Gaz6002 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Is there any point in an R8 now the TTS is just as fast round a track? Yes. The R8 has better resale values and the drive is FAR more exciting. That's like comparing a Z4 with a Supra or something. . . . WAIT A MINUTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 How about a RCF? Not really sure on the looks and haven't really looked into them but anything toyota I would consider if I was in the market for something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If the RCF is anything like the IS-F I test drove, they are a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812113170499?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=PR2%208WY&model=EVORA&sort=price-asc&page=1&price-from=500&make=LOTUS&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used Yes I know its a V6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 525 hp 465 ft lbs There's quite a few of them sub £35k on autotrader Edited January 31, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 525 hp 465 ft lbs There's quite a few of them sub £35k on autotrader Beast of a car for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio ticks a lot of boxes for me, i'd certainly consider one for my next car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio ticks a lot of boxes for me, i'd certainly consider one for my next car Oh yeah, forgot about that. Drove the Selvio last night and that's great too, but I'd want RWD. Giulia also among the best looking cars around. It will break, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Found a 61 plate that ticks lots of boxes SL 63 AMG i thought i'd price up some parts From Merc and all's not bad till you get to the front discs 10% OFF PLUS VAT OIL 8 LITRES £59.80 POLLEN FILTER X 2 £35 OIL FILTER £10.55 SUMP BOLT WASHER £1.03 AIR FILTER £25.11 PLUGS £111.60 FRONT DISCS £853.96 REAR DISCS £144.34 FRONT PADS £217.91 REAR PADS £113.91 PAD SENSORS X 2 £7.58 Edited February 1, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Wtf.. £1k for front discs and pads!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 That comes with the territory to some degree though. Its an expensive car when new! A friend of mine with a 997T said the ceramic front disks are £6k plus per pair and there's no other option for them except porsche! With that said, they last much longer than crappy metal ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Wtf.. £1k for front discs and pads!? My Audi rs4 (b7) are around 1k for the front disks and pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Wtf.. £1k for front discs and pads!? No just for the discs with the vat £1286 for front discs and pads with the vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Any horror stories on these I'm looking at the 3.0 SC convertible model https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201809110363817?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=35000&postcode=b975qe&guid=1662216e-b0eb-40bd-974d-595190f03e86&body-type=Convertible&model=F-TYPE&page=1&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&make=JAGUAR&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New God damn it, i have been dribbling over one of them for a few weeks now, simply stunning looking and sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have just sadly crossed the SL off the list for good Spoke to a local Merc specialist who added to list of parts i kind of new about and basically said great car but a bottomless pit in repairs, i shan't go through the list but way too much for me to live with PS: thanks CW for telling me in the first place to not go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have just sadly crossed the SL off the list for good Much left on the short list!? seems like you are having trouble finding a semi modern GT (I know you want convertible) that doesn't worry you too much pre purchase, is if fair to say it's slim pickings or do you think you are being picky/over cautious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Much left on the short list!? seems like you are having trouble finding a semi modern GT (I know you want convertible) that doesn't worry you too much pre purchase, is if fair to say it's slim pickings or do you think you are being picky/over cautious? I can't argue i'm being picky, know you only get the down side on the internet but the guy at Mercedes specialist went through a list of common failures all costing a pretty penny, he reeled off a list that just went on and on, as much as i love the look that's not my kind of car. Roof seals he said were unfixable due to a dire design fault, if you live in a rain free country or it never goes out in the rain fine, not much use here. I've been spoilt with my cars of recent years and none have cost very much to keep on the road The E46 i've had for 6 years, has had a few bits but nothing to break the bank, the most expensive was the drivers door mirror which i could of fixed much cheaper but i bought a brand new one from BMW. Only parts replaced other than service items calipers refurbished on the front replace battery cam cover seal front lower arm bushes drivers mirror drivers door lock mechanism oil filter housing seal oil level sensor I doubt even with labour its cost me £1500 in the 6 years i've had it Edited February 27, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) The list of convertibles that got my vote on looks then start reading up on them before i part with £20k + AM V8 Roadster - a bit out of my price range but love the look M3 E93 - Looks like good value but rod bearing failures and throttle actuators failing put me off Z4 35iS DCT - looking like this could be the route i'll go if i carry on SL350 - SL500 - SL63 - just too many issues on all of them for me F Type - not investigated them much but a few people in the car world say poor build quality Edited February 27, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Yeah, don't blame you at all, just interesting to see the potential gotcha's, one's that are/are not built to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 I did a mot checks on two SL63's i was looking at, both had ball joints on advisories, one on its first mot at 14,000 miles !!! The other was sub 30,000 miles and also had a badly leaking front damper, both low owners and FMBSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Seems very hit or miss with the M3 V8, i don't doubt plenty are fine but the amount i see having rod bearings replaced with major wear on the shells isn't right in my book, lots of discussion on the subject, is it wrong oil being used, wrong clearance tolerances, abuse by owners especially before warmed up etc A few specialists recommend having oil samples done which will show up premature wear of the rod bearings I think one owner in the USA got a new engine out BMW but think thats pretty rare if not the only one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) The best move would be keep my E46, it washes up very well, not rot on it and still looks pretty good and goes well enough with the 3.0 straight 6 in it. Does everything i need it to do but i just fancy a change It just passed the MOT, had a tiny bit of surface rust on the rear brake lines, that was quickly dealt with and all cleaned up and sprayed with a zinc coating Edited February 27, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have a soft (odd) spot for the SC430.......just needs an exhaust (and a few psi) to be special!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have a soft (odd) spot for the SC430.......just needs an exhaust (and a few psi) to be special!! Think it needs a bit more than a set wheels i felt old just looking at it but guess its more reliable than anything else out there, looks like they stopped in 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Seems very hit or miss with the M3 V8, i don't doubt plenty are fine but the amount i see having rod bearings replaced with major wear on the shells isn't right in my book, lots of discussion on the subject, is it wrong oil being used, wrong clearance tolerances, abuse by owners especially before warmed up etc A few specialists recommend having oil samples done which will show up premature wear of the rod bearings I think one owner in the USA got a new engine out BMW but think thats pretty rare if not the only one Unfortunately it's just one of those things which has been blown out of proportion. Like anything, if you look after it, it will be fine. Actuators can go but they are a £600 with lifetime warranty. The rod bearings are a £1400 preventative measure but its 50/50 as to whether it is actually worth doing or not. There has not been enough longevity to prove whether changing them is actually a good idea. The sound they make though is incredible - then again, i may be biased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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