Nissan 300ZX TT, Mazda RX-8 (231), Nissan Micra 1.3 Si (track day car...)
Toyota GT86, Toyota MR-S (new track day car)
"Probably more Japanese cars than most people could stomach but there's something for most occasions in there: practical load-lugger, runabout, practical supercar, impractical supercar, track toy and a roadster. The only thing missing is an off-roader...or MPV. £2,770 left at the end to tidy anything up or some K-Tec bits for the Twingo."
Nissan GT-R
"The GT-R is a dream car for someone who grew up with Gran Turismo so it always had a guaranteed place in my list. It had to be a 2011 or later for the 530hp output and they look good in blue."
Don't want a blue one? Search all GT-Rs on PH here.
Honda Integra Type R (DC5)
Cost: £7,995
Balance: £43,010
Why I chose it: "Something to thrash on track days without too much financial penalty for bending it! One of the best FWD cars available and I like the look of the DC5 more than the DC2. Ideally I'd have it in white but there aren't any cheap good'uns around."
Does a fast Honda have to be white? All Integras for sale here.
Honda NSX
"It's an NSX. This one sounded well looked after and the wheels suit it (though some proper TE37s would be even better). To be used occasionally for junior supercar thrills and hopefully it'll be an appreciating asset in the not too distant future (assuming the thrills don't involve a tree...)."
After your own hopefully appreciating supercar asset? NSXs for sale here.
Renault Twingo 133
Cost: £6,000
Balance: £13,015
Why I chose it: "A little fun runabout for getting to work across town and to the shops."
There aren't many, but you can see every Renaultsport Twingo on PH here.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Version 5
"A fast and capable workhorse for long trips and load lugging, plus I like the estate body more than the saloon."
Impreza STIs new and old on offer here.
BMW Z3 M Roadster
Cost: £6,250
Balance: £2,770
Why I chose it: "Needed a convertible in the list somewhere and I've got a soft spot for the Z3 with big flared arches, being an M makes it even better. This was the only one available with the budget I had left!"
Z3 Ms from £6-£20K for sale here.