What next need 4 seats and autobox

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Bluecat

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Dear Wise and wonderful Zedliners, am pondering what to get next, due to back problems need an autobox, and 4 ish seats. Want something you dont see everyday and if possible to reasonably hold its value?. Budget of up to £20k (more if a 911!!) Thought about the following, Scirocco R, Golf R (maybe) Alfa Gulietta QV, (the 240bhp one) 997 3.6 tiptronic (would be more than 20k as want sub 50k miles). Anyone else got any suggestions as I am stuck??
 
Had a 2007 TT which was a pile of s*ite, the dsg box had to be replaced under warranty, so not sure about a TTS, seems a good car on paper though
 
From what I've seen I don't think I'd say the TT has 4ish seats to be fair - only 2 look usable for anyone with legs.

I would have suggested 2 Series, E92/93 or 4 Series, but none of them is something you don't see everyday! Mind you a Golf R also tends to be something I see most days. :roll:

Also not that rare, although I tend to see less than Golf Rs, but what about a Seat Leon Cupra?
 
We test drove a Giulietta QV a few weeks back. Annoyingly the missus made me put a deposit down on it and then changed her mind :headbang:

Anyway. It was pretty quick and sounded fantastic inside. The front seats are a work of art 8) The dash however looks like cheap plastic.

Overall, a lovely car and definitely something you don't see everyday. Only things I'd be worried about are parts costs and resale value.

She opted for an A200 sport AMG in the end. Slower, yes. More common, yes. But it's a really nice auto box and has the shift paddles. Build quality is massively better and it feels like a nicer car to drive.

The QV is a beautiful car, but make sure you buy with your head, rather than heart if it's a daily.
 
Some great ideas, thanks for all these. Still tempted with a 997 if I can get one for a good price, also like the idea of an XKR especially the pre 2006 cars. Love the sound of the alfa QV but the price drop in a couple of years would be horrific. Other mad leftfield idea is an XJS Celebration if I can find one without a rusty scuttle! Will keep you posted
 
What about a Bentley Continental? It’s insane how cheap these cars are. Supposed to be pretty reliable too. Not sure about the running costs though :cry:
 
Bluecat said:
Zeld4, I am liking your style, but dont they do about 4 gallons to the mile!!! :driving:
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I noticed you were considering an XJS so assumed you wouldn’t be doing many miles. Round town yes probably 4 mpg but you might get up to 17 on a motor way. If you are doing 4000 miles a year I reckon petrol will cost you just under 2 grand :driving:
 
Zeld4 said:
What about a Bentley Continental? It’s insane how cheap these cars are. Supposed to be pretty reliable too. Not sure about the running costs though :cry:
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Parts and repair costs are eye watering. My mate looked at them before deciding to buy an E60 M5. Those are rather cheap in comparison :lol:
 
If your looking at Gen1 997's...Get one thats already had an engine rebuild..

Audi RS3 are a crackling car,and great residual value for the VAG lot,although personally i actually prefer the Golf R.

E9x M3 or C63 if you wanna shred treads and giggle like a little girl
 
Despite saying needed 4 seats I am still drawn back to a z4 coupe not much else matches it for the money, will swerve on the Bentley Continental as the thought of Mrs Bluecat trying to parallel park that gives me palpitations :D
 
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