TomS Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 If even for 1 second mpg is a consideration, don't get a GTR. I've managed 16mpg over the past 5000 miles. That's tuned but why would you get a Japanese car and not play around with it! Quote
grahamc Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Whatever he goes for will be a compromise. Good budget though. If I was him, I would go for a cheaper car though and put some money aside for the next divorce some what agree.... get the cheap car and some thing stupid for the weekends, cant give anything to the 2nd wife if you are bankrupt GTR is my pic off the day :-) it's fast got 4 seats and has a boot for putting stuff in it simples 2+2 rather than a 4 seater. Boot isn't exactly that big either. For a big car, space is at a premium. Still an absolute hoot though! Because the porsche boot is so large not to mention the parcel shelf behind the front seats In all honesty, I dont classify the GTR as having rear seats! I wouldnt drive more than 10/20 minutes with 4 people in the car. 3 people in means that the one in the back has their feet on the other section of the seat. If even for 1 second mpg is a consideration, don't get a GTR. I've managed 16mpg over the past 5000 miles. That's tuned but why would you get a Japanese car and not play around with it! have to agree Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) To recap, only space for one car. Does not want 2 lots of mots, road tax, servicing and repairs, etc etc etc GTR and M3 V8 way too juicy. Define reasonable on fuel? 30 mpg on a run. 20-25 generally. He is looking at an A45 AMG tomorrow. M135i also. If it was me with his finances I would buy older but low miles, say a 2010 Monaro 6.2 for £18K. Petrol not so important then! Edited June 24, 2014 by Peak 370 Quote
docwra Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 M235i is markedly better than the M135i, particualrly with auto box and adaptive suspension, tell him he definitely needs to try one. Id be interested to see hiow he gets on with the A45 as well 1 Quote
Steel Lynx Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 If he's after something lively, why not get a second hand 370Z and modify it to his exact road driving preferences. He can be as lively or sedate as he wants then. Quote
saihaynes Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Depends on what his performance expectations are but could also look at the infiniti g37 coupe or sedan, plenty of space, 320 Bhp on tap etc Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 Modified 370Z and GTR too thirsty, he does a lot of miles. Anyways up, he bought a December '13 Merc A45AMG and we went out in it last night. A tad of expected turbo lag but huge shove that shocks for a car with under 2 litres. Closest thing would be my 390 bhp Lancer Evo. Similar power delivery. Ride is incredibly firm but otherwise a great all rounder. 5 doors, Good boot. Economical. M3 V8 performance. £35K but as an AMG will hold value well. Quote
docwra Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 If he ever goes in an M235 I bet he will be disappointed he didnt try it first ........... Is the A45 ride harsh or just firm? What does it handle like? Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 Handling was great, as was the 7 speed box. Ride is harsh side of firm. Too much so I think. I am not sure I would buy a 235i. I would likely go M135i for practicality and same performance or await the 380 bhp M2. Quote
docwra Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Eh? Was this about your mate or actually about you? Ive driven a LOT of cars over the past 4/5 years and all Im saying is that the M235i is up with the absolute best, and as very few people would have had the opportunity to have a drive of one I think its worth mentioning in a thread like this. Its noticeably improved from the 1 Series (as it should be, the chassis and geometry are different), better than the E92 M3 (feels much more wieldy and handles like it too) and its not that pricey either. The M2 sure is tempting ......... but its still the same body, same engine (albeit remapped), probably same gearbox all with an LSD whacked on it - whatever, if its as much better than the M235 as the M235 is the M135 its going to be something special. Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 I can't speak for him, I am giving an opinion as to whether he would regret not buying a 235i. Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 In fairness I have not driven one, no, but I have owned well over 100 cars and driven every worthwhile supercar made in any numbers from 1980 to 2014. Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) BTW. I have test driven cars for several magazines, Motorbikes also. I digress, I think the M2 will be amazing. A Cayman GTS beater. Edited June 27, 2014 by Peak 370 Quote
Ricey Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 C63 would be high on my list at 35k My mate knows nothing about cars and he said that he saw one the other day and in his own words 'sounded like a jet fighter leaving the car park' 1 Quote
LRF4N Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I was in the rear seat of a c63 coming up the m6 back home last weekend. It's got a raw v8 burble and blistering performance 1 Quote
Peak 370 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Posted June 28, 2014 The C63 AMG, what a car, what an engine. But drinks like a certain lady prime minister's old man. Quote
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