If you had 140K to spend on a car....

[Rev 555]

Okay just supposedly and hypothetically you have this as a budget what would you buy and why? >D

[nath_mk6]

$140K, thats an odd number isnt it? Do you have something in mind Kevin?

[Tinto]

GTR35 (I hope they squeeze in under budget)
Because it is ugly and magnificent... And not a Porsche.

Or perhaps a fleet of poverty pack Nissan micras to play car football.

[chris32]

GTR35 (I hope they squeeze in under budget)
Because it is ugly and magnificent... And not a Porsche.

Or perhaps a fleet of poverty pack Nissan micras to play car football.

I like the car football idea. :)

[10d]

You might be onto something here, Kev. Suspicious.

Planning on getting a TT- RS?

[elisiX]

Something second hand but under 3 years old.

RS4, M3 etc...... :)

[Rev 555]

$140K, thats an odd number isnt it? Do you have something in mind Kevin?


You might be onto something here, Kev. Suspicious.

Planning on getting a TT- RS?

Come on guys its hypothetical! All the moons have to be aligned for this kinda money.

But Tendy you are pretty spot on. I have been looking at the TT RS. They look great on the road!

[nath_mk6]

Hmm well plenty of new cars that I'd look at but for a classic approach it would have to be the Aston DB6, not quite a DB5, but it has a few extra luxuries and well its under the allowed budget >D

http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/cars/12289/1801852/biga.jpg

http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/cars/12289/1801852/bigb.jpg

[Rev 555]

I though a DB6 was worth more than that? Nice Classic! Class all the way.

[sir_camel]

White RS4. Saw one for the first time on the weekend. Really subtle (as subtle as those flares can be) in that colour.

[10d]

Hoho. Plenty of choices.

[R32Perth]

Merc C63

[nath_mk6]

Kevin the DB6 can be more than that and the DB5 is way more but that little red number is for sale now in UK for $149k >D

[Tensixty6]

Merc C63

Yep, me too, although it would probably have to be second hand. I think new they're about 160?

[Pharkus]

+1 to C63

[kaoticice]

bmw e60 m5 hands down!!!

[10d]

not sure. I did this just for fun though..

link (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?r=8298192&__sid=1246db72f1b7&__qpb=true&cr=3&__ns=pcar_pricesort_decimal%7c1%7c%7cpcar_ranksort _int32%7c1%7c%7cpcar_make_string%7c0%7c%7cpcar_mod el_string%7c0&keywords=&__n=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%20401%20419%2 0898&pricefrom=401&priceto=419&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__nne=15&trecs=378&silo=1011)
lol.

[AP]

Maybe a twin turbo 3.6 and still have bags of change...:D

Oh that's right I'm already doing that..;)

[Frenchie]

I would also have to go for a Gun metal RS4 wagon B7 with Black wheels.........

I love them so much - those beefy guards and that v8 sound !!

[Howie]

+1 on the C63! I was looking to buy that but the 911 won out (even though it's in a totally different bracket). I found it far more streetable than a M3.

A 2nd hand Porsche Cayman springs to mind too, better drivers car than both the merc and beemer.

How about the Audi A5 coupé? Very executive, I always see middle aged obusiness suits driving them.

-11 for the R35 GTR. $11k for a new set of tyres and brakes? Forget it!

TTRS while not my cuppa, is a worthwhile consideration.

Classics? too many to choose from!

[Capercat]

Unfortunately $140K in this country doesn't buy you a worthwhile car. You have to tip the scales over $160K before it becomes worthwhile.

[Justin Fox]

As much as I hate it, has to be the new GT-R for me.

[defaultx]

If we could squeeze a C63 in then that's me sorted!

[burgs]

Id buy a White Beemer 335 Sedan, Bilstein Coilovers 19" BBS LM's, nice exhaust and a tune :)

[Cam]

I'd buy a used Polo 1.9 TDI.
Then put the rest of the savings into a investment account for a while then get an Aston DB9
:D

[Bizi]

Since this is a hypothetical (and I am strange), how about one of these, in five colours, for every day of the work week?


