New car buying advice type thread

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V8Granite wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:49 am Something with an NA V8 to get one while you can/ is new enough etc.

Dave!
Like.... this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 5132577472
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Explosive Newt wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:43 am
Matty wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:41 pm
Or you can prove your the manliest of all men and buy a VXR8 - and it's great you don't care if people question your sexual orientation
Few more of those going. I did think about one in the past, not sure what put me off. Hmm
I bought mine at 2yrs old and 10k miles.
Sold it at 7yrs and 35k miles for exactly the same money.

They demand more money now.

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Matty wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:41 pm ISF is a good shout, but not cheap now (as with all things) and even the later models are 10 years old with typically dated Japenese interiors.
Wow prices have gone up by quite a lot :shock: :o :? :cry:
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Explosive Newt wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:12 am
V8Granite wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:49 am Something with an NA V8 to get one while you can/ is new enough etc.

Dave!
Like.... this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 5132577472
Well I've learned 2 things about the XK that I didn't know before - it's a hatchback and the bonnet opens by tilting forwards. Does look very nice that one.
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8-)

But not really a daily driver!

I think if I was to get an Aston, it would be one of the newer Vantages, not that that could be considered a daily either...
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Alas no, but what seems even more unlikely is that there isn't a Cygnet* near your budget (start at £36k ), and that isn't the only V12 manuel cheaper than a Cygnet :shock:
*Easy to park :P

How about Foz 911?
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nuttinnew wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:03 pm Alas no, but what seems even more unlikely is that there isn't a Cygnet* near your budget (start at £36k ), and that isn't the only V12 manuel cheaper than a Cygnet :shock:
*Easy to park :P

How about Foz 911?
That had crossed my mind. I am not sure a 911 (that would be in budget) is much less compromised as a daily driver than the Boxster is. The current generation of 911 perhaps but that ain’t gonna happen :P
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Xk will be a brilliant day to day car, boots pretty decent for a coupe as well.

If you get one with the Hifi upgrade it's a noticeable improvement in sound quality.

Not sure what Nav your XF has but that XK you have linked to has a previous gen unit which is noticeably worse to use if that's of any concern.

Drive lovely though, handle like a slightly lighter XF, which is unsurprising really!
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Mito Man wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:05 pm
Explosive Newt wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:12 am
V8Granite wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:49 am Something with an NA V8 to get one while you can/ is new enough etc.

Dave!
Like.... this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 5132577472
Well I've learned 2 things about the XK that I didn't know before - it's a hatchback and the bonnet opens by tilting forwards. Does look very nice that one.
I'd totally forgotten that they had rear seats. Well, rear shopping bag holders at least.
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Coaster1 wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:54 am
Matty wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:41 pm ISF is a good shout, but not cheap now (as with all things) and even the later models are 10 years old with typically dated Japenese interiors.
Wow prices have gone up by quite a lot :shock: :o :? :cry:
You also want the post-2010 cars. They came with an all-important slippy diff, better springs and various other minor fixes.

Exhausts aside, they look great on the road. Supposed to be rock solid for reliability and you could get a 2 year, cast iron warranty from Lexus for £800....but cheaper than Merc who charged about £2500 for the same warranty on a C63.
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Is the XK smaller enough than an XF to make a difference parking?
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4790mm v 4970mm so a fair bit shorter.
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This wouldn't have helped with parking but was withing budget; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-BENT ... 7675.l2557
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nuttinnew wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:35 pm This wouldn't have helped with parking but was withing budget; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-BENT ... 7675.l2557
Funnily enough, while I should like Bentleys, they have never really done anything for me. While I've never driven one, they always seemed far too big and unweildy. There are loads about quite suspiciously cheap on autotrader if you go looking... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 6103684502
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Engine out for lots of repairs you wouldn't expect on those, easy enough with a ramp and engine table, but still 16 Hours labour at a dealer!
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Yep, the only way one combines XF and Boxster is in size and weight. Istr reading ages back that changing spark plugs was an engine out job; very much a case of if you couldn't afford one new...
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Or should I just buy an F type on finance? That’s a thing, right? I wonder what they are like as a motorway cruiser.
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Explosive Newt wrote: Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:41 am Or should I just buy an F type on finance? That’s a thing, right? I wonder what they are like as a motorway cruiser.
V8S sans roof. They're basically a reliable TVR
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A guy at my work has just got a new F-type, it's a 4 banger coupe, but still a great daily. Small inside though.
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