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Old 31-08-2012, 02:35 PM
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Default 1 car, £50k budget, what would you have?

as above what would you choose?

rules are it has to cater for your life as it is now, whether that be commuting, taking the family around, off roading if your into it, track days, etc.

Think mine would be the Nissan GTR.




Remember, 1 car, £50k budget, can be new/used, doesnt matter, and put a picture up please as well.

No real reason for this post, other than I hope it'll kill the last couple of hours at work.
Old 31-08-2012, 02:40 PM
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probably an 06/07 997 turbo

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Old 31-08-2012, 02:45 PM
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an immaculate ferrari 308 so i can be tom selleck



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Assuming I could afford a 50k car so running costs wouldnt be an issue lol
ONLY 1 car for me and the missus to share. Realistically it would have to have a boot for the dog, shopping, going away etc so....

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/4099937.htm

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Old 31-08-2012, 03:03 PM
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Im just missing the super charger
Old 31-08-2012, 03:04 PM
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This... Ferrari 360 in red.

Think its the only car id own with that kind of money if i Had to pick 1...

Old 31-08-2012, 03:06 PM
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The best oner of these I could afford


Do you reckon they'd take 50k for this one?
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For me it would have to be a Sierra RS500, just love them.


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Old 31-08-2012, 03:25 PM
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Old 31-08-2012, 03:30 PM
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Nissan gtr in either normal form or vspec, absolutely adore them

I know this is a ford forum and I love old skool fords myself, but I'd be thinkin of other cars to have rather than escorts or sierras

I'd love an old yank though
Old 31-08-2012, 03:35 PM
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RS500 for me!

Or or mk2 focus rs and spend the rest on engine mods
Old 31-08-2012, 03:55 PM
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A Spunky old Land Rover for 8K.... but it would the have a 40K fishing boat being towed behind it. lol
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Originally Posted by Fordmad!
RS500 for me!

Or or mk2 focus rs and spend the rest on engine mods
so thats half your budget.. you can get a 450hp RS for 25k
Old 31-08-2012, 04:23 PM
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i could never justify it ever... ever, but i think with 50k i could build a pretty tasty cosworth/p100/RS something
Old 31-08-2012, 04:48 PM
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I would just hold out and try to find a gallardo in budget although not many go that low, but might be lucky. Would love a 6r4 metro for weekend blasts but I think they would be over budget
It's nice to dream, but am happy with my collection really and would cringe at spending that much on a car.
Old 31-08-2012, 04:54 PM
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Old 31-08-2012, 04:59 PM
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Can't believe nobody's said Fiesta Si yet
Old 31-08-2012, 05:13 PM
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As modern Porsche turbo 911 shape as 50 grand will get for me
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Can't believe nobody's said Fiesta Si yet
PMSL Matt, if you read this, you're being mugged off

For me, it would have to be the iconic legend that everyone should own



What a car!

Then the rest of the money would be spent on the best possible parts for it, and rust prevention of course
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and a very very big power zt fiesta si .... with the change left over from the 360 ...
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Originally Posted by turbocabessex
Aston martin DB9 quite possibly the sexiest car of all time
Im with you DB9 all the way.
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Originally Posted by daz1968
I would just hold out and try to find a gallardo in budget although not many go that low, but might be lucky. Would love a 6r4 metro for weekend blasts but I think they would be over budget
It's nice to dream, but am happy with my collection really and would cringe at spending that much on a car.
The lad who did my car has 3 6r4s self built. His best one is a supercharged type r engine has spent 110k on it

but trust me its worth every penny Lol
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Got to be one of these

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Originally Posted by PT
Assuming I could afford a 50k car so running costs wouldnt be an issue lol
ONLY 1 car for me and the missus to share. Realistically it would have to have a boot for the dog, shopping, going away etc so....

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/4099937.htm
Im with you on this! In white with the new style black wheels please though bit with the sport pack and lsd options ticked
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Difficult choice between something that depreciates or not.
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V10 rs6 avant!
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Something nice and discreet for me....
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http://www.mod-sales.com/direct/vehi...5842/Saxon.htm

this, and i would re fit it with the guns with my change in preporation for zombie attacks!
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A very well specced escort cossie or elanor Shelby gt500.
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
A very well specced escort cossie or elanor Shelby gt500.
not for 50k you wont mate lol


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