What would you buy

[Bobbywhacker]

Currently 182 w/ cup packs

Gotta new job, potential 40k budget - thinking of replacing 182, what should I get? Thinking maybe NSX, 911 C4, F456, Maser 3200GT, M5 E39, Clio V6, Monaro VXR.

Looking for bulletproof build quality and general sturdiness. Clio felt decidedly rattly when it hit 141 ... on my private runway you understand

 

[Andy]

Currently 182 w/ cup packs

Gotta new job, potential 40k budget - thinking of replacing 182, what should I get? Thinking maybe NSX, 911 C4, F456, Maser 3200GT, M5 E39, Clio V6, Monaro VXR.

Looking for bulletproof build quality and general sturdiness. Clio felt decidedly rattly when it hit 141 ... on my private runway you understand

Audi.

 

[Ross M]

yeah tbh i wouldgo audi myself.
failing that an NSX. saw one yesterday .... just amazing.

 

[lewisniven]

nsx, i love them cars so much, and theyre rare-ish.

 

[BLUNTY]

I would buy a Merc C32 AMG TO BE A LITTLE BIT DIFFRENT

 

[Cue]

porsche everytime. NSX was good but getting on a bit and they've stopped making them so any problems means time without the car. I've had a 993 + 996 and not one problem with either of them - you're after bullett proof reliability then go with a 996 or possibly 997.

 

[Mada05]

M3 (any reason why you have left this off your list?) or a 911 personally. Monaro may also be worth a look.

 

[sh33n]

40k budget, jammy sod, lol.

NSX is lovely, but I think I'd be tempted by a Porsche, far more common than a NSX, but that's because they are just so good!

If not, then an M3 with plenty of cash for mods

 

[Phill1978]

I would buy a Merc C32 AMG TO BE A LITTLE BIT DIFFRENT

^ yup, or the new C55amg (used)

 

[sh33n]

He wanted good build quality, not a new rattly Merc! lol.

 

[Gareth]

Clio V6 and pocket the change.

 

[Englebert]

I know someone with a 456 Ferrari, please remember that these cars cost over £150k new. Even with that envious wage you have mentioned you'd struggle to justify keeping it.

I can't get on with 911s, those bobbing fronts are unnerving. The image and default choice status completely put me off.

I love Italian cars but i wouldn't touch a Maserati, in fact, i'd run a mile!

M5, good cars but personally only good for what they are. Remember, they're massive! Plus every 520 looks exactly the same. Boring.

Clio V6. From my point of view, as someone who likes driving on the track, wouldn't get a second thought. Undoubtedly a real head turner though.

Monaro. Wouldn't been seen dead in one, chav limo.

NSX. Well, obviously i have good things to speak about them. However, when seeing a load of standard ones at Silverstone i did they looked pretty dated. Saw an end of the line black frog eyed one and it still looked like sex on four wheels...

The NSX is not that expensive to insure or run. It has bags of space for two people. Every control is tactile and responsive. It both has a fabulous ride yet doesn't understeer like an Elise would on track. It really is an every day super car. The only problem is that it needs another 100bhp

I would say get your arse down to a special Honda dealer to take one for a test drive.

 

[Justin]

Noble?

 

[Ad]

Yeh noble is a good one, would be M3 CSL for me and some change.

 

[Mark J]

Clio felt decidedly rattly when it hit 141 ... on my private runway you understand

funny how many people have got private runways

 

[mat-nos]

would be an m3 csl and some nice power/suspension up grades

 

[Jays172]

38.5k , 0-60 3.7 secs, 400 bhp..................no overally reliable but who cares

 

[sh33n]

I just cum ^

 

[Blue4Ever]

M3, preferably csl or 911 for me

 

[Chili Red]

38.5k , 0-60 3.7 secs, 400 bhp..................no overally reliable but who cares

That would be my suggestion but you beat me to it, I LOVE the TVR Sagaris, pure sex on wheels *drool*. I'd buy one in an instant and b****cks to the reliability.

 

[Tyson-182]

CSL for me, or Audi RS4...

Tyson.

 

[al]

Audi RS4

 

[Jays172]

That would be my suggestion but you beat me to it, I LOVE the TVR Sagaris, pure sex on wheels *drool*. I'd buy one in an instant and b****cks to the reliability.

Exactly!! Don't care if it was in the garage every week!

 

[Clio 1.216v Dynamique]

I'd get style Luxury and a bit of performance a Saab 95 saloon Aero 2.3T, Go like s**t of a stick

 

[Bobbywhacker]

I actually do quite like the saabs lol!! I'd love an RS4 avant, but seems to be only many high mileage ones around. In love with NSXs, but fear I'd suffer beats from mates for only having a 2 seater. Decisions decisions.... good thinking with the M3 CSL - definitely a different car. I worry owning a B-M would perhaps give me the -wrong- sort of attention - oh and most M3 owners are w*nkers. hmmm

 

[snick01]

if you want handeling and performance, buy an ariel atom and a big umbrella

 

[Neil G]

M3

 

[Bobbywhacker]

Neglected to add this car on't be garaged (at this time) - and will spend lots of its day sitting in a train station carpark - hence no Atoms, TVRs etc - they're just waiting to be keyed

 

[kully]

evo fq400 ................:evil:

 

[TooneySonic]

I actually do quite like the saabs lol!! I'd love an RS4 avant, but seems to be only many high mileage ones around. In love with NSXs, but fear I'd suffer beats from mates for only having a 2 seater. Decisions decisions.... good thinking with the M3 CSL - definitely a different car. I worry owning a B-M would perhaps give me the -wrong- sort of attention - oh and most M3 owners are w*nkers. hmmm

The CSL has a different image though compared to the normal M3, it gets nothing but nods of admiration and respect off everybody in the know.

Failing that an audi RS6 is within your grasp.

If you don't want big go for the NSX or 996 911 in black!

 

[ForceIndia]

993 C4S, bomb proof build, looks identical to the turbo.

 

[Cue]

M3 (any reason why you have left this off your list?) or a 911 personally. Monaro may also be worth a look.

New M3 out end of the year i believe - would put £40k into the current one it'll devalue quickly.

 

[White16valver]

Don't supposed there's any jobs going?

 

[Revels]

Evooooooo

 

[Timmay]

i would say a noble or a tvr - f**k beemers and audis -be adventurous and daring

 

[paul_h172]

M3 or audi RS4 - both good german cars

 

[tybo uk]

NSX just to be different

 

[pecan]

If I had the money I would be looking at the Exige S... I can only dream.

Or an Evo perhaps? That would be my second choice. Or save another 10k and get the new RS4. (drool)

 

[M.C..]

would be an m3 csl and some nice power/suspension up grades

is'nt a M3 CSL as it comes good enough for you then?

 

[pecan]

^ lol, would be for me.