£20k to spend ...

[Basher]

Long story short, I'm young and want something more exciting that a diesel 3 series. So I'm thinking something sporty, preferably no roof and a real hoot to drive.

Must be fun, must look good and must be at least bearable on a twice weekly 160mile commute (that's the challenging bit).

I've been thinking new shape Z4's, Boxsters, Caymans ...

Thoughts?

 

[Jonny69]

Healey 3000.

 

[Swagger187]

Long story short, I'm young and want something more exciting that a diesel 3 series. So I'm thinking something sporty, preferably no roof and a real hoot to drive.

Must be fun, must look good and must be at least bearable on a twice weekly 160mile commute (that's the challenging bit).

I've been thinking new shape Z4's, Boxsters, Caymans ...

Thoughts?

Mini Convertable..

 

[ubersonic]

Fly the flag man http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...h/true/postcode/ll185pt/radius/1500?logcode=p

 

[Ricochet J]

Have you test driven any cars worth £20k? What do YOU think about the ones you drove?

 

[Basher]

Have you test driven any cars worth £20k? What do YOU think about the ones you drove?

I'm test driving this weekend - the ones in my post are on the list and booked to drive, I'm after and further input/suggestions on what to look at.

 

[shoes]

S2000
Boxster-S
E46 M3 Droptop

 

[Sime]

370z?

 

[Lashout_UK]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130603915...15427&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1



Ideally you'd want a Z06 though, with a six-speed manual, cost a little more though.

Not bad, either: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3403269.htm

This is a honey but out of budget, unfortunately: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3314706.htm

 

[Peerzy]

Boxster S

 

[NathWraith]

370z?

This would be my first port of call.

 

[[TW]Fox]

S2000
Boxster-S
E46 M3 Droptop

Lol at 20k Honda S2000. Come to think of it lol at 20k E46 as well.

New Z4 is great but you may struggle for a decent engine at 20k.

 

[Maccy]

I was going to suggest a Z4M but then saw the bit about miles :/

 

[shoes]

Lol at 20k Honda S2000. Come to think of it lol at 20k E46 as well.

New Z4 is great but you may struggle for a decent engine at 20k.

Presumably it doesn't have to be £20k though? I'd imagine if the right car was £10k then it wouldn't be disregarded for being too cheap?

 

[Dr House]

shop around and you should find a Z4 35i for around 22k, or how about a E93 (card top cab) 335i.

 

[County]

IMO, the Boxster S is hard to beat at sub £20k

Or maybe something like the Z4 Alpina 3.4?

Or if a roof is not really needed, a Ferrari 456. Value beyond belief for what was once a flagship Ferrari at £150k

Cheers

 

[Basher]

IMO, the Boxster S is hard to beat at sub £20k

Or maybe something like the Z4 Alpina 3.4?

Or if a roof is not really needed, a Ferrari 456. Value beyond belief for what was once a flagship Ferrari at £150k

Cheers

I'm certainly swinging towards the boxster - but we will see at the weekend.

I've experience the 456 (gf's dad had one a few years back) and it wasn't pleasant!

 

[breadturbo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-Mercedes-Benz-SLK-Slk55-Amg-PETROL-AUTOMATIC-/250930514121?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a6c9fc8c9

 

[NathWraith]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-Mercedes-Benz-SLK-Slk55-Amg-PETROL-AUTOMATIC-/250930514121?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a6c9fc8c9

Nice but I'd have to be wearing my manbag to pull off driving that bad boy.

 

[BigT]

How much road noise and comfort are you willing to sacrifice for a thrilling drive? I did 4,000 miles around Europe in my Z4M no problem, but the convertibles with a soft top are all a bit comrpomised at your price range for many on a long distance.

The newer Z4 is better comfort wise as is the SLK mentioned, but both less focussed as sports cars. I'd also be tempted to look at a previous generation SL, but I fear that would be too far towards a GT for you and not enough sports car.