Fun investment car thoughts - Page 3

Yanto · 17-01-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by azrael

I love the Black Series, but this is so much sexier

http://www.s-s-c.co.uk/maserati-gran...ashire-4996713

Good taste mate - also been watching these. Sound mega, but I hear horror stories re: running costs.

**shimmy** · 17-01-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Yanto

Good taste mate - also been watching these. Sound mega, but I hear horror stories re: running costs.

to incurr running costs, you have to run them!

Yanto · 17-01-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

to incurr running costs, you have to run them!

steveH · 17-01-2016, 12:08 PM

Many of the 1980's & 90's cars have already jumped in values over past 12 months and no doubt will continue to do so - save any 'crash'

It goes without saying that any 'interesting' car must also be one you wanted in the past and one you will enjoy owning. There are always many very low mileage, few owner 'old' cars under the 'classic' banner but, like vintage cars, simply do not float my boat.

Secondly Condition is paramount.

That said then Limited numbers is still a major key IMO so check out :-
Peugeot Rallye (205, 206 & 306 variants) - these seem rare and not too daft £££ when they pop up.

Other than that stick to the BMW variants of the e30 325iSport & M3's, e36 M3 GT, e46 M3 CSL & 1M (not being bias at all

) also the e28 M5, and e24 M6. All tried, tested and sure fire collectables so when the day comes to off-load there will be some buyers out there.

In meantime enjoy whatever you own

HFLagos · 18-01-2016, 01:46 PM

That CLK BS price seems very reasonable to be honest, especially with the warranty.

SSS · 26-01-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCorn

So that I don't get told off for polluting a thread again, I thought I would start a new one. I am always on the lookout for cars which are interesting to own and drive, whilst not costing a fortune, and with any luck going up in value. My personal preference is for cars from about 2005 or before, my current cars go in age from a 1989 Mercedes 300SL to a 2004 996 turbo. What are your thoughts on cars to look at. My current suggestions are:

BMW 8 series
Mercedes 190E Cosworth

Also suggested so far by nw99 have been

2009 997 turbo
Escort Cosworth
Elise S1

MC

Had a 190E Cosworth. Boy oh boy did it consume a lot of oil, relatively slow but a lovely car to "drive"

E30 325i
Z4M Coupe
Z1
Alfa SZ
205GTi
Porsche 968CS

They would be my suggestions for a fun/investment balance

nw99 · 28-01-2016, 06:52 AM

M5 Touring 2007 onwards BMW only built 221 cars .

nw99 · 28-01-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SSS

Had a 190E Cosworth. Boy oh boy did it consume a lot of oil, relatively slow but a lovely car to "drive"

E30 325i
Z4M Coupe
Z1
Alfa SZ
205GTi
Porsche 968CS

They would be my suggestions for a fun/investment balance

I hear the 850 is the one to own.

still no worries · 28-01-2016, 09:02 AM

Lotus sunbeam
E30 m3
Defender
Or one of theses

nw99 · 28-01-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by still no worries

Lotus sunbeam
E30 m3
Defender
Or one of theses

Like the Sunbeam Lotus idea I've been looking for one for a while now

17-01-2016, 12:08 PM	#24
steveH S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Casino cash: $1340	Many of the 1980's & 90's cars have already jumped in values over past 12 months and no doubt will continue to do so - save any 'crash' It goes without saying that any 'interesting' car must also be one you wanted in the past and one you will enjoy owning. There are always many very low mileage, few owner 'old' cars under the 'classic' banner but, like vintage cars, simply do not float my boat. Secondly Condition is paramount. That said then Limited numbers is still a major key IMO so check out :- Peugeot Rallye (205, 206 & 306 variants) - these seem rare and not too daft £££ when they pop up. Other than that stick to the BMW variants of the e30 325iSport & M3's, e36 M3 GT, e46 M3 CSL & 1M (not being bias at all ) also the e28 M5, and e24 M6. All tried, tested and sure fire collectables so when the day comes to off-load there will be some buyers out there. In meantime enjoy whatever you own

18-01-2016, 01:46 PM	#25
HFLagos S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 206 Casino cash: $6642	That CLK BS price seems very reasonable to be honest, especially with the warranty.

28-01-2016, 06:52 AM	#27
nw99 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 580 Casino cash: $12226	M5 Touring 2007 onwards BMW only built 221 cars .