Thoughts...

Stumpy · 04-02-2017, 09:15 AM

Hi

Been away for a while.
Hope everyone is doing well?

Am looking for some inspiration...

I'm contemplating moving the CSL on but struggling with what to change it for. Current thoughts are a 2007/2008 997TT manual OE an R8 V10.

Thoughts on these two as a alternatives or any other suggestions?

Budget is max £70k but ideally <£60k. Use is as a weekend fun car. Ideally one that won't lose a load over time too...

I'm planning a Ring/Spa trip over Easter which may be the last hurrah in CSL so looking at changing around then.

Ta muchly

Jon8710 · 04-02-2017, 09:29 AM

Hello mate

I've been thinking the same but can't bring myself to do it,

My thoughts were
997 gts
997 gt3 "expensive"
I looked at R8 but think they are a little footballers wives
C63 Amg
M6
Cayman s

No name a few

Stumpy · 04-02-2017, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon8710

Hello mate

I've been thinking the same but can't bring myself to do it,

My thoughts were
997 gts
997 gt3 "expensive"
I looked at R8 but think they are a little footballers wives
C63 Amg
M6
Cayman s

No name a few

Ta
GTS might be a possibility ad I like the idea of a 'special'.
Not keen on the others.

Still gave a deposit down on an M2 CSL/GTS but no news on them yet...

Trawler · 04-02-2017, 11:53 AM

My choice would be an Exige cup for a weekend toy. Had a ride round Donny, very impressive.
Next would be a Caterham, or Atom. Fond memories of my few years with the Caterham & Atom was lovely on track.

Regarding Pork I preferred the Cayman over the 911. Both driven at PEC with one of their instructors. Would love to have a go in the gt3 versions
Had a Cayman recently for two consecutive weekends, while a nice drive I just found it boring.
Funny wife loves the r8 and I find it interesting, but I think it will be too large on the road. Maybe I should listen to her and take a test drive.

select · 04-02-2017, 05:22 PM

In my opinion theres not much that is compareable to the enjoyment of driving a csl apart from GT3's.

Porsche Turbo - Very fast, but the imo the fascination wears off rather quickly. Just doesn't feel very special apart from the horsepower.
Also has no sound

.

R8 V10 - Looks stunning imho but i have not driven one yet, so can't comment. But definitely not a good track car, if you have that in mind.

Just to give you a few more ideas, lotus exige v6, corvette c6 z06, Ferrari 360/F430 those are not a nightmare in maintenance compared to older ferraris.

Stumpy · 04-02-2017, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by select

In my opinion theres not much that is compareable to the enjoyment of driving a csl apart from GT3's.

Porsche Turbo - Very fast, but the imo the fascination wears off rather quickly. Just doesn't feel very special apart from the horsepower.
Also has no sound

.

R8 V10 - Looks stunning imho but i have not driven one yet, so can't comment. But definitely not a good track car, if you have that in mind.

Just to give you a few more ideas, lotus exige v6, corvette c6 z06, Ferrari 360/F430 those are not a nightmare in maintenance compared to older ferraris.

I did say, not a money pit?!

Can't see how any Fezza can be described as reasonable maintenance cars?

select · 04-02-2017, 10:59 PM

I didn't say reasonable

If you avoid the dealerships its not anymore expensive than an R8.

04-02-2017, 09:15 AM	#1
Stumpy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 354 Casino cash: $3883	Thoughts... Hi Been away for a while. Hope everyone is doing well? Am looking for some inspiration... I'm contemplating moving the CSL on but struggling with what to change it for. Current thoughts are a 2007/2008 997TT manual OE an R8 V10. Thoughts on these two as a alternatives or any other suggestions? Budget is max £70k but ideally <£60k. Use is as a weekend fun car. Ideally one that won't lose a load over time too... I'm planning a Ring/Spa trip over Easter which may be the last hurrah in CSL so looking at changing around then. Ta muchly __________________ No 406. Hayward & Scott exhaust. Loving it...

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Jon8710 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 563 Casino cash: $8371	Hello mate I've been thinking the same but can't bring myself to do it, My thoughts were 997 gts 997 gt3 "expensive" I looked at R8 but think they are a little footballers wives C63 Amg M6 Cayman s No name a few __________________ 1979 E24 635csi , 730d work horse , Porsche GT4

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select S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 475 Casino cash: $6813	In my opinion theres not much that is compareable to the enjoyment of driving a csl apart from GT3's. Porsche Turbo - Very fast, but the imo the fascination wears off rather quickly. Just doesn't feel very special apart from the horsepower. Also has no sound . R8 V10 - Looks stunning imho but i have not driven one yet, so can't comment. But definitely not a good track car, if you have that in mind. Just to give you a few more ideas, lotus exige v6, corvette c6 z06, Ferrari 360/F430 those are not a nightmare in maintenance compared to older ferraris. __________________ Greetings, Julian.

04-02-2017, 10:59 PM	#7
select S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 475 Casino cash: $6813	I didn't say reasonable If you avoid the dealerships its not anymore expensive than an R8. __________________ Greetings, Julian.

04-02-2017, 11:53 AM	#4
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	My choice would be an Exige cup for a weekend toy. Had a ride round Donny, very impressive. Next would be a Caterham, or Atom. Fond memories of my few years with the Caterham & Atom was lovely on track. Regarding Pork I preferred the Cayman over the 911. Both driven at PEC with one of their instructors. Would love to have a go in the gt3 versions Had a Cayman recently for two consecutive weekends, while a nice drive I just found it boring. Funny wife loves the r8 and I find it interesting, but I think it will be too large on the road. Maybe I should listen to her and take a test drive.