Best handling / drivers car - £20k or less

[TheStig44]

NC MX5 is my vote for a great driving/handling car.

The last couple of years Ive had a 182 trophy, S3 exige and a mclaren 12c. The MX5, for me, is better to drive than that lot.

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Robmarriott said:

How good on fuel?

I rinsed mine and would see mid 30's, really hard would return just over 20, commuting on cruise I'd get 45+

[cerb4.5lee]

jellywire9 said:

VX220 all the way! Mines a turbo with stage 1 remap, feels very quick. They are cheap to run and only going up in value!

I remember these being absolutely fantastic value when they were new, and they were pretty much the fastest car that you could buy for the money at the time for sure.

I've wanted one ever since big time!

I bet yours is absolutely ace fun!

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rallyeS2 said:

Om said:

I have a 370z and a Cayman 987 2.7.

Of the two the Cayman is definitely more the sports car. It is lighter, and feels more responsive on twisty roads. It is about five years older than the 370z (and probably worth similar) and is definitely more in need of (expensive) tlc - mainly just maintenance items due to age.

In comparison the 370z is more a sports GT. It handles well and is great fun to drive. It rides better and is faster than the Cayman. It is more than capable of being used as an occasional track day car (though I haven’t) and far better for covering long distances in. It feels like a class above the Cayman - a bit more grown up/rounded/dependable.

Tax is cheaper on the Cayman, though if it was an S it would be the same I think. Fuel works out similar overall, the Cayman being more economical in general use and the 370z being better on long runs.

Of the two the 370z is typically Japanese - get in, press the start button and go - without wondering if there will be any problems etc. The Cayman I am still preparing the list of things I need/want to do over the next year (though to be fair that is one of the reasons I got it).

Given the choice to have only one of the two it would be a 370z again. I still love the Cayman though and it is my choice of the two to rev out and throw around on country lanes…

Now there is a man living the dream! 2 two seater coupes!

Completely agree!

[rallyeS2]

TheStig44 said:

NC MX5 is my vote for a great driving/handling car.

The last couple of years Ive had a 182 trophy, S3 exige and a mclaren 12c. The MX5, for me, is better to drive than that lot.

That does surprise me out of that lineup, was the MX 5 tinkered with or standard. I’ve been looking at the BBR conversions for the NC models.

[Denno B]

Another vote for vx220, a decent one could be had for £20k and nothing gets close to it for the performance and handling for that money. Plus they are so rare on the roads and still look special imo.

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Denno B said:

Another vote for vx220, a decent one could be had for £20k and nothing gets close to it for the performance and handling for that money. Plus they are so rare on the roads and still look special imo.

This.