One car you wished you had never sold

[Lavazza]

“One car i wished I never sold” id like to say my Maserati but based on the title that isnt true as i do miss it but I couldn’t afford to keep it till now
My trusted GTV V6 black with tan....yes i have a silver with red leather one now but that first on i had in 2006 had 20k was 6 years old and i sold her for 4k!

Sometimes, the best car you'll have is the car you've already got...but it often takes hindsight to realise.

 

[empzb]

Really....For me a 2013 plus Aston Martin Vantage is still one of the best looking shapes out there. Love a Cayman but it’s no Vantage to look at.

Ok, add that to the list too. Still not many!

 

[philw696]

I'm certainly going to be keeping my 987 S Boxster as for the money one of the Best driving cars ever.

 

[rockits]

Money and rarity wise regret selling my R129 SL60. Driving wise regret not having the E60 M5 V10 any more.

Quite happy with most of the current cars I have.

 

[Andyk]

I'm a fan of both, and have had both. Still have a 987 Cayman S; sublime handling.

Edit...as an aside, and contrary to a lot of internet rumour, the V8V was very cheap to run. 4 years and lots of miles, just regular servicing and a squeaky belt replaced. I think that's impressive. The car handed very well, and responded well to high revs.

That's good to know....Will have one at some stage.....

 

[Contigo]

Yep E61 M5 a proper powerhouse screaming V10 monster at the press of an M button on the steering wheel and a comfortable family estate wagen when you felt like it. Never owned a more schizophrenic car.

 

[philw696]

Yep E61 M5 a proper powerhouse screaming V10 monster at the press of an M button on the steering wheel and a comfortable family estate wagen when you felt like it. Never owned a more schizophrenic car.

More than a 3200 ?

 

[Contigo]

More than a 3200 ?

Definitely. The 3200 is a little on the psychotic side (think Meryl Streep Bunny Boiler) but The M5 is Villainelle level Psycho.

 

[Wattie]

My Cayenne Turbo, family friendly, mental fast.
Nice V8 burble thanks to Fabspeed exhaust mods.

 

[Doctor Houx]

My Cayenne Turbo, family friendly, mental fast.
Nice V8 burble thanks to Fabspeed exhaust mods.

+1. Ugly as a pig on the outside, but I'm inside it most of the time so NP. Does the trip between my UK and 2 x French homes and back every couple of months. > 2K miles round trip loaded to the gunnels with furniture etc. to replace damages at the rentals and apart from the 19 MPG average, its faultless and effortless. Looks new still and build quality is outstanding

 

[Guy]

+1. Ugly as a pig on the outside, but I'm inside it most of the time so NP. Does the trip between my UK and 2 x French homes and back every couple of months. > 2K miles round trip loaded to the gunnels with furniture etc. to replace damages at the rentals and apart from the 19 MPG average, its faultless and effortless. Looks new still and build quality is outstandingView attachment 61105

19mpg! that's impressive. I thought the turbo was much worse than that. My local Porsche specialist (Northway) loves them too as daily transport.

 

[Wattie]

+1. Ugly as a pig on the outside, but I'm inside it most of the time so NP. Does the trip between my UK and 2 x French homes and back every couple of months. > 2K miles round trip loaded to the gunnels with furniture etc. to replace damages at the rentals and apart from the 19 MPG average, its faultless and effortless. Looks new still and build quality is outstandingView attachment 61105

Nice, Lapis blue. Savannah beige interior?

 

[Doctor Houx]

Nice, Lapis blue. Savannah beige interior?

Yes, Lapis blue but boring black interior. I think the reflection of the stone building in the O/S windows makes it look like a tan colour interior...........wish it was!

 

[happydaze]

I really should have kept this:-

 

[allandwf]

I don't really regret selling any, they all led onto the next adventure. Yes I could have kept the Espada, and others, all worth a fair bit now, but I wouldn't have bought the next one which led to my Maserati AC, then wouldn't have met you lot, wouldn't have done the Centenary, etc. etc. Memories are worth a great more than a few pounds.

 

[Vampyrebat]

My first car.............A 1967 1200 Beetle sedan in Beryl green. It was a 17th birthday present from a friend of my father's. I put a lot of work into her, and when it was finished I sold her to a girl down the road. I regretted it instantly. She rolled it and wrote her off about 6 months later! I have had better ones later such as a 56 Oval, but they were not my first car and I think there is something cool about still having the first car you ever owned!..........I don't even have a photo of it!!

 

[mike1]

Impreza P1 great car. Should have kept it

 

[happydaze]

My first car.............A 1967 1200 Beetle sedan in Beryl green. It was a 17th birthday present from a friend of my father's. I put a lot of work into her, and when it was finished I sold her to a girl down the road. I regretted it instantly. She rolled it and wrote her off about 6 months later! I have had better ones later such as a 56 Oval, but they were not my first car and I think there is something cool about still having the first car you ever owned!..........I don't even have a photo of it!!

Bought my first Beetle (new) in 1960. I've had many since, and presently have a '54 Oval and a '56 Kabriolet - with a 356 engine! They share the garage with the 3200GT...

 

[midlifecrisis]

Definitely. The 3200 is a little on the psychotic side (think Meryl Streep Bunny Boiler) but The M5 is Villainelle level Psycho.

Never known cars to be described as female psychopaths. I would contest whether the M5 is as pretty as Villainelle though

 

[Vampyrebat]

Bought my first Beetle (new) in 1960. I've had many since, and presently have a '54 Oval and a '56 Kabriolet - with a 356 engine! They share the garage with the 3200GT...

I would love to see photo's of your oval and Cabriolet!