Spec me something... different.

A GT86 and save a lot of money. Just as fun as a boxer/cayman but doesn't break, with lots of aftermarket support. I had one for 4 years then swapped it for an Elise.
 
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mjt said:
Alpine A110?
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Sounds like a great car to drive but I'm not too keen on the rest of it...

Nasher said:
A GT86 and save a lot of money. Just as fun as a boxer/cayman but doesn't break, with lots of aftermarket support. I had one for 4 years then swapped it for an Elise.
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A good shout as a second car maybe.

I am intrigued by the Supra, seems to tick most of my boxes... I know they haven't been massively well received but it could be worth a look.
 
Robbo said:
I am intrigued by the Supra, seems to tick most of my boxes... I know they haven't been massively well received but it could be worth a look.
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The Z4 is apparently the better car from comparison reviews, but I don't think there's really much in it.
 
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I am intrigued by the Supra, seems to tick most of my boxes... I know they haven't been massively well received but it could be worth a look.
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I think it’s because it’s not really a supra. Its basically a coupe Z4.


Hence, more of a shock factor of it not being a real supra rather than it not being a decent car.


No harm in test driving one
 
Robbo said:
Sounds like a great car to drive but I'm not too keen on the rest of it...



A good shout as a second car maybe.

I am intrigued by the Supra, seems to tick most of my boxes... I know they haven't been massively well received but it could be worth a look.
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It's very BMW inside and not as agile as the GT86. It seems a bit redundant with the GR86 now out especially the 2.0.
 
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The Z4 is apparently the better car from comparison reviews, but I don't think there's really much in it.
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I think the Supra looks much more interesting, they all seem to produce over 370bhp too, not sure that's the case with the Z4 M40i (it might be).

Also, I don't want a convertible so that would rule out the Z4 anyway.

MrRockliffe said:
I think it’s because it’s not really a supra. Its basically a coupe Z4.

Hence, more of a shock factor of it not being a real supra rather than it not being a decent car.

No harm in test driving one
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It's very BMW inside and not as agile as the GT86. It seems a bit redundant with the GR86 now out especially the 2.0.
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From what I can gather it's more of a GT car than a pure sports car - which for me isn't really a bad thing.

The fact it's a BMW is a bonus really, means you get a better interior and infotainment system - things Toyota don't really do that well from a luxury perspective. The B58 engine is one of the best in the business too.

The 3.0 GR Pro spec looks very good - adaptive cruise, adaptive lights, HUD, JBL stereo, memory seats, not much it's lacking even by modern standards.
 
Robbo said:
I think the Supra looks much more interesting, they all seem to produce over 370bhp too, not sure that's the case with the Z4 M40i (it might be).

Also, I don't want a convertible so that would rule out the Z4 anyway.





From what I can gather it's more of a GT car than a pure sports car - which for me isn't really a bad thing.

The fact it's a BMW is a bonus really, means you get a better interior and infotainment system - things Toyota don't really do that well from a luxury perspective. The B58 engine is one of the best in the business too.

The 3.0 GR Pro spec looks very good - adaptive cruise, adaptive lights, HUD, JBL stereo, memory seats, not much it's lacking even by modern standards.
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The supra generates a signicant increase in power and nobody is entirely sure why but they definitely do. The handling on them is also better.
Looks are subjective. I prefer the z4 but meh.
 
Robbo said:
I think the Supra looks much more interesting, they all seem to produce over 370bhp too, not sure that's the case with the Z4 M40i (it might be).

Also, I don't want a convertible so that would rule out the Z4 anyway.





From what I can gather it's more of a GT car than a pure sports car - which for me isn't really a bad thing.

The fact it's a BMW is a bonus really, means you get a better interior and infotainment system - things Toyota don't really do that well from a luxury perspective. The B58 engine is one of the best in the business too.

The 3.0 GR Pro spec looks very good - adaptive cruise, adaptive lights, HUD, JBL stereo, memory seats, not much it's lacking even by modern standards.
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The GT86 I owned had a JBL system in it as well. It's Toyota's premium option. The driving position is also one of the best I've experienced, which is something overlooked by many.
 
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supra looks great imo one of the better/best looking cars of recent times

Personally a V8 would be my choice though if not owned previously.
 
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Luckily, I was able to take out a Bullitt and 3.0 Supra today, had a long drive in each.

The Supra was enjoyable, but it felt very small and ultimately a bit... sterile? It reminded me a lot of an M140i - not a bad car at all, but you expect a bit more drama and excitement - especially at £60k! It feels very, very BMW; to the point where it's actually kind of weird.

However, the Bullitt was a real experience. The manual suits it completely, the V8 is amazingly sonorous and the suspension was impressive. Surprisingly comfortable even compared to the air suspension I'm used to. MagRide + reasonably fat tyres really helps the ride. It handles nicely for a fairly big car and even at low speed it's enjoyable. The quality seemed fine although it's obviously not 7 Series levels (but not much is). Didn't detect any rattles or problems.

It's very tempting...
 
The Mustang is a large car though. That does limit the fun you can have with it on UK roads.

One thing Ford does well is performance cars though. They never made a bad one.
 
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Go on Robbo pull the trigger with the Bullit ;)
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As tempting as it is, I am not convinced by Ford, their warranties (mostly semi-aftermarket ones provided by their dealers) don't inspire me with any confidence. :( I like that assurance.

I'm back looking at 718 Cayman's now!

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Lexus LC500.
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Find me one at a Lexus dealer for sub £50k and I'll head there now :p

I tried an LC500 for a long weekend a few years ago and it's a fantastic car. Sounds great, superb quality, looks truly special. Infotainment not the best...
 
would an m850i non-GC not be a good middleground between the 7 series a sports car? with a properly interesting engine etc too?
 
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