I've realised I'm getting old...what to do (regarding cars)?

[Pondrew]

A few months ago I posted a thread regarding buying a V8 powered car, as I've always wanted something with 8 pots.
Well after much deliberation and discussion, my head won out and I bought a Ford Focus (yes, yes I know) estate.
It is the 2019 Mk4 2.3 ecoboost ST. After four months and 600 miles I've come to the conclusion it's not for me (well not for the mid-fifties me, maybe the mid-thrities me). It is a brilliant car. For the money I would doubt you would get anything that comes close for handling, excitement and equipment. I am just too old for it, simple as that. I get kids in their Fiesta STs flashing me and waving

So I am going to sell it and want a different car that I do like and is heart over head, not the other way round for a change.

I have a budget of no more than £30k.

I am asking for suggestions, based on the following criteria:
4 seater convertible (possibly coupes but prefer a vert). I have a 2 seater already (the E89 which has to stay)
6 cylinders with a blower (300bhp ish min)
Pretty looking car (subjective I know but the ST is fugly)
Makes the right noise (not chavvy loud but so I can hear it as I'd rather listen to the engine/induction than the radio. See told you I'm getting old)
Not more than 8 years old (I have an issue with mileage so it must be fairly modern).

I would be interested in other's thoughts on what you would buy in my situation.
Cheers, Les

[mr.tourette]

Vert... M6
Coupe.. C63 amg

Id go for the c63 though especially as you already have a vert option available

[Nictrix]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... rol&page=1

[Mr Tidy]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... rol&page=1

Ooh, that does look lovely - and it's a V8!

[Stevo1987]

I would suggest the Lotus Esprit from the Spy who Loved Me due to its underwater capabilities seeing where you live.

[Zforbes]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... rol&page=1

Ooh, that does look lovely - and it's a V8!

That does look nice, I had an itch for something like this before I bought the Zed

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 6123774681?

Think I'd be more up for the 6 thesedays though

[Nictrix]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... rol&page=1

Ooh, that does look lovely - and it's a V8!

That does look nice, I had an itch for something like this before I bought the Zed

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 6123774681?

Think I'd be more up for the 6 thesedays though

The mileage on the 650 is nothing, its practically new.
What sort of price tag would have been on it when new? £70k?

[Pondrew]

Think I'd be more up for the 6 thesedays though
The mileage on the 650 is nothing, its practically new.
What sort of price tag would have been on it when new? £70k?

Great shout Mr N
I did look at the 6 series a while back (I looked at every ferking car in the UK) and do like the facelift version. It certainly ticks all my boxes; not a point to point racing car, it is a V8 (running costs are a concern admittedly and they are only going to get more), it is classy and it has four good seats.
I keep going back to an S5 cab or a Merc E400 cab, but the 6 is a better choice against the MB

[Pondrew]

I would suggest the Lotus Esprit from the Spy who Loved Me due to its underwater capabilities seeing where you live.

Sorry Steve, I can't hear you from on top of that Norfolk mountain
Ironically I have lived most of my life on top of a mountain; well the Chilterns anyway

[Zforbes]

Think I'd be more up for the 6 thesedays though
The mileage on the 650 is nothing, its practically new.
What sort of price tag would have been on it when new? £70k?

Great shout Mr N
I did look at the 6 series a while back (I looked at every ferking car in the UK) and do like the facelift version. It certainly ticks all my boxes; not a point to point racing car, it is a V8 (running costs are a concern admittedly and they are only going to get more), it is classy and it has four good seats.
I keep going back to an S5 cab or a Merc E400 cab, but the 6 is a better choice against the MB

Is the later S5 not a 3 litre straight 6?

Think you'd need the RS5 to make it tick the V8 box

[Pondrew]

That does look nice, I had an itch for something like this before I bought the Zed

Sorry but Jags are not my thing. My sister bought an XKR once and it spent more time on a transporter than on the road.

[Zforbes]

Think I'd be more up for the 6 thesedays though
The mileage on the 650 is nothing, its practically new.
What sort of price tag would have been on it when new? £70k?

Great shout Mr N
I did look at the 6 series a while back (I looked at every ferking car in the UK) and do like the facelift version. It certainly ticks all my boxes; not a point to point racing car, it is a V8 (running costs are a concern admittedly and they are only going to get more), it is classy and it has four good seats.
I keep going back to an S5 cab or a Merc E400 cab, but the 6 is a better choice against the MB

Is the later S5 not a 3 litre straight 6? Edit V6

Think you'd need the RS5 to make it tick the V8 box

[Zforbes]

That does look nice, I had an itch for something like this before I bought the Zed

Sorry but Jags are not my thing. My sister bought an XKR once and it spent more time on a transporter than on the road.

That's why I bought the zed Look nice, sound great but agree about the reliability risk

[Pondrew]

Think you'd need the RS5 to make it tick the V8 box

I had sort of given up with the V8 idea, due to running costs and the fact that these are going to only get more.
I don't really want the power, just the noise
The 650 has piqued my interest though.

[sars]

If it were my money C43 convertible or 440i convertible