£30k to spend, what performance car?

[Silent_Scone]

lol, 30,000 pounds. Enough for bad pork.

http://jksc.co.uk/listing/ford-focus-mk3-rs-2/

Box Fresh.

 

[M90SR]

Cat D Cayman R.
No thanks.

No problems with CAT D in my book. Buy cheap sell cheap.

 

[Sir_Dave]

No problems with CAT D in my book. Buy cheap sell cheap.

Yes & no.
To Cat D a £2k Clio doesnt take much (50% is £1k), so i agree wholeheartedly, i've had a few Cat C/D's.
On a Cayman R, that will always have been worth £40k+, you're looking at least £20k of damage, which well, is a bit more than a wing.
Unless you see pictures of it damaged/stripped down/repaired, i wouldn't go there. This looked "ok" on the outside for example, but the state of it underneath: http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=162007 😂

 

[Chrisgti6]

C63 like I've just done!

Quick edit by Chris Maskrey, on Flickr

You'll get a decent facelift for that money though.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

lol, 30,000 pounds. Enough for bad pork.

http://jksc.co.uk/listing/ford-focus-mk3-rs-2/

Box Fresh.

A diesel Focus? Really? :wink:

 

[M90SR]

C63 like I've just done!

Quick edit by Chris Maskrey, on Flickr

You'll get a decent facelift for that money though.

Gorgeous mate and I think insurance on these pre facelifts for me being 20 is around £2.8k mark. We already have a W204 diesel pre-face lift so face lift would be a change of scenery.

 

[M90SR]

Yes & no.
To Cat D a £2k Clio doesnt take much (50% is £1k), so i agree wholeheartedly, i've had a few Cat C/D's.
On a Cayman R, that will always have been worth £40k+, you're looking at least £20k of damage, which well, is a bit more than a wing.
Unless you see pictures of it damaged/stripped down/repaired, i wouldn't go there. This looked "ok" on the outside for example, but the state of it underneath: http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=162007 😂

100% agree.
It would have to have evidence of work done, receipts or otherwise no sale. Not to mention the general common sense involved when checking it out. I'd love to get one off ASM or Co-part and repair it myself though!

 

[edgeydt50]

Great shout!

Especially this one, hand on heart it'd be a lottery car for me;

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...iles---recent-service-and-timing-belt/6841341

I've seen this car in the flesh as my mate is the detailer for 4Star. You wont be disappointed

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I've seen this car in the flesh as my mate is the detailer for 4Star. You wont be disappointed

Excellent.

All i need now is the lottery win and we're golden.

 

[Martin_172]

Ferrari 348, they are just starting to go above 30k but they will be the next 355, 70-80k in the next 5 years I bet!

 

[Steven103]

Ford focus, Renault clio :sleeping::sleeping::sleeping::sleeping:

Add a few k, live a little and get an early Aston V8 Vantage, Nissan GTR R35, Maserati Gran Turismo. If you've got 30k cash I'm sure £2000 on disc/pads or putting a few k aside for a clutch is no biggie.

 

[Ian_182]

Ferrari 348, they are just starting to go above 30k but they will be the next 355, 70-80k in the next 5 years I bet!

Where are these 30k 348's
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/ferrari/348
Maybe a mondial is better in budget.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201610158808126

 

[Martin_172]

Where are these 30k 348's
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/ferrari/348
Maybe a mondial is better in budget.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201610158808126

its started already! 30-33 was buying a slightly higher mileage car just after new year!

 

[Davyboy888]

If you want to experienced high performance for in/around £30K, forget everything you've seen on this thread so far. This thing will eat them all alive around a track https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/82963/dallara-f3024

 

[Robiniho77]

The V6 for me!! Banker for holding value and a massive head turner when driven!


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[Olaf]

Whoa for one like me who can't afford an iPhone will have to stick to a Clio 182 Trophy with 42,000 mileage and worth about £6,000 after ten years. Not yet failed an MOT, 0-60mph 6.3 sec. Average 33 mpg driving in urban area at 16mph. I must be a fool. :tonguewink:

 

[Rob]

100% z4m coupe. You'd probably make a decent wedge

 

[Silent_Scone]

A diesel Focus? Really? :wink:

lol yeah could easily pass as one, no road presence at all

 

[Bracko172]

Maserati grandturismo
Evo 5/6
Vx220 n/a or turbo
Nissan GT-R

 

[M90SR]

Maserati grandturismo
Evo 5/6
Vx220 n/a or turbo
Nissan GT-R

I thought about the VX220 actually. Wanted one as a kid but unfortunately its not what I'm looking for. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[M90SR]

GTR R35 is still £36k+
I am liking the Porsche 996 Carrera 4s, I am aware of the issues with the engines and the high prices of Porsche's parts division.

 

[STEVE.M]

If you want to experienced high performance for in/around £30K, forget everything you've seen on this thread so far. This thing will eat them all alive around a track https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/82963/dallara-f3024

Thing is, he want`s to drive to work in it.

 

[Stefan.]

Clio v6
E92/e90 m3 not clued up on beemers
Mk2 focus rs
Audi rs4
C63 amg if looked after amd low owners and not black on black s**t
R33 gtr skyline
Evo 5/6

 

[neil a]

My exige s

 

[M90SR]

My exige s :smile:

Loved your porsche neil!
I could imagine commuting in this haha

 

[neil a]

Ac , stereo what more could you need :tongueout:

 

[Jason_E]

Apologies if the question comes across a little idiotic.
But what performance car could you recommend that will not lose more than 5% of its value in 6 months to a year of ownership?

