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Title: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 19 September 2011, 12:26
I have a friend that want to splash out £60k on a Audi R8..... I could think of a few better cars to spunk £60k on!!


What would you buy??  :cool:
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: barrym381 on 19 September 2011, 12:29
would have to be a near new rs6 there awsome  :evil:
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Post by: delirical on 19 September 2011, 12:30
An M3 CSL and a deposit on a house  :smiley:
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Post by: Mikester on 19 September 2011, 12:32
Nissan GTR, 911 Turbo, BMW M3/M5, Mk6 Gti with a luggage net.
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 19 September 2011, 12:42
I should of added that this friend is female... and already has a few houses. SO £60k for a car only!!

She wont do older cars.. as thats just not fashionable. Nothing with 4 doors, or shouty look at me styling. The front runners are R8 and 911 (of some kind).


Im pretty sure we can do better!!
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Post by: Mikester on 19 September 2011, 12:46
In that case it will be the R8 as it has the nice lights on the front.
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Post by: barrym381 on 19 September 2011, 12:59
be a second hand r8 for tht money
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Post by: Jay on 19 September 2011, 13:04
sooooooo many possibilities....  :drool:
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Post by: Kerrse on 19 September 2011, 13:19
be a second hand r8 for tht money

Very 2nd hand ..i know the new spider r8 comes in at 116k  :grin:
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Post by: thatwillis on 19 September 2011, 13:40
be a second hand r8 for tht money

Very 2nd hand ..i know the new spider r8 comes in at 116k  :grin:

Saw one on the a40 last week and it did look wicked!

So is she a female that is in to cars or is she a female that goes thats pretty i want it...
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Post by: raptorSE on 19 September 2011, 13:44
Think id have the new RS6  :cool:
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Post by: Horney on 19 September 2011, 13:46
Used R8 would be my choice.

Nick
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 19 September 2011, 14:03
Something from this page:

http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/preowned.html

Because you need to make the point that a new car will be in fashion for about five minutes.

A Bristol will be stylish forever and hold its value, as well.

I'd take the 1977 Bristol Brigand and probably some choice upgrades, like DTA management on the motor.
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Post by: Agreeable Slick on 19 September 2011, 14:10
She wont do shouty look at me styling.

er.... So she want's a Ford Mondeo then. :huh:
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Post by: Guy on 19 September 2011, 14:18
Something from this page:

http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/preowned.html

Because you need to make the point that a new car will be in fashion for about five minutes.

A Bristol will be stylish forever and hold its value, as well.

I'd take the 1977 Bristol Brigand and probably some choice upgrades, like DTA management on the motor.

yeah... lets hope its cleaner than the shots of their 'new' cars... looks like a tramp has been sleeping in the footwell of this one...

(http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/newmodels/lrg-blenheim-02.jpg)
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Post by: bodga on 19 September 2011, 14:19

http://www.carmony.co.uk/en/used-car/aston-martin-v8-vantage-roadster_2331921

The sexiest rear end i have ever seen on a car :drool:
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Post by: Mr Blue on 19 September 2011, 14:24
I'm a Porsche man so would have had an 'in your face' old Porsche but an R8 seems a good choice.

 :smiley:
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Post by: thatwillis on 19 September 2011, 15:23
(http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/3235/3235629-3.jpg)

 :drool:

Gran Turismo

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3235629.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3235629.htm)

I love them
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 19 September 2011, 16:00
Good choice with the Granturismo  :cool: :cool: :cool: thats what i would probably go for in her position.... If it was me I would go new m5.

She knows a little about cars having had a boxteS for a while, and now a new shape TT. She will not entertain anything that is old/mature man-ish, so the bristol is out.


I think she is sold by the R8...  :undecided:
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: Ant1981 on 19 September 2011, 17:06
I should of added that this friend is female... and already has a few houses. SO £60k for a car only!!

She wont do older cars.. as thats just not fashionable. Nothing with 4 doors, or shouty look at me styling. The front runners are R8 and 911 (of some kind).


Im pretty sure we can do better!!

An R8 does say 'look at me', as everyone knows it's not a cheap car.
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 19 September 2011, 17:09
I should of added that this friend is female... and already has a few houses. SO £60k for a car only!!

She wont do older cars.. as thats just not fashionable. Nothing with 4 doors, or shouty look at me styling. The front runners are R8 and 911 (of some kind).


Im pretty sure we can do better!!