97 Boxster $25k (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=212)

[Rev 555]

Since this is a hypothetical (and I am strange), how about one of these, in five colours, for every day of the work week?


97 Boxster $25k (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=212)

Great value and a S can be had for 40K!

[nath_mk6]

Well comon then Kevin you started the thread if you had $140K what would you buy?

[Rev 555]

Well comon then Kevin you started the thread if you had $140K what would you buy?

A colleague is in a very fortunate position to buy a car in this price range and he is looking quite closely at a TTRS. He knew I was a bit of a car nut and asked my opinion so I thougt it be interesing to see what my other car enthusiasts thought.

I like the Cayman S but need to spend more to get the right specs. Of all of them suggested above my money would go towards the AMG C63 or a second hand RS4 then I would buy a Ducati 1198 R with the money I save.

I would still keep the GTI though!:D

[nath_mk6]

Nice choice :)

[10d]

That Rev555 guy seems to know what he wants. >D

Good choices, buddy.

[Rev 555]

That Rev555 guy seems to know what he wants. >D

Good choices, buddy.

All this talk at work and the forum on nice cars is making me depress as I need to do the sensible thing.

And its been weeks since I spent money on the car. I might have to meet up with you soon to give me some inspiration.:lol:

[defaultx]

... then I would buy a Ducati 1198 R with the money I save.

I would still keep the GTI though!:D

I would still keep my GTI too but man the 1198R is nice! I'm still on my motorbike P's so I'm waiting that out till I can upgrade!

[10d]

And its been weeks since I spent money on the car. I might have to meet up with you soon to give me some inspiration.:lol:

Let's do that! I will be @ Derek's fitting some stuff I've ordered. Been busy the past few weeks too. >D

[chris32]

new Gt-R for me. :)

[JohnnyG]

new Gt-R for me. :)


Chris you and I must have the same taste this is my mates one 2nd in the country and I got to drive it awesome cornering/acelleration

This would be my choice not many I like unique cars

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Nissan-GTR/DSC0129/521144516_eAnho-M.jpg

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Nissan-GTR/DSC0142/521145631_TQKfV-M.jpg

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Nissan-GTR/DSC0195/521150058_4CZpv-M.jpg

[G-rig]

A GT-R would be my bet, and save the extra 20k to get it!!
Pretty high street cred!

[TasH]

I would love a GT-R but then agian it would be a mix up between that and a e92 M3 :icon_neutral:

[Howie]

Has it occurred to anyone that it costs $5,000 every time you change a brake pad in the GT-R? A good mate of mine in Melbourne had bought a demo GT-R and when the car reached 7,000 kms he had brake problems.

He took it back to the Nissan stealership and it turned out that the brake pads had cracked. They refused to honour the warranty as they claimed that he had tracked the GT-R. As it is in the new GT-R you must change brake pads WITH rotors as these two wear together. He took it up with Nissan Australia and they refused his claim.

$5,000 to change some brake pads which SHOULD HAVE been covered under warranty. Pathetic. Needless to say, he's never buying a 'super car' from Nissan again.

In last months MOTOR magazine another dude wrote in with the same issue, except that he had to change something else (which I can't remember) and he was charged $11,000 for his 'warranty' work.

Twice the money buys a Porsche 911 GT3, but at least the pads only cost $500! At least it's properly designed and engineered.

[Capercat]

I heard Nissan won't warrant anything on the GT-R if it's been tracked!!! WTF...

[elisiX]

That doesn't even make sense!..

What the hell else is the point of buying one?

I imagine for most buyers that is the sole reason for buying on.

Surely it's not seen as a daily runabout? lol

[defaultx]

Surely it's not seen as a daily runabout? lol

Haha I'd like to think not! I think the whole voiding of the warranty if you use launch control is a bit ridiculous too...it's a massive gamble for the owners. Nissan say if you use it and it doesn't break, then you're all good to keep using it...but if it breaks - sorry no warranty!

