Pushing £50k for a Honda Civic - what would you buy instead?

[True-Blue]

I’ve owned plenty of fast Honda’s in the past, started with a warm civic Esi, then a series of Vti’s, followed by an integra Type R, an S2000 and a few Civic type R’s (Bread van EP3). This was in my late 20’s onwards.

They were brilliant in many ways, I never had a single mechanical problem with any of them; They all had soft paint, limited low down torque and poor sound insulation…. But they were fun and, typically, well priced compared to the competition.

The latest Civic type R is closing in on £50k

I’m sure it’s a monster, and the reviews suggest it’s much more refined than fast Hondas of old… but £50K FFS!

What would you buy second hand for £50k instead?

 

[brillomaster]

An audi r8.

 

[mr wilks]

£50k for a Honda or a V8 Bmw ?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211302148459?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&quantity-of-doors=2&postcode=bb120hr&sort=year-desc&advertising-location=at_cars&make=BMW&price-to=50000&price-from=45000&radius=1500&page=1&journey=PROMOTED_LISTING_JOURNEY&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true 8)

 

[Pondrew]

Half a Range Rover? (And comprehensive breakdown cover)!

 

[Argyll Andy]

Half a Range Rover? (And comprehensive breakdown cover)!

You could minimise your risk only buy the back half as you don’t bloody drive them anyway so don’t need all the unreliable, expensive stuff up front

I’m with Mr W, that M8 is a weapon. There was a grey one when we went to look at the M40i, it was touching £100k iirc

 

[Pondrew]

You could minimise your risk only buy the back half as you don’t bloody drive them anyway so don’t need all the unreliable, expensive stuff up front

I was joking; I wouldn't have a RR if it was free. One in our local LR dealership, pre-registered, for only £229,000!

I do like the 8 series too!

 

[Argyll Andy]

I do like the 8 series too!

Along with, an M6, Corbra, LHD Alpha’s, Jap Imports, various motorbikes, 440i’s Z4’s to name a few :wink:

 

[Pondrew]

Along with, an M6, Corbra, LHD Alpha’s, Jap Imports, various motorbikes, 440i’s Z4’s to name a few

Yep!
Started looking at 8 series then found the first gen E31s. Forgot all about them. I like them too!

 

[jenniferlouise]

Jaguar F-Type, second hand, possibly even the 2.0 4-pot (don’t shoot me!!) then use the remaining £15k to buy an old estate (for the dogs, which is still a plan) and a holiday to the Maldives

 

[N4LLY]

£50k for a Honda or a V8 Bmw ?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211302148459?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&quantity-of-doors=2&postcode=bb120hr&sort=year-desc&advertising-location=at_cars&make=BMW&price-to=50000&price-from=45000&radius=1500&page=1&journey=PROMOTED_LISTING_JOURNEY&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true 8)

Oh, Dat is niceeee

 

[buzyg]

As usual an AML choice from me.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210140734306?sort=relevance&include-delivery-option=on&make=Aston%20Martin&price-to=55000&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&postcode=pl124ty&page=2

There can't be many 200mph cars with such breading for 50k. 8) :wink:

 

[Offshore-Monkey]

Rather spend £50k on a Alpha

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212052292820?atmobcid=soc3

 

[sars]

I’d wager the Civic Type R is a more involving drive that the M8, which lets be honest, almost has the same proportions as a small bus
and cheaper to run
and insure
and more practical
easier to live with

 

[Boyo]

BMW M1 for me

 

[Dark Diggler]

Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio is a good shout

 

[True-Blue]

Some interesting options so far :wink:

 

[Mr Tidy]

I'd have a Z4MC for fun and a Maserati Quattroporte as a daily - with a petrol/bork-fund hopefully!

 

[tiglon]

As a new car, there's probably not much you can get for 50k that would be more fun than a civic... but... second hand... a whole world of ridiculous fun out there. Z4 35is or Z4M plus low mileage S4 Avant? That's one hell of a 2 car garage for all the family.

 

[tiglon]

I'd have a Z4MC for fun and a Maserati Quattroporte as a daily - with a petrol/bork-fund hopefully!

V8 Quattroporte is a seriously tempting alternative to my Focus. That this is a ticket price comparison is in itself crazy.

 

[True-Blue]

Honda Civic or….

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301133241415?sort=price-desc&include-delivery-option=on&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&price-to=50000&fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&zero-to-60=TO_5&radius=1500&body-type=Convertible&body-type=Coupe&body-type=Estate&body-type=Hatchback&body-type=Saloon&price-from=45000&postcode=bs306hj&page=1&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true