Buying a Z3 M Roadster Convertible

[jonathan185]

My dad currently has a Caterham Super Seven which is fantastic fun. However, he is driving it less and less and is thinking at perhaps changing. He wants something more practical but still sporty, fast, fun, has space to put a suitcase and not too expensive to run.

I have been looking through some different alternatives, such as the TVR Chimaera, Honda s2000.

He wants something that is going to be reliable enough and comfortable to be able to go to the South of France with his partner. I have had a look at a few on piston heads and they look quite reasonably priced...or am I missing something? Not looking to spend more than about £15,000 (I have seen a few for £13,000-£15,000)

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Many thanks,

Jonathan

[jonathan185]

Thanks for your advice. My dad is not a technical guy and so wants something that is going to run without much hassle which the Catreham has given him. He has 100% no claims bonus but do you think he would be in for a shock with either the z3 m or the s2000?

One other thought...if I sai, he wants a car whch you could squeeze in the back of, what would you put as a number one for the same sort of money?

[jonathan185]

He wants to stick to convertibles though...i know it is more difficult. When I said squeeze in the back of, I meant it doesn't have to have actual seats...a bit like the older Porsche 911s.