THE 50K CHALLENGE: NEW MUSTANG ON THE WAY, BUT WOULD 50K BE BETTER SPENT ON ANOTHER MARQUE?

Gibbo · 28 Nov 2017 at 22:50

Nasher said:
How much does a 600 hp Supra go for these days? They come in automatic. Bit older than 30 months though but it's the ultimate lolmobile for traffic light grand prix

Supra aint my thing and traffic light grand prix I already have a car that will beat any Supra if thats all a Supra is good for.

New Supra if it was available could be a serious contender however.

Simon · 28 Nov 2017 at 22:50

A yellow M4 competition pack is up there but I think without need for rear seats you could get something more special maybe.

adam cool dude · 28 Nov 2017 at 22:53

Keep the golf r and M3rs imo. Put the 50k into a house or something.

Django x2 · 28 Nov 2017 at 22:54

It's over budget, and only the 500 comes close to that, but I have an unhealthy obsession with these....

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...ass-coupe/mercedes-benz-s63-coupe-amg/7929396

Dis86 · 28 Nov 2017 at 22:57

Why post something 50% over budget?

kindai · 28 Nov 2017 at 22:58

Tbh Gibbo, just take a loan out and buy a lexus LFA

Vita · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:01

Gibbo when you speak of £50k. Are you buying it outright?

Personally if I was in your shoes. M3 and Golf r would be sufficient. If there is £50k burning a whole in your pocket, then I'd go for some sort of brabus mercedes if there is one on offer for that much. May be a little older but those things do shift.

jigger · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:02

Depends. Proper sports cars? 718 Cayman S. The move from the flat 6 six is topical, but it's the best thing I've drove in a long time. That or an Evora would be top of my list. I'd also go with a manual.

Daily driver? probably a well spec'd Skoda Kodiaq and bank the change.

Django x2 · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:03

Dis86 said:
Why post something 50% over budget?

£60k was max budget. You'd secure that for £70k, but yes, it is over budget, as I highlighted, just not 50pc over

Dis86 · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:06

Django x2 said:
£60k was max budget. You'd secure that for £70k, but yes, it is over budget, as I highlighted, just not 50pc over

It's the 50k challenge!

Gibbo · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:17

adam cool dude said:
Keep the golf r and M3rs imo. Put the 50k into a house or something.

Got a house, so not needed.

M3rs? Do you mean my BMW M3?

Gibbo · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:19

Simon said:
A yellow M4 competition pack is up there but I think without need for rear seats you could get something more special maybe.

But as a car to drive mate, I think I actually prefer the E92 M3, yes I know M4 is bloody quick, but having driven both I found the E92 a more enjoyable experience, the DCT and V8 of the E92 just feels so much more special than the M4 and the M4 drove and handled for me really poor, it was rock hard. Admittedly I know they addressed a lot of this with M4 Competition cars, so maybe something I should go and take for a spin. M4 CS is nice, but not 50K, but the M2 CS if a reality could maybe be a serious contender and I think its due in January.

Gibbo · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:22

Django x2 said:
It's over budget, and only the 500 comes close to that, but I have an unhealthy obsession with these....

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...ass-coupe/mercedes-benz-s63-coupe-amg/7929396

That looks aweful, looks more like the car a footballers wife or a chauffeur would drive, not me at all. I do like the C63 AMG saloons and SL63's but I do not like that, looks ugly.

Mysterae_ · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:23

Slightly biased, but I'd look at a year or two old M6 which ticks all the boxes in the op. Lovely place to sit and drive but it might be a bit too boaty or not enough drama and in-yer-face for you.

Gibbo · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:24

Mysterae_ said:
Slightly biased, but I'd look at a year or two old M6 which ticks all the boxes in the op. Lovely place to sit and drive but it might be a bit too boaty or not enough drama and in-yer-face for you.

BMW camp does have a lot to offer, I am watching the M2 CS closely to see what comes of that.

In the meantime I think I might go and have a go in an M5 and M4 Competition Pack see what I think.

Dis86 · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:25

Cayman GTS is currently topping my list for next car

Gibbo · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:32

Dis86 said:
Cayman GTS is currently topping my list for next car

Epic cars, but I know I'd want more power, might sound stupid but I loved my 911 but I just wanted it to have a little more thrust and urgency whilst still being NA. Dream would be a Cayman GT4 with a PDK gear box!

Dis86 · 28 Nov 2017 at 23:36

Gibbo said:
Epic cars, but I know I'd want more power, might sound stupid but I loved my 911 but I just wanted it to have a little more thrust and urgency whilst still being NA. Dream would be a Cayman GT4 with a PDK gear box!

Mmm GT4. Can understand you wanting more go given the mustang.

Keep the two you've got and get saving

I'll race you to the 80k needed! (You'll win).

Mal X · 29 Nov 2017 at 01:41

even though its LHD only, i'd definitely go for the Camaro..............the ZL1 is the one to go for but out of budget.

timmeh · 29 Nov 2017 at 02:52

Gibbo said:
Great idea, I do love the new M5 and the ability to flick between RWD and AWD, well bravo BMW you just destroyed your competition. As M5's tend to depreciate like lead stones if I am not getting on with the Mustang 12 months into ownership I am sure used M5's will be appearing for 30k of the price if they drop how an M5 typically drops in value.

You’ve been able to do that in the E63 for a while now

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