An R8 does say 'look at me', as everyone knows it's not a cheap car.

agreed... by shouty I was refering to the GT-R type cars with lots of horsepower and stick on halford bits.
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Post by: tech1889 on 19 September 2011, 17:11
drove my mates dad's R8 before he sold it just a couple of months back... its so awesome its unbelievable.. dsg box in it felt great.. sounds amazing.. so comfortable.. all the mod cons (sat nav, climate control etc).. a proper cruising car.. pretty fast as well  :smiley: he had the v8 and i just loved it.. now he just has a Q5 and a merc c class kompressor  :sick:
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: Ant1981 on 19 September 2011, 17:12
I should of added that this friend is female... and already has a few houses. SO £60k for a car only!!

She wont do older cars.. as thats just not fashionable. Nothing with 4 doors, or shouty look at me styling. The front runners are R8 and 911 (of some kind).


Im pretty sure we can do better!!

An R8 does say 'look at me', as everyone knows it's not a cheap car.

agreed... by shouty I was refering to the GT-R type cars with lots of horsepower and stick on halford bits.

I don't think anyone who could afford a GT-R would stick anything on from Halfords.
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Post by: Bellend on 19 September 2011, 17:56
Is it only me or is the R8 slightly boring looking?
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Post by: bobbarley on 19 September 2011, 17:57
I'd get an R8 or DB9.
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Post by: bobbarley on 19 September 2011, 18:02
Is it only me or is the R8 slightly boring looking?

It's just you.  Cars f*cking gorgeous.
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Post by: Jimble on 19 September 2011, 18:09
I'd go for an R8 personally but what about a V8 Vantage? :cool:
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Post by: Wayne on 19 September 2011, 18:10
Porsche 911  :smiley:
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Post by: bobbarley on 19 September 2011, 18:13
Twin Turbo R8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsP4DjEC8j4&feature=player_embedded

Says Ferrari 458
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Post by: Phil1980 on 19 September 2011, 18:14
I really like the R8, also like the lamborghinis though.
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201135413028613/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/price-to/75000/model/gallardo/make/lamborghini/postcode/nr34td/page/2/radius/1501?logcode=p
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Post by: barrym381 on 19 September 2011, 18:19
Porsche 911  :smiley:
when you pay 60k for a 911 an the dealer offers you 36k after 18 month you wont be to happy
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Post by: Wayne on 19 September 2011, 18:43
Porsche 911  :smiley:
when you pay 60k for a 911 an the dealer offers you 36k after 18 month you wont be to happy

Why would you be taking it back after 18mths :undecided:
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Post by: CCGTI on 19 September 2011, 18:44
My mate pete has a red R8 convertible, driven it, loved it, drove his 360 spider last year and the R8 was much nicer

R8 FTW, but i would also have a Lambo as you dont see many, not round where i live anyway
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Post by: R32UK on 19 September 2011, 18:49
The lambo looks like the winner here... its probably the only other she would go for after the 911 and the R8.
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Post by: barrym381 on 19 September 2011, 18:50
Porsche 911  :smiley:
when you pay 60k for a 911 an the dealer offers you 36k after 18 month you wont be to happy

Why would you be taking it back after 18mths :undecided:
aw my mate had kids should of said that  :embarassed:
but got an rs6 shortly after the 911 awsome bit of kit but fuel costs were mental :grin:
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: RandomJord on 19 September 2011, 20:08
Money to burn..... Had this 'discussion' with my uncle today....

Chopping an 11 Plate Panamera Turbo

For a 911 Turbo S .... Taking it back after 9 f**kING DAYS!

For a 61 plate Panamera Turbo S

Can you IMAGINE the hit on that shiz?


Oh and I'd go R8 allday

Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 19 September 2011, 21:28
I am actually shocked that everyone else chosen the R8 also... surely £60k gets you something better than what essentially is a cheap mans gallardo!?! no  :huh:
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Post by: shorty87 on 19 September 2011, 21:31
I'd go for a merc sl63  :grin: one day  :laugh:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 19 September 2011, 21:39
I like the R8 as an overall package it looks good and the interior is a lot nicer than any other cars available for the money. 
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Post by: Phil1980 on 19 September 2011, 21:42
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201129405466797/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/75000/model/vantage/make/aston_martin/radius/1501/quicksearch/true/postcode/nr34td/page/5?logcode=p
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Post by: snifferdog on 19 September 2011, 21:44
Has a mk3 GTI been mentioned yet? :wink:
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Post by: archie837 on 19 September 2011, 21:50
jag XKRS.

