9k for a sports car - some inspiration, please
Discussion
So, with a firm budget of 9k, i intend to buy a rwd convertible sports car. Current front-runners are a 3.2 Boxster, an S2000, or a Z3M convert; however, i'm looking to broaden my search, and want some inspiration.
Criteria are:
firm budget of 9k
must be rwd
must have a soft/folding roof
must have a decent amount of grunt
not much older than 10yrs
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
rhd only
Cheers folks. Do your worst!
Criteria are:
firm budget of 9k
must be rwd
must have a soft/folding roof
must have a decent amount of grunt
not much older than 10yrs
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
rhd only
Cheers folks. Do your worst!
Thorburn said:
STW2010 said:
Lotus Elise
If he's after creature comforts and refinement it probably won't push the right buttons.Gotta say I wouldn't go for a cheap Boxster personally.
I think I would go for the Boxster too, though I think of the options it would be the most expensive in terms of running costs. I may be wrong
Don't shoot me, but have you driven a TVR Chimaera?
It's a pussycat unless you take the piss, and it would tick literally all of your boxes with the possible exception that it may be a tad over ten years old.
They are bloody comfy too
If you're thinking about a Boxster, you are aware that some 996's are coming down to almost your budget?
It's a pussycat unless you take the piss, and it would tick literally all of your boxes with the possible exception that it may be a tad over ten years old.
They are bloody comfy too
If you're thinking about a Boxster, you are aware that some 996's are coming down to almost your budget?
I'm in the same boat; I want to get something pretty much exactly like the OP's criteria for the weekend / track days but have found that the combination of ragtop and power with the other desirables means only 3 cars so far:
Z3MR, S2000, Boxster S.
We may have to start considering things with a roof unless the PH massive can help.
Z3MR, S2000, Boxster S.
We may have to start considering things with a roof unless the PH massive can help.
Dave200 said:
So, with a firm budget of 9k, i intend to buy a rwd convertible sports car. Current front-runners are a 3.2 Boxster, an S2000, or a Z3M convert; however, i'm looking to broaden my search, and want some inspiration.
Criteria are:
firm budget of 9k
must be rwd
must have a soft/folding roof
must have a decent amount of grunt
not much older than 10yrs
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
rhd only
Cheers folks. Do your worst!
I suspect based on some of your previous comments a diesel Audi A4 would suit you better than any other car. A sports car would be just a waste of a good car Criteria are:
firm budget of 9k
must be rwd
must have a soft/folding roof
must have a decent amount of grunt
not much older than 10yrs
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
rhd only
Cheers folks. Do your worst!
Edited by 300bhp/ton on Friday 19th November 09:20
spandexx said:
I'm in the same boat; I want to get something pretty much exactly like the OP's criteria for the weekend / track days but have found that the combination of ragtop and power with the other desirables means only 3 cars so far:
Z3MR, S2000, Boxster S.
We may have to start considering things with a roof unless the PH massive can help.
Lotus Elise?Z3MR, S2000, Boxster S.
We may have to start considering things with a roof unless the PH massive can help.
STW2010 said:
Thorburn said:
STW2010 said:
Lotus Elise
If he's after creature comforts and refinement it probably won't push the right buttons.Gotta say I wouldn't go for a cheap Boxster personally.
I think I would go for the Boxster too, though I think of the options it would be the most expensive in terms of running costs. I may be wrong
I'd look at the S2000 given the budget and criteria.
PH at it's best
Criteria are:
firm budget of 9k
must be rwd
must have a soft/folding roof
must have a decent amount of grunt
not much older than 10yrs
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
rhd only
And so far we've had suggestions of TVR's, LHD Corvettes and Elises.
Brilliant.
I'll say Nissan Qashqai just to try and avoid every aspect of the criteria set.
Criteria are:
firm budget of 9k
must be rwd
must have a soft/folding roof
must have a decent amount of grunt
not much older than 10yrs
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
rhd only
And so far we've had suggestions of TVR's, LHD Corvettes and Elises.
Brilliant.
I'll say Nissan Qashqai just to try and avoid every aspect of the criteria set.
Parrot of Doom said:
Dave200 said:
some creature comforts/refinement (no kit cars or tvrs)
That isn't at all fair. The Chimaera is a lovely car to drive, and very comfortable. It'll also piss over just about anything else you care to mention.Edited to add - MX5 aside, I'm not sure how many of the cars others have mentioned would be 'pissed over' by a Chimaera.
Edited by Shnozz on Friday 19th November 09:28
Shnozz said:
Just to add something useful to the thread.
I'd be looking at the S2000 or a 3.0 Z4. Possibly a Z3M also if you wanted something a bit more unique but you'd need to then budget the additional running costs for that benefit.
Z4 with the 3.0 231ps engine was going to be my suggestion too. Not that I'm biased. Depends how much compromise you can live with. I looked at and discounted the following:I'd be looking at the S2000 or a 3.0 Z4. Possibly a Z3M also if you wanted something a bit more unique but you'd need to then budget the additional running costs for that benefit.
2.2 n/a VX220: I needed easier access
S2000: discounted as I previously owned an EP3 CTR and didn't get on with VTEC
350z (coupe though - hated the soft-top's looks): just didn't click
Elise S1: as per the VX
early Boxster 3.2: running costs
It turns out now that I don't need a car with the practicality/toys of the Z4 and could probably live with a VX/Elise, but the Z4's still a good choice for me. Good mix of fun, performance and practicality.
£9k should get you a good 53/04/54-plate 3.0. www.z4-forum.com is a good resource if you need to know more about Z4's.
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