Fun car to improve on...

[chazwozza]

So. Having the decisive ability of precisely zero, i'm looking for advice.

I'll make it simple,

Budget circa £5,000. RWD, manual, convertible.
Current shortlist is Mk1,2 or 3 MX5. Z3 3.0, Z4 6 cyl, 350Z.

Will be used initially as a daily but relegated to 2nd car duties next year. Also looking to improve on the base car and maybe do the odd track day but not going to be a track toy.

Go!!!

[Jimmy Recard]

Wrong section

But for this purpose I bought an NC MX-5 2.0. If you want one of those, IMO ignore the 1.8 and only consider the 2.0. More power, variable timing, LSD on the 2.0.

Now I have a 986 Boxster S for the same thing

[cerb4.5lee]

I'd go Z4 or 350Z off your list. I've had a Z4M Roadster and currently have a 370Z Roadster so I can recommend them.

[5mileofdeath]

I’d go for BMW Z4

But if you can push the budget slightly I would suggest a 986 S

[Scooobydont]

I have had 3 from your list.

Mk2 MX5 mk 2.5 - great drive and great mechanically, they are all rotten unless it has been sorted.
Z3 2.8 - Felt solid, not a particularity sporty drive, too heavy, more a cruiser than a sports car. Felt very old and dated once I had the Z4.
Z4 3.0 - Again, heavy and not a particularly sporty drive but lovely looking car, engine noise fantastic and easily my favourite of the 3 by miles (good mpg as well surprisingly!)

350z would me my pick but only because I have yet to own one, would have another z4 too.