[G-rig]

Does seem a bit crazy, and can't you use aftermarket pads anyway ?

Guess you have to pay to play, the RS6 front brake discs (& pads?) are 3500 to replace.

Silly having a supercar you can't drive on the track.

The

[Justin Fox]

I've heard a LOT of negative news regarding the new GT-R. Too much to mention!

[JoeStivo]

Second Hand IS-F. :-)

[G-rig]

I would probably get something like Capercat has done, and some mods.

[G-rig]

now realistically would get a second hand RS4. spare change for mods.

+1

TT-RS would be ok too.

[Pharkus]

+1

TT-RS would be ok too.


New Motor magazine review of TT-RS vs Cayman S puts the Cayman ahead. Though budget wise I think the Porsche gets a tad expensive with "standard" options once you start ticking boxes.

Also joining in on the R35 discussion. Even though it costs less than other cars of its ilk, apparently it costs more for everyday maintenance than those more expensive cars.

$140k for a car other than the C63 I would probably get a S2000 and mod the crap out of it.

[Tinto]

On a perception front, I think it is harder for a car with a lower spec model in its range (like the TT) to punch too far outside its category.

I drove a BMW Z3 (sub two litre) once, which forever tainted the Z cars in my eyes (it was a hire car, so I HAD to flog it) - and that was after being taken for a spin in a Z3M too.
I couldn't shake the stigma.
IMO Manufacturers need to release the hot model first and create a strong desire (but not necessarily sales), then trickle down to the poverty pack models.
That makes the poverty pack models seem affordable while the halo model doesn't seem like a hopped up cheapo.

I know this doesn't apply in all cases - eg I don't think less of an RS4 because an A4 exists.
But there's something already niche about the TT that feels like they needed to start at the top and move down.

[J.T]

Lotus Exige for me

[R32Perth]

I heard that the R35 is fragile (highly strung). For the money, i would get a second hand porsche 911 gt3 if I wanted to track it.

[Capercat]

$140k for a car other than the C63

Are you prepared to change your tyres every 8000km, my boss owns one and drives like a granny and has replaced three sets of tyres in 20,000km. It's an expensive exercise because the tyres are specially rated for the C63. Very soft tyres.

[G-rig]

You could just put different tyres on...?

[Pharkus]

Are you prepared to change your tyres every 8000km, my boss owns one and drives like a granny and has replaced three sets of tyres in 20,000km. It's an expensive exercise because the tyres are specially rated for the C63. Very soft tyres.

I'd gladly replace as many tyres as it takes Capercat if I HAD the money to buy a C63!!! That does sound pretty bad though, but not as bad as the exhaust in full song. Now that is BAAAAAAAD!!

[Capercat]

Load rating etc will be wrong and don't expect the same handling.

[Pharkus]

Load rating etc will be wrong and don't expect the same handling.

Isn't that the same issue with the R32 and the required load rating and why it is such a pain in the arse (or at least expensive) to get the correctly rated tyre if you want to go up to 19"?

[Shonen]

Hmm $140K

Either a NA1 NSX Type R or a late model NA2.

[Howie]

Hmm $140K

Either a NA1 NSX Type R or a late model NA2.

Oh don't get me started on a NSX-R *droolz*

I was contemplating getting that instead of the 911 but could not be justified due to the complications of importing and no cost effective way to have it registered as a business vehicle for taxation purposes :p

Stupid Honda... Giving up after axing the NSX giving me no reason to spend my dollars on them.

[kaoticice]

used 911 GT3 without a doubt... the PUREST form of a car imo :)

[G-rig]

used 911 GT3 without a doubt... the PUREST form of a car imo :)

They are nice but aren't they a lot of effort to drive and feel crap once you reach high speeds?

[kaoticice]

^ never driven one in my life.. but love the look of it, and most review complimenting on the rawness nature.. =D

[G-rig]

Would be pretty good and wouldn't say no!!