35k What would you get
16 March 2012, 06:39 PM
#32
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I'm not getting it. You'd have brakes and suspension that need upgrading, poor traction and a car that would be devalued as well as spending all the money on the mods?
16 March 2012, 08:12 PM
#33
Scooby Regular
I think its because its much easier to talk the talk than walk the walk. When its your money I think you look upon how you spend it rather differently than in the fantasy land, but its still fun.
16 March 2012, 08:18 PM
#34
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: here, there, everywhere
Posts: 3,111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
forget all the dont spend it, buy investment comments,
if you got the cash to spare enjoy it as you wish.
my point was as i stand 35k is an unimaginable amount to spend on a car, and so i just couldnt justify it.
but if you are, go for it. try whatever you want and buy what suits you best
enjoy
if you got the cash to spare enjoy it as you wish.
my point was as i stand 35k is an unimaginable amount to spend on a car, and so i just couldnt justify it.
but if you are, go for it. try whatever you want and buy what suits you best
enjoy
100% agree
16 March 2012, 08:38 PM
#36
Scooby Regular
I think that hits the nail on the head. We are all offering advice from different perspectives of what £35k means to us. The only person who can understand their financial position is the OP - whether to have fun or be cautious with it. Only he knows what he really wants, what his passion is for...and I don't know anyone who doesn't have a passion for cars that is willing to spend that much on a them, which is why Im sure he has had a pretty good idea of what he will end up all along and which is why I don't really understand why people actually start these threads but fully understand why people offer advice.
17 March 2012, 06:26 AM
#39
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 569
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Different people think in different ways. I have just finished my Hawkeye build https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...wkeye-sti.html and the e92 project will be my next port of call. Devalued? Considering the kit can be removed I think not. If you don't like, don't buy it. Simple.
17 March 2012, 10:32 AM
#40
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
The E90 suspension is so good that it is well matched to 550HP? What is the advantage over an R35 apart from a softer ride?
The balance sheet for the original modifier of an expensive car (and a cheap one where the mods can easily exceed the car) are nearly always a disaster, giving considerable hassle selling and to a limited audience. Personally I have found ownership of cars with mods you can remove in minutes to an hour much easier and more fulfilling than my Subaru which ended up with over double it's factory power.
The balance sheet for the original modifier of an expensive car (and a cheap one where the mods can easily exceed the car) are nearly always a disaster, giving considerable hassle selling and to a limited audience. Personally I have found ownership of cars with mods you can remove in minutes to an hour much easier and more fulfilling than my Subaru which ended up with over double it's factory power.
Last edited by john banks; 17 March 2012 at 10:38 AM.
19 March 2012, 10:15 AM
#41
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Shell petrol station
Posts: 4,495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
19 March 2012, 03:27 PM
#42
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Arborfield, Berkshire
Posts: 12,387
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
19 March 2012, 03:41 PM
#43
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I do get that 
Impressive gain for $14k kit (without the brakes and suspension) and it would be an interesting proposition at that price if you lived in the Southern states to use it, but they are changing suspension and brakes. As an ownership proposition, at UK prices, with UK rainfall and with the prices of insurance, modification and resale, it wouldn't get my vote.
Impressive gain for $14k kit (without the brakes and suspension) and it would be an interesting proposition at that price if you lived in the Southern states to use it, but they are changing suspension and brakes. As an ownership proposition, at UK prices, with UK rainfall and with the prices of insurance, modification and resale, it wouldn't get my vote.
19 March 2012, 03:57 PM
#44
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Shell petrol station
Posts: 4,495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I do get that Impressive gain for $14k kit (without the brakes and suspension) and it would be an interesting proposition at that price if you lived in the Southern states to use it, but they are changing suspension and brakes. As an ownership proposition, at UK prices, with UK rainfall and with the prices of insurance, modification and resale, it wouldn't get my vote.
Impressive gain for $14k kit (without the brakes and suspension) and it would be an interesting proposition at that price if you lived in the Southern states to use it, but they are changing suspension and brakes. As an ownership proposition, at UK prices, with UK rainfall and with the prices of insurance, modification and resale, it wouldn't get my vote.
But you are right.....with the sensible head on the choice can only be a GTR. Never thought that "GTR" and "sensible head" could be used in the same sentence
19 March 2012, 07:11 PM
#45
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Life generally isn't short as I find with lots of 80 and 90 year olds that keep coming to see me to try to keep them going 
Coming from a poor background and watching every penny, purchasing carefully (and then not frittering on inappropriate mods) is the name of the game for enjoying nice cars without spending a fortune, getting in debt or losing your play fund too quickly.
Coming from a poor background and watching every penny, purchasing carefully (and then not frittering on inappropriate mods) is the name of the game for enjoying nice cars without spending a fortune, getting in debt or losing your play fund too quickly.
19 March 2012, 08:36 PM
#46
I'd just get an Exige and a divorce
23 June 2013, 11:52 AM
#54
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was in a similar position
£35K to spend, traded in my cayman for a C63 AMG saloon
2011 model, 18000 miles, £36K
Have had a couple of porkers before - very very impressed with C63 - very very fast car and the sound - nothing like it.
Worth having a drive
And dont believe the stories about 12mpg/150 mile range etc - 23mpg and 250 mile range is more like it
£35K to spend, traded in my cayman for a C63 AMG saloon
2011 model, 18000 miles, £36K
Have had a couple of porkers before - very very impressed with C63 - very very fast car and the sound - nothing like it.
Worth having a drive
And dont believe the stories about 12mpg/150 mile range etc - 23mpg and 250 mile range is more like it
23 June 2013, 08:39 PM
#55
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Here, There, Everywhere
Posts: 10,619
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was in a similar position
£35K to spend, traded in my cayman for a C63 AMG saloon
2011 model, 18000 miles, £36K
Have had a couple of porkers before - very very impressed with C63 - very very fast car and the sound - nothing like it.
Worth having a drive
And dont believe the stories about 12mpg/150 mile range etc - 23mpg and 250 mile range is more like it
£35K to spend, traded in my cayman for a C63 AMG saloon
2011 model, 18000 miles, £36K
Have had a couple of porkers before - very very impressed with C63 - very very fast car and the sound - nothing like it.
Worth having a drive
And dont believe the stories about 12mpg/150 mile range etc - 23mpg and 250 mile range is more like it
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RoShamBo
Non Scooby Related
2
01 November 2002 05:03 PM
soobercharger
ScoobyNet General
6
28 January 2002 11:20 AM