hotoshinken Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 hi every1 its been a while, need some views on a new mota for the rest of the summer. got 7ish grand and it must be....2 seatsconvertible (pref with a hard top option if i decide to keep it)rear wheel driveand a boot even if it is tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Porsche 944 s2 3.0 cabriolet would be my choice!!But if your looking for something contempary I gues its got to be an MX5!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 or a z3.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotoshinken Posted July 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 didnt even think of one of those, just had a look though and the 1.9 (which id have to go for because of insurance) is only 118 bhp. bit low realy the compared to some of it rivals.thanxs for the replies though guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 My initial thought was a z3 but didnt put it due to only th eoldest/lower spec/engine versions being about your budget!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonman Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 you can pick up a nice smart roadster off ebay for about that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdotdash Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 how about lupo gti, chop off the roof and take out the back seats no rear wheel drive though. but you could always drive in reverse style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Regarding the Z3 I thought some of the 1.9 were 140bhp. The 1.9 16v as used in the 318ti compact and the 318is coupe of the E36 shape generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 (edited) Can you give more details? Budget, max age, preferred driven wheels?I've seen P plate (very early shape) Boxters for under £15k for private sales, although we are speaking 50,000 miles+ cars here but that shouldn't be too much of an issue.Other than that: S2K, Alfa Spider, SMART Roadster, TT Roadster and of course, an MX5.***Edit***Ooops, just noticed you stated RWD sorry. Scratch the Spider from the list and I suppose the TT as well...***Double Edit***Ignore everything I said, you did say budget and I don't read posts. MX5 or Smart it is then... Sorry! Edited July 5, 2006 by aberdeen_dj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Can you give more details? Budget, max age, preferred driven wheels?***Edit***Ooops, just noticed you stated RWD sorry. Scratch the Spider from the list and I suppose the TT as well...***Double Edit***Ignore everything I said, you did say budget and I don't read posts. MX5 or Smart it is then... Sorry!Fcuking Scottish people!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 you know its got to be all about the cateram super 7!!! no questions about it!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Fcuking Scottish people!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />I know style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> it was my first post after coming back from my hols so I was obviously going to **** it upyou know its got to be all about the cateram super 7!!! no questions about it!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> I thought about this on the way home last night and decided I would post this suggestion this morning but you beat me to it.Others:MGF, MG RV8, S2000 Import, Lotus Elan S2, SUZUKI Cappuccino, MR2 GT Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Is a Fiat Barchetta rear wheel drive? Not amazing I know, but they are quite rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Nope, FWD. Its based on a MK1 Punto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Is a Fiat Barchetta rear wheel drive? Not amazing I know, but they are quite rare.LHD and group 16 ins too which makes them rare, cheap though and good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 MX5 plus Super charger style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 In this weeks autocar, apparently the smart roadster is the most in demand car according to how often they are searched for in autotrader and other car web sites. £7k will just about get you into a current MR2 though the boot is tiny. Early elise is almost in reach but expensive to run and maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Smart Roadster gets my vote, that kind of money will buy you a nice one.Mk1 Elises might be in range, although they might be a bit shoddy. MX-5 is the obvious choice, but a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonman Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Yea you should be able to get a nice 54 plate smart roadster with air con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 For driving experience at that budget it's got to be the MX5. Just depends if you're bothered by the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminy Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 grinnal scorpian but im biased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I know style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> it was my first post after coming back from my hols so I was obviously going to **** it up style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> I thought about this on the way home last night and decided I would post this suggestion this morning but you beat me to it.Others:MGF, MG RV8, S2000 Import, Lotus Elan S2, SUZUKI Cappuccino, MR2 GT Barhaha. its obviously the best choice. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 z3's do have 140bhp... mates got one although its not standard now!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />remap,zorst,filter....think its pushing 160bhp, poss little more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 If you could stretch you budget it would have to be the Honda S2000.S2K's For Sale style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Has no-one any imagination?Can't believe there's not been a suggestion for...........................an MX5. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> (Unless you're my size in which case the only way you can drive it is to look over the windscreen in a "hilarious to everyone" Noddy style). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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