Pub discussion help needed

[courtg9000]

So we are looking for a second fun 2 seat ish second car for 10k considering 350z or boxster pint waiting for best idea!
Anyone help?

[CampDavid]

TVR of some nature
996 911
Z3M coupe

[courtg9000]

These sound good

[Grey Ghost]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3955580.htm

Top car from a highly rated dealer.

Job done........apart from upping your life insurance and buying a supply of new pants

[adsvx220]

VX220
Some Caterhams
Westfields
Z4
S2000

Just a few but £10k can get some decent 2 seat fun.

Adam

[james280779]

courtg9000 said:

So we are looking for a second fun 2 seat ish second car for 10k considering 350z or boxster pint waiting for best idea!
Anyone help?

350z is rubbish

boxster - be careful which one but 10k will get you into the 911 club so why even consider a boxster?

how about

Maserati 3200gt
TVR Chimera or Griffith (might just squeeze a 5.0 for about 10k if lucky)
Lotus Esprit Turbo
Alfa GTV V6 spider
Corvette C3/C4
might be really lucky and find a ferrari mondial that needs some fettling
Ginetta
Lotus Elise/ Elan
possibly a Marcos
possibly an MG RV8
jaguar XKR
renault clio v6
vauxhall Monaro / Vx220

[TheTurbonator]

Another vote for the Chimaera from me.

[Honestherbert]

Love the fact someone states the 350z is rubbish and then goes on to list a load of cars that are arguably at least 10x as rubbish as a 350z. Only on PH.

Boxters are for girls, go for the 350z.

[james280779]

Honestherbert said:

Love the fact someone states the 350z is rubbish and then goes on to list a load of cars that are arguably at least 10x as rubbish as a 350z. Only on PH.

Boxters are for girls, go for the 350z.

having driven a 350Z (looked at buying one when out new) and owned alot of the above - I speak from experience. The 350Z is overweight and underpowered, its american designed and goes like a walmartian. A skyline would be better but it doesnt fit the criteria.
I understand some people like the 350z but lets face it- put alot of people with special needs in a room and there is bound to be some hugging.

I have not owned a Griff but have driven one albeit not a 5.0, wouldnt personally be seen dead in a mondial. Have been a passenger in a Marcos and a Ginetta. havent been in an Elise but there is no doubting the pedigree.

[mab1]

I've had both - 987 Boxster S and 297 350z.

Cost is a factor in how I remember the cars, my boxster cost double what I paid for the 350z and at that cost differential then the 350z has an awful lot going for it. The driving experience is quite raw and I liked it. Personally I thought performance in the Z was acceptable. Maintenance in the 350z will also be cheaper.

The Boxster is a great car and much quicker point to point. Interior and quality in a different league but that's to be expected. Mine lacked a bit of character but i think a sports exhaust would have helped in that department.

Back to the original question at a like for like price point, Boxster all day long.