Good bets for an cheap but fun run-around?

[x12yhp]

Hey guys,

I am in the market for a nice new 911 but this leaves me in the situation of needing something cheap for a lot of the running around. I have thought through using it all the time and just accepting the need to do more polishing and paint repairing, but I would rather not.

I am thinking at a couple of grand, so just above the 'nasty' level. I do not mind a few miles as it is something which will be run into the ground. Something smaller or mid level is ideal and I want something which has at least a little poke so that I am not permanently wondering whether the accelerator is attached to something!! I had thought about a saxo vtr, 206 gti, ford puma... any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks!

[x12yhp]

Thanks guys... had found the MG ZR as well... parts and all are easily enough accessed and don't cost too much?

The fiat is another one I will have a look at!

The reality is that a 911 is unlikely to be ideal for the majority of people for all occasions. But if I took that view with shoes I would likely have a nice sheepskin lined pair of wellies and nothing else... so id rather live the dream and have a cheapy to cover me when wellies are just not suitable

[x12yhp]

I had a look at volvo and saab but there is little chance of getting my budget were I living on the mainland so definitely no chance in my local area.

Had a look at the fiat... no chance, unfortunately. There seem to be very few and all with stellar miles.

VTR came to mind instead of VTS because I can never find any VTS!

As for everyday use... I am uncomfortable parking my Boxster up kerbs and on built up residential streets so I am definitely not going to be happy with a good 911!