[Closed] New car advice needed - fun 3rd car

Lotus Evora?

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The problem with an m3 cab is that even car guys will look at you disdainfully for buying the floppy one. Everyone else already thinks you're a nobber for having an expensive loud German car.

That Maserati looks cool but I'm not sure I'd be brave enough for that. So it's 911 for me if you want anything dynamic. I love the Mustang so that would be my next choice. Or just a standard 440i, or that Mercedes.

This was hardly full chat (not for the car anyway), I was pedalling uphill at 15mph...and he gave a little burst of acceleration to go past. It sounded ace.

I used to own an e86 Z4m coupe with the Gruppe M induction manifold from the CSL, so have a fair idea what a CSL sounds like and how it compares.

The best thing about the big 6 is its interior. And the M6, has the best parts of the M5 WITH the big 6's interior. They're such a nice place to be. I love that everything is aimed toward the driver, and the sweep to the console...lovely.

Jaguar XKR-s might sneak into budget?

Out of everything mentioned, the Maserati GranCabrio ticks almost every box. Slightly out of budget, but what's £5k when you're already spunking £40k?

You could get a brand new VW Beetle convertible and forget about running costs - just enjoy the convertible and avoid the expensive stuff and tricky
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I got overtaken yesterday by an F30 M3 yesterday...it sounded anything but rubbish.

I think it's awful. The sound is overly engineered and reminds me of a nasty cheap aftermarket exhaust. Not even Akrapovic can save it. I don't want understand how they got it so wrong because the 135/40 sound pretty good.

Op seems to like 911s.

Why not go for a late 996 convertible? You may even see it appreciate.

They are a good choice from the perspective of not having the bore scoring or ims issues as they have a metzeger engine.

Might not be the most comfortable in the back though.

My neighbour has the most shouty rs4 in the world and he is selling! Really excellent condition, really expensive exhaust and rebuilt engine. I had a go with huge grin on my face - couldn't beleive it was legal to have it so noisy.

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Coolest dad at the school gates! Not just another unimaginative nobba in a german tin box.

Or the Mehari. Whip out the 602 and replace with a 1220 and you'll have a riotous little pup of a car.

Why not go for a late 996 convertible? You may even see it appreciate.

They are a good choice from the perspective of not having the bore scoring or ims issues as they have a metzeger engine.

I'm struggling to get involved, but no 996 convertible other than the turbo has a dry sump, & all convertible Porsches have limited rear room for anything other that those under 5' with flexibility & a penchant for sitting upright.
Now I'm involved I have to say I'm struggling to understand what the OP want's, I don't think he knows what he wants. (no offence)

Sorry my mistake was to omit the word 'turbo' to my post.

I would also divulge that I am following the long tradition of recommending what you have (non convertible)

I wasn't aware that this new 3.0 m3 existed! A quick search on autotrader only turns up 4 door saloons, where's the coupes and cab's? Not out yet?

I'd love a 993 but with the prices on the rise still I'd be lucky to find a decent one for less than £45k now.

2unfit2ride - you might be right. I definately want 4 seats, convertible and fast but they inevitably come with large repair and servicing costs which I don't want. Maybe I'm after something that doesn't exist.

I was thinking m4 as it's relatively mainstream and a lot come with 5 year service packs so maintenance is low for the time I'll probably have it.

911 because at the moment they seem depreciation proof and running costs aren't too horrendous as long as I got a decent one.

When I read about horrendous brake costs for audi rs4 cabs etc that sort of stuff puts me off.

So I want the three things above plus minimal running costs. Someone earlier suggested the 440i, maybe that would be a better option than the m4. But it doesn't look as good.......

See, you really have no idea what you want, you said fast, but then said you wanted a 993, they were fast in there time but pedestrian now, a new golf would kill it. You also said not hard to drive, again anything classic may come as a shock to you. There has also been mention of Mercs, defiantly not fun in anything other than a straight line, same goes for the Mustang, so do you want fun as in a sports car that handles or a fast car with toys that will impress the neighbours?

I'm in no way having a go at you, but modern cars are so very different to cars less than a decade old.

Cheers.

Squealer - what did you think to the 640i posted earlier?

See, you really have no idea what you want, you said fast, but then said you wanted a 993, they were fast in there time but pedestrian now, a new golf would kill it.

The original post makes no mention of fast. Fun, yes. Fast, no.

Just looking at an article on 911 and it seems you would struggle to get a 997.2 cab for under £50k. So maybe out of budget. However if you like them (and I do) they are great drives. Hopefully you might find one.

@ski - utterly impractical but AC 289/427 replica kit cars can be amazing. If only I had the garage space!

The original post makes no mention of fast. Fun, yes. Fast, no.

Hold on, did the original OP list mention

Shortlist so far is BMW m4 (eldest sons choice) or a newer 911 cabrio (my choice). Audi rs5 doesn't seem to appeal for some reason.
Anything else I should be looking at?

In what world is that not a fast cars list?

The original post makes no mention of fast. Fun, yes. Fast, no.
Hold on, did the original OP list mention

Shortlist so far is BMW m4 (eldest sons choice) or a newer 911 cabrio (my choice). Audi rs5 doesn't seem to appeal for some reason.
Anything else I should be looking at?
In what world is that not a fast cars list?

All i can do is post an emoji 😆

I have to say the m6 is the winner for me. Great choice given the requirements.

Upshift - that 640 ticks all the boxes,

I'm surprised actually having just looked at them as I'd dismissed them straight away as a car for the more "mature" generation.

I'm not entirely convinced about the looks, the bit at the back when the roof is up is horrible but in black on black they are actuallly alright.

Another one to think about!

Can't see that its been mentioned but Nissan Skyline GTR would be where my money would be spent.

So much nicer than an M6

Having owned a GTR for 4 years I can tell you although it was a fabulous car the interior is a bit meh, and the running costs are ridiculous, and you need a lot of space to have fun.

Hence why I now have an M2 🙂

dannybgoode - Member

Can't see that its been mentioned but Nissan Skyline GTR would be where my money would be spent.

So much nicer than an M6

Doesn't the OP want a convertible though....?

Doesn't the OP want a convertible though....?

don't you go worrying about one of the key aspects of the question.

Can't believe nobody has suggested one of these yet, ticks all the boxes 😆

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I wasn't aware that this new 3.0 m3 existed! A quick search on autotrader only turns up 4 door saloons, where's the coupes and cab's? Not out yet?

The coupes and cabs are out but no longer called an M3; they're M4's now. BMW have decided that all coupes and cabs will have even numbers hence the 2 series being released.

I think the M3 in particular looks fab, but I can't get past the noise which for me is key. Merc managed it with the new C63 which still sounds very naughty if not quite as filthy as the last model.

Maybe an S4 convertible then?
Still fast, still nice enough to sit in but not quite as expensive to run as the RS model?

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Apologies on the GTR suggestion - my fault for not reading the job spec 🙂

So I listed to all your advice and bought a car from my original list!

M4 cab arriving next week.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

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Could have had this, and recovered your investment by selling recreationals at the school gate 🙂

Fast (in a straight line)
Convertible (Mostly)
Fun (Oh yeah)
Room for Kids (Loads)
Under £40k (Lets not worry about that)

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@squealer 8)