Steve vRS

I am in a quandary and so wondered what the combined knowledge that is Scoobynet thought.

My position is this; I have a company car which doubles as an excellent family transport. So, my wife's sensible Audi A3 can go to make way fro something a little more exciting as I want to get back into doing the odd track day. However, she still needs something that can transport 4 people, be reliable and have some street cred. As it is to be a semi-toy, ideally I want it to be RWD.

The options that are under consideration are :-

Have I missed anything or any combinations?

Steve

Ps My wife won't have an EVO

MarkWRX

Out of all those I'd pick the DC5...had a passenger ride in one and very impressed.

I had an RX8 for two years with no problems, great car, good spec and probably a more comfortable daily drive but would prefer the rawness of the DC5 for the track.

Instead of the MX5, what about an elise/caterfield? You'd have more fun on a track in these than any 4 seater....

Steve vRS

I don't a have a garage to store one in otherwise an Elise would be an option. The MX-5 strikes me a better all weather bet.

Steve

youngi

"However, she still needs something that can transport 4 people,"



U fitting a trailer to the mx5 ????? ;-)

Matteeboy

You may think they are gay, but the last shape MR2 handles unbelievably well and is pretty quick too - Not far off being like an Elise that can be used daily and won't break down!
I've driven an MX5 and seriously prefer the MR2.

Steve vRS

The MX-5 would be alongside another small run-around

Steve

what would scooby do

MK 2 MR2 as above, I have one and it's a laugh driving it.. don't half corner well

Steve vRS

EVO magazine have brainwashed me into believing I need an LSD. Does the MR2 have one?

Steve

lestippp

Keep the Audi and get the 1.8 mx5. I'm sure the MR2's are excellent also but the MX5 is a living legend and comes highly rated by every expert in the business... they can't all be wrong
Only change the Audi if it is giving you trouble, otherwise you know its history and they are good cars.

mervil

iTrader: (5)

Out of your choices given, I'd definately go for a DC5, there's not a lot about and they do look

Other than those it'd have to be either an older S4 or an E39 M5

Steve vRS

The wife has agreed to the 3 car option. MX-5 / MR2 hunting can begin

Steve