DizzyRebel
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Ok what about a corvette Z06? 700bhp? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1041057.htm
Honda NSX? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/980838.htm
Or jag xkr?
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BluKoo
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Ok what about a corvette Z06? 700bhp? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1041057.htm
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Originally posted by nik
Needs to be a daily driver, 10-12k miles a year
 
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NovaGTE2
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I went from a M3 to a 911 and never looked back; better MPG than a m3, service was even cheaper an such a nice drive. Used daily either is not a problem; so comfy and quiet when you are cruising and power and sound there when you do want to give it some.
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DizzyRebel
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quote:
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Ok what about a corvette Z06? 700bhp? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1041057.htm
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Originally posted by nik
Needs to be a daily driver, 10-12k miles a year
what? its only as fast as you drive it! Dont use too much throttle and it will only be as bad on fuel as a highly tuned straight 6!
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BluKoo
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I wasn't talking about the fact that its 700bhp. Its LHD and its a Corvette. I'm not sure just how reliable it would be and servicing it would be a pain in the arse.
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DizzyRebel
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More reliable than a porsche thats for sure. Yank tanks are bulletproof in the engine department. I know somone over there who has a 1200bhp twin turbo vette thats been his daily driver for 5 years now and all he does is change the oil, filter and plugs once every 6 months.
LHD will take some getting used to but 700bhp an a great handling chassic cannot be ignored lol.
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Nath
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Corvette Z06 more reliable than a 911? Are you high?
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Stu
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Yeah Id probably agree that the Corvette LS series of engines are more reliable than Porsche engines.........as for everything else then I'm not sure!?
Would I have a Corvette over a Porsche.......I don't think Id have either to be honest but then thats just my opinion!
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Nath
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Overall for everyday use though, it's the 911 all day.
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Whats your Budget Nick? You considered a 5 Series or anything?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1053960.htm
Hopefully not that one.
Thats incredibly tacky!
James are you an Arab?
[Edited on 08-06-2009 by BluKoo]
No im not an arab you cheeky cunt.
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nik
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I do agree that the C2 is a bit girly, considering paying a bit more and going for a C4S, looks much better. The guy wants cash on top of my M3 which I'm not prepared to do for a 1999 C2 so will be looking elsewhere now. Not really up for a 5 series though, and the NSX was boring when I drove one, sounds nice but didn't like the steering feel or the pace of it. Corvette would be cool if I lived in America and had a chest wig 
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Jules S
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My old man has a 03 996 targa.
Currently on its third engine.....
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richc
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Sell the m3, And buy a e39 M5! Will earn you self a few £0000 in the process and still get a bruiser to knock about in whilst saving your pennies 
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nik
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Decided to go for a 997 S, just need to offload my M3 now and raise a little extra funds. Having looked at a few cars the 997 is league above anything else for what I want, love it!
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BluKoo
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Good plan. The 997's look so much better, although you will lose a lot more money on them.
Not fancy a 993? Virtually depreciation proof.
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Cole
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where you been looking nik have you been up to paragon at all or have you just been up to the portslade porsche dealership
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CORSA NUT
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When I was looking into 911's Nik i bought 911 world magazine and they mentioned problems with the engines on the early model 996's.Although that one you posted is a lot of car for the money! I'd get a decent warrenty from Porsche also which is around £1000.I worked in the motor trade for a bit and spoke to a few Porsche technitions and the new models are pretty unrealiable...I was shocked to hear that!
[Edited on 13-06-2009 by CORSA NUT]
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nik
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Experts I have spoken to predict about a £2500 loss per year on the 997, I can stomach that. Cole the Porsche garage moved to Burgess Hill sometime ago now, been looking at specialist garages (one in Chichester etc). I am tinkering with a 996 Turbo late model too as I have been told that is probably the best late-ish 911 to buy in terms of depreciation i.e it might not drop anything in 3-5 years.
First thing is to flog the M3 but I am fairly sure I'll go for a Carrera 2 or 4S 997. Looks gorgeous!
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AK
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if you're worried about deprication... it has to be a basalt black 993 turbo.
Time-less shape
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by nik
Experts I have spoken to predict about a £2500 loss per year on the 997
I predict far more than that...
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Originally posted by AK
if you're worried about deprication... it has to be a basalt black 993 turbo.
Time-less shape
As i said earlier a 993 is where i would put my money, but to be honest, if you're wanting to use it every day, you'll want a fairly low milage one to begin with, and they can cost quite a bit.
[Edited on 14-06-2009 by BluKoo]
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nik
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Not hugely worried but obviously losing as little as possible would be nice, 997 just offers reasonable losses and everyday practicality. 993t looks great though must admit, shame I can't buy one of them for the weekend
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nik
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Experts I have spoken to predict about a £2500 loss per year on the 997
I predict far more than that...
I'm talking about a low mileage 2005 car with a good spec, they won't dip below the 30k mark for a fair while yet and can be picked up for 34-36k.
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AK
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AK
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Originally posted by nik
I'm talking about a low mileage 2005 car with a good spec, they won't dip below the 30k mark for a fair while yet and can be picked up for 34-36k.
Ya, depreciation isnt really a killer if you only keep the car for a year or two at most.
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CorsAsh
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Mmmmmmm at that one AK posted.
[Edited on 14-06-2009 by CorsAsh]
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