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So, I'm continuing my research into what I want in the future, it has come down to the following 3 cars:

Honda S2000
BMW Z4 2.0ltr version
Mazda RX8

Now, they all have good and bad points. As you can tell, I love my small sports cars hehe. Don't like large cars.

What would you guys take and why? No need for convincing me to buy either or any of them, as it won't be for a long time. I'm just getting my research done :)

Thanks
 
I have a MX5 mk1 right now. Loving it, wouldn't like a mk2/3 though, don't like the designs.
 
Janesy B said:
What's the point of even thinking about it until you are in some sort of position to buy, you'll only end up changing your requirements or different cars can come into budget.
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Because if I decide months before I buy, I can then do indepth research into common faults?

Why would you ever make a choice when you have cash in hand? How long do you research into a car for? Personally, I have only ever chosen a vehicle to buy within a month with my mx5 mk1. Down to it being cheap and cheerful...

Thanks for the inputs guys.
 
Simon said:
Budget?
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Max £7500, so not much to play with, will obviously more than likely be a private buy. Not garage.

However, any cars linked will be instantly ignored as I won't be buying for a while, just simply doing research into which will give the biggest grin per pound haha.
 
Really? I was under the impression the 3.0ltr was pointless, I have only read one article about it so far as I am pretty busy with work but that is interesting.

I was also told the several thousand extra for asking to get a 3.0ltr isn't worth it.

Really interesting.
 
paradigm said:
God knows where you read that, but for most people the opposite is true. You get 95% of the running costs, and almost bang-on the same fuel economy with any of the 6-cylinders, yet you are hampering performance and drivability.
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It looked like a blog more than a review, was reading it on the phone. Will try and get the link later.

Ok, so looks like the 3.0ltr is more sensible haha.

How about 'upgrading' on the Z4? How tough is it going to be to put on a few upgrades if I do see fit (no idea if I would but you never know).

So, for example, upgrading bushes, ARB's, suspension etc etc. No idea on what will be required if anything at all. But my impression is the S2000 would be relativly easy to upgrade, the RX8... Well, my least fave choice so not looked into it at all really. But yea, how are BMW's for this sort of thing?
 
Janesy B said:
Find a dealer with one, don't go wasting a private seller's time because they won't entertain you. The bloke is having to sell up because of health issues, I doubt he wants to mess about with test pilots.
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Very good point. Will have a look, sure there will be some in Reading somewhere :)
 
crinkleshoes said:
Don't waste the poor guys time - it happens a lot with private sales & is incredibly annoying. Find one at a dealer and waste their time!

If looking at pre-2002 model, get the rear suspension checked over!
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That's just it, previously I was looking at a S2000, did a fair amount of research and there are so many things to look for over so many revisions:

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775801-what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-s2000/

So this brings me onto the purpose of this thread, I want to gather opinions of other motor enthusiasts on what they deem the better car. The S2000 (despite it's stupid insurance cost) seems to be pacing ahead in the choices.

So I will continue the discussion with a few other boards and get as many opinions as possible before I continue research.

This is just how I am, rather sad and thorough when it comes to research.
 
Any paticular reason why the S2000 is so high on insurance? High crash rate? What's the deal?
 
Ah, ouch :(

Well, won't be for a while yet, so maybe they will come down a little? lol.

Either way, for me, the S2000 looks the best asthetically.

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As for use, purely for fun. This car will NEVER be used for commuting as I cycle 5 mins into work (work in the town centre and live 2 miles away). Will probably do a few motorway trips. But mainly, just a fun car to own. Track days, drives over to Europe couple of times a year. Family visits, beach visits. Nothing repetative in the like.
 
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If the insurance is silly (I pay in one go), then I might consider something else and use the extra money to 'upgrade' the alternative car. Would this be a better idea?
 
24 at the moment, but won't be buying until spring next year which I will be 25 then.

A young gun.
 
I can get insured for £1500... Rather steep!

2004 model. Company called 'Insure your motor'.

Not too bad though... S2000 it is! Haha, maybe a couple more months research into some other cars, would consider a decent RX7, always liked the design :)
 
crinkleshoes said:
That's damn cheap - take them up on it!

Frsutratingly - without my non-fault accident... I could insure one for £1100 - it seems
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Won't be getting a new car for a minimum of 12 months, but the next one is going to be one to keep for a while. Hence the obsurd amount of research I will be doing :)
 
Simon said:
Get an S2000 in winter if you do get one
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Always try an buy over winter for anything :) Best time to buy simply because people don't want to spend haha.

Picked up my 1098S on boxing day! Bought it a week before hand! The garage I bought it from stated they have next to no business at all over the winter...

Good for me, prices are lowwwww haha.
 
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