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Sports car purchase.. help required?

Last post Tue, Jan 15 2008, 3:52 AM by ryan45. 5 replies.
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  •  Tue, Jan 15 2008, 3:52 AM

    Re: Sports car purchase.. help required?

    I loved leasing cars. My most favorite thing about it was the fact that every two years I gave it back and got a new car. I recently found a good car leasing site called http://www.frontierleasing.co.uk/. It might be interesting to some of you. Frontier Vehicle Leasing provides a complete vehicle acquisition and management service to businesses throughout the UK. Hope this will help you.

    Good Luck

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  •  Tue, Jul 24 2007, 11:03 PM

    Re: Sports car purchase.. help required?

    Hi Doug,

    Not sure if you have considered any of these two, but I have driven both and they are fantastic:

    Mazda RX8 and Nissan 350z.

     The RX8 in particular has a fantastic engine. (Its a rotary engine) I know its not a 2 seater, but it looks absolutley stunning and can hold 4 6ft+ adults!

     Just my tuppence worth!

     Cheers,

    Mac.

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  •  Tue, Jul 24 2007, 10:47 PM

    Re: Sports car purchase.. help required?

    I agree that the Mazda's are good fun, but I think both the Mazda and TT's are a bit 'Letting Agency' or 'Receptionists' cars?
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  •  Mon, Jul 23 2007, 12:17 PM

    Re: Sports car purchase.. help required?

    Since you are looking at a Porsche or Audi, I doubt my suggestion will hold water, but if it was me, I'd buy the top of the range Mazda MX-5 - which is probably the roadster coupe.

    Parts are easy to get and the build quality is good.

    Compared to a Porsche, my old mazda Eunos doesn't really compare, but to an Audi TT, there is no contest, the mazda wins on the fun factor, insurance and overall the general great feeling you get driving one.

    Once driven, you'll be smitten.

    John

     

     

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  •  Mon, Jul 16 2007, 11:12 PM

    Re: Sports car purchase.. help required?

    Hi

    The depreciation on the  Audi TT is horrendous. They loose 30K bringing them out of the showroom. Second hand sports cars tend to have been abused ( engine wise ) so take care

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  •  Wed, Jul 11 2007, 4:49 PM

    Sports car purchase.. help required?

    Hi,

    I am a London based potential buyer of a two seater sports car. I drive mostly at weekends, although my girlfriend would use it during the week for going to the gym etc therefore I want the speed, handling and fun aspect for weekend country driving, but the car must be comfortable at the walking pace outing in London traffic 3or 4 x a week too. The added problem is I am 6ft 4 tall and need a car into which I can fit mine and a friends golf clubs occasionally

    I have looked at and test driven the new Audi TT (3.2 V6 Quattro Coupe S Tronic) and like it a lot but have been wondering whether to look at either the Porsche Cayman (3.4 S Coupe 2dr Tiptronic S) or a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 from a few years ago, maybe an '03 or '04 version. If anybody owns any of these models or thinks I should be considering buying another make/model of 2 seater coupe, please come back and let me know your thoughts, all feedback appreciated!

    Also been wondering whether to buy outright or go into a rental contract, what are peoples experiences with rental? recommendations of companies and thoughts on benefits drawback again much appreciated.

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