Recommend 2 seater convertible

[MarkeR]

Starting to look for a weekend car, and I would prefer a convertible. Car will be garaged through most of the winter months.

I have no preference on make, model, colour etc. Just looking for a bit of fun.

Unfortunately, my budget is only £12,000, no finance required..

Thanks

 

[andicole0]

Jaguar XKR
Andi.

 

[GravyMonster]

Given you have no preference on make or model, I'd go for this and have some change for mods.

That or an S2000 with a supercharger.

 

[Jamauk]

Given you have no preference on make or model, I'd go for this and have some change for mods.

Brilliant! £9,001 to "modify" it!

 

[Hades]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=1

 

[andicole0]

BMW Z4M

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...ion=at_cars&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&page=1

Andi.

 

[kindai]

+1 for z4m

 

[Dis86]

S2000
MX-5
Z4
Boxster

 

[Nasher]

In the end, the MX-5 almost always ends up being the best choice. There is a reason why they sell so many of them.

 

[BinnsY]

You'll get a lovely MX-5 for this money.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807138416893?

 

[andicole0]

In the end, the MX-5 almost always ends up being the best choice. There is a reason why they sell so many of them.

But does the OP want to be a sheep and have the same as everyone else?
Andi.

 

[King4aDay]

How much TVR does £12k get you these days?

Although I'd probably wimp out and get an s2000.

 

[andicole0]

How much TVR does £12k get you these days?

Although I'd probably wimp out and get an s2000.

That'll probably be the one with an NHS lifetime membership.
Andi.

 

[easyrider]

Mazda 2009 MX5 2.0 Sport Tech 15,500 miles

 

[tom_nieto]

S2000 all day long at this price.

Z4M would be a close second.

Sadly not much TVR for this money any more.

Unless you’re desperate to own a Boxster I would take the Honda or BMW over one at this budget.

Whilst I really like the MX5 a lot, the S2000 is much rarer and is really very special to drive in comparison.

 

[[TW]Fox]

The fact he's even asked this question suggests something like a Z4M with all the expense it brings is somewhat overkill. Honestly it really seems like an MX5 is ideal.

 

[MarkeR]

Cheers guys

My initial thought was the Z4, didn’t realise you could get such good deals out there at the moment. But someone above piqued my interest with a Porsche Boxter, what’s everyone’s thoughts on one of those for the price range, is it worth taking the risk?

 

[Nasher]

S2000 all day long at this price.

Z4M would be a close second.

Sadly not much TVR for this money any more.

Unless you’re desperate to own a Boxster I would take the Honda or BMW over one at this budget.

Whilst I really like the MX5 a lot, the S2000 is much rarer and is really very special to drive in comparison.

Compared to a much more modern MX-5 though, the S2000s handling isn't all that amazing. They are old cars now.

 

[easyrider]

Get an MX5

Then get http://www.bbrgti.com/product/bbr-stage-two-mazda-mx-5-nc-2005-2015-turbo-upgrade/

 

[theone8181]

Cheers guys

My initial thought was the Z4, didn’t realise you could get such good deals out there at the moment. But someone above piqued my interest with a Porsche Boxter, what’s everyone’s thoughts on one of those for the price range, is it worth taking the risk?

You could pick up a 986 boxster for 5 grand but I'd expect it's servicibg/maintenance would put you off. I had a 996 carerra and a turbo and quite a lot of the parts are shared. I'd expect coffin arms would need doing (could be a grand), maybe need new clutch (my carerra was 700 quid). Although saying that is you've got 12 grand that's a bit more budget for repairs. I have been wondering for something a bit more fun than my m3 (which replaced the turbo) and people seem to rate my f/tfs (although I think you might need to be old and enjoy wearing sandles with socks).