2x Seater Sports car 4-5k

[gaz1234]

My sister is looking at getting either:
Mx5 1.6/1.8
audi tt 180bhp
honda s2000
z4 2.0

She is a tight as and wants best value for money and running costs.

Will also be doing lots of miles

opinions?

[gaz1234]

should have added more...

she drove the mx5 and thought the road/wind noise was bad, plus rattle. think she prefers the tt.

whats the mpg on the:
mx5
1.6 & 1.8
tt 180 & 225
z4 2.0 & 2.5
s2k

[gaz1234]

yea i agree with the s2000, and she does drive pretty quick for a woman, and not a bad driver. however i expect most women to not take cars past 6rpm regularly like us men.

what other engines of audi tt are there?

[gaz1234]

would i be right in saying the tt would hold its money?

she is only concerned with, in order of - running costs, appearance/looks, badge, handling - unfortunately.

[gaz1234]

mx5tom said:

I'm going to agree with whoever said Mk3 MR2. In line with the MX5 for running costs, though it's been a while since I've driven one and I can't remember.

To be honest, if she's not particularly interested in performance/handling and is short on catch, it seems odd to go for one of the more expensive cars to buy / run, when they're main advantage over cars like the MX5 / MR2 is performance.

But, other cars she could look at:

Smart Roadster (Probably won't like it. Looks small and cheap)
MG TF
Daihatsu Copen
Suzuki Cappucino

None of those have really strong badges though, so might be on to a loser.

Cheap old SLK?

Yes she did mention slk a while back.....

[gaz1234]

Gizmo! said:

2.7 Boxster worth a look. Should be doable for 5k, fast enough, good badge, etc.

She drove the 2.7 thought it was crap

[gaz1234]

i think it was the ride and driving position in the poor mans porsche. i didnt really ask her as couldnt be fked as she is a woman!!!!
i personally think she wants the tt....but id go for s2k