What about a Maserati GT:
2011 Maserati Granturismo Grancabrio £24,995 (carbrothersni.co.uk)

 

Ooh, isn't that gorgeous? Shame it's not a coupe.

 

My goodness, not far from me if you want it checked over
I'm up that way tomorrow.

 

0-60 5.3 secs. What is it doing with that engine?

 

Not what you want to hear, I'm sure, you being the proud owner of an F-Type. But you could stick 1 second on that 0-60 time and I still rather be sitting in that than an F-Type. It's a GT not a sports car. And a beautiful GT at that.

 

I'm only just coming to terms with spending a fair wedge on a used car rather than getting a new one with a 3 year warranty. I'd prefer to dip my toe in the used market rather than go full on baptism of fire with a Maserati.

 

I've noticed that VED is something to consider & there is a sweet spot between 2017 & 2019. Before 2017 it's levied on the old CO2 regime that means something like a Bentley Continental GT is going to cost £675 pa. Anything newer than 2019 will cop for the £390 luxury car tax on top of the standard £180 VED.

The blue M8 dropped £500 yesterday & could be worth a cheeky offer. It's also a late 2019 so just one year of £570 road tax.

 

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I presume the V8 itch can be scratched another day ?

 

Max £45,000

 

Flat 6, W12.... You'll still hanker for a V8 burble!

 

Only £180 to tax though.

 

Once a porker, always a porker. Isn’t that what they say?

Budget well and truly blown there but that’s beautiful. 😁

 

I'm looking at a daihatsu Copen

 

Ahhh, refreshing to see another on here going for a 'manly' convertible!

Welcome to the club.....

 

Ahhh, refreshing to see another on here going for a 'manly' convertible!

Welcome to the club.....

Funny thing. I was thinking exactly the opposite. Worried old Stiggy would be preoccupied with the next cut and blow dry or blue rinse to be concentrating on driving. 😁

 

Ahhh, refreshing to see another on here going for a 'manly' convertible!

Welcome to the club.....

 

This thread is the best case of 'Man Maths' I've seen in some time.

 

Yep, started with a £40K budget & through an exhaustive process managed to save money by spending close to £70K.

Man-maths at it's finest!.

 

Very nice. You won’t be disappointed.

 

Splendid example of a mid (alright, later) life crisis car.

 

Running costs for the 911 compared to a Bentley GTC

Warranty
Porsche: 2 years included then £950 pa
Bentley: 3 months included then £2200 pa

VED
Porsche: £180
Bentley: £675

Service
Porsche: Every 24 months either £350 (minor) or £600 (major) - next one is a minor in 2026.
Bentley: £900 every 12 months at a specialist.

Fuel Consumption
Porsche: Around 25mpg urban & 35mpg touring
Bentley: Urban 12-15mpg & 20mpg touring

Insurance
Porsche: £574
Bentley: £917

 

Running costs for the 911 compared to a Bentley GTC
…..

Insurance
Porsche: £574
Bentley: £917

Foley Huck. I’ve just paid £670 for the Merc. 😢

 

Just noticed it’s the version with the rare folding/heated wing mirrors.

 

Apparently it cost the original owner £14,000 to raise the equipment level to that of a typical family hatch.

 

The Bentley would come with a free CD of Barry Manilow’s Copacabana. I’m sure this was factored into the man maths, but thought I’d mention it just in case.

 

I’ll take the seat headrest crests off you, for £20 delivered.