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iaind

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So I've got my big boring diesel estate which is the tool I need to do a job. It's not at all fun however and I'm starting to want something to have a laugh in. I turned 30 the other day and grew up in Glasgow so call it a midlife crisis. I did think about combining my need for a big practical estate with something more fun to drive into something like a 530d but that doesn't seem like the best plan.

So for about 6k what should I get? Want something open top, preferably RWD. I just want something that I can take out for a blast when the need takes me. At this stage most running costs aren't an issue (within reason!), insurance won't be that expensive and I don't mind a high tax bracket. The only boring stipulations are that it has to live outside so if it leaks or rusts to pieces then it's no good. I wouldn't mind something that won't depreciate much, don't want to spend 6 grand now for it to be worth nothing in a year.

The S2000 fits the bill and I love how it looks and drives. Could also do a newer mx5, older boxster, older m3 or possibly something waftier and more v8 like an xk8 or some sort of merc.

So help me out, what's the biggest smile I can have for the money?
 
S2000 would fit the bill perfectly. £6k should easily get you into one. I don't think you'd get many more smiles for the money.
 
Hmm z4s have come down a lot recently, didn't think decent ones with proper engines would be in budget... Apparently so. Are they more fun than the honda though?
 
iaind said:
Hmm z4s have come down a lot recently, didn't think decent ones with proper engines would be in budget... Apparently so. Are they more fun than the honda though?
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Well the claw marks in my passenger side door and seat seem to suggest i'm having a lot of fun in mine :D
 
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MR2 Turbo, mk2, t-bar. Good luck finding a decent one mind you.
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Could be fun, or possibly lethal! I don't know the mk2 well but fairly familiar with the mk1. The fact that I've not seen one of those in God knows how long because they've all turned into a pile of rust would make me worry about leaving a mk2 out in the rain
 
Another vote for the MR2 turbo but make sure you get a Revision 3+ mainly for the much stronger engine! Finding a non abused one is hard though.

S2000 is the easy option at that budget.
 
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S2000 or Z4 first thoughts for a drop top around that price, 350z possibly but not a fan of them in roadster form. Audi TT maybe? Get over the hairdresser comments and they are still a good car, 3.2 with DSG would be nice soundtrack with the roof down.

I owned an S2000 and loved it, looking to maybe get a convertible again this year and would probably try something different though (I'd like a Z4M :) ).
 
Yeah not overly keen on the 350z to be honest.

Lots of love for the s2000 it seems. As much as I like the old MR2, why do I want one of those over the honda? Newer, better looks, proper convertible...

Nobody think the boxster is worth a look? Or would they just be a total liability at this money?
 
As much as I love the Mr2, for the relatively small additional outlay required to get you an S2000 vs a clean, non abused, non rusty rev3+ turbo it just can't compete with the Honda which feels a much more modern (because it is) car, will be more reliable (not tinkering every other weekend), plus has no roof (yeah ok T bar, but it's not the same).
 
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