£50K budget ( sold 993TT for £35K).

Thought about a 01/02 996TT. Tried GT3 - too track orientated.

Fancy a new M5 but out of my price range at the moment.

RS6 possibility.

Any other ideas ??

Porkerboy.

 

355? Sagaris?

 

New RS4?

 

I just did the same: Sold my 993TT and got an RS6 saloon which arrived today. I think that was a good choice.

 

RS4 - hadnt thought of that - suppose to be a cracking car.

 

Ive had 2 996 turbo's, supurb but lacked something I couldnt put my finger on.

Now have GT3 RS and loving it.

But X50 996's can be had for good money.

 

Decisions decisions. RS 6 sounds good.

 

Do you need a saloon?

 

I prefer the RS6 avant - just something about them, RS4s are nice, but the 6 wins everyday only thing i dont like is the reading which tells you fuel economy - lol I used 10 miles worth of juice in 300 metres ,was goin a bit quick tho ! just cant beat that sound

Phil

 

Found a 01 996 turbo with power kit, 30K miles, £52K - think this car is for me, going for a test drive on saturday.

 

No, just something really really quick!

 

Better than the 'Passat in drag' RS6

 

I would'nt bother with a RS6 etc if you don't need the space. Why lug around an extra 300-400kgs? It will only compromise the handling.

Have you driven the 997s? Its a very nice package.

Happy hunting!

 

What about a GT2 - http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/64798.htm

 

That's a right stunner - even got a black cat crossing it's path...I wonder if it will pass it twice...

 

Personally I would have kept the 993 Turbo - perhaps re-invented it if I was bored. Get a few Ruf parts on it to keep me amused or something!

Other than that maybe:

RS4 New

LHD Ferrari 360 Coupe - these cars are great as they have done the bulk of their depreciation and just recently taken a huge hit with the excellent reviews of the 430. Who says a Ferrari can't be an every day car - I have two friends who use them everyday for their commute. One 360 spider, one 575M both cover about 50 miles a day.

Wait for V8 M3

Take a current M3 CSL with few miles on the clock - the first owner has taken the hit especially when BMW launched the M3 CS - same colour nothing like as good.

There is always a M400 Noble for the performance nut in you but if it were my money I could not get past paying £50k on a car with '94 spec Ford repmobile rear lights and engine block!