The most fun for £15-20k...?
Discussion
Following on from the 964 v Carrera thread, I am seeking some advice. This is not necessarily Porsche focused as I am open to other ideas but given that I would imagine many of you have owned and driven different marques I think this is as good a place as any to ask...
I own a Caterham Superlight and absolutely love it for its manic nature, in particular its steering weight and feel. My other car is a DC2 Integra Type R which is brilliant but understandably in comparison to the 7 leaves me a little disappointed in that respect. So what I am after is as much of the raw feel of the 7 but in a more practical body. Something that goes sideways and can be used for the odd trackday would also be ideal!
Much as I love Loti, I have driven a few Elises but they have not provided me with the steering weight I am after. Likewise, I recently drove a 944 S2 and again, it did not give me the rawness I am after.
So given my budget, what would you recommend? I am thinking 968CS but having not driven one, how weighty are these cars? Another option would be a 944 but have it stripped out and fettled. Or a Nissan 350Z or 3.2 Carrera. Or even an old BMW...?
Any other options?
I own a Caterham Superlight and absolutely love it for its manic nature, in particular its steering weight and feel. My other car is a DC2 Integra Type R which is brilliant but understandably in comparison to the 7 leaves me a little disappointed in that respect. So what I am after is as much of the raw feel of the 7 but in a more practical body. Something that goes sideways and can be used for the odd trackday would also be ideal!
Much as I love Loti, I have driven a few Elises but they have not provided me with the steering weight I am after. Likewise, I recently drove a 944 S2 and again, it did not give me the rawness I am after.
So given my budget, what would you recommend? I am thinking 968CS but having not driven one, how weighty are these cars? Another option would be a 944 but have it stripped out and fettled. Or a Nissan 350Z or 3.2 Carrera. Or even an old BMW...?
Any other options?
I think a 968CS would fit your requirements, but would maybe need uprating in the suspension department. Or, you could make a 964RS 'rep' or buy one already done.
It would actually make more sense to buy the best 968 Sport (CS with extras) you can get for say 8k and then spend the rest on developing it into the car you want.
Enjoy!!
MTR
It would actually make more sense to buy the best 968 Sport (CS with extras) you can get for say 8k and then spend the rest on developing it into the car you want.
Enjoy!!
MTR
mollytherocker said:
I think a 968CS would fit your requirements, but would maybe need uprating in the suspension department. Or, you could make a 964RS 'rep' or buy one already done.
It would actually make more sense to buy the best 968 Sport (CS with extras) you can get for say 8k and then spend the rest on developing it into the car you want.
Enjoy!!
MTR
sorry i meant of the 968's?It would actually make more sense to buy the best 968 Sport (CS with extras) you can get for say 8k and then spend the rest on developing it into the car you want.
Enjoy!!
MTR
You could try a Lotus Exige - quite a different beast to an Elise, different suspension and much more raw feeling. I have one and love it despite being a Porsche man at heart. N/A has pitiful low down torque, but the supercharged S sorts this out
968s are great cars but feel very similar to a well set up late 944 (which is what they are). They don't really feel that raw at all
968s are great cars but feel very similar to a well set up late 944 (which is what they are). They don't really feel that raw at all
. I went from a caterham to a 4pot Porsche for weekends and trackdays 5 years ago and I can honestly say I havent ever been out or on track and thought damn I wish I hadn't sold my caterham.
A fully stripped out and fettled 968 is much more of a car than a 944s2
...and I know where there is one for sale at the top end of your budget.
A fully stripped out and fettled 968 is much more of a car than a 944s2
...and I know where there is one for sale at the top end of your budget.
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