£20-£25k, toy car, must be an “event”

[Turn7]

Considering moving the Caterham on as due to lack of basic security (ie you can’t lock it), I’m not getting the use out of I’d like to…..

There’s a few things caught my eye….

Cayman s- relatively free of borkage potential?

Elise - have driven a few but not an event

TVR - well, why not ? chimp or Tamora ?

MX5- meh, just not a car I’d look back at , despite the two

S2000 - good ones are pricey now, but prob to old really


What would you suggest ?

[NAAHD]

For me it would be a C63 if the event is to make noise, burn fuel and rubber

Or a v8 mustang if I wanted the above with an American twist

[Heathwood]

Having just done a quick search, it’s surprisingly hard to find a car that’s a true event for your budget. Maybe an Exige with a slight budget creep?

[Turn7]

Ah, I should have added …. My garage is fairly small, so both your options, whilst recommendable, do not fit the brief….

I’d also add some other criteria-

Needs to be reliable , have a decent dealer network and minimal borkage potential

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say try an Evora but it does mean you'll have to stretch the budget & haggle:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402176...

370Z Nismo, these are overlooked but they're every bit a drivers car & special:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404168...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310253...

V6 S F Type:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404299...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405149...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308211...

GranTurismo S:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405139...

MC Shift:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308050...

All are an event & special, you just need to workout what's special to you.

[MajorMantra]

What counts as an 'event' for you? Special engine? Rarity?

There are loads of cars in your budget that are fantastic to drive but few that could really be regarded as exotic.

[Turn7]

ZX10R NIN said:

I'd say try an Evora but it does mean you'll have to stretch the budget & haggle:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402176...

370Z Nismo, these are overlooked but they're every bit a drivers car & special:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404168...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310253...

V6 S F Type:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404299...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405149...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308211...

GranTurismo S:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405139...

MC Shift:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308050...

All are an event & special, you just need to workout what's special to you.

Some interesting stuff as usual from yourself , thank you.

Maser - borkage potential to high and not my style

Nissan Z - have a soft spot for them, but the image isn’t quite me

F type—— hmmm, I love the looks , BUT JLR reliability? That does tick a lot of boxes


I’d be tempted with a minty DC2, but they seem a little old now …..

Not a fan of heavy or numb cars either ….

[Turn7]

MajorMantra said:

What counts as an 'event' for you? Special engine? Rarity?

There are loads of cars in your budget that are fantastic to drive but few that could really be regarded as exotic.

Example - Caterham - put race boots on, collect steering wheel from home office, spend 10 minutes strapping in…. Get waved at and smiled at by all road users

[paulguitar]

I just bought this, would one of these fit the bill?

[p4cks]

Vx200 Turbo with a remap

Mind bogglingly fast and most definitely an event

[FilH]

The 25k is a guide price?

But a manual converted V10 bmw

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166731669699?mkcid=16&a...

[White-Noise]

I was wondering what an event means for you too. Do you want the big engine with the noise smell vibration roof off etc. Or do you want something you can thrash. You could be in a chimaera or a sport clio for example easily in that budget.

[ZX10R NIN]

Turn7 said:

Some interesting stuff as usual from yourself , thank you.

Maser - borkage potential to high and not my style

Nissan Z - have a soft spot for them, but the image isn’t quite me

F type—— hmmm, I love the looks , BUT JLR reliability? That does tick a lot of boxes


I’d be tempted with a minty DC2, but they seem a little old now …..

Not a fan of heavy or numb cars either ….

The F Types are proving very robust & reliable the V6 is a peach & at your price point this is a great pick vs a leggy V8,

[Turn7]

Ok….

Boxster- not anti, but the looks don’t quite work for me

An event , it’s hard to describe.

Given to road conditions and general lack of driving standards, the Caterham doesn’t seem to fit my requirement anymore - safety, security and ride quality all now being a higher priority than previous.

It’s very hard to define what makes you look back at the car you have just parked.

If it was a screamer, then DC2 or even a Clip cup maybe, but I think I want a touch more civility.

Chimp fits the brief in many many ways, but still makes me nervous.

I give a car 2 chances before it’s sold, and I don’t want to particularly lose the capital if I can help it.

Edited by Turn7 on Wednesday 15th May 08:06

[White-Noise]

I think you need a Corvette!

[cerb4.5lee]

What about a Cerbera? Or do you prefer just 2 seats?

The Cerbera is definitely an event, and they have a really nice sense of occasion about them I reckon. They are quite needy though.

[bobsavage789]

For what it’s worth, if you buy a Chimaera that’s had the chassis looked after/leave yourself an outrigger replacement budget, they’re mechanically quite straightforward, to the extent your local indie could look after it.

As an event, nothing comes close to a TVR!

[Turn7]

My wife would in heaven with Vette, and I’m a fan, but not with my own cash….

Cerb- look soooo evil it’s amazing …. But scare my walllet more than a Chimp.

Would also say a Tamora is a good shout as wll

[Derek182]

Of your original suggestions a Cayman S would be my choice, preferably with the sports exhaust for added drama, and it's a real sports car for someone coming from a Caterham unlike some of the suggestions which are more GTs
Having some experience of middle aged Boxsters/Caymans you would be after a 987 gen 2 (2010 onwards) which should be within budget and much less likely to have serious engine trouble than the gen 1. Or even the newer 981 but that would probably be a 2.7 with a few miles to stay under £25k.

[keo]

Op I think you are on to a loser here. Only way to top a Caterham as an event is spending a lot more money I would say!

Porsche lovely daily, boring as a “toy or event” I’d say. Test drive some stuff being selling the 7! To see if it is for you.