[Giff]

I knows this gets asked quite often so bear with me!

I'm looking for a sports car, it must be rust free, RWD and MUST have ABS.

It will be a third, well fourth car so the budget is roughly £10k.

I would like an Elise but only the late '05 on models have ABS and I'd have to borrow money to afford one which would not be ideal.

I've had an S2000 before and several MX5s and even though a late model S2000 is most likely going to win I would like to try something different and even dare I say quirky?

Suggestions would be appreciated!

[bounty78]

350Z

[Kerr]

If you want an Elise with ABS, why not consider the Vauxhall VX220?

[SilverII]

s2000

[bmwrazor]

mx5
LOL

[rickyjones1209]

your most obvious choices are s2000 and mx5 i guess. 350z is a good shout. maybe an audi TT too or Merc SLK. vx220 and mr2 are options. also since we on a bmw forum how about:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3820671.htm

if you were it forget the abs rule you could be looking at tvr's and caterhams! ha ha

[Giff]

Its very difficult.

MX5 - sold my last one when I thought I was going to die and I'm unlikely to find another one in the same condition nor do I have the time to repeat the work I did on it..

S2000 - It does tick all the boxes but the suspension is compromised and needs work to correct.

350Z - I'd never even thought of owning one, only Nissan thats ever interested me was the S15 which for some unknown reason seems a lot less chav.

VX220 - Perfect, but don't like them, and it can't just be the badge.

Z4 - Does fit the bill and the reports about handling are promising but the reliability seems shocking.

My wife likes the Boxster and theyre as cheap as chips but the engineering just seems wrong?

[chris_s1]

E46 M3?

Boxster would be my choice over anything in the list above....Fantastic drive

[rickyjones1209]

Originally Posted by Giff

Its very difficult.

MX5 - sold my last one when I thought I was going to die and I'm unlikely to find another one in the same condition nor do I have the time to repeat the work I did on it..

S2000 - It does tick all the boxes but the suspension is compromised and needs work to correct.

350Z - I'd never even thought of owning one, only Nissan thats ever interested me was the S15 which for some unknown reason seems a lot less chav.

VX220 - Perfect, but don't like them, and it can't just be the badge.

Z4 - Does fit the bill and the reports about handling are promising but the reliability seems shocking.

My wife likes the Boxster and theyre as cheap as chips but the engineering just seems wrong?

I missed the boxster! Another good shout. Not heard of any big faults with it...?

What about SLK or MR2?

TT i suppose is 4wd but still a good car.

I have a strange love for mk2 escorts! not exactly a sports car i guess, and not sure if you can get them for 10k but there are some crazy videos of 600hp cosworth mk2's on youtube. Proper boys toy!

[Giff]

Originally Posted by rickyjones1209

I have a strange love for mk2 escorts! !

Don't even start me on old Fords, I sold this some years ago to buy a house, it would be worth many times what I sold it for today..

[Kerr]

The TT is not a drivers car.

[rickyjones1209]

Originally Posted by Kerr

The TT is not a drivers car.

depends what youre comparing it to though. granted its not an s2000 or an mx5 or a boxster etc but for 10k you'd get a very good example. They are quick enough too.

perhaps more of lazy drive than the former but the TT im sure fits the bill for many.

[rickyjones1209]

Originally Posted by Giff

Don't even start me on old Fords, I sold this some years ago to buy a house, it would be worth many times what I sold it for today..

ha ha what a beauty! shame buddy but bricks and mortar are a safe bet long term. you made the right decision.....although im sure you dont always think that

[Kerr]

Originally Posted by rickyjones1209

depends what youre comparing it to though. granted its not an s2000 or an mx5 or a boxster etc but for 10k you'd get a very good example. They are quick enough too.

perhaps more of lazy drive than the former but the TT im sure fits the bill for many.

The old TT is a poor car to drive. It's all image.

If you are looking for a sports car like the Elise, the TT just doesn't come into the picture at all.

[jester77]

This looks pretty spot on and bang on budget...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...29lp?logcode=p

[rickyjones1209]

Originally Posted by Kerr

The old TT is a poor car to drive. It's all image.

If you are looking for a sports car like the Elise, the TT just doesn't come into the picture at all.

who said anything about the old TT

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3748659.htm

depreciation ay, bit more for a convertible granted but OP didnt mention convertible specifically.

to be fair i agree the tt isnt in line with s2000 and mx5.....but i still like them, especially the new ones.

[Kerr]

A random choice but what about a Clio V6?

There is a good looking one on autotrader for £8.5k. http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/adv...teb5qdt3jvnrs7

Don't think you will ever lose much on that and it is one of those cars.

[rickyjones1209]

moving off subject now so il make this my last post...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3782136.htm

is it just me or is this awesome? i want one.

[rogerxp]

Originally Posted by jester77

This looks pretty spot on and bang on budget...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...29lp?logcode=p

Doesn't look like a GT spec car although I can't be 100% sure from the photos/description. GT spec will come with an upgraded BOSE stereo with multi-CD in the DASH (not BOOT). Hasn't got the lovely RAYS alloys either.

[mowflow]

I'm in exactly the same situation with the same budget. I fancied an s2 elise but after looking at a few it became apparent an acceptable one would cost more. I've decided a 986 boxster s is what's needed.

[rickyjones1209]

Originally Posted by Kerr

A random choice but what about a Clio V6?

There is a good looking one on autotrader for £8.5k. http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/adv...teb5qdt3jvnrs7

Don't think you will ever lose much on that and it is one of those cars.

the v6 clio looks and sounds mint but having driven one i was a little underwhelmed. maybe because i expected more.

still quality car though

[Kerr]

It's not as fast as it looks but it is great fun.

Really turns head and is a future classic.