chopper

I've had some good advice from the shared intellect on this forum many times. I would appreciate it now as I am struggling with Top Marques.

Having gone from Elise, Esprit V8, P1, Ferrari to a vw golf most recently, I promised myself if my business took off I would look around my birthday (April) for a new sports car to complement the golf (shopping car), for some fun on the side.

Budget is tight (around 30k) so we are looking at a 993/S2000/Evo8/Sti8/caterham SL - basically something as a fun car to use every other day. Would like conv if poss as it is a lot of fun and I am struggling with talking myself out of an MX5 as a throw the top down and have fun type car - but I would miss the acceleration.

What do you lot love that doesn't cost the earth apart from scoobies at the mo?....

Katana

This. 200 mph good enough for you? I might get one in a years time for fun..

J4CKO

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"Budget is tight (around 30k)"

Altogether now

Awwwwwwww

P1Fanatic

Porker? Bimmer M3 Convertible? Audi TT Biturbo? Merc 230 SLK?

chopper

Camel spider dude, I am flying helis now, not fixed wing, but must admit the fixed wing option is cheap, looks like a lot of fun - thanks for the pointer - it is interesting if not accessible at this time! Need a motor to commute soon though so flying is a side thing.

J4cko - budget only 'tight' for a decent car - what I mean is I want a 360/996TT/500SL but can't have one, 'cos am looking at something a lot cheaper and more accessible - because the last car I had here got scratched/cover stolen/ dented etc so not prepared to enjoy my true passion until have a garage and safe land to park on (plus the dosh to buy one...I wish!). Don't be sarcy, I am just looking for decent people's opinions.

A

Old_Fart

Have you driven a BoxsterS? Great car despite the image 'problem' .
I think the Boxster is the best way to spend £30k on a cabriolet...otherwise a TVR Tuscan is a hell of a lot of car...but you have to be prepared to put up with blackpool build quality.
993 are good (last real 911 before the damn watercooled boxster lookalikes ) but cost a lot more to run than the 996, when servicing and parts came down substantially. Early 996's are cheaper than good late 993's now
Chuck

Katana

Helis sux. If it ain't got wings I ain't ever wan to fly in it. You know what they say, if it doesn't look right, it ain't gonna fly right..

carl

Unfortunately, Katana, the F-4 Phantom dispelled that philosophy forever

But in the Hawker Hunter era that adage was certainly true

Mr Gee

Dude

You wanna get yourself an Ultima Spyder with a 5.7 litre Chevy lump. There's nothing on the road that can touch it. (speaking from personal experience)

jbryant

How about a Noble M12 GTO - Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
http://www.highresautoimages.com/noble/gto.html

I think they now do a drop-top
Joolz


[Edited by jbryant - 3/31/2003 10:38:25 AM]

David_Wallis

Evo 8

Subtle, fun, and practical..

David

carl

You can't get a Noble M-12 for £30k....

Katana

At least you didnt mentioned hummingbirds.

GCollier

The Boxster 'S' is the only car which would get my money if I had £30K to spend, and wanted a convertible.

Gary.

STI-NUTTER

forget the convertible and get a r34 GTR
K