will easily

Run up over £45k if wanted new.

Nothing like a new car to turn a big pile of cash into a small pile of cash in a few years

"
The OP Stated the budget earlier in the thread. On or around £35K depending on the resale of the current vehicle

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Jaguar F-Type or Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa is out of the window as it has no power steering.

I like the f type but I'm getting older and higher mileage than the z4 I've seen. "

We had a Z4 only kept it for 10 months Will didn’t like it but been used to TVR’s and Lotus before we bought it, so guess it’s what type of car you like personally.

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By *harlie38Man over a year ago

walsall

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously

considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Jlr spent millions developing and building their engine plant in Wolverhampton, only been up and running 5 minutes but plans are now afoot to stop all engine production and fit all Jlr cars with BMW engines.

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By *agneto.Man over a year ago

Bham

"Buy British.

Use your money to help our economy. Boils my piss seeing people walk into a foreign car manufacturers show room.

What do you class as British? Even the jag which I'm seriously

considering isnt truly British as they are owned by an Indian firm

Oh they might actually be reliable now then.

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By *lbinoGorillaMan over a year ago

Redditch

"Jlr spent millions developing and building their engine plant in Wolverhampton, only been up and running 5 minutes but plans are now afoot to stop all engine production and fit all Jlr cars with BMW engines.

Oh they might actually be reliable now then.

Reliable? BMW? Don't make me laugh

They're known for shitting their internals out, and used to be worse than Rover K-series for popping head gaskets. And rusted worse, too

It's only because Clarkson liked BMW that they escaped the bar room criticism that Rover got

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By *agneto.Man over a year ago

Bham

Oh they might actually be reliable now then.

Reliable? BMW? Don't make me laugh

They're known for shitting their internals out, and used to be worse than Rover K-series for popping head gaskets. And rusted worse, too

It's only because Clarkson liked BMW that they escaped the bar room criticism that Rover got"

Shh don't fact check my bad jokes

BMW always finish poorly in JD power's list.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Op do you ever think about nice youngtimer such like Mercedes from end 80ish beginning 90ish? Those cars value going up each year not down.

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By *lbinoGorillaMan over a year ago

Redditch

Oh they might actually be reliable now then.

Reliable? BMW? Don't make me laugh

They're known for shitting their internals out, and used to be worse than Rover K-series for popping head gaskets. And rusted worse, too

It's only because Clarkson liked BMW that they escaped the bar room criticism that Rover got

Shh don't fact check my bad jokes

BMW always finish poorly in JD power's list. "

Sorry, my bad - I only skim-read it and thought you were being serious....

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By *uttercup and WestleyCouple over a year ago

Merseyside

"As long it's big enough to have sexy time inside

That's what the bonnet is for! "

Totally agree! Z4 has a good bonnet! X

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By *r lotharioMan over a year ago

newcastle-under-lyme

maserati levante

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ultima RS

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By *layfullsamMan over a year ago

Solihull

"I have taken delivery to a new ( new to me ) car recently.

Test drive was different. Sales bloke in the back both of us wearing gloves and face masks.

I traded in my fiat 500 for a mini.

Bet you looked like you were off to rob a bank

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By *ableboyMan over a year ago

Stockton

S5 convertible Audi

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ford Mustang 1967/69. Either convertible or Fastback should do the job

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"S5 convertible Audi"
that’s just saying you couldn’t afford the rs version

the s5 is still a fantastic car before the Audi fanboys/girls give me stick

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

wrong emoji

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By *ohnjones3210Man over a year ago

Chester

Alfa Romeo Giulietta!

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS over a year ago

west here ford shire

Audi TT

Nah I love 4x4’s it’s of room

F you get a big one lots of torque and power too

But for you

Range Rover evoke cabriolet

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Alfa Romeo Giulietta! "
have one for sale

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By *unmatt888Man over a year ago

Duns

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By *unmatt888Man over a year ago

Duns

"If you like the Alfa 4c so much, have a look at its big brother, the proper one, the 8c.

In my humble opinion

The 8c however, beast of a car!"

And only around £200,000 more than her budget...

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By *r.HMan over a year ago

A gentleman never tells

Forget the rest, Honda NSX is the car you're looking for

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Don’t get a TT the worst car I’ve ever had.....got rid of it after a year and got Mr Grey (Evoque)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I would only ever advise an Audi. You could go for a TTRS, RS5 cab, S5 cab, R8 spider if its affordable?

Personally I dont like Mercedes but I am a fan of Audi and BMW. Some nice 2,3 and 4 series cabs out there.

Not a fan of Audi, but the R8 Spider poster above mentioned looks cool. I have a BMW so can recommend them. Mercedes is my top choice and was going to get one, but lockdown happened! Damn it so close and yet so far. Will be getting one in the near future hopefully

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So we're nearly out of lock down and car dealers are back open so I'm thinking of changing car.

No real reason why, its just I've had it a few years and fancy a change

Current car is a merc slk55 amg and my two previous cars were a boxster and a Toyota mr2 roadster. I do love getting the roof down but I don't really need as much power as this one has.

Its only me in it 95% of the time so no real need for practicality so what do you fab lot suggest?

Budget is fairly flexible depending on the car.

But the first person to suggest something like a 1.6 206cc will get a poke in the eye. "

Worth considering a MX5 or Fiat 125 Spider (Abarth version too) the Fiat is an MX5 with a different body and lower pricing.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Did you buy anything yet OP ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Get urself a vw t5 campervan and have loads of fun

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Its just a box on wheels. Get over yourselves all of you status hungry morons.

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By *oroRick1027Man over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Peugeot RCZ

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