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[430csjj]

Originally Posted by Neema702 sorry about the conversion issue earlier, i don't know what i was thinking. as for the car, i would say go for a F430 if you want a exotic, a S65 if you want a sports sedan, or a Bentley Flying Spur if you want luxury. personally... i would go for a Range Rover and a 911 Turbo.

Don't worry dude. He likes the idea of an F430 cos of the cruising and racing sides of it.

[Neema702]

then i say go for it... just make sure to provide plenty of pics when/if he gets it. I'd love to see whatever it is he decides on

[twboy1999]

go for 430 or 360 cs
they are both great cars... cs is more exclusive..

but the waiting list for a 430 should be pretty long

[RC45]

Originally Posted by 430csjj Originally Posted by RC45 From an M3 to a 120KGBP car? Yeah?? We have had the M3 for 2 years. Business has been sold and new one bought.

Well - as a true auto enthusiast with a 120K quid to blow, getting into and out of a couple of different exotcs over a 3 year period might be the most fun.

Get into a 512M for a while, then turn it over for a 550 maybe, spend a little while in a Diablo GT, swap that for 360CS and then maybe an SLR to close out the 3 year stint.

This way he doesn't blow his whole wad prematurely - and gets to try a couple hot chicks before finally settling on something special down the road.

Unless of course he gets his rocks off on impressing the neighbours with the latest and greatest

The question is - is he into swapping cars to prove he has arrived, or to quecnh his automotive thirst?

[No.1]

Originally Posted by 430csjj Originally Posted by dingo I always find it suprising that someone looking at a car in this price range needs to ask (or get his son) at an online forum what car they should get......but thats just me. Just looking for ideas cos you guys know lots more than us.

Well, why does your dad want to buy such an expensive car? Is this a car to be driven, or to be driven

I would suggest a F430, but they command a slight premium at the moment.

Then a DB9 - a beautiful car, and a British one 8) Still quite difficult to come by, but the usual specialists have a many nearly new cars that have barely been run in.

A 911 GT2, or a GT3 RS, would be fun, and a serious too for the track to, if your dad is into that kind of stuff.

Whatever you decide, keep us updated

One last suggestion - get him an M5, and get him to buy you a nice flash new car [/quote]

[Vansquish]

AMV8 Vantage would be my choice. It's definitely on the "cheap" end of the scale that's been suggested, the performance is certainly not poor, and the noise is good too. It's got a reasonably large trunk and should be comfortable for two people, both on the road, and on the track. I know RC45 is probably going to suggest the Vette, and it's certainly more than a match for the AMV8 in terms of outright pace, but it doesn't have quite the same panache nor quality of materials in the interior. The Porsche 997 (S) would be a lot of fun, as would the 996 Turbo, but ever since the Cayenne came out, I haven't had much interest in Porsche, I think they kind of fucked up by making an SUV. The M5 is definitely the choice as far as practicality and speed is concerned, but the Ferrari F430 just barely fits in at the top of that price range, and it's a hell of a car, though I'd certainly get it with a real transmission instead of the F1 gearchange. Anyway, that's my two cents (and then some). Have fun figuring out what you're getting!

[RC45]

Originally Posted by Vansquish I know RC45 is probably going to suggest the Vette, and it's certainly more than a match for the AMV8 in terms of outright pace, but it doesn't have quite the same panache nor quality of materials in the interior.

Uhm - I wouldn't suggest a real car like the C5 or C6 Z06's --- he's coming of an M3 - he is used to slow and poser.. What's he gonna do with a fast car ??

[taygunho]

if i were you i would buy a m6 coupe. It is only 80,755 GBP so alotof money for extras

[RC45]

Originally Posted by taygunho if i were you i would buy a m6 coupe. It is only 80,755 GBP so alotof money for extras

BUt then it will look like he couldn't afford the real expensive stuff like the F430....

Originally Posted by Ronin005 personally i would shell out a little more and go for a Zonda, but thats me. .

LOL a little more, cheapest new Pagani Zonda is well over £350,000 AFAIK. Now i know they say unless you can afford 2 supercars don't buy one an all that, or "if you have to ask the price you can't afford it", but suggesting something 3 times the suggested budget is probably a bit much

One idea to help your dad decide what he wants, would be to perhaps join one of the supercar clubs like Damon Hill's less worries for the car and he can sample a variety of current supercars. Certainly impress the neighbours , hell if i could spare that kind of cash it would suit me I mean here how often do you get a really nice day to enjoy it?. Only problem is i guess you can't use it on track

damons club http://www.p1international.com/index.htm

[430csjj]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 personally i would shell out a little more and go for a Zonda, but thats me. since hes on a 218,447.39 budget, i guess a 430 wouldnt be a bad idea. anything anyone of us has to say doesnt matter one bit since we dont know what direction your dad wants to go in. does he want a sports car, 430, Gallardo, 911T, 550 etc sports sedan, m5, new m3, merk of sorts, anyone of the S or RS Audi models maybe a track car and a sports sedan you need to ask your dad what his direction is and then let us know and we can give ya better suggestions.

Nothing specific, hes open to any sort of car really. A Zonda would be nice lol but I don't see that happening!! My dad spoke to the BMW dealer and they said the new M3 is out late 2006/early 2007.

[taygunho]

Originally Posted by Ronin005 Originally Posted by 430csjj Originally Posted by Ronin005 personally i would shell out a little more and go for a Zonda, but thats me. since hes on a 218,447.39 budget, i guess a 430 wouldnt be a bad idea. anything anyone of us has to say doesnt matter one bit since we dont know what direction your dad wants to go in. does he want a sports car, 430, Gallardo, 911T, 550 etc sports sedan, m5, new m3, merk of sorts, anyone of the S or RS Audi models maybe a track car and a sports sedan you need to ask your dad what his direction is and then let us know and we can give ya better suggestions. Nothing specific, hes open to any sort of car really. A Zonda would be nice lol but I don't see that happening!! My dad spoke to the BMW dealer and they said the new M3 is out late 2006/early 2007. well then he can get a fleet of Lotus Elise's and have a different color for everyday of the week.

it is my fantasy!.

[taygunho]

i am ferrari freak and i love bmws also but elise is my dream car. i always want a elise after i saw it. if i won't have a ferrari in my life i won't be upset because it is too expensive and limited produced car but elise is cheapest super car of 90's. i am saving money to buy a elise. maybe i can buy '00 or older ten years later.i always wished one thing from god : to be a elise owner.

[ae86_16v]

Originally Posted by 430csjj We are selling the M3 fairly soon and we are starting to look at new options. Trying to get my dad into a murcielago lol. I told him to go mental and get whatever he wants. Is the new M3 out in the new year?? We will probably sell before that comes out. What other options are there for about £120k max?? Preferably something fairly new.

No the 2006 Model Year will still have the E46 M3. If you are looking for the E90 M3, that will probably be at the earliest 2007 if not 2008.

[ZfrkS62]

the E46 M3 ended with the 2005 model. 07 is the next M3 afaik.