10k classic/cool toy car budget

[TKH]

I think you are spot on with the 240 great car if you get a solid one good to drive look great and will climb

alternatively take a wee look at Esprit early 80's

[UberMeister]

I recently had a similar dilemma, opted for a Z3 M Roadster in the end. Probably doesn't tick the 'classic' box yet but will do one day!

Other cars I considered/still want to try at similar money:

Elise
Sierra Cosworth (3 dr)
968 CS
Clio V6 (phase 1)
TVR
Audi Quattro
BMW 6 Series
Mercedes SEC

£10k can get you in to a lot of car these days

Tim

[wackojacko]

TVR:
Cerbera
Griffith

or a Z3M.

[IainZ]

Got to be an Alfa out there somewhere that would fit the bill.

[jason61c]

This is a great problem to have

[blueg33]

For a more unusual choice, if you can find one a Ginetta G33 (I liked mine). V8 power and very light, very rare, good handling, leaks in the rain Occasionally you see them for £10k or a bit more, £15k for an excellent one.

Alpine GTA Turbo
TVR of some description

[jason61c]

UberMeister said:

I recently had a similar dilemma, opted for a Z3 M Roadster in the end. Probably doesn't tick the 'classic' box yet but will do one day!

Other cars I considered/still want to try at similar money:

Elise
Sierra Cosworth (3 dr)
968 CS
Clio V6 (phase 1)
TVR
Audi Quattro
BMW 6 Series
Mercedes SEC

£10k can get you in to a lot of car these days

Tim

It might be topical but i'm not an old ford fan.

If I went for a z3 it'd have to be a coupe. The roadsters are nice cars though.

[kambites]

How about something like an Alfa GTV6:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3298788.htm

[jason61c]

Cable said:

That's beautiful. Do it! Buy it now!

I might, quite possibly.

Its been nicely tickled too, sorted brakes+suspension along with the wheels. Full stainless system.

All the standard parts too.

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kambites said:

How about a Triumph GT6?

Gotta be a mk2, that's what im after once I find a garage.

[cat220]

jason61c said:

I like the thought of a 968 or even a 911, i'm just not overly 'up' on my porkers. I guess it'd be a 964 model 911? Are the 968's getting more interest now?

Your more likely to get a 996 for that money. The price of good 964 are on the up, similar story with the 968 especially the club sport.

[jason61c]

I wouldn't buy a 996 as a friend had to have new liners on a 23,000 mile old engine.

[Johnboy Mac]

Yep, go along with SEC & the 635CSi or the 968 as mentioned.

A few more:

944S2, 928S4
Merc 2.5-16, W124 AMG 3.6, C43
BMW E34 M5, E12 M535i, 2002Tii

[falkster]

cat220 said:

How about something like a porsche 968CS or Sport?

Great call, would struggle to get a CS for 10k though. Much better balance than an equivalent 911 (pre 89 or 964 at a push).
You'll want something depreciation free or even an investment. 968s do need looking after but aren't over complicated and are one of the best handling cars about - I still say my almost standard CS handles better than my e30 M3 with 10 years invested in trying to make it go, turn and stop better.

[velocemitch]

IainZ said:

Got to be an Alfa out there somewhere that would fit the bill.

There is a 2000 GTV

[jason61c]

Can anyone give me a rundown on a 968 sport or CS?

I take it the 968 sport is a 2+2? Might get me some brownie points!

[robsco]

kambites said:

How about something like an Alfa GTV6:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3298788.htm

Good call, a noise to die for.

[MollyHouse]

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[falkster]

jason61c said:

Can anyone give me a rundown on a 968 sport or CS?

I take it the 968 sport is a 2+2? Might get me some brownie points!

The coupe and sport is 2+2, the Clubsport is a ripped out version. I can't tell you enough how pleased I am with mine.
It will gladly sit at 30 in 6th but will also do almost 70 in second. It's got a better/smoother gear change than a 996 and Boxster. Quite a bit 4 cylinder and 'not a proper Porsche' sound but very quick for an almost 20 year old car. Mine is over 270bhp and shows a lot of cars up.

[jason61c]

falkster said:

The coupe and sport is 2+2, the Clubsport is a ripped out version. I can't tell you enough how pleased I am with mine.
It will gladly sit at 30 in 6th but will also do almost 70 in second. It's got a better/smoother gear change than a 996 and Boxster. Quite a bit 4 cylinder and 'not a proper Porsche' sound but very quick for an almost 20 year old car. Mine is over 270bhp and shows a lot of cars up.

I've had a look around and it seems 6k will get a nice sport.

Its another thats now on the list

240z
z3m coupe
928 sport