Most powerful, un-pratical good looking car for 5k

[sidekickdmr]

Hey guys and girls,

Im just about to sell the 350z as it's recently become a second car and only gets used once or twice a week so seems silly having a £13,000 car just sat there getting used so rarely.

So with a max budget of £5,000 (ideally less) what fun weekend car would you get with the below criteria:

1. I'm not into older cars, so has to be say 1995 on

2. I'm 6'6 tall so unfortunately things like vx220's are out!

3. Has to be quick, fun, and good looking, realiable would be good too!

That's it! Can be 2 seater, can be convertible etc!

Current contenders are

E36 M3 convertible

S2000

[dowahdiddyman]

Tiger, think that would be a pretty unpratical cat!

You do realise you`ll have the mx-5 answer in a nano second don`t you.

[Bebop Beru]

S2000 is out for you as well most likely.

I'm 6'2 and just managed to fit in. Fine with the roof down but you'd be eye level with the top of the ceiling!

Apart from that it was a smashing car. Loved it to bits.

[robsco]

Alfa GTV V6. Just depends whether you can fit - I'm only of average height so can't help you on that one.

[RAClNG SNAKE]

I can recommend the S2000.

[sidekickdmr]

Doh, pretty stupid typo!

[GTIR]

Un-practical?

[Aizle]

My second time today of reccomending it.

A DC2 Integra Type-R, my friend has one and he is 6 ft 2, fits fine.

It is practical, sorry, but great fun and quite raw.

[Rouleur]

A know they're not the most PH of drives but a Z3 3.0 would be pretty good fun, and I'd imagine that £5k would get you a reasonable one. I sat in one once and at 6'4" there was loads of leg room.

[theironduke]

Chimaera....? Just...

Granted mines 1994 but it's NEVER missed a beat and is pretty awesome

[Melvin Udall]

MR2Turbo.

[RAClNG SNAKE]

Actually if you are 6'6" you may be looking at the top of the windscreen frame, have you sat in one yet?

[sidekickdmr]

RAClNG SNAKE said:

Actually if you are 6'6" you may be looking at the top of the windscreen frame, have you sat in one yet?

I was a passenger in one once(s2000) from memory seemed ok! Might have to find one to take for a spin!

Power wise I'm ideally looking for something that will feel as quick as my 313 bhp 350, just can't imagine in intregra doing that!

[Jw Vw]

Probably will be as ropey as a ropey thing, but how about a leggy 8-series?

[Nick3point2]

You want an un-practical car but it has to be able to fit a 6'6" person in it?? Not many sporty little numbers will be designed to be uncompromising such that they aren't practical but will still fit someone as tall as you...

Just my opinion.

[edo]

Un-practical comes in many forms grasshopper.

Just had a £3k service (and no doubt many more!).
Loving the steering wheel cover.

1983 BENTLEY Mulsanne
Trade Seller: SMA CARRIAGE COMPANY
60,000 miles, Metallic Green, MOT-03-2012. JUST HAD THREE THOUSAND POUNDS SERVICE NEW SHOCKS NEW TYRES FULL SERVICE FROM SILVER LADY SERVICES Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Chrome wheels, Cruise control, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Front armrest, Full Service History, Electrically adjustable seats, Heated screen, Leather seats, Leather upholstery, Limited slip differential, Lumbar support, Metallic paintwork, Rear armrest, Radio/CD. Insurance Group:20, £4,995

Edited by edo on Tuesday 27th September 19:31

[Hudson]

im 6'3, and 6'3 around () but i found the Alfa GTV very accommodating, as you're basically sitting on the floor.

Its also hilarious fun to drive and can be had for little over a grand. Spend the change on a lifetime supply of cambelts and you're set.

[sidekickdmr]

Sensible option

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2486447.htm

Over budget option

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

[Jonc]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3173905.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3174133.htm

or something unusual
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3256015.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3237476.htm

[sidekickdmr]

Jonc said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3173905.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3174133.htm

or something unusual
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3256015.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3237476.htm

not really into 90's jap im afraid, thoughts on the below?

350bhp Fiat Coupe
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3202353.htm

Uk 350Z
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3025755.htm

Bargin (boring) focus ST
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3206710.htm

Integra DC5
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3156292.htm

400BHP evo 7
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2995330.htm