Second car what should I get?

[MrManual]

I'm bored of my current car it's a diesel but it's comfortable and it soaks up the miles I do, so it's staying.

So I want a 2nd car, can be impractical, stupid, I just want it to be an occasion and put a big smile on my face and make me slap the bonnet afterwards (in a good way)

Criteria:
-Not an SUV
-Not diesel
-Preferrably manual if the option is available
-Sound good so maybe NA or supercharged, unless there are any good sounding turbos
-Max £35k (has to be very special at that price) the lower the better

Just want weekend fun, it won't be a daily

Edited by MrManual on Wednesday 19th June 11:10

[pb8g09]

Budget?

[MrManual]

pb8g09 said:

Budget?

Sorry, forgot the important bit. Absolute max of £35k

[Car-Matt]

Whatever Cayman you can get in budget for me

[ninjag]

I've always fancied a Ford Mustang 5.0 GT Fastback 3dr
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Jaguar XK-R is 5.0L Supercharged, lovely engine note (auto only)
Nissan Gt-R 3.8 V6 for all out acceleration (auto only)

Plenty of more ubiquitous Bavarian stuff as well.

[MOBB]

BMW M2

Hugely underrated car IMO, as lots of people say the M2 Competition is the car the M2 "should have been". Perhaps in some ways but its still an epic car.

A real event to drive, try one and be amazed

[HustleRussell]

Why is everybody suggesting these fat, practical, bloated tintops?

Caterham!

[Mo28]

Jag F-type

[SWoll]

Evora - £25K and add a Larini/2bular exhaust for £1500.



https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

C'mon, just look at it!

[oop north]

HustleRussell said:

Why is everybody suggesting these fat, practical, bloated tintops?

Caterham!

Agreed!

[TheJimi]

Caterham
Westfield
S2000
Boxster
Elise
Fiat 500 595 / 695
BBR MX5 of some description

Edit: and yes, an Atom!

Edited by TheJimi on Wednesday 19th June 13:37

[MrManual]

SWoll said:

Evora - £25K and add a Larini/2bular exhaust for £1500.



https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

C'mon, just look at it!

Didn't realise these were that cheap, how are they to drive?

[Fastlane]

If you really want the ultimate weekend thrill, then buy an Ariel Atom. They are stupidly fast, exciting as hell when you want them to be, reliable, cheap to run, rare and as they barely depreciate, make financial sense too.

There are quite a few on here for £30-£35k.

Here's mine:

[ryanthescot]

tvr

[spikeyhead]

There's no finer loopy car than an Atom

[MrManual]

Fastlane said:

If you really want the ultimate weekend thrill, then buy an Ariel Atom. They are stupidly fast, exciting as hell when you want them to be, reliable, cheap to run, rare and as they barely depreciate, make financial sense too.

There are quite a few on here for £30-£35k.

Here's mine:

Looks insane, not sure if I'm prepared for that level of craziness just yet. I see that you've owned a 996 C4S, what's that like?

[MKnight702]

oop north said:

HustleRussell said:

Why is everybody suggesting these fat, practical, bloated tintops?

Caterham!

Agreed!

Thirded,

OP take a Caterham out for a test drive (or hire one for a weekend). There is very little to compare with a Seven for pure, unadulterated driving pleasure. A BMW, Porsche et al is going to feel too "normal" if you are not pressing on. Yes, some of them are fast and they could be fun if you are driving at the limit but neither is likely at sensible road speeds, whereas a Caterham is fun at all speeds, on the road, on the track, and you won't lose shed loads of cash when you come to sell it, nor will it cost an arm and a leg to maintain.

[Composite Guru]

Something a bit more practical than a Caterham?

I’ve got a 220 Cup. Most fun car I’ve ever owned.
I paid £37k 2 years ago. They can be found for around £35k now but prices are holding strong.

Edited by Composite Guru on Wednesday 19th June 14:42

[soad]

VX220

[irocfan]

depends on what you want:

Corvette - V8, cn be exciting (brutal if modded) docile if 'not in the mood', quite practical, rare
Camaro - as above, even rarer
Mustang - as above, also in RHD, not un-common

SLK55 - both R171 and R172. Earlier one is less civilised but both are rapid