All great choices ...

Oct 16, 2018,18:01 PM
 

Either you are a classic car guy or not . You have to be a half a mechanic to enjoy the experience . Like you I like everything to be in order at all times & unfortunately it does not happen like that unless you buy Jag from Eagles or Merc which has just come off a great restorer. Btw I gave that up as well and just in possession of a 190sl and an e type which hardly get any driving time .
The NSX circa 1991 is a great choice and makes you feel like A Senna . I had many opportunities to buy immaculate ones for a song and now i regret ..


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Never had much luck with classic cars! 🤦🏽‍♂️

 
 By: Miranda : October 16th, 2018-14:08
1977 V8 In 12 months worked for about 6 weeks, lost a bundle of 💷💶💴💵💰💰💰💰💰💸💸💸💸💸💸 The AA nearly cancelled my membership Then I thought something more reliable In came the R107 SL Unfortunately whilst more reliable Still had severe repair costs So I played s...  

This is s big subject..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-14:14
in my opinion no modern car looks as cool as a good classic, but you do need deep pockets to keep them running at their best. In reality you need both in your life.

Good luck for the future and it is always the best to buy the best car in the market, because it is the cheapest one finally.

 
 By: Walter2 : October 16th, 2018-15:14
The Aston Martin, you know that this a typical english car. In Gemany they say, "Lieber Gott, beschütze uns vor Sturm und Wind und vor Autos die aus England sind". (Dear god, protect us from storm and wind and from cars comming from England). The other pr... 

The easy option is just choose Japanese - they just work.

 
 By: jml_watches : October 16th, 2018-15:57
And yes there are some cool & interesting Japanese cars. Cheers JML

NSX is a fab car

 
 By: jml_watches : October 16th, 2018-16:03
though sometimes you know there are massive issues & still do it anyway. That Aston looked wonderful - probably just needed a spare! Car that is. Thanks for sharing Cheers JML

Roadster with hardtop...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2018-14:29
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The chrome work is superb and the hardtop gives a great look

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2018-15:04
it was used on many race cars

The factory parts cost the same for a $1,000 classic as they do for a $150,000 modern

 
 By: cazalea : October 16th, 2018-16:06
The problem is the classic is not under warranty and the parts are worn out by 100,000 km or 25 years. Just ask me how I know... Etc. etc. etc ...  

Thank goodness

 
 By: cazalea : October 17th, 2018-09:11
Because there is one in my driveway ... ...  

V8 vanden plas

 
 By: cazalea : October 17th, 2018-12:59
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Sorry to hear....

 
 By: InHavenPro : October 16th, 2018-15:15
about the V8. The others are not surprising in the slightest I'm afraid. Cheers, Filip

feel sorry for you

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 16th, 2018-16:29
forgive my personal opinion I would like to assure you those gorgeous mercedes would be quite reliable once you freshen it and identify all the problems. These problem is only natural due to its age and mileage so we should expect that. I am not into vint... 

All great choices ...

 
 By: Horology75 : October 16th, 2018-18:01
Either you are a classic car guy or not . You have to be a half a mechanic to enjoy the experience . Like you I like everything to be in order at all times & unfortunately it does not happen like that unless you buy Jag from Eagles or Merc which has just ... 

Classics are not necessarily the problem...

 
 By: AF_Rich : October 16th, 2018-20:22
I’ve had several, to include this 560SL that’s currently in my stable. Incredibly reliable and powerful...and a head turner. The chore is finding the right one that has been cared for diligently before bringing it home. ...  

+1

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 17th, 2018-02:16
Stunning sample

if you want a strong & reliable V8....

 
 By: psfparis : October 19th, 2018-01:18
could be your daily if well serviced ...  

Great choice ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2018-10:57

If well serviced, yes. But a timing belt with more than two meters is borderline. To change needs eigth hours with the water pump.

 
 By: Walter2 : October 19th, 2018-15:14
The maintenance of this car always was the most expensive of all german cars. But the 928 is a great car, that is true. Even more the GTS with 350hp with the fat ass.