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Which car is better to save up for?
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11-05-2013 7:02pm#1Hey guys, I'm most likely dropping out of college in August since I want to pick a different course, but in the meantime, I'm going to get a job for a year.
Now, I pretty much have a job guaranteed (friend of a friend) and should be able to save up around €15k by next year (I'm willing to spend €5k on insurance - really)
I'm a bit puzzled though, since there's so many wonderful vehicles out there for €10k.
(Before you ask, I checked the insurance for all of these vehicles, and while ridiculously expensive, still affordable once I save up)
First up:
1. The 2002 BMW M5 E39 - 5.0L V8, 400bhp. Hell of a car, for not a lot of cash.
2. The 1998, 996 Generation Porsche Carrera (Base Model) - 3.4L H6, 296bhp. Less powerful than the BMW, but unlike the M5, it's a real head turner, even after all those years.
3. The 2004 BMW 645ci - 4.4L V8, 333bhp. One of my favourite GT cars ever. V8 is awesome too!
4. The 2006 Mercedes CLS350 - 3.5L V6, 272hp. Slowest out of them all, but most economical too. Looks great imo too.
Update: 11th of May
5. The 2007 Volvo S80 - 2.5T I5, 200hp. Even slower than the CLS, but it's safe, practical, looks nice, and the I5 roar is awesome!
6. The 2005 BMW 530d E60 - 3.0D I6, 218hp. Most economical out of them all, and after remap, develops 260hp.
7. The 2008 Lexus IS250 - 2.5 V6, 205hp.
If you have any more suggestions, let me know here!
PS. Yes, it's a real topic.0
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KwackerJack wrote: »None!!
For the price of them cars,tax,fuel you could buy a Cessna 150 and fly every where
I didn't come here to ask for a sensible choice.0 -
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KwackerJack wrote: »But you can fly yourself?
I do.....and I like it better than droving my S80 of Bike
I don't like flying at all :P Even being flown. I thought about a pilot license once, but that's about it.0 -
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I don't like flying at all :P Even being flown. I thought about a pilot license once, but that's about it.
You can get your licence for 10-15 depending on how mean the flight school are :rolleyes:
You can buy a Cessna 150 for €20,000
So that's say €32,000 give or take.
With the cost of said cars and tax + insurance and service cost which will be a few thousand a year on them thing, y9ou better of getting to like flying!
If I stopped flying I could probably afford a 98 porsche but my S80 does the same job.
Anyway you cant wear Aviator glasses getting out of a car, look way better stepping out of a plane 0 -
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I'd be thinking I'm retarded 3 months ago as well, but if I get that job, I'd earn around 11 quid per hour, which means I'd be able to save around 1.1k per month (that's including my expenses)
€11 per hour?? and your looking at cars that will cost that per half mile to run
My mates 08 M5 gets 15 mpg with his missus driving!
He gets weak when it needs tyres and a service and he is far from being short of a few quid!!0 -
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KwackerJack wrote: »€11 per hour?? and your looking at cars that will cost that per half mile to run
Once I get the insurance and tax out of the way it's alright :P
The M5 (according to mileage I'd do) is about 40 quid to run each day (with tax and insurance pre-paid).
900 per month, which means I'll still have a handy €250-€350 each month for service etc.0 -
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KwackerJack wrote: »Well tax will be €1800 or over.....you may get a Mortgage for you insurance
How about a Boxter S.....ok not a 911 but well within an €11 per hour job if you can live on feck all
Not a big fan of the pre-2005 Boxster. I'd rather get the 911 :P
So far, heart says M5, brain says 530d, mother says S60 diesel. 0 -
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Once I get the insurance and tax out of the way it's alright :P
The M5 (according to mileage I'd do) is about 40 quid to run each day (with tax and insurance pre-paid).
900 per month, which means I'll still have a handy €250-€350 each month for service etc.
Its cost me 30 a day in the Petrol S80......
Tyres for that are gonna be 600+ for cheap ones...you looking at 9+ litres of all and then most parts may be main dealer!
Trust me I went thru this stage and I choose the flying for 2 reasons
1) I love it
2) A standard 520 or S80 etc. are still nice motors to cruise about in so my S80 does me0 -
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Sobanek, I admire your ambition, but honestly, you need to rethink your plan. These cars will still be there to buy when college is behind you.
But, but... I WANNA, I WANNA!
No, but seriously - I don't think that later will be a good time to buy these - I grow older everyday, I still want to get a bit crazy while I can
Besides, I think it's in my genes since my dad's brother got himself a 4 year old 525i back in 1996 when he was 20. That was really crazy back then! 0 -
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KwackerJack wrote: »193 bhp-173 kg - Thats 1 hp per Kg!!!
190+ mph
M5 is limited to 155
Faster than any of said cars, yes you may get wet but you would be home quicker
Tax is only €82 and service cost no where near them cars!
Ahem, but I'd need an A licence :P That's gonna take ages - you need to have A1, then A2 and then A, correct?0
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