Desperate need for some rwd suggestions
Discussion
Great list of previous cars you've had ( have owned similar) you should take an E92 M3 for a drive you will be impressed, or if you want to keep under budget try a 335i but find one that's been modified (ideally with quaiff diff and bilstein B3 suspension) and 380 bhp is available with a JB4 ecu upgrade (£450).
g8ape said:
BMW 135i again not even sat in one and should thanks
E82 135i certainly ticks a lot of your boxes, although they need a bit of tinkering with to make them nice on a track (no LSD as standard for example)But, definitely worth have a go in a few.
Z4MC is also a good shout. I was considering a Z4MC before I bought the 135i, but being well into middle age, getting in and out the damn thing was an issue
plus while looking, I had a job change which meant going from not needing a car for commuting, to needing one for a 70 mile per day commute, so the nod went to the 135i.ZX10R NIN said:
Simple relaxed V8 that you can service yourself.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Crikey - that's interesting! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
braddo said:
Given your desire for some track fun, keep away from the heavy stuff.
- Elise (don't worry, you'll quickly improve the getting in and out)
- RX7 - FD (late 90s/early 00s) as standard as you can find
- 968 or immaculate 944 S2/Turbo
Regarding the FD RX7, I wouldn't want a completely standard one. Those two little turbos generate a lot of heat and I found the sequential change-over to be pretty irritating. It's possible to stall the second turbo by changing into the change-over band, as well as having to constantly deal with brittle hoses in the rats' nest. I'd personally want one running a single turbo or at the very least with the rats' nest removed. A metal AST is also a great idea. They are brilliant cars, but not great if you're tall. Even with the standard steering wheel diameter, I couldn't see the top of the gauges and my head was very close to the ceiling of the car. - Elise (don't worry, you'll quickly improve the getting in and out)
- RX7 - FD (late 90s/early 00s) as standard as you can find
- 968 or immaculate 944 S2/Turbo
Thanks again! More options to consider, good point re lighter track cars which I think is why I keep thinking Elise or VX220 but then of course less regularly 4 seats are useful, I suppose the question is do I combine some needs or focus on one in particular.
We currently have a Rav, Landcruiser and Forester 4eat running 300bhp, so probably have bad weather, tip trips & DIY covered, I think my ever growing short list of cars to drive/revisit is now-
Elise/VX220
MR2 mk2 & 3
370zx
BM 135
GT86
Monaro SC
Shark nose BM
E92 M3
Merc AMG of some kind - perhaps drifting into the more car than I need..
I really like the sleeper concept also but it does seem a great way of throwing cash away unless you buy someone else's project.
We currently have a Rav, Landcruiser and Forester 4eat running 300bhp, so probably have bad weather, tip trips & DIY covered, I think my ever growing short list of cars to drive/revisit is now-
Elise/VX220
MR2 mk2 & 3
370zx
BM 135
GT86
Monaro SC
Shark nose BM
E92 M3
Merc AMG of some kind - perhaps drifting into the more car than I need..
I really like the sleeper concept also but it does seem a great way of throwing cash away unless you buy someone else's project.
firewallguy said:
Would the same apply to a Cerbera? Otherwise it ticks all your boxes, especially if you're handy with the spanners and can keep the costs down.
I have a love hate relationship with TVR's I have driven Racing Greens FFF head Tuscan, my ever lengthening 16 year old son and I laughed till it hurt about Cerbera rear seating, quite funny to see a youth grunting like a pensioner trying to extract himself. If its got an excuse for a rear seat then it needs to work better than that.I like T350's & Sagaris although the latter is way over priced in my opinion.
Its all about that expensive straight six engine, I love the concept but the reality, longevity etc... bit scary maybe?
Cerbera V8 flat plane crank limited numbers, all sounds like potential big bills.
Are Cerbera's more reliable than I'm giving them credit for?
Thank you for the idea though!
sandman77 said:
My money would go on a Z3m Coupe. They come with the added bonus that they wont lose any money in depreciation.
Very good point and depreciation is a big consideration or should be.My 18 month 'which car cycle' has come back round to Z4M coupe, Z3M must drive one Thank you!
SuperVM said:
Regarding the FD RX7, I wouldn't want a completely standard one. Those two little turbos generate a lot of heat and I found the sequential change-over to be pretty irritating. It's possible to stall the second turbo by changing into the change-over band, as well as having to constantly deal with brittle hoses in the rats' nest. I'd personally want one running a single turbo or at the very least with the rats' nest removed. A metal AST is also a great idea. They are brilliant cars, but not great if you're tall. Even with the standard steering wheel diameter, I couldn't see the top of the gauges and my head was very close to the ceiling of the car.
What is a metal AST please?I'm a bit late to the party, but for track day fun, how about a Noble? THere are a couple towards the top of your budget...
Away from the track, has anyone suggested a Maserati 4200 GT yet?
Otherwise, I'd ignore the wife and go for an Elise or Exige. A bit of practice and you'll be hopping in and out without looking too silly I would imagine.
Away from the track, has anyone suggested a Maserati 4200 GT yet?
Otherwise, I'd ignore the wife and go for an Elise or Exige. A bit of practice and you'll be hopping in and out without looking too silly I would imagine.
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