Which car and why?

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:37

This thread is just for fun. Ignore the often comedy pricing. I'm going to gift you a £15k gift voucher for 4Star Classics on the privisio that you must keep the car, and use it daily (no garage queening), for 3 years. You must pay for any fuel, running costs etc. I'm just paying for the car. So no picking anything that does 10mpg if you do 20k a year

Which car would you select from the stock list, and why? You don't get to keep any of the change, you cannot add to the £15k and you don't get the resale money when you sell it either, just to remove any financial considerations beyond straight running costs.

http://www.4starclassics.com

Go!

Me? I'd have this 740i. Just love the shape, condition inside and out, wheels, everything about it. I've got a real thing for a mint E38 Sport and this one is an absolute beauty. Lovely!

http://www.4starclassics.com/bmw-e38-740i-sport-for-sale/

Phil W · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:40

http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-E34-M5-Black-For-Sale/

E34 M5.

Looks great, infact it looks bloody awesome. Could be reasonably happy in the knowledge that you could park it most places and it wouldn't get a second glance, something only a car enthusiast would appreciate.

hurfdurf · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:41

Gimme another 5 I want the newer CSL

rossk26 · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:42

http://www.4starclassics.com/peugeot-205-1-9-gti-For-Sale-3/

Would love a little toy like that, and what an engine in a little hatch too. It would be perfect for my drives through the countryside down narrow roads and I'm sure a lot of fun too.

Good economy too I'm guessing, and plenty on tuning potential

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:42

hurfdurf said:
Gimme another 5 I want the newer CSL

No deal.

stulid · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:42

http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-E34-M5-Black-For-Sale/

Got to see what the fuss is about.

hurfdurf · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:43

[TW]Fox;21464727 said:
No deal.

I would let you drive it and never bring up the idea that non M BMW's were not genuinely sporty in comparison to a genuinely sporty RX8 ever again

Moeks · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:43

I would also have the 740i, for basically the same reasons you stated, plus I know what that era of BMW's are like to run day to day, I know the engine is fantastic, I always liked the E38, especially in the looks department.

The only other choice I might make off the current stock as a daily driver would be the S500 Business Edition, but that's not nearly as appealing as the 740i. The E34 M5 is tempting, but I don't think I would want it for a daily driver ...especially in left hand drive.

thewanted · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:45

Can I have 2 gift vouchers? Mercedes 500SL

Nothing else appeals that much to me, but I've always loved the old Mercs.

paradigm · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:47

I'd also take the e38.

Ahleckz · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:47

http://www.4starclassics.com/renault-5-gt-turbo-for-sale/

Renault 5. My commute is basically nothing, so don't need a mile muncher. I often drive on country roads, so the racing history will be maintained. It's a gorgeous little car, and is one of the daddys of the hot hatch world.

Dave85 · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:49

http://www.4starclassics.com/audi-100-coupe-s-for-sale/

Because its simply stunning and rare so will only gain in value.

Kristoph · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:49

The Mercedes 190 2.5 Cosworth.

http://www.4starclassics.com/mercedes-190-2-5-cosworth-for-sale/

Liking the boxy shape.

PMKeates · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:52

I'll poster my answer later, after I've stopped laughing at those prices.

NVP · 13 Mar 2012 at 17:52

http://www.4starclassics.com/VW-Golf-GTi-For-Sale-2/

If that's the 16v GTi then I'd take that in a heartbeat.

If not, then I'd have a hard choice deciding between the 635, the E34 M5 or the E38 740.

ZG002 · 13 Mar 2012 at 18:00

It would have to be the BMW E34 M5 if you were gifting, I did less than 3k miles in my car last year so I'm hoping running costs wouldn't destroy me.

Just like the looks and a M5 has got to be a safe bet if you enjoy driving?

Janesy B · 13 Mar 2012 at 18:03

PMKeates said:
I'll poster my answer later, after I've stopped laughing at those prices.

This and the lack of Fords which makes life harder for me

Moeks · 13 Mar 2012 at 18:05

PMKeates said:
I'll poster my answer later, after I've stopped laughing at those prices.

I must admit I choked a little when I saw them.

Kristoph · 13 Mar 2012 at 18:07

Interesting to see all the ones they've sold.

http://www.4starclassics.com/sold-cars/

Maz · 13 Mar 2012 at 18:09

The Mercedes 280s, because I'm a fan boy and it will look ace sitting in my garage under the light never to be driven ever again!