help required on car choice

[james28]

Ok so needing opinions of the masses really need to look for a new car well used car but new for me and i am unsure what to get
1. bmw e46 m3 manual
2. nissan 350z/ roadster
3. lotus elise s1
4. vx 220 but would want a turbo this would mean saving more money as turbos are not in budget

I have around 7500 to 8k max is there anything else i should consider looking for fun good b road blasting and maybe a residual return when selling.I know with the m3 and nissan i may not get the residual return.

And what are the key problems issues to watch when buying i know clam shells and head gaskets for the vx and elise and clutch on the nissan and vanos on m3.

my previous cars an sti and a wrx an rs500 an r32 and an elise 111s not forgetting the mk1 escort cosworth.

[shirt]

personally:

m3 if you want an element of practicality, elise if you don't. the latter will be cheaper to run and service but remains an uncompromises option for a one car solution.

forget the vx220 turbo as the additional cash opens too many more opions.

[james28]

yes sort of come to the conclusion the vx turbo is out of reach any thoughts on the nissan ??

[edc]

Boxster? S2000?

[ewan221]

TVR Chimaera see here for my experience in first year http://mytvrchimaera.blogspot.com/

SLK32 AMG if you don't mind auto

I have had a 350z as well and loved it but prices are still dropping quite a bit

[james28]

Going to look at a 55 plate 350z convertible
did have an m3 lined up but on the pistonheads ad it claims 3 owners hpi check shows 6 so passing that one by