£15k to £20k non depreciating impractical fun car?

Hades · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:14

I am likely to come into a little money later in the year. For the first time ever I am thinking of possibly selling my Corrado and putting some of the money towards another fun car. So I would like suggestions.

I don't need it to be practical. I already have a nice family car (Evoque) and a shed car for other times (Peugeot 206). So I would like to consider what options there are out there.

Price up to around 20k
Petrol
Two seats preferred... but not essential
Completely impractical
Occasional use only
Will be garaged
Must be holding money or going up (Corrado is now appreciating so wouldn't want to sell it for something depreciating)

For example an Elise comes to mind. What else should I be considering? Thanks.

paradigm · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:16

996 911?

MissChief · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:17

E90 M3. Might drop a bit but as the last NA M3 I can’t see it happening by a huge amount.

vanpeebles · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:17

Caterham

grudas · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:21

caterham
s2000
lotus elise/exige
vx220 turbo

Skidder · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:28

z3m coupe

Hades · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:39

Wow that was quick. Yes lots there to consider and look into. Some good suggestions. Thanks.

Rilot · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:45

Caterham for sure.

sideways14a · 30 Jan 2020 at 11:52

This has Mx5 all over it, it will out smile everything else.
You can pick up a couple of year old ND mk4 for that money, heck do your sums right with a little extra and you could get a new Mk4 refresh with its 180 odd hp motor.

grudas · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:03

sideways14a said:
This has Mx5 all over it, it will out smile everything else.
You can pick up a couple of year old ND mk4 for that money, heck do your sums right with a little extra and you could get a new Mk4 refresh with its 180 odd hp motor.

key point "non depreciating"

an nd will depreciate for many years to come..

Maccy · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:03

S1 Elise.

Nasher · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:05

Pretty much any Lotus Elise S1/S2 or Caterham is a good bet.

It wont be long before Americans can import S1s, then the values will rise even faster.

Chris1712 · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:26

Elise S1 or a Caterham.

Maximum Triceratops · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:38

This screams Z4M, iirc around 3 years ago mint, low mileage examples were around 12-14k, nowadays you're looking at aroung 20k

mjt · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:45

Caterham. Buy a desirable model with good spec and depreciation will be minimal. They're an absolute hoot to drive as well.

theone8181 · 30 Jan 2020 at 12:47

Might just squeeze into a 981 boxster, or a gen 2 997 boxster.

Vita · 30 Jan 2020 at 13:01

Lotus Elise s2.

sideways14a · 30 Jan 2020 at 15:04

grudas said:
key point "non depreciating"

an nd will depreciate for many years to come..

Not by much though, i bet its still holding its value well as it approaches 10 - the first ones of the mk4 are still asking for decent money today.

cwhitehead · 30 Jan 2020 at 15:09

TVR Cerbera - No brainier for me.