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    Which Car To Buy?

    Assume that you have some Euro's to spend, which classic car you would buy?

    Is it: A Ferrari 400 (valued at 25.000)
    A Mondial ( same price)
    An E-type (same price till 34.000)
    A Maserati Quattroporte (1981 model)
    A Lotus Esprit

    Ok guys, fire!

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    i dont know esprit is considered "classic"... btw i'll take that one.
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    Depends on the E-type An orignal straight 6 XK-E droptop A V12 at a pinch
    Also the Espirt, I'd put the original a close second but the latter V8s abehdin the Maser
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    Hmmm, it would be a tough choice between Mondial and QP....

    If you have kids, go for the QP.

    If I had extra 25.000 € to spend, I'd get myself a nice Lancia Delta Integrale.

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    Not from a practical point of view, as it's probably the most expensive to run and maintain, the 400. I find it's angular lines very attractive and the Ferrari V12 doesn't hurt this car's appeal either.

    It's beautiful, sounds great, seats 4, and it's a bargain. The Ferrari for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine
    Depends on the E-type An orignal straight 6 XK-E droptop
    I agree with Matra on this. I didn't like the gaping grille of the V12.

    However, if it is a newer Esprit (post 1996), I would probably take that 2nd.

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    The E-type absolutly!
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    If it's a Series I E-Type, then the Jag.

    However there's something of 70's luxo barge faded greatness, in the Quattroporte Series III, that makes it quite appealing.
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    Probably either the Maser or the Espirit and I would probably end up with the Lotus because I love Lotuses and Masers of that era are supposidly pretty crappy.

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    Second for the Lotus, but the Q-port is tempting. I would rather find a Maserati Mexico or Khamsin (sp?) just for the even more unusual factor. An S1 Espirit would just be so sool, though. E types seem a little common to me, almost cliche, even though they are stunning.

    Neither Ferrari would tempt me very much, even less so the Mondial.

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    Thanks all, your views are interesting; I rather not buy that Porsche, but I need a car that I can regularly drive. Here are some pictures of the cars that I have sourced. They are all around the 25.000 euro in general.
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    Quote Originally Posted by D'ARTOIS
    Thanks all, your views are interesting; I rather not buy that Porsche, but I need a car that I can regularly drive. Here are some pictures of the cars that I have sourced. They are all around the 25.000 euro in general.
    I'd certainly get the QP.It is a very nice and comfortable ride while it is still able to perform fairly good.But it has it's downsides:
    1) oil takes ages to warm up (is what my uncle told me,he owns one)
    2) from what i also heard from him, it is very hard to get parts for it...
    3) large engine gives large fuel usage
    4) bit outdated everything,but since you look for a classic car anyway it shouldnt really be a problem
    but :
    1) great ride
    2) definately a eye-turner when driving aound
    3)classy and luxurious, yet sporty.
    4) Enormous interior space...

    You should make your mind up for yourself, but i liked having a ride in one Also if the QP has the same value as the others,25.000€, it seems a bit steep of a price.
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    Quote Originally Posted by D'ARTOIS
    Thanks all, your views are interesting; I rather not buy that Porsche, but I need a car that I can regularly drive. Here are some pictures of the cars that I have sourced. They are all around the 25.000 euro in general.
    I can only imagine what the maintainance and upkeep cost-realities would prove to be on any of those - especially if they're expected to provide regular, reliable transport. Good luck!

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    Drakkie: You are right: this QP costs only 11.900 euro but does not have apk;
    More expensive is the silver 400i: at euro 27.500;
    The series I E-type requires euro 34.500
    The Mondial goes between euro 19.000 and 24.000,-
    The Lotus is around Euro 16.000

    It is still not easy: all cars have their pro's and con's: I like the Mondial a lot,
    I had one in 1997 but had to sell since it was an impractical car.
    Also the Mondial needs some time to heat up; hence Ferrari's problem with the distribution. Change of belts every 40.000 km, a costly nightmare since the engine needs to be removed.
    But no better car in the mountains!

    The Jag's have their own problem: warming up quickly. In today's traffic a problem.
    Is then the Lotus the most efficient choice?

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    Quote Originally Posted by D'ARTOIS
    Drakkie: You are right: this QP costs only 11.900 euro but does not have apk;
    More expensive is the silver 400i: at euro 27.500;
    The series I E-type requires euro 34.500
    The Mondial goes between euro 19.000 and 24.000,-
    The Lotus is around Euro 16.000

    It is still not easy: all cars have their pro's and con's: I like the Mondial a lot,
    I had one in 1997 but had to sell since it was an impractical car.
    Also the Mondial needs some time to heat up; hence Ferrari's problem with the distribution. Change of belts every 40.000 km, a costly nightmare since the engine needs to be removed.
    But no better car in the mountains!

    The Jag's have their own problem: warming up quickly. In today's traffic a problem.
    Is then the Lotus the most efficient choice?
    I heard that the gearbox was a bit poor, however im not sure. google it and you'll be fine. Anyway that seems pretty annoying in current day traffic (especially near the "big" cities) with their constant traffic jams and superdangerous driving...

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