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Thanks for that - that level of peace of mind counts for a lot :)

Whilst I'm in the mode of gathering costs anything you're willing to share would be gratefully received :)

That's an interesting split, thanks :) I certainly can't cope with an 8K issue and such a risk would never get past the household finances :)

Ops :) Thanks for the clarification :)

Cayman, I fear we're taking at cross purposes :) my assumption that the 3k included the cost of warranty was referring to your £3k per year costs :) Interesting to hear you're doing between 9 and 12k miles though. Thanks Miles

Thanks for the information on the numbers :)

How many miles a year are you doing and I assume that your 3k includes the cost of the warranty? Regards Miles

That'll teach me to go by looks!

Catman - how long have you had your car? Is your assertion based on hope or many years of experience? :)

Where can I find information on the variator numbers - for both 4.2 and 4.7?

Considered but I just prefer to look of the GT/GTS over the 4200

The QP does appeal however the sheer size of the thing is a little off putting :) The costs question would still be relevant though.

OK, that's a shame. I guess this isn't for me then as I can't go into this blind with the risk of an 8K bill or a massive annual bill - sadly I just don't have that much disposable cash :( I could cope with "allow 3K for bills and you'll be OK" but blank open ended costs - nope :( :( Thanks...

I agree but the depreciation will be time rather than mileage driven I suspect. Out of interest if my budget can't stretch to a 4.7 and I am only able to go for a 4.2 (with the attendant upgrade risk) what sort of numbers would you suggest (using the same model as you gave for the 4.7)...

Thanks for the clarity. At 40K+ I will not get that past the household budget and I'll be better of getting a Tesla on the company. However the figures are very useful for clarity and helping make a decision.

ah :) I guess I'm a bit of a holder to - I've had the lotus for 13 years (bought it when our first child was born) and am only just starting to consider a change :)

What the heck is a 'big bob'? :)

This is the sort of position my gut is telling me but I wanted to put some numbers into the situation to test it. My lotus experience is not a cheep one but I don't know if it's better or worse that the GT/GTS position I would be jumping into :) Regards Miles

I was tending towards the 4.7 on the 'more' basis but also because of comments that they were getting hard to sell on because the 4.7 was such a better car :) I have to admit that I already love the car and I don't want to start the process if I can't afford it :) The suggestion of 2-3K per...

I love the look of the Granturismo and can probably afford the 4.2 but might be able to stretch to the 4.7 if the bank is nice to me :) The real issue is the running costs... The car would be by daily driver with a commute of between 50 and 100 miles each way so realistically 15-20K per year...