Which weekender & why if you had £5k - £35k to spend

[philbo909]

Lotus exige V6 or evora for the top of your budget, got me checking classifieds for cars I can't afford

 

[Ed Doe]

Just seen this sleeper' on PH

Yes yes yes! 8)

 

[Smartbear]

Mazda rx8 rotary oddball for a unique drive (get one that’s had an engine rebuild though) Suicide rear doors also set it apart from others and the handling is very good indeed, turbine engine note makes it feel special as well

Rob

 

[rossonr]

How about an Alfa Romeo 4c Andy. Although think they are quite wide too. Seen a few around top end of your budget

 

[mr wilks]

Getting nowhere fast The ZMR went 2 weeks ago but right now i'm wondering whether to just keep the current Si 86 i was £200 away from securing a 2012 4 pot Msport E89 on Friday but in the end i just didn't want the car bad enough to fudge the numbers
Right now my "shortlist" isn't as short as id like in order of likely spend though that doesn't mean the most expensive is the one most desired
Links to show whats out there for what ££

£9k/£11k 2012 /2013 2.0 Msport E89 https://shop.carstore.com/search/bmw/z4/manual-petrol-grey-roadster-SL62RDY
£13k/£17k 35i 35is E89 Msport https://www.mosshall.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-3-0-35i-m-sport-sdrive-2dr-heywood-201808169562036
05/06 Carrera2 997 (3.6 ideally not 3.8 unless a clear borescope report ) http://911uk.com/ads_item.php?id=8846
Cayman 981 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902084747755?price-from=25000&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1501&make=PORSCHE&model=CAYMAN&postcode=bb120hr&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&sort=sponsored&page=1
M2 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2016-BMW-M2-3-0T-Petrol-white-Manual/113669614299?hash=item1a773caadb:g:RssAAOSw8tZceXWv

ruled out are the M3 or M4 , just too big for my needs as a weekend car which is a shame as the M4 really does offer massive value right now https://www.stratstone.com/search/VehicleDetails/used-car-bmw-m4--automatic-petrol-silver-coupe-YG16HRR/

the F types mentioned by a good few in this thread are dropping like a stone , great for buyers but eventually id be a seller & where they will settle i have no idea :? originally £60kish ? now £30k https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2015-JAGUAR-F-TYPE-V6-S-COUPE-PETROL/153343460322?hash=item23b3fb83e2:g:TUUAAOSwMflcQOu3

 

[hopz121]

I’d say try a lotus

Either Elise, Exige or an Evora in that order of luxury.

Otherwise I’d be looking at AM V8 or an R8 maybe a Boxster spyder if funds could stretch a little.

 

[mr wilks]

I’d say try a lotus

Either Elise, Exige or an Evora in that order of luxury.

Otherwise I’d be looking at AM V8 or an R8 maybe a Boxster spyder if funds could stretch a little.

Thanks for the suggestions but never been a Lotus fan ( well the Europa or Esprit possibly :roll: ) i don't get them outside or inside trying a little to hard to look supercar which is not what i'm after & just not "germanic" enough for me if that makes sense :?
& the AM or R8 is just not me either , dare i say a little too much badge & bling

 

[Mister T]

Sounds like you just want a 911?

Not my cup of tea, but a good safe bet if that's what you like.

 

[MrPT]

987 Cayman R would get my vote. They just feel underpriced at the moment.

A current gen, non-S C63 Coupe is going to pop up for under £40k any day now. Go have a drive, they are hilarious.

 

[buzyg]

I’d say try a lotus

Either Elise, Exige or an Evora in that order of luxury.

Otherwise I’d be looking at AM V8 or an R8 maybe a Boxster spyder if funds could stretch a little.

Thanks for the suggestions but never been a Lotus fan ( well the Europa or Esprit possibly :roll: ) i don't get them outside or inside trying a little to hard to look supercar which is not what i'm after & just not "germanic" enough for me if that makes sense :?
& the AM or R8 is just not me either , dare i say a little too much badge & bling

Nothing Badge or Bling about the R8. Just a well engineered sports car and just about the only Audi worth sitting inside IMHO. :wink: No quicker than many a well driven Zed mind.

 

[mr wilks]

Nothing Badge or Bling about the R8. Just a well engineered sports car and just about the only Audi worth sitting inside IMHO. :wink: No quicker than many a well driven Zed mind.

