Recommend me a toy. 10k budget

[Dogbash]

Hey everyone. I currently drive a c63 amg and whilst it's a great everyday car, I'm looking for a weekend toy!

I'm after something a bit quirky, fast, good handling.

So far I'm hooked on z car minis but not sure what I will get for 10k. They seem quite thin on the ground.

The car needs to be fairly reliable and id like something a bit quirky.

Any ideas?

Andrew

[Bebee]

Elise S1

[Fleckers]

TVR ?

[nct001]

Corvette C3 (miss mine so much)
or just go for a C5 might have to lift budget slightly.

[ILoveMondeo]

Does it need to be practical? By that I mean have a roof?

My money would go in a Westfield for a 10k toy.

Caterham won't get you much, get a bit more bang for your buck with a westy.

Bit more practical, vx220

Maybe an Elise if you can find a good one for the money.

You might get a TVR for that money, I doubt it would be anything other than trouble though.

[Jasandjules]

TVR Chimaera - get it well set up.

[lamboman100]

Lotus Elise S1, Vauxhall VX220, or Honda S2000.

[Fantuzzi]

Bebee said:

Elise S1

Yep this for me, K series engines can be sorted headgasket wise for 300quid from specialists.

[soad]

ILoveMondeo said:

You might get a TVR for that money, I doubt it would be anything other than trouble though.

Will get you a fine classic wedge.

[Zoobeef]

VX220, job jobbed.

[jgy6000]

VX220 Turbo. When you want to sell it on, you will either make money or get what you paid for it.

[Jasandjules]

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[Fantuzzi]

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[Bebee]

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[Jasandjules]

Fantuzzi said:

How come?

Because every time I start the TVR I giggle a little at the rumble. Every time I drive the Chimeara I enjoy it (even doing a 200 mile motorway run).

The Elise was fun for lanes but that was really about it. Driving the Elise I missed the TVR.

[Dogbash]

I think a Westfield or something similar is the most likely option.

Love classic minis though and always wanted one. Couldn't live with how slow they are though do thought z car might be a good option.

Thanks for replies so far!

[kambites]

My vote would be for something like a Caterham or Westfield too. Preferably with a bike engine.

[steveT350C]

Chimaera will make you smile like no other car for £10k, or your money back, guaranteed!

[dbanbery]

R129 SL500 or SL600 and spend the rest on fuel.

[eddietiv1]

Im fortunate to have both a 200 bhp s1 elise,and a pre cat griff.The griff is great for cruising around listening to the v8 burble,but the elise is the one I take out if I want laugh out loud moments,its by far superior, both lovely cars though.