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Don't be swayed by the negative comments regarding MX5s - terrific little sports car, reliable and great fun. You can buy a lot of MX5 for the same money you'd spend on a Zed S2000 and Porsche so if budget is a consideration don't count it out. Then it's also brilliant in urban settings so if you want something to buzz about town or commute in then it's terrific for that.
I found the Zed takes you into a different ownership experience as would the Porsche I would guess (though I have no experience of this marque). A more serious and focussed drive and one that demands more attention and commitment both in terms of driving and maintenance if you want to get the best out of it. Costs increase on all areas but if you're in the market for such a sports car you won't be disappointed in any of the other three.
I did find the S2000 a little lacking in character and involvement when I test drove one before the Zed. I thought I would enjoy the high revving engine but I found it a bit disconcerting taking it up to such a high limit, despite coming from a motorcycling background where riding was based upon high revs. . . .I was surprised it didn't do it for me but you should try one and see how you find it - although they are getting old they have a good mechanical reputation and were always at the top of ownership polls.
There are posts set up for those looking to buy a used Zed, on this forum. Look it up and read through before you start your search - it's an excellent write up which highlights what to look out for and the major issues to check.
Good luck with your search!
I found the Zed takes you into a different ownership experience as would the Porsche I would guess (though I have no experience of this marque). A more serious and focussed drive and one that demands more attention and commitment both in terms of driving and maintenance if you want to get the best out of it. Costs increase on all areas but if you're in the market for such a sports car you won't be disappointed in any of the other three.
I did find the S2000 a little lacking in character and involvement when I test drove one before the Zed. I thought I would enjoy the high revving engine but I found it a bit disconcerting taking it up to such a high limit, despite coming from a motorcycling background where riding was based upon high revs. . . .I was surprised it didn't do it for me but you should try one and see how you find it - although they are getting old they have a good mechanical reputation and were always at the top of ownership polls.
There are posts set up for those looking to buy a used Zed, on this forum. Look it up and read through before you start your search - it's an excellent write up which highlights what to look out for and the major issues to check.
Good luck with your search!
thepits said:Z4ShadowB said:
p.s. welcome
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Welcome.
Some advice
1) Buy a coupe
2) Get an auto
3) Make it a sport
4) Go for a non-bland interior
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1) Buy a coupe
2) Get an auto
3) Make it a sport
4) Go for a non-bland interior
Sorted
bluestreak56 said:Some advice
1) Buy a coupe
2) Get an auto
3) Make it a sport
4) Go for a non-bland interior
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1) buy a Roadster
2) get a manual
3) make it an M
4) go for everything in black
Hope that the above advice from bluestreak56 and me helps
Welcome and good luck!
srhutch said:bluestreak56 said:Some advice
1) Buy a coupe
2) Get an auto
3) Make it a sport
4) Go for a non-bland interior
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Think it's obvious the OP is looking for a proper sports car not a hatchback.
So a coupe then