The badge was Re the AM (kudos of the brand means more to some than the actual car ) , the bling Re the R8 ( bit shouty for a northern lad still working on building sites ) & your tongue is well in the cheek i guess with the last bit

 

[philbo909]

I’d say try a lotus

Either Elise, Exige or an Evora in that order of luxury.

Otherwise I’d be looking at AM V8 or an R8 maybe a Boxster spyder if funds could stretch a little.

Thanks for the suggestions but never been a Lotus fan ( well the Europa or Esprit possibly :roll: ) i don't get them outside or inside trying a little to hard to look supercar which is not what i'm after & just not "germanic" enough for me if that makes sense :?
& the AM or R8 is just not me either , dare i say a little too much badge & bling

You've got only four options with your ludicrous wants and needs
Tt, z4, slk, Boxster/cayman
The new z4 will be about soon enough, how about that

 

[mr wilks]

I’d say try a lotus

Either Elise, Exige or an Evora in that order of luxury.

Otherwise I’d be looking at AM V8 or an R8 maybe a Boxster spyder if funds could stretch a little.

Thanks for the suggestions but never been a Lotus fan ( well the Europa or Esprit possibly :roll: ) i don't get them outside or inside trying a little to hard to look supercar which is not what i'm after & just not "germanic" enough for me if that makes sense :?
& the AM or R8 is just not me either , dare i say a little too much badge & bling

You've got only four options with your ludicrous wants and needs
Tt, z4, slk, Boxster/cayman
The new z4 will be about soon enough, how about that

G29 I can't see that ever being a option id consider & i'm having a problem when considering the 981 Boxster / Cayman , , right now they seem to be parity pricewise & i can't help thinking the Cayman is more of a car if that makes sense :? perhaps a earlier 987 would be worth considering ?

 

[philbo909]

Thanks for the suggestions but never been a Lotus fan ( well the Europa or Esprit possibly :roll: ) i don't get them outside or inside trying a little to hard to look supercar which is not what i'm after & just not "germanic" enough for me if that makes sense :?
& the AM or R8 is just not me either , dare i say a little too much badge & bling

You've got only four options with your ludicrous wants and needs
Tt, z4, slk, Boxster/cayman
The new z4 will be about soon enough, how about that

G29 I can't see that ever being a option id consider & i'm having a problem when considering the 981 Boxster / Cayman , , right now they seem to be parity pricewise & i can't help thinking the Cayman is more of a car if that makes sense :? perhaps a earlier 987 would be worth considering ?

I think the cayman only makes sense looks wise, it's no more agile or practical
Not that I've ever test driven a Boxster/cayman, they're out of budget or ropey looking

 

[Phoenixboy]

as i said earlier in this thread, the cayman r is a tasty motor with z4m performance and the pdk box is sublime.
probably top end of your budget would get you into a 11 plate.

 

[Ed Doe]

Eugh for the love of God don't det a pdk equipped Cayman R - that's absolute bloody sacrilege!

To echo what others have said imo a cayman R with the correct gearbox choice is a cracking car and imo definitely they are a bit under valued and under the radar at the moment....

I think even driving pleasure aside they are a very astute purchase at the moment - they will age well and are likely to hold their money and even give you a return if well looked after. And anyone who says a 911 drives better hasn't driven a proper Cayman... Sorry shots fired and all that but you can't escape the inherent balance of a mid engined car. Very very rewarding

 

[Phoenixboy]

Eugh for the love of God don't det a pdk equipped Cayman R - that's absolute bloody sacrilege!

To echo what others have said imo a cayman R with the correct gearbox choice is a cracking car and imo definitely they are a bit under valued and under the radar at the moment....

I think even driving pleasure aside they are a very astute purchase at the moment - they will age well and are likely to hold their money and even give you a return if well looked after. And anyone who says a 911 drives better hasn't driven a proper Cayman... Sorry shots fired and all that but you can't escape the inherent balance of a mid engined car. Very very rewarding

have to disagree with you there.
i have gone back to a manual on my current z, but having driven the cayman r the box is awesome and barring having a clutch pedal , is as involving as you want it to be and very slick.

 

[hopz121]

How about something like a TVR or Ariel Atom or something ?

 

[mr wilks]

How about something like a TVR or Ariel Atom or something ?

Love the noise of the TVR but ruled out as i wouldn't fancy being stranded as i do like to get well away from civilisation
Ariel Atom a bit track focused for me & i just couldn't imagine setting off for the 12 hour French drive in one alone & with mrs W

 

[Pete-r]

VX220. It's money in the bank and having owned both its like an Elise but better.

968 clubsport is an itch I'd like to scratch too.