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Ryandoc

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CatmanV2 said:
Soooooo

I have a list of cars that I'd quite like to own. And I should be able to buy one of in the next job iteration. Budget is £35k totally top. £30k is what I can get past the expenses committee but there are ways.....

Currently short list:

DB9 V12
Bentley GT Speed
Granturismo MC shift (worried that if I bought one of these, I'd never buy any of the others)

Two questions:
Why would I not add an R8 (other than it's an Audi)

What else might I look at? No 911s please. Had one as a loaner. Hated it.

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You have very similar taste to me. No intention of getting rid of the GT but when I look it’s at Astons and Bentleys
 
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makeshiftUK said:
QPV Sport GT S... like the one Dicky had up for sale recently, but sold in about a week. That was up for £32k or so IIRC, and legend has it that he'll have another one for sale soon... practical - tick, exciting - tick, exotic marque - tick, mental noise - big tick. Tick tick tock :D
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I was more hoping for 2 doors. There are definitely circumstances where a QP would be a consideration. Or a new Ghibli. Hopefully something a little more stand out....

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Ryandoc said:
You have very similar taste to me. No intention of getting rid of the GT but when I look it’s at Astons and Bentleys
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The reason I don't go and buy an MC is simply because I want to scratch other itches before I come back in the fold. By the time I've done them, I might even be able to afford a Strad.....

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Andyk said:
Best car I have ever owned but they aren't cheap these days.....You need 50k plus these days for a good one
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The CSL was one of the ones that got away for me. While I was going through my BMW phase I nearly bought one. Wish I had!
 
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CatmanV2 said:
I was more hoping for 2 doors. There are definitely circumstances where a QP would be a consideration. Or a new Ghibli. Hopefully something a little more stand out....

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Buy a Bentley, keep it for a month, hope it doesn’t break down and then chop it for what you should have bought anyway. Simples ;)
 
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Wack61 said:
I think we should start a charity page , sponsor him to live stream trying to get into totally unsuitable cars , lotus Elise is a good one to start with
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I think this has legs. But there must be two Cat(egories). 1. Unsuitable due to size and 2. Unsuitable due to other reasons.

My first nomination:

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CatmanV2 said:
The reason I don't go and buy an MC is simply because I want to scratch other itches before I come back in the fold. By the time I've done them, I might even be able to afford a Strad.....

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The Bentleys are amazing value, you wonder about running costs but then the GT is right up there in those stakes.

Saw a brand new continental GT 2 weeks ago on the road, was a kind of pastel light blue colour and it looked stunning, that’s a new one so top dollar but the older ones are still gorgeous liking things.

I also check strad prices lol. But I need the 4 seats for the boys so would have to get the 4 seat version but the seats are much nicer in the 2 seat version
 
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Ryandoc said:
The Bentleys are amazing value, you wonder about running costs but then the GT is right up there in those stakes.

Saw a brand new continental GT 2 weeks ago on the road, was a kind of pastel light blue colour and it looked stunning, that’s a new one so top dollar but the older ones are still gorgeous liking things.

I also check strad prices lol. But I need the 4 seats for the boys so would have to get the 4 seat version but the seats are much nicer in the 2 seat version
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I'd want a 4 seat as well. Just for those very rare times....

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I always wanted an Aston and always felt a V8 Vantage would be a stepping stone for me to a V12 variant at some point. I spent much time deciding if a 4.3 would be enough and thinking a 4.7 would be better.

Now that I've had a V8 Vantage for a year and I can happily say I had no issues with it being a V8 or a 4.3. In fact I think it is the sweetest spot. I am sure I will buy another Vantage at some point. I would happily have a 4.3 V8 Manual with Bamford Rose headers and sports cats. I couldn't fault it. I also prefer the preface lift interiors on the Vantage.

For me an R8 V8 would also be on the cards. Circa 400nhp is plenty IMHO and 60mpb in 5 secs is also plenty fast enough for me.

I'd like to look at an Evora at some point as they intrigue me.

How about an F Type? It is on my radar at some point when prices soften a bit more to my typical budget level.
 
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hand grenade time. Get the best sorted 3200 Assetto Corsa to tick all of the boxes (and a CL500/600 for the rainy days).
 
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CatmanV2 said:
Cheers.

Not sure about F-types in honesty. Not sure they feel special enough. Daft I know

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I know exactly what you mean. I think they are a cracking looking car and drive really well. However to me are a typical modern car with modern problems for me. They tend to want to be a daily and sports car into one so comprise heavily.

I can see why as most people can only have one car to meet both these needs. I'd rather have two that do each job better with less compromises.
 
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