2nd car under 5k

[panthro]

This is pretty much a speculative thread, but I have owned a few nice cars before, but currently driving a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting (no jokes!! ) as it gets me from A-B and is v cheap to run. Im interested in getting a second car to mainly use as a "weekend" car, and was leaning more towards some type of Jap motor. Currently my attention is focussed to the Mazda RX7, as there are some goo examples about that have been looked after, serviced regularly and in some cases have already had full rebuilds. Does anyone have any suggestions of similar types of cars under 5k. Cheers, look forward to some replies!

 

[panthro]

ive been thinking about motorbikes for a long time....but (I mentioned this before on a thread) my mum said she would cut me out of her will if I got one

 

[panthro]

I reckon if I can find a good rx7 that has been well looked after and has had a recent rebuild.....it would be the best choice, the 200sx is a good alternative, but for me, the mazda pips it in style and desirability, need to drive one though.
the fiat.....I love the 20v turbo, but if I ever wanted to tune it, I dont think I would want more than 220bhp going through the front wheels. The civic is out of the question, because it is a civic (no offence to owners).
I dont think I could find a decent twin turbo supra under 5k.

 

[panthro]

sorry, double post

 

[panthro]

Forgive me if you think this is rude, but how incredibly selfish of her. She's your mother not your ruler. I'm very glad my parents don't have an attitude like that.

Fox, the 325 (assuming we are comparing E30/E36) will also be lighter, cheaper and more rewarding to drive. Modern does not always mean fantastic - it depends what you want from the car in question.

you cant blame a mother for worrying about her son....especially when someome close to us was killed in a motorcycle accident. Not that that would inevitably happen to me, but I know where she is coming from.