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XAlp · 07-19-2022, 12:34 PM

Some of you might recall I test drove an Integrale for sale near me a while back - that was up for £40K. One of my all time fave cars.
Loved it but Captain Sensible kept my savings safe.
Next up on my list of all time fave cars - a BMW Z1 has come up for sale mildly near me. Also £40K. Shall I torture myself and get involved, or stay happy with the memory of watching the doors go up and down at the Birmingham Motor Show?!

boba-fett · 07-19-2022, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Some of you might recall I test drove an Integrale for sale near me a while back - that was up for £40K. One of my all time fave cars.
Loved it but Captain Sensible kept my savings safe.
Next up on my list of all time fave cars - a BMW Z1 has come up for sale mildly near me. Also £40K. Shall I torture myself and get involved, or stay happy with the memory of watching the doors go up and down at the Birmingham Motor Show?!

Ill be honest mate, I can think of quite a few other cars that I would rather spend 40 bags on!

DaveA · 07-19-2022, 02:55 PM

I definitely would not spend £40k on a Z1... yes, it's proper quirky, and a bit rare, but I still think you'd wonder what you spent your money on after spending 40k on one... plus I don't think it has aged all that well...

I would, if I had to find a BMW, look for a late 70's 633 or similar... But this might be out of £40k reach...? Or even an E26/E30 3 series in good, low milage nick...

As for the Integrale, I suspect these are best admired from afar and the reality is quite a different thing when it comes to maintenance and upkeep...

XAlp · 07-19-2022, 03:47 PM

Do you think an Elise at say half that cost is likely to keep its value?

JustChris · 07-19-2022, 03:53 PM

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Do you think an Elise at say half that cost is likely to keep its value?

Yes

Sennen · 07-19-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Do you think an Elise at say half that cost is likely to keep its value?

Yep the Elise is a really good shout, if you want to spend the full £40k I would personally go for an original (unmessed about with) Mark 1 Exige........... usable on high days and holidays and I reckon will increase in value quite substantially.

Sennen · 07-19-2022, 04:27 PM

This one looks appealing if it is still for sale........ wish I hadnt looked now...... I am tempted

https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/foru...e-%C2%A336995/

ps Judging by the MOT expiry date I reckon this could be an old Ad and you may be looking at more in the current market.

XAlp · 07-19-2022, 05:52 PM

Thanks.
No, not looking to spend £40k - just spotted two of my dream cars come up for sale and local to me. The Integrale was <200m away from my house! So a daily dog walk drool!
Sequence of silly cars for me was a Caterham 7, then swapped for a 1936 Ford CX Tourer Deluxe (to get the kids in the back), now nothing….

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DaveA Brigadier General 1881 Rep 3,433 Posts Drives: BMW M135i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	I definitely would not spend £40k on a Z1... yes, it's proper quirky, and a bit rare, but I still think you'd wonder what you spent your money on after spending 40k on one... plus I don't think it has aged all that well... I would, if I had to find a BMW, look for a late 70's 633 or similar... But this might be out of £40k reach...? Or even an E26/E30 3 series in good, low milage nick... As for the Integrale, I suspect these are best admired from afar and the reality is quite a different thing when it comes to maintenance and upkeep... __________________ CAR HISTORY - Golf GTI 245 - F30 340i M Sport - F30 330d M Sport MPPK - F30 320d Sport - 997 Gen2 GT3 - 987 Cayman S - 986 Boxster S - Ibiza Cupra - Polo 16v - E30 M3 (Official GB import) - Integra 16v - Mk2 Polo S - Mk1 Golf C
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XAlp Major 486 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: Volvo XC90 T6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cambridge iTrader: (0)	Do you think an Elise at say half that cost is likely to keep its value?
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Sennen Colonel 1735 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: UP, Alpine & Caterham Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	This one looks appealing if it is still for sale........ wish I hadnt looked now...... I am tempted https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/foru...e-%C2%A336995/ ps Judging by the MOT expiry date I reckon this could be an old Ad and you may be looking at more in the current market.
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XAlp Major 486 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: Volvo XC90 T6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cambridge iTrader: (0)	Thanks. No, not looking to spend £40k - just spotted two of my dream cars come up for sale and local to me. The Integrale was <200m away from my house! So a daily dog walk drool! Sequence of silly cars for me was a Caterham 7, then swapped for a 1936 Ford CX Tourer Deluxe (to get the kids in the back), now nothing….
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