Weekend Drivers Car - 20k - Page 1 - Car Buying

Original Poster

577 posts

191 months

Friday 6th November 2020

Whilst only a maybe at the moment.

I am formulating a purchase of a weekend toy.

My daily driving is carried out by a very fast road focussed Megane F1 R26. I love it and if I'm honest. Even on the weekend, taking it out by myself, without the kids. It's brilliantly fun and focussed driving entertainment.

Off the back of loving it so much. I'd like to take this up a level or two if i can.

I've set a budget of 20k.

B Road blaster
A Road muncher

Handling and driving excitement is key.

Prefer 0-60 under 6 seconds.

I want a car that inspires confidence.

Light. Agile. Entertaining.

Manual preferably (driver engagement)

Two seats (if can inc. four at a push ok, but i know it won't be as focussed perhaps)

Prefer Coupe over Convertible as i think it's more focussed generall, lighter etc.

I also like a car that's a bit different
Stands out for it being a bit desirable, noise, presence etc.

What do people think?

Fittster

20,120 posts

242 months

Friday 6th November 2020

Purple TVR

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10901879?c...

Not purple Lotus

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10967900

Edited by Fittster on Friday 6th November 23:39

Original Poster

577 posts

191 months

Friday 6th November 2020

I've always loved TVR for the noise and vibrancy and sheer craziness.

Wasn't sure how they drove though. Are they any good??

DoubleD

22,154 posts

137 months

Saturday 7th November 2020

VX220 Turbo with a hard top. Very light and handles brilliantly and rare.

Original Poster

577 posts

191 months

Saturday 7th November 2020

Whilst as a rule of thumb i am not a griffin badge fan. I like the vx220, its certainly different to their humdrum normal fair . Look a nice proposition and a bit different to Lotus. How are they for reliability?

In regards to my comment i like something that has presence, stands out. I do not mean loud (garish i mean, im quite happy with loud noise wise) or brash as such, more that it is recognised as something fellow enthusiasts would like and want to talk about - love engaging with people about the cars i drive.

DoubleD

22,154 posts

137 months

Saturday 7th November 2020

A VX220 is such a different car to any other Vauxhall that its almost worth viewing it as a brand on its own!

romeodelta

1,148 posts

190 months

Saturday 7th November 2020

The answer is Cayman, isn’t it?

Original Poster

577 posts

191 months

Saturday 7th November 2020

Hmmm. I know the cayman is a good car. But I've seen 996 carreras for same kind of money. Kind of feel that would be the better buy??

blueovercream

354 posts

120 months

Saturday 7th November 2020

Porsche 968? Lotus Exige (S2) if you can stretch to £25k-ish? You won't find a better drivers car than an Elise (eg a 111S) for your budget though obviously it's a convertible. Many come with hard tops.

Cayman vs 911 - you'll get a newer, potentially just as capable Cayman for that price I think. It would be the sensible choice but a car for the purposes you describe isn't really meant to be sensible...

ZX10R NIN

30,497 posts

154 months