Budget 40-50K?

[Nozzer]

I wasn't recommending it in this case, the SL55 is a much more viable option.

 

[Ev0]

wrong

he had an SL55 AMG, not the SLK

and he doesnt even have that anymore. He infamously traded it for the Ford GT.

Again, on a show the other day they were doing the cool wall thing and the boxster and slk came up.

They were going on how James had bougth a boxster and Jeremey had bought the SLK.

A friend had a 500, he worked out it cost him £4 per mile to run on average.

 

[Maz]

996 Cab.

 

[Nozzer]

996 Cab.

Noooo, everyone I know who's had a vanilla 996 has sold it within months because they're too dull. Now, if you could get a Turbo cab for 50k...

 

[Mad old tory]

Did they do a 993 turbo cab?

 

[SDK^]

Did they do a 993 turbo cab?

No

I would probably also choose the AMG SLK55

 

[Hawk Tuah]

How abouts a BMW 645 Convertible. Perfect for a daily driver.

 

[atpbx]

Jaguar XKR convertable.

Just read its to replace an XKR convertable.
In which case, id buy.................
Another XKR convertable.

 

[Nozzer]

No

I would probably also choose the AMG SLK55

They did, actually. 993 Turbo4, too. LHD only.

 

[Del Lardo]

As a daily driver, you're having a laugh! The same with the Maserati.

If it was for me there is only one real choice, that's a 996 C2 Cab.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/61324.htm

Hell yes. After recently driving a Boxster I can only imagine how good a 996 is. There is obviously the downside that everyone will hate you.

 

[mosfet]

MG SV

These go for around £30k these days, since MG is under. Similar performance to 996 GT3, similar price.

 

[Morba]

the sv looks nice

 

[mazza7282]

RS6 id say if i wanted an audi, or the 55.
A nice sypercharged v8 with 5.5 with a great autobox, yum

mmmm,hehe

 

[megakid]

MG SV

These go for around £30k these days, since MG is under. Similar performance to 996 GT3, similar price.

I dont think you can compare an MG to a Porcshe 996 GT3... Sorry.

 

[Scania]

Shopping list currently has Mercedes SL55 or 911 on it, what else falls into this bracket?

Requirements are sporty drop top.

Germans? Pah! - Hmm, who makes my car again, oh well.

Fly the flag!

DB7 V12 Vantage Volante, Automatic, Convertible, 2000 W Reg, 16,500 miles, 2 Owners. Finished in Solent Silver with Full Cream Leather Piped in Blue and Burr Wood Interior. Alpine Stereo with 6 CD. Immaculate. £50,995

(Sure you'll get a bit off...)

Something with a bit of class imo.

 

[1ofaKind]

If I remember correctly Clarkson has an SLK because he made the joke on one episode about everyone in the office calling it the SLGAY.

I suppose it depends if you want a drivers drivers car then most mags etc say go 911, if you want more relaxed driving / toys etc. then SL55 or SLK is maybe a better bet.

I've seen the new XK on the road a few times now (took me a few secs to work out what the hell it was). Sounded very nice I must say.

 

[mosfet]

I dont think you can compare an MG to a Porcshe 996 GT3... Sorry.

The SV was designed as a direct competitor to the GT3 on a shoestring developement budget. It ended up having a much higher market price for the same performance. I should know, there's a GT3 parked outside my house

 

[Giddy]

If its got to be a drop top then my list would be:

AM DB7 Volante
Maserati 4200 spyder
Ferrari 355 spider

The more sensible options being the porka, M3, 6 series cab or even the new Z4M.

IMO thou when you're spending 50k you want something more than a beemer.

Get the 355

 

[Alibaba99]

The SV was designed as a direct competitor to the GT3 on a shoestring developement budget. It ended up having a much higher market price for the same performance. I should know, there's a GT3 parked outside my house

The problem with the SV was that it had the price of a 911, but no where near the performance. The 70K price when new was a joke.

 

[mosfet]

And the SVR had the performance, but was £96k. Shame.