If you had the balls - the most BONKERS swap for the Z4 for 1 year only

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stuartinzg

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Hypothetically speaking, looking through Pistonheads and thinking- what is the most bonkers PX possible for the 35is?

Criteria:-

- MPG not really an issue
- Practicality not really an issue
- Max 10 years old
- Keep for 1 year, hopefully nothing more than an oil change
- Should keep its value and be drivable up to 6-7k miles in that year (one service)
- Can add max 7-8k toward the part-ex (assuming car worth 23k now, 30k top end for the new car)

I guess this is a bit like looking at the model in the bar and thinking- is there fun to be had without being potentially ruinous ? :rofl:

I present my 3 "models in the bar"

The BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT MULLINER - yours for 30k, 2005 edition
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bentley/continental-gt/2005-54-bentley-continental-gt-mulliner/4668458

The JAGUAR XK (X150) XKR 2009 - 30k, 2009 model. An absolute beauty
jaguar-xkr-xkr-S1957046-1.jpg

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/jaguar/xkr/jaguar-xk-x150-xkr-2009/4660536

The Maserati Gransport V8 (2007)
maserati-gransport-v8-129778208-1.jpg

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/gransport/maserati-gransport-v8/4229169

One year, max 7k miles

How bad could it be?????

What would be your dream px, if you could forget being sensible, for just a year?
:lol:
 
None of the above.I'd have an F type V6S but they are still 45k plus

Not sure how long I would have to wait for them to drop to 30k...
 
Here's a different choice for you - a Land Rover Defender (you did say bonkers) might even make money as they stop producing them.
 
Ariel Nomad - won't find one second-hand yet but they're from £30k new

All-terrain but road-legal
235bhp
670 kg
0-60 in 3.4s (or 4.5s if you take a passenger) :D

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Blimey guys... you missed the point of the thread somewhat :rofl:

You've all picked the ugly one in the corner... ! :rofl:

Cayenne! :| :fuelfire:

XFR is a good shout though, but you need to be willing to swap for a year :thumbsup:
 
PerryGunn, that looks like a cross between an Atom and a Hummer! Quite scary - but no doubt great fun. Er.. not sure I could drive to work in it though or take friends out ! Would make for an interesting client visit :thumbsup:
 
stuartinzg said:
PerryGunn, that looks like a cross between an Atom and a Hummer! Quite scary - but no doubt great fun. Er.. not sure I could drive to work in it though or take friends out ! Would make for an interesting client visit :thumbsup:
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Sorry, I took you at your word when you said 'Bonkers' and
stuartinzg said:
Practicality not really an issue
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And it is reasonably practical, it's got a windscreen and optional bolt-on side panels :lol:
 
PerryGunn said:
stuartinzg said:
PerryGunn, that looks like a cross between an Atom and a Hummer! Quite scary - but no doubt great fun. Er.. not sure I could drive to work in it though or take friends out ! Would make for an interesting client visit :thumbsup:
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Sorry, I took you at your word when you said 'Bonkers' and
stuartinzg said:
Practicality not really an issue
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:lol:
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To be fair, it's better than a BONKERS Cayenne, E46 or Land Rover ...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:tumbleweed:

To give you an example, a chap on Pistonheads bought a Ferrari 348 and serviced and maintained it all himself. Finding parts which were shared with other cars and even taking the engine out himself. It made for a fascinating read - showing you the sort of car you can own on a budget. If I were to ever indulge I would be looking for something to keep 6-12 months and move on again - I would love to own an M6 at some point just to experience that V10 ...
 
stuartinzg said:
Blimey guys... you missed the point of the thread somewhat :rofl:

You've all picked the ugly one in the corner... ! :rofl:

Cayenne! :| :fuelfire:

XFR is a good shout though, but you need to be willing to swap for a year :thumbsup:
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Would happily swap my 118d for it. Not sure I could handle the fuel bill though :lol:
 
srhutch said:
stuartinzg said:
Blimey guys... you missed the point of the thread somewhat :rofl:

You've all picked the ugly one in the corner... ! :rofl:

Cayenne! :| :fuelfire:

XFR is a good shout though, but you need to be willing to swap for a year :thumbsup:
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Would happily swap my 118d for it. Not sure I could handle the fuel bill though :lol:
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Yep, but not sure it could be worse than that Bentley :thumbsup:

I did read about a lot of issues with them too - would be quite risky on the potential bork factor even for 6 months!
 
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