Interesting car with character for about 7-8k?

[ZuiderZee]

So I'm after an interesting older car that I can use as a rapid runaround (not commuting). I need something that I can live with on the motorway (so something like a Spitfire is a no-no), but I don't want a family barge as in a few years I'll probably have kids and then I won't have a choice.

I've had a couple of XJS's before, but they're too expensive to run (I don't have a garage so have to pay for most of the repairs), so I've got it down to:

- Saab 900 Turbo T16S - for 6-7k I can get a very sorted example, should be cheap to maintain.
- Porsche 944 S2 - for 8k I can get a what seem to be sorted examples, however I'm guessing that the repairs could be quite costly.

Any ideas? I'd like something where I can keep repairs to under £2k a year. My heart says the Porsche, but my head says the Saab.

[Vincefox]

e36 evo, before it's too late.

[Captain Muppet]

I was looking at 944s, but I got a 350Z instead. Less worry about things going wrong.

Neither is as interesting as an RX7, but I've had two of those already.

If I were doing it again I might go for the R32 Skyline I've always wanted.

Or, if I didn't already have one, an Elise and ear plugs.

[nct001]

Clk 55amg

[Wills2]

Maybe not your thing, but I suggest a 3.0si sport Z4C, a really old school car, long bonnet, straight 6 engine, manual and you sit right on the rear axle so much so that you can touch the rear tyre whilst sat in the seat.

Lovely double bubble style roof and crisp minimalist interior that has aged well.

The best looking BMW of mdern times and a true one off for them, might be worth a look.

[Matt UK]

90s merc SL?

[Mr Tidy]

Wills2 said:

Maybe not your thing, but I suggest a 3.0si sport Z4C, a really old school car, long bonnet, straight 6 engine, manual and you sit right on the rear axle so much so that you can touch the rear tyre whilst sat in the seat.

Lovely double bubble style roof and crisp minimalist interior that has aged well.

The best looking BMW of mdern times and a true one off for them, might be worth a look.

+1
Bought mine last year - fantastic drivetrain, especially when chasing the redline!

[Johnny 89]

TVR Chimaera? Get a good 400 for that budget

[mp3manager]

DC5

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...

[LasseV]

Supra MKIV?

[ZX10R NIN]

Here are a few options not listed:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Remember anything pre 2006 will benefit from lower Road Tax

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Tuesday 24th March 07:04

[A900ss]

Johnny 89 said:

TVR Chimaera? Get a good 400 for that budget

I think 'good' could be stretching it a bit at that price.

[DavidJG]

I had a couple of 944s as daily cars at different times. The second one I sold with 240,000 on the clock, and the biggest repairs it have ever had were head gasket, clutch and oil cooler. Well looked after, these are incredibly reliable cars. I also knew of someone who ran a '44 turbo to over 300k miles with no real problems.

[forzaminardi]

ZX10R NIN said:

Here are a few options not listed:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Remember anything pre 2006 will benefit from lower Road Tax

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Tuesday 24th March 07:04

That RX7 is fantastic, assuming the ad is honest. Great find, wish I'd seen that a few weeks ago

The S2000 is a good shout, charismatic car that is a pleasure to own and drive.

[R2T2]

Abarth Punto Evo?

They'll get under your skin, the looks are subjective though. If you prefer, the Grande Punto Abarth? May even get an Esseesse for that.

[Jasandjules]

Johnny 89 said:

TVR Chimaera? Get a good 400 for that budget

Yep, has to be this.

[SEE YA]

Jasandjules said:

Johnny 89 said:

TVR Chimaera? Get a good 400 for that budget

Yep, has to be this.

+ 1 good call.

Maybe even a 944 turbo good value.

[clarkmagpie]

Alfa Gtv V6.
Great, quirky, fast and an amazing sound track.

[Charlie1986]

Epic lurking 4 years and 1 post

[Stokie86]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-635-CSI-Auto-Coupe-s...

This would be my choice, looks in good nick