or

2 dodge chargers. pre 1970
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 19 September 2011, 22:16
bentley continental gt  :cool:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 19 September 2011, 22:27
I know  you said no old mans cars but really for effortless style and timeless chic a genuine 356c, uber cool whatever the occasion
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Post by: R32UK on 20 September 2011, 09:51
I know  you said no old mans cars but really for effortless style and timeless chic a genuine 356c, uber cool whatever the occasion


It will be used everyday... so anything old is probably not going to be the best of options.  :smiley:
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Post by: PaulPearson on 20 September 2011, 19:49
Old 2nd hand Ferrari deffo. Or a golf and rebuild it tuned to the nuts and fast as hell :)

And a holiday lol
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Post by: emery1990 on 20 September 2011, 21:10
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3235831.htm

I've always liked these since I saw one last year
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: gooseuk on 21 September 2011, 11:02
For the money it has to be the nissan GTR. Amazing power amazing handerling and buy them used for 40k.

Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 21 September 2011, 14:13
She is test driving the R8 today.. so lets see how that goes. I imagine she will leave a deposit if she likes it...


tbh the only other car i would go for is the 911 (which is a little bland) or the gran turismo which will depreciate like a brick  :undecided:

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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 21 September 2011, 14:29
I'v been very lucky and drove the R8 and a Lamborghini Gallardo round a track... My choice would be a used R8  :cool:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 21 September 2011, 14:38
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1926769.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3193975.htm

 :cool:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 21 September 2011, 14:40
American muscle cars? :sick:
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 21 September 2011, 14:54
I drove an R8 last year on one of those track days things, it was totally awesome.
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 21 September 2011, 15:12
I drove an R8 last year on one of those track days things, it was totally awesome.

Agree mate.. I got upto 145mph before i had to brake hard for a corner  :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: R32UK on 22 September 2011, 14:05
She drove the R8 yesterday and said it wasnt better than the porsche she test drove in any way  :grin:

the R8 was an auto and according to her it just felt like a larger version of her TT.... not sold!!

the quest continues....
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Post by: Misky on 22 September 2011, 14:29
BENTLEY GT CONTINENTAL W12 awesomeness?  :evil:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 22 September 2011, 18:52
Its got to be the Gallardo, but maybe she will think that is just a big TT as well. :rolleyes:
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Post by: R32UK on 22 September 2011, 19:00
she just claims the 911 is better built and more of a drivers car than the audi... it may have been down to the auto box she tried it with.

lambo test drive next week at some point i hear... such a tough life at 31  :undecided:
Title: Re: Money to burn!!
Post by: Phil1980 on 22 September 2011, 19:02
I have driven the Audi R8 in manual version on a track day, and I wanted one immediately, now wheres my next promotion....... :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: Jay on 27 September 2011, 13:58
If I had 60k I'd consider PX'ing my family wagon for one of these  :grin:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=101108&sort=5&did=49752&partner=TMG&postcode=cv79ln&dropdowntype=uvl&configfile=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/49752/49752_config.xml&miles=1&csslocation=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/49752/49752&max_records=300&id=201137415978905&distance=0

OR


http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=101108&sort=5&did=49752&partner=TMG&postcode=cv79ln&dropdowntype=uvl&configfile=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/49752/49752_config.xml&miles=1&csslocation=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/49752/49752&max_records=300&id=201132410072293&distance=0

 :huh:
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Post by: JulesS3 on 27 September 2011, 14:28
Was it the V8 R8? If so im not suprised, its not that special (in comparison to the V10 R8)

GTR is just quick, nothing else really. Best car would be a 911 for her as an overall package. Maserati is nice but you would have to love it and they are not very fast.

A bently continental would be a good shout.

Other end of the spectrum: Range Rover Sport
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Post by: Jimp on 28 September 2011, 11:15
She could buy all of the mk3s in the world.
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Post by: R32UK on 28 September 2011, 11:52
She could buy all of the mk3s in the world.

 :grin:

She would also have to go into rehab to get off that pipe! unless she simply wanted to weigh them in... either way, we would all be winners!
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Post by: _Adam_ on 28 September 2011, 13:40
why dont you ask her for the cash to fix your car?   :laugh:
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Post by: R32UK on 28 September 2011, 14:14
why dont you ask her for the cash to fix your car?   :laugh:

.... erm because I have the cash to fix my car*  :wink:


* I just think it should be the person/people at fault that pay for the repair