Desperate need for some rwd suggestions

[g8ape]

I have been trawling the 'what car for certain budget' posts for 18months now hoping I'll discover something I hadn't thought of.

My ideal budget is 15k but would sell a kidney to get to 25k if inspired.
I've had a 996tt, E46 M3 coupe, E39 M5, Griffith, C43 AMG estate & saloon, STi Impreza, Evo 9 mrfq360, S3, E36 M3, a few Cosworths years ago.
Best cars owned rose tinted possibly by time passing 2.8i Capri, BMW E36 323 coupe, E39 540i touring and E34 M5.

I don't want an MX5.
I've recently driven a Caterham 260 on the road and have driven a R500 on track and don't feel there safe for the country lanes where I live.
I quite like the idea of an Elise but my wife said I looked silly getting in and out of the one I tried.

BMW Z4M coupe is interesting they seem thin on the ground currently.

I don't fancy a V8 M3 and C63 Merc wont really suit my preference for DIY servicing or that's my perception.

I've never had a Skyline, RWD only with LSD would be my ideal.

MR2 mk3 with Celica engine is tempting as a cheap Elise and way under budget.
I am really struggling to find a car for fun, the odd track day, single child sunny day school run and DIY-able.
All suggestions welcome

[Raize]

Porsche 944 Turbo?

Or if you're more focused on speed than fun...

MK4 Toyota Supra TT

[Bill]

Give your wife a laugh.

[ikarl]

Mr2 mk2..... n/a for revving to the redline and rarely having to worry about it. Turbo for outright speed and bhp bragging!

And it has popup headlights. Which are cool.

[g8ape]

I quite like Supras I did drive an auto last year, manual preferred obviously.

Disregarding spousal opinion (if I put my brave trousers on) I think an Elise is top of the list

[g8ape]

Hmm pop up headlights I like them a lot, I've come close to an 8 series BM purchase because of them.

Are low mileage mk2 MR2's still findable?

[Johnny 89]

What engine was in your Griffith? If not a 500 then how about a Griff/Chim 500?

[Vincefox]

Can you save a bit more and get an e92?

Never mind, just noticed you said no v8 m3s. That's where i'd put my money tho.

[mighty kitten]

Have a go in a gt86 , I had one in recently and power aside its the most fun car with all the comforts in I've driven dor a long time

[g8ape]

Porsche 944 turbo, are they the ones with a rear mounted gearbox or am I getting my transmissions crossed? I like the idea but perhaps a little old now. Sorry I hope I don't irritate everyone here as much as I irritate myself with my indecision.

Thank you!

[Paradaxos]

Nissan 300zx

It might not be fast or refined enough really given your past history.

But I want one.

[g8ape]

My Griff was a 400 pre-cat, appreciate the 500 thought but it was the lack of roll over/crash protection that killed the Griff for me, Thanks though.

GT86 I will go and drive one, good call thanks!

[Impasse]

Sierra Cosworth. Old Skool cool.

[clarkmagpie]

3200/4200GTs?
Can almost sneak into a V8 Vantage for the 25k. Almost!

[g8ape]

300zx bit old for me but I like them never even sat in one so probably should.

Cosworth I've had 2 4x4 sapphires, a 3 door and a 2wd saloon wish I had a huge garage and was wise enough to keep them.

E92 M3 never even sat in one I think they probably do lots of things well (including clocking up large dealer type bills) but they don't grab me if that makes sense, I should go and drive one though thanks!

[g8ape]

3200/4200GTs my Dad has a 4200 (he bought it for my mum, awesome man maths) its... I don't like the shape, I like the rear lights and bonnet vents. My E46 M3 kept with it quite successfully on back roads and to be honest I was backing off in places. Thanks though

I had a 1996 550 Vantage and it killed Astons for me I hate to say it but it was my dream car for many years, the build quality was shocking and I had to put the seat back on the motorway to get comfortable and then remember to put it forward at roundabouts to reach the clutch pedal, I'm 6'2" so not massive for a large GT.

[Krikkit]

You dismissed an Elise because it made you look silly? Oh my.

[annsxman]

An S2000 is well within your budget. Just depends on how much grunt you want. It is, however, a great driver's car.

[Camoradi]

BMW 135i?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

[Batfink]

FD RX7