Should I get a Porche Boxster?

[Mich the Tester]

surely someone of your standing SAS should only really be seen in the Mercedes S63 AMG ?

Is Sas a Bulgarian pimp?

[chef]

Is Sas a Bulgarian pimp?

possibly, perhaps that gets revealed in a future episode?

[sasguru]

surely someone of your standing SAS should only really be seen in the Mercedes S63 AMG ?

It's not terribly surprising that the whole concept of a stylish classic seems to pass the plebs completely by.

[The_Equalizer]

Well thanks for the advice all - but I've decided a classic old Merc is probably more my style. And may have the added advantage of being an appreciating asset. I never could bring myself to pay thousands for a new car that loses a few grand as soon as you drive off the forecourt.

Any suggestions for which Merc? - the hairdresser style 2 seaters are out of the question.

I have a lovely 1986 300 SL for sale and it'll leave you lots of change from your Boxster budget.

[sasguru]

I have a lovely 1986 300 SL for sale and it'll leave you lots of change from your Boxster budget.

Hmmm I was thinking more 60s/early 70s stylee.
80s I think is just about verging on classic car territory, but still has the feel of just being a very old car, if you see what I mean.

[The_Equalizer]

Hmmm I was thinking more 60s/early 70s stylee.
80s I think is just about verging on classic car territory, but still has the feel of just being a very old car, if you see what I mean.

This SL model started being produced in 1971:

Mercedes R107

For what it is worth the later 1980s one are those most in demand. Same shape, but galvanized body and better mechanics.

[DimPrawn]

Porsche Boxster would cost around £55k once you put on the accessories it needs, in 3 years time it will be worth £20k. Good luck with that.

£55k could buy you an AM Vantage, XKR, R8, M6, or if you really want to scare yourself, an Ariel Atom. But, if course, you didn't post for some serious advice, you posted some more Walter

For less than that I'd have one of these.

Tollbar Volvo Warwick : 911 [997] TURBO COUPE 2dr Tiptronic S

[sasguru]

This SL model started being produced in 1971:

Mercedes R107

For what it is worth the later 1980s one are those most in demand. Same shape, but galvanized body and better mechanics.

I've only just started thinking about this, but PM me details including rough ballpark price if you can.
I need to do some research.

[DodgyAgent]

It's not terribly surprising that the whole concept of a stylish classic seems to pass the plebs completely by.

If being an old boring git with a beard, bad breath and being a member of "an owners club" is "stylish" then I will stick to being a pleb.

[sasguru]

For less than that I'd have one of these.

Tollbar Volvo Warwick : 911 [997] TURBO COUPE 2dr Tiptronic S

Like I said, it's not terribly surprising that the whole concept of a stylish classic seems to pass the plebs completely by