I went for this, and it was £10k under your budget from a main dealer. I've had it nearly 6 months and if anything it's worth the same as the day I bought it, maybe more? I know they're a bit of an unknown for future values, but it bodes well that the E46 is climbing, as well as this being the only V8 M3 they did with an "F1 Derived" high revving engine.

E92 M3 by Jason.Easton, on Flickr

I've always wanted a 911, I went to buy one, ended up with this. The dealer warranty was a massive plus, as was the fact its so bloody good to drive. And fast, oh so fast. Hope this helps!

Other options I'd look into is a Porsche 911, possibly a 997 C2S. But for values, the 996 C4S is going north and I dont see it slowing down any time soon. It's a bit of an awkward budget for something that'll go up, £50k there are a lot more modern performance cars that are going up. I just forced my friend into a Boxster Spyder actually!

 

[M90SR]

I went for this, and it was £10k under your budget from a main dealer. I've had it nearly 6 months and if anything it's worth the same as the day I bought it, maybe more? I know they're a bit of an unknown for future values, but it bodes well that the E46 is climbing, as well as this being the only V8 M3 they did with an "F1 Derived" high revving engine.

E92 M3 by Jason.Easton, on Flickr

I've always wanted a 911, I went to buy one, ended up with this. The dealer warranty was a massive plus, as was the fact its so bloody good to drive. And fast, oh so fast. Hope this helps!

Other options I'd look into is a Porsche 911, possibly a 997 C2S. But for values, the 996 C4S is going north and I dont see it slowing down any time soon. It's a bit of an awkward budget for something that'll go up, £50k there are a lot more modern performance cars that are going up. I just forced my friend into a Boxster Spyder actually!

Thanks Jason! Unfortunately I did a quote on these for when I turn 21 in a couple of months and its over £5k. C63 and porsches are only £1800 so its weird. I have really taken to a 996 carrera 4s. Spoke to porsche owners today and they said ideally get a c2s 996 if I find one.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Thanks Jason! Unfortunately I did a quote on these for when I turn 21 in a couple of months and its over £5k. C63 and porsches are only £1800 so its weird. I have really taken to a 996 carrera 4s. Spoke to porsche owners today and they said ideally get a c2s 996 if I find one.

Wouldn't go for a C2S, the C4S is deffo the one to go for. Turbo body & rear reflector strip make it much more special.

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[dann2707]

Thanks Jason! Unfortunately I did a quote on these for when I turn 21 in a couple of months and its over £5k. C63 and porsches are only £1800 so its weird. I have really taken to a 996 carrera 4s. Spoke to porsche owners today and they said ideally get a c2s 996 if I find one.

You have a lot of money for a 20 year old! Jeesh!

 

[bill]

He's a dealer.

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[Jason_E]

Thanks Jason! Unfortunately I did a quote on these for when I turn 21 in a couple of months and its over £5k. C63 and porsches are only £1800 so its weird. I have really taken to a 996 carrera 4s. Spoke to porsche owners today and they said ideally get a c2s 996 if I find one.

Odd as the C4S was a lot more for me! I use specialist brokers (Sky Insurance currently, although Brentacre on one of my cars as its "classic").

100% go for a 996 C4S if you can. Stunning cars, going up in value.

 

[bill]

Chris knott are very good for insurance or at least gave been for me and aviva.

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[Jason_E]

Chris knott are very good for insurance or at least gave been for me and aviva.

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I think you have to be an old man for them?

For reference I'm 24 and the M3 was about £900 this year I think. .

 

[bill]

I think you have to be an old man for them?

For reference I'm 24 and the M3 was about £900 this year I think. .

Erm..............quite possibly lol. Id be happy with £900 on an m3 at 41.been with chris knott for about 10 years on and off, but every now and then aviva seem to come up with good qoutes so i switch to them.

Brentacre and sky have never got near chris knott for me. Chris knotts hava always used highways.

I think you have to be an old man for them?

For reference I'm 24 and the M3 was about £900 this year I think. .

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[Jason_E]

Erm..............quite possibly lol. Id be happy with £900 on an m3 at 41.been with chris knott for about 10 years on and off, but every now and then aviva seem to come up with good qoutes so i switch to them.

Brentacre and sky have never got near chris knott for me. Chris knotts hava always used highways.



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I'll have to try them next time then! Sounds good. I struggled with the classic policy on the Golf cos of my age.

Kinda off topic here, but insurance chat may help your decision lol.


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[M90SR]

You have a lot of money for a 20 year old! Jeesh!

Dont want to get into to much detail but I assure you its all hard earned and not from the parents! My dads against me getting cars lol because he doesnt see the point.

 

[M90SR]

Wouldn't go for a C2S, the C4S is deffo the one to go for. Turbo body & rear reflector strip make it much more special.

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What was I thinking about the C2S of course C4S lol. I love the turbo body. Hopefully these wont increase to much by the end of this year. So I can get one for a good price on my insurance renewal.

 

[Chris V6 255]

I'm hoping they don't go up too much. Really want one but wouldn't sell the V6 for one. If they keep going up they will be out of reach within 12 months.


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[Ian_182]

If you sold the V6 and added a few quid you could be quids in in a few years. @Chris V6 255
But im guessing the clio love is strong in you.?