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What about the other two? Regardless, I'd never buy a car based on numbers. Personally I wouldn't buy any of those. Well, maybe an early S5 with the V8, but nothing with a V6 in.

What engines in those cars? Also, a new car doesn't have to be better. It can be fine just being different.

I meant the car overall, mine was turbo so a more aggressive delivery sure, but I've driven sc'd Eliges and they can still bite if you're not careful: Certainly you need sonme modulation of the right foot. 4wd stuff just isn't as scary, it'll either grip or understeer unless you're being deliberately cackhanded in the search for fun.

Sometimes, I think I should've married you instead of my wife. Can you cook too? Looking forward to this project matey

What are the questions?

No judgment from me fella, I tend to buy the first car I see too and often without even driving them

I just find 4WD stuff a bit boring on track tbh, so that may be my prejudice. Just loads and loads and loads of grip isn't really challenging, it's like driving FWD but quicker. I'd rather have something a bit of a handful than something really competent, like an overpowered VX A45 is going to hate the track, plus the higher CoG is going to make for something more unstable than your other choices I think. Could always buy a non-charged M3, live with it to see if you like it then charge it yourself?

True, but it doesn't scan quite as well for the purposes of humour so I used a little creative accounting

In that case just put a set of BC Racing or Torqen suspension on, you're near enough there anyway so no need to go used. Speak to Tarmacsports or Torqen on here

Well there's a very simple way to sort that out...

Brilliant post, so much detail

NLOZED: I only have this exact amount of money to spend on a car! Not a penny more! Condition very important too! *spunks nearly a grand more than advertised figure* NLOZED: Bought this orange one, didn't check condition as I was so excited! *cue thug life meme*

Well let's not go down that path again!

I nearly said Evora too, good shout Col. Tbh I think you'll have to go with your gut on this one, but if pushed I'd say the E92. I think the Ultima is just too quick for trackdays (and then there's possible reliability issues that come with buying a kitcar), and the GT-R and the A45 are just going to be too dull on track as you'll have bags and bags of grip. At least the E92 will test you.

Ah, gotcha. Makes more sense now! So something track-happy, not Elise-based, and covered so no Caterhams (last one is my assumption). Budget £40k? I'm honestly a bit stuck tbh. You're close to R8 territory, y'know. They've gotta be worth looking at.

So are buying for now, or for when the house is done? I assumed now, but having re-read your first post I think you actually mean after.

In that case, Caterham. Will give you all the thrills and there's nothing like it at all. Plenty of choice, too.

If you like SLK350 over all the others you've owned, a 350 probably isn't for you. If you're an SLJ just go buy an Evo with your £10k, you won't go quicker than one of those.

Couple of my two taken today, nice to finally get a pic of Zel where he doesn't look stoned

Supecharged or supercharged...? I jest, I'll play properly now. I wouldn't buy an Ultima, as you'll likely grow hateful of it in anything other than perfect weather on track. I wouldn't buy the A45 as it's just a tarted up A class (sorry Colin!). GT-R I can see the attraction if you like them, so maybe one of those although I suspect it'll get pricey to run. SC'd E92 is probably my pick out of those, however I suspect it'll feel very bland coming after the VX. But then, most things will I guess. C63 not an option? The older one with the actual 6.3, one of the finest engines ever made and likely never to be seen again? Or a Maser GT, that high-revving V8 is absolutely gorgeous and it's a proper stunning car to look at too.

What's an E99??

Did you mean E43 or A45?

Done and done.

Is there a difference then? That's where I must be going wrong.

Think of it as a shakedown cruise!