Reccomend me a car
06 May 2008, 09:32 AM
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Reccomend me a car
Must be convertible (Ideally conceived as a convertible).
Must be quick(ish)
Must cost no more than £12K
Can have 2 or 4 seats
Any ideas?
So far have thought of
Lotus Elise
TVR Chimera
Honda S2000
Any ideas?
Must be quick(ish)
Must cost no more than £12K
Can have 2 or 4 seats
Any ideas?
So far have thought of
Lotus Elise
TVR Chimera
Honda S2000
Any ideas?
06 May 2008, 10:53 AM
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Z3M - sweet!
Test drive one, definitely more a challenge to drive quicker than an Impreza with it's short wheel base, 50:50 weight distribution, 321bhp RWD and no traction control.
Test drive one, definitely more a challenge to drive quicker than an Impreza with it's short wheel base, 50:50 weight distribution, 321bhp RWD and no traction control.
06 May 2008, 11:16 AM
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06 May 2008, 12:12 PM
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Running costs not an issue.
Age is possibly a concern.
Mx-5 is an absolute no-no (not quick enough).
The other option is to spend £23K odd and go for an M3 convertible.
Age is possibly a concern.
Mx-5 is an absolute no-no (not quick enough).
The other option is to spend £23K odd and go for an M3 convertible.
06 May 2008, 01:02 PM
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It does also depend on what you use it for and what you want out of it. A Merc is discreet, classy 'brisk' but you can only cruise in it really. An S2k needs to be worked and can be a handful at 100%.
If you are a bit of a squirter, want a competent car, but not a point to point racer, a Volvo C70 cab/Saab 93 Cab would be pleasant.
If getting there quickly on a b road is the most important thing you can get an Elise 111 for that cash.
Have a browse around trader under the convertible search?
If you are a bit of a squirter, want a competent car, but not a point to point racer, a Volvo C70 cab/Saab 93 Cab would be pleasant.
If getting there quickly on a b road is the most important thing you can get an Elise 111 for that cash.
Have a browse around trader under the convertible search?
06 May 2008, 02:03 PM
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IMHO if you can find 18k I would without hesitation plumb for an e46 M3 convertible. All the rest fine cars tho they are will eventually get on your t*ts for lack of practicality.
If you look at M3 cabs check for noisy hood hydraulics - means an expensive fix is on its way.
If you look at M3 cabs check for noisy hood hydraulics - means an expensive fix is on its way.
06 May 2008, 02:51 PM
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06 May 2008, 07:14 PM
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Maybe a Boxster? 12K might / would get you a 2.7..
MX5 wise you could go for a supercharged / turboed one. Plenty have gone down the FI route and it gives a LOT more punch, approx. 180-200bhp is easily achievable (check out performance 5, who are based near Northolt in NW London). You could get a 2003/4 MX5 for about 7/8K and then another 3/4K-ish for the turbo / SC.
MX5 wise you could go for a supercharged / turboed one. Plenty have gone down the FI route and it gives a LOT more punch, approx. 180-200bhp is easily achievable (check out performance 5, who are based near Northolt in NW London). You could get a 2003/4 MX5 for about 7/8K and then another 3/4K-ish for the turbo / SC.
06 May 2008, 07:25 PM
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Do it properly and get a TVR Chimaera 
- this is a car enthusiasts forum, not a hair dressers forum!
If you need it for work on the other hand I'd go for the A4 convertible.
- this is a car enthusiasts forum, not a hair dressers forum! If you need it for work on the other hand I'd go for the A4 convertible.
06 May 2008, 07:55 PM
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Situation is this. Used to have a 911, chopped it in for a E46 M3 convertible. Decided to sell it, and has had a plain A4 for a couple of years. Now wanting to get back into the fast convertible life.
Could go up to £25K or so - But hard to justify that expenditure for what would in effect be a weekend toy. It would be used to dirve ot the station every day (about 5 mins away) and then used for the odd journey at weekend. Yearly mileage would be about 5-6,000.
If he was to spend £22K odd, he would go for an M3 convertible, but I am trying to convince him that it is silly to spend that sort of money, when you have just as much fun in something cheaper.
07 May 2008, 04:57 PM
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Lotus Elise S1 with a Honda typeR engine. 200-210 bhp with amazing performance/handling/looks. Should be able to get one for £14k ish and it won't depreciate a penny.
12 May 2008, 09:03 AM
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Definately nothing with a metal folding roof and four seats.Roadsters should be only kind of open top stuff.
I admit my MX5 is fairly slow but its good fun when you do spank it.
Would have preferred an Elise but I'm happy.
Only ever heard good things about S2000 but never had a spin
I admit my MX5 is fairly slow but its good fun when you do spank it.
Would have preferred an Elise but I'm happy.
Only ever heard good things about S2000 but never had a spin
12 May 2008, 03:16 PM
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what about one of these fantastic motor,if you have any questions just ask doh! didn't see the 12 grand limit but you can pick them up now for 14 grand
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12 May 2008, 05:38 PM
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S2000 anyday, my mate bought one the same time i was looking for my scoob and i nearly ended up getting one as a result, amazing car, ultra reliable, quick as well in the right rev range, if you can put up with driving it like you've stole it and no traction control, and they are a bit mental in the wet, then get one you won't regret it.
