Chris Wilson Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 R8. My friends in the trade consider the Aston a POS and lots of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Keep the supra. It will go in in value as more end up with Keron. Invest the money in setting up a Slovenian whore house within walking distance. You should make loads of money. Be able to buy any of the above and sort out your mid life crisis. Win win win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think people are missing the point a true 'mid life crisis', it isn't supposed to be thought about with logic. Its something you do to fulfill a dream or urge... to compensate for age Personally it would be a Ferrari every day, but if you have always wanted the Aston, it doesn't really matter about anything else. There are going to be better, cheaper, more practical cars but it isn't what you really want. Just go get a good example of the make and model you have always wanted and I'm sure you wont regret it. Happy Shopping http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/aston-martin/db9-coupe/aston-martin-db9-sport-pack/3825509 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/aston-martin/db9-coupe/aston-martin-db9-v12-2007-for-sale/3622681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think people are missing the point a true 'mid life crisis', it isn't supposed to be thought about with logic. Its something you do to fulfill a dream or urge... to compensate for age Personally it would be a Ferrari every day, but if you have always wanted the Aston, it doesn't really matter about anything else. There are going to be better, cheaper, more practical cars but it isn't what you really want. Just go get a good example of the make and model you have always wanted and I'm sure you wont regret it. Good point. If it's a true mid life crisis then buy a Viper, drive it off a bridge, jump out and parachute into Lisa Ann. That's a mid life crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Good point. If it's a true mid life crisis then buy a Viper, drive it off a bridge, jump out and parachute into Lisa Ann. That's a mid life crisis. If the new Dodge is anything like the 90s Dodge then that should pretty much happen automatically. I remember them being compared to the Delorean, only when you hit over 100mph you snaked into a wall or off a bridge rather than going back in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 No way mate, the RT10 is an awesome car to drive. The very modern ones are by all accounts superb (in an insane Viper sense) although I've not had the chance to drive one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 No way mate, the RT10 is an awesome car to drive. The very modern ones are by all accounts superb (in an insane Viper sense) although I've not had the chance to drive one yet. Is that not the one that sets itself on fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Is that not the one that sets itself on fire? It is. I escaped with minor burns when I drove one. As Clarkson once said, it's an insane axe murderer of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 https://plus.google.com/+caranddriver/posts/CNgoBzEqjxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 It is. I escaped with minor burns when I drove one. As Clarkson once said, it's an insane axe murderer of a car. That was my point originally. You're really confusing me now, I said that it tends to spin out for no reason once at speed and you said this wasn't the case and it was a fantastic car. You have then quoted Clarkson who said it was an axe murderer. You must be a nightmare to stand behind in a Greggs queue Edit: Additionally, here is a link from an owner.... http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/what-is-it-like-to-daily-drive-a-dodge-viper-1468362841 And a small quote: Given the cost of these parts and the Viper's propensity to spin out for like, no reason, it is no surprise that there are so many with salvage titles. Minor front end damage = total loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 That was my point originally. You're really confusing me now, I said that it tends to spin out for no reason once at speed and you said this wasn't the case and it was a fantastic car. You have then quoted Clarkson who said it was an axe murderer. You must be a nightmare to stand behind in a Greggs queue That's exactly WHY it's a fantastic car for a mid life crisis lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Lol first quote "have you ever played darts with a sledgehammer" hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 That's exactly WHY it's a fantastic car for a mid life crisis lol. I don't disagree with that. You started your retort with "No way" which would suggest disagreement to what I was saying. Make your mind up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I don't disagree with that. You started your retort with "No way" which would suggest disagreement to what I was saying. Make your mind up [emoji14] Ah yes, I mean no way as in the comparison with the DeLorean. That will also destroy itself, but you won't be grinning from ear to ear as it does so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 if your having a mid life crisis its got t be a loud uncomfortable shouty super car imho. 50k will get you a 355 or a 360. ive seen a few nice gallardos around that price too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Some great replies, thanks, loads of cars to consider and some I never even thought of. I'm gonna take my time and get in some test drives, also need to do a load of reading up, as we all know forums are a great place to get decent info and to find out all the good and bad bits on certain cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Good call take your time and drive all of the ones on your list. It'll take time to sell a £50k car on so choose wisely. These would be my choices: Gallardo, 997 turbo, Bentley GTC, or the DB9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I always said that one day I will have a Countache, now I know they are a pain to drive but I grew up in the eighties and drooled over them .....I still think they are a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Test drive them all ( if it is possible and see what one you would like ) maybe even buy wise and they shouldn't depreciate and you could own all in a life time at some point. If I had 50K for a car id buy my dream cars (already got one of my top ones a supra aero 6speed) too one being a dodge charger 1969, a Ford mustang 1969 fastback ( like Eleanor ), and a 1967-1969 Chevrolet impala 4 door. But like everyone else has said before, go with what you want your gut feeling only on planet earth once so may as well live it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Nissan R35 GTR, new shape Jaguar XKR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 This garage is just round the corner from me and has some great cars in your budget take a look http://www.targafloriocars.com/used-cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 This garage is just round the corner from me and has some great cars in your budget take a look http://www.targafloriocars.com/used-cars http://images.clickedit.co.uk/6527/64637253.jpg WTabsoluteF?? BITURBO? BITSHITE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 860 TT R8 looks understated http://www.targafloriocars.com/used-car-audi-r8-coupe-773 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If you want to spend £50k on something that'd be worth £60k in 5 years rather than £30k then it'd be a e-type roadster V12 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If you want to spend £50k on something that'd be worth £60k in 5 years rather than £30k then it'd be a e-type roadster V12 for me. Have you got something against this guy or what? Who the hell could live with a V12 E Type for ***5*** years??? he'd be fed up with it in 5 minutes, even though between the rust and various rebuilds it may hold value And as for performance per pint of fuel, it must be on a par with a railway locomotive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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