[F30AM]

The Honest John list:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/topten/t...00000/?image=0

He must be on something strange to draw up this list.

[matk]

All the talk about jags i just had a look at the website and fell upon the f type project 7 only 250 are being made and it does not say a price but it looks amazing http://www.jaguar.co.uk/jaguar-range...ect-seven.html

[pr0gi]

Maserati offer some nice models the Ghibli S Q4 looks pretty nice imo

[happycow6171]

This is a bit leftfield here and nowhere near 100k, slk 55 amg open top concert, anyone know what they're like to drive?.

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Originally Posted by matk

All the talk about jags i just had a look at the website and fell upon the f type project 7 only 250 are being made and it does not say a price but it looks amazing http://www.jaguar.co.uk/jaguar-range...ect-seven.html

Yep looks amazing and for once a car that can justify quad exhausts

If you get a chance of a test drive of an F type do it

[Mr_JD]

Audi R8 coupe is the answer. Next level performance, naturally aspirated V8 and manual transmission. That is a combination that won't be around in the future.

Still looks good today, with the right combination of body colour and sideblades.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by happycow6171

Just been on jag website the r is coming out a lot more expensive than m6 gc!.

Much more exclusive and special though IMO. You said we had a £100k of your money to play with...no scrimping in this retirement .... you cant take it with you!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by happycow6171

This is a bit leftfield here and nowhere near 100k, slk 55 amg open top concert, anyone know what they're like to drive?.

Probably ok....if you fancy opening a hair salon.....?

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by happycow6171

This is a bit leftfield here and nowhere near 100k, slk 55 amg open top concert, anyone know what they're like to drive?.

Sounds great, looks like the 25k SLK200. If you are after that kind of thing then surely the proper SL or a used Ferrari California would be a lot more worthy of a retirement present?

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Sounds great, looks like the 25k SLK200. If you are after that kind of thing then surely the proper SL or a used Ferrari California would be a lot more worthy of a retirement present?

Exactly, SLK to me says 50+ lady off to meet her golf buddies....

#stereotrype

[DazC]

That project 7 Jag is a stunner.

250 lucky people who get to own one of those.

[matk]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Yep looks amazing and for once a car that can justify quad exhausts

If you get a chance of a test drive of an F type do it

I will try to get out in one. They look like good fun!

[matk]

Originally Posted by DazC

That project 7 Jag is a stunner.

250 lucky people who get to own one of those.

Yes and they will hold there value really well too! Future classic there!

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Originally Posted by matk

Yes and they will hold there value really well too! Future classic there!

I think the F type as a series is pretty much a classic.

It ticks most of the boxes.

Sort of that timeless quality to it.

[Sabo]

The F-type is a beautiful car but it's tiny inside, a friend of mine got a convertible recently(coupe looks better in my opinion) but I can't push the the seat far enough to get comfortable behind the steering wheel and I'm just under 6ft.

[happycow6171]

Hi all, have lined up a few test drives for wenesday morning, first up will be a m5 followed by new m3 and then an m4, may just take a grancoupe and m50d whilst I'm there.
In the process of arranging the audi artillery then off to porshe, should keep me out of mischief for a few weeks.

[GBR1]

Originally Posted by happycow6171

Hi all, have lined up a few test drives for wenesday morning, first up will be a m5 followed by new m3 and then an m4, may just take a grancoupe and m50d whilst I'm there.
In the process of arranging the audi artillery then off to porshe, should keep me out of mischief for a few weeks.

Sounds like lots of fun!! I said it before but try and line up a test drive of a Panamera, the looks aren't to everyone's taste but one of the best cars I have driven for a 4 door carry 4 people+luggage etc!

GBR1

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by happycow6171

Hi all, have lined up a few test drives for wenesday morning, first up will be a m5 followed by new m3 and then an m4, may just take a grancoupe and m50d whilst I'm there.
In the process of arranging the audi artillery then off to porshe, should keep me out of mischief for a few weeks.

Andrew will be loving that shopping list at HJCheater! Enjoy the test drives, feel free to get in touch whenever your looking to trade any if those in and your not happy with their offers! . I think in terms if special it might feel like:-

M5 > M4 > M3+M50D

[MRPoisson]

A Golf R apparently

[happycow6171]

Hi all, I took the m5 for a test drive wenesday morning, the conditions where far from ideal very greasy.
What can I say, the start up noise, mseats, its a bit special just sitting in one.
Did a bit of town work very relaxing, then dual carriageway tried giving it some beans, not a good idea in heavy rain!.
Traction control light was coming on all the time scrabbling for grip, the power train is in another galaxy compared to my 335d, but trying to use that kind of power in the wet is beyond my meagre skills.
Conclusion need to take the car out in the dry before making a decision.
We went back to the dealership and had a search for a few cars, lots of m3 verts already built, m6 gc in tanzanite christmas tree spec, list 119k, discounted down to 87k something to think about.
Decided to do m3 and m4 another day when it is dry.
Popped into jag and have got a test drive booked for next wenesday f type v6s, should be fun.
V8s vert has 495 hp sounds ok salesman told me he'd have to get one from jag direct to try!.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by happycow6171

Hi all, I took the m5 for a test drive wenesday morning, the conditions where far from ideal very greasy.
What can I say, the start up noise, mseats, its a bit special just sitting in one.
Did a bit of town work very relaxing, then dual carriageway tried giving it some beans, not a good idea in heavy rain!.
Traction control light was coming on all the time scrabbling for grip, the power train is in another galaxy compared to my 335d, but trying to use that kind of power in the wet is beyond my meagre skills.
Conclusion need to take the car out in the dry before making a decision.
We went back to the dealership and had a search for a few cars, lots of m3 verts already built, m6 gc in tanzanite christmas tree spec, list 119k, discounted down to 87k something to think about.
Decided to do m3 and m4 another day when it is dry.
Popped into jag and have got a test drive booked for next wenesday f type v6s, should be fun.
V8s vert has 495 hp sounds ok salesman told me he'd have to get one from jag direct to try!.

Yes, after owning an xdrive, starting to wonder the point of very powerful rear wheel drive car for day to day driving. As soon as is rains or the weather get shitty, you are at a disadvantage – whats the point in that? Alright for those that like the occasional sideways fun but you are not going to do that all the time and it doesn’t look good to other road users.

Don’t get me wrong I’d love an M3 - but for some of the year I couldn’t use it to its full potential, bit of a waste really.