£15-£18k, is there a better 2 seater than SLK55 AMG?
Discussion
My other half is looking at a new 2 seater and looking to spend UP TO £18,000 (ideally closer to 15k).
It will be a daily driver so reliability and North on 20 MPG preferable. We tested an SLK55 AMG which was nice and obviously had an amazing sound. It is rare and that is a bonus too.
We like the SLK as it has the folding hardtop for added security. Convertible would be nice but not essential.
We tried a Z4M and found the clutch too heavy.
A Cayman or Boxster S (neither of which we have driven)would be gen 1 and we have seen various horror stories on here (although accept the problem probably isn't as bad as suggested)
Could the wise on here offer any further suggestions please?
Many thanks,
Sharon
It will be a daily driver so reliability and North on 20 MPG preferable. We tested an SLK55 AMG which was nice and obviously had an amazing sound. It is rare and that is a bonus too.
We like the SLK as it has the folding hardtop for added security. Convertible would be nice but not essential.
We tried a Z4M and found the clutch too heavy.
A Cayman or Boxster S (neither of which we have driven)would be gen 1 and we have seen various horror stories on here (although accept the problem probably isn't as bad as suggested)
Could the wise on here offer any further suggestions please?
Many thanks,
Sharon
370Z roadster might be in that price bracket edit yes, for example http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...
996 Porsche convertible, quite a few around and would leave some change for any bills.
MX5
I went for a Z4M in that group, clutch shouldn't be that heavy (a bit heavier than a super mini but easy enough for most people so that one could have been on the way out) so might be worth trying another if that was all you didn't like. Not a car to be stuck in traffic with though.
Do your research and watch out for some of the large bills the SLK55 can throw up if you go for one of those.
996 Porsche convertible, quite a few around and would leave some change for any bills.
MX5
I went for a Z4M in that group, clutch shouldn't be that heavy (a bit heavier than a super mini but easy enough for most people so that one could have been on the way out) so might be worth trying another if that was all you didn't like. Not a car to be stuck in traffic with though.
Do your research and watch out for some of the large bills the SLK55 can throw up if you go for one of those.
Edited by Crusoe on Tuesday 28th April 11:31
Probably the best narrated video I have ever watched....... Troy Queef ...watch and learn ....
http://youtu.be/Gxkjwwd5cH0
...."..a racing diplomat is needed here, a mediator between the power of the engine and the strict rules of the electronics..."
http://youtu.be/Gxkjwwd5cH0
...."..a racing diplomat is needed here, a mediator between the power of the engine and the strict rules of the electronics..."
A nissan 370z convertible can be had for £16k http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n... Edit: i see this has already been mentioned.
Jaguar Xk's are getting into budget. http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...
TVR Tuscan http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Jaguar Xk's are getting into budget. http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...
TVR Tuscan http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Frenchda said:
Mike22233 said:
Jasandjules said:
TVR Chimaera used every day will be great and below budget.
Great if you like being broken down.(J&J beat me too it!)
Z4M + Gym Membership? I jest
with that budget I'm going to go left field and lotus.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...
with that budget I'm going to go left field and lotus.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...
"..... The source of joy, a five and a half litre V8, the sound is amost deafening, six cylinder rivals like the Boxster and Z4 sound like a boys choir in comparison...."
"..... Fierce, fierce, .... It just won't stop!......"
" ....it's like hanging a 60 inch plasma TV in a 10 square metre student bedsit..."
"..... Fierce, fierce, .... It just won't stop!......"
" ....it's like hanging a 60 inch plasma TV in a 10 square metre student bedsit..."
Frenchda said:
Mike22233 said:
Jasandjules said:
TVR Chimaera used every day will be great and below budget.
Great if you like being broken down.(J&J beat me too it!)
618 TVR's at Burghley house coming from all over the country and I got news of only one having a burst radiator. 617 others covering 1,000's of miles between them all happy as Larry.
No mention of what mileage OP's other half will be doing but if the daily drive involves city and the BMW Z4's clutch was heavy then I think she will find the clutch more of an issue than the reliability.
Just saying it as it is... Mines not to bad but I've sat in many that would be a nightmare and uncomfortable for a dainty female.
daveco said:
Tuvra said:
Its bigger brother?
Isn't it beset with ABC suspension issues that cost a fortune to fix??That said, it is far better looking than the SLK version. Probably the best looking Mercedes of the last 20 years imo.
Ben
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