Hi Folks,
currently have a VXR8 (6.2ltr V8) sat on the drive I've had since new (now 10 years old). Its done a pitiful 7K miles in all that time, but the noise brings a smile to my face every time I turn the key, and the depreciation has been virtually nothing in all that time, so it hasn't been an expensive toy to own! That said, I'm now craving something a bit more modern with onboard technology and AWD (without sacrificing the V8 soundtrack).
I've also an F-Pace on the driveway the wife and I use, so I'm thinking a V8 F-Type with its soundtrack would be a perfect fit, not to mention being that bit easier to jump from one to the other (from a layout/controls point of view).
I'm not worried about the regular day to day running costs so much, but my biggest concern is the depreciation. I'm looking at a couple of examples around 18months old and £60k mark, hoping the biggest hit has already taken place and that I could keep it a few years and not lose my shirt - what are other folks thoughts on this?
Lastly, there's the issue of carbon ceramic brakes. I wouldn't pay any extra to have them personally, but there are cars in my price range with them. Having done a bit of research, and seeing the potential replacement costs, I'm worried that instead of being a nice extra to have it will instead be a potential massive sting in the tail (either during my ownership, or potentially frightening off would be buyers some years down the road?). Who would want to spend say £40k on a car that might need £15k worth of brakes?
Anyone out there have any views, opinions or advice for me? Thanks in advance.
currently have a VXR8 (6.2ltr V8) sat on the drive I've had since new (now 10 years old). Its done a pitiful 7K miles in all that time, but the noise brings a smile to my face every time I turn the key, and the depreciation has been virtually nothing in all that time, so it hasn't been an expensive toy to own! That said, I'm now craving something a bit more modern with onboard technology and AWD (without sacrificing the V8 soundtrack).
I've also an F-Pace on the driveway the wife and I use, so I'm thinking a V8 F-Type with its soundtrack would be a perfect fit, not to mention being that bit easier to jump from one to the other (from a layout/controls point of view).
I'm not worried about the regular day to day running costs so much, but my biggest concern is the depreciation. I'm looking at a couple of examples around 18months old and £60k mark, hoping the biggest hit has already taken place and that I could keep it a few years and not lose my shirt - what are other folks thoughts on this?
Lastly, there's the issue of carbon ceramic brakes. I wouldn't pay any extra to have them personally, but there are cars in my price range with them. Having done a bit of research, and seeing the potential replacement costs, I'm worried that instead of being a nice extra to have it will instead be a potential massive sting in the tail (either during my ownership, or potentially frightening off would be buyers some years down the road?). Who would want to spend say £40k on a car that might need £15k worth of brakes?
Anyone out there have any views, opinions or advice for me? Thanks in advance.
