Due to change in circumstances, I will soon be looking for a new car. Having half heartedly looked late last year for a car upto 32K, I found it incredibly difficult to find something better. Currently own an S2 Elise, with enough power, uprated suspension, wheels/tyres, it hasnt been the most reliable car, but it is awesome.

This will be a 2nd car as is my Elise at the moment, it needs to be fun/RWD and light weight, but good for taking on long trips into Europe, I would like more power, something under 3 years old preferable.

The most obvious choice at the moment, would be to Honda my Elise.

Thanks

 

NOBLE M12 GTO, without a shadow of a doubt!!

I'm saving for one!!!

 

Anything Porsche, and it'll be worth something when you sell it on.

 

There have been rumours about reliability with Nobles???

F

 

Cant believe youre thinking of getting rid of the Elise after all the things you have had done to it. You havent had the Nitrons long have you. If the reliability of the K p!sses you off(and Im not surprised the problems youve had), just Honda it. If thats not good enough, supercharge the Honda

 

964 RS. Pocket 10 grand in the bank.

Sell it in 3 years for near on what you paid for it.

 

I just got a Boxster S, new model. I was looking at that, the 111R and the CSL.
111R was discarded because I wanted a bit more touring ability/practicality
CSL ....well I definitely wanted a drop top sooner rather than later, and I feel I'l be able to sell the Box on alot easier to move to a CSL(if I feel I need to) than the other way around...CSL's gave BMW dealers nightmares for a long long time 'till they finally sold all of them...I want to wait till the memory has faded a little before maybe dipping my toe...though the Box is very satisfying
Cman

 

How about one of Blackpools finest TVRs? Questionable reliability but BHP per pound and their fantastic styling make up for some of the down sides. Should get a good choice with that budget too, just save some spare dollars for a top of the range RAC membership!

 

Noble M12 Gto definitely

 

Get an old Boxster S. Spend the change on turbocharging it

 

Matt,

How about an NSX? I hear they're rather good!

Matt

 

I know, Its just Im been put in a very fortunate position, and have some extra cash, the Official supercharged Exige S2 stands out, but its an awful lot of cash.

Honda engine would be great, but then add on the cost of tarting up the Clams, seats, and possibly a supercharger and you are looking at 16K atleast maybe more on a car currently valued at 16-17K, bit of no brainer.

The Noble is a great car, sorry fantatsic car, test drove one 2 years ago, but lack of luggage space and reliabilty does concern me.

Test drove the new Boxster S, which I thought was superb, but its not as raw or edge of your seat stuff, compared to the Elise.

I quite like the idea of a Porker but it would have to be a GT3 or GT3 RS, or 996 Turbo, all of which are well over my budget.

Matt NSX again is good but Id want a Type R, which again is over my budget.

Looked at a T350c, reliabilty scares me off, new Sagaris and 3 year warrenty looks intreting thou.

Any more for any more?

 

CSL

 

Matt,

The M3 CSL is the only other car I'd go for in your case. There are 3 for sale on Pistonheads and all are around the £40k mark. They are quite simply stunning, and you have to drive one just to appreciate how good they are. Would be reliable and decent service intervals etc. Plus space for luggage etc.

The only thing worth upgrading are the brakes.

Matt

PS. you about at all over the next few days? Let me know............

 

Didn't know you could get a CSL for 40k.

Ok, CSL it is!!!!

 

Im not sure Beemer is me, may have a looksy, at one, only ever seen one, never driven any of the new BMW variants.

You wanna go car shopping

 

import a xr6t for aus ,a real rocket ship ,
or a m3 evo with really low milage are 10 to 14 k ,360 bhp ,6 speed
matt

 

OK, OK, you're twisting my arm, you can have my Nissan Micra Shape for £40K. Gee, you drive a hard bargain!!

 

How about a fleet of Cortinas and start your own taxi firm.....

 

Ok I havnt drove an M3 or CSL, but whats the point in paying all the extra £££ on a CSL when you can buy a decent M3. You already have a out and out performer? Just because you have a nice budget dont go wasting your cash. Carnt you upgrade the stock M3 brakes to a better spec than the CSL aswell? Spend the cash you save on a Breiting Bently (GT?)
Kam

 

they are !

 

Fully loaded Audi S4 ?

V8 4.2L, AWD, 4 DOORS, brand new model, etc...

 

And still boring to drive!

 

You've obviously read the top gear style article BUT never actually been in or followed one round a track etc. The CSL is simply awesome and a MUCH MUCH better car than the stock M3.
Oh and yeah I expect you could upgrade the M3 but how much would it cost and how much would you loose when selling a non standard car?

Gary

 

Not exactly lightweight

 

TBH at 40K with under 10K miles the CSL looks a good car on paper as mentioned is on my shortlist, not sure if my cup of tea, also I like cars that are unique. I guess now it has taken its initial depreciation, it will hold its own in the 2nd hand market due to the low volume of sales.

 

Video taken from my site. If you havent seen it before then watch it and try not to fall in love ......... big download but worth it and the sound alone.

http://www.northloop.co.uk/Video/other_ring/M3CSL.wmv


Gary

 

S Type R Ideal for mile munching across Europe

 

ermmm s4 dont you mean for 40k you would'nt get the 457bhp RS6 second hand. or for a mear £47995 you could get the RS6 avontgrand or somethink like that

 

Porsche 993 turbo?