Another One Looking for Car Advice

[GB72]

Seems like a few people are looking for car advice today so thought I would join in the fun.

Completing on the sale of my house at the end of September and as I am downsizing I am also looking at changing my car.

My wife has the sensible car as it is a company one (VW) so lucky me can have something a bit more fun. Looking to go back to having a soft top as I used to lover my MX5 but looking for something a bit bigger (those who have met me will appreciate that I needed a shoehorn to get into the Mazda) and ideally something that will take a set of clubs either in the boot or on the 'back seat' (which I appreciate are seats only in name on most of these cars). Sort of thing that am looking at are Saab 93, Audi, maybe and astra twintop or at a real push a focus convertible but have heard that they have leak problems. Not looking at a new one so any thoughts or advice would help (especially as I have no mechanical knowledge at all)

 

[brendy]

Im-pr-ez-aaaaa.
Go on, the noise alone is worth it!
Clubs fit in the boot too.

 

[medwayjon]

Im not a saab fan. They have that quirky appeal but they fail to deliver any real excitement.

If you bullet-pointed certain criteria what would they be?

 

[MVP]

Porsche boxster without a doubt! dont worry about the back seats!!

 

[Lump]

Im not a saab fan. They have that quirky appeal but they fail to deliver any real excitement.

You've never been in a HOT one then. Volvo T5'esk quick.

How about of top of the range Z3 or even a lower spec Z4. Might even be able to find a decent spec E46 M3 for the same monies. All rwd like any weekend toy should be

 

[medwayjon]

Ive owned a 9-5 aero-hot thing with big BHP.

They have a bit of poke yes but power alone doesnt excite me. I want precise and sharp handling, a feeling of speed, sliding the arse end out and smoking the rear wheels, not like being in a grandads car with big power.

 

[Smiffy]

I want precise and sharp handling, a feeling of speed, sliding the arse end out and smoking the rear wheels

So why did you sell your GoKart?

 

[Lump]

Ive owned a 9-5 aero-hot thing with big BHP.

They have a bit of poke yes but power alone doesnt excite me. I want precise and sharp handling, a feeling of speed, sliding the arse end out and smoking the rear wheels, not like being in a grandads car with big power.

But how often do you get the chance to get the arse end out. I'd rather be able to lose the bald headed oakley wearing sales rep off my arse.

If I had £10k to spend it'd be on a E39 M5. BMW should of stopped making cars after that... they are never going to make anything as nice

 

[Andy]

YZF-R1 and start pissing over Scoobies.

Andy

 

[Smiffy]

YZF-R1 and start pissing over Scoobies.

Andy

ZZR1400 and start pissing over YZF-R1's

 

[Imurg]

YZF-R1 and start pissing over Scoobies.

Andy

ZZR1400 and start pissing over YZF-R1's

YSSRR-3800 and start pissing over ZZR14001

 

[medwayjon]

Honda Blackbird, Start pissing over..........

Oh no, I crashed it, badly!

 

[Wildrover]

Or you could buy a car and negate the need to walk round dressed head to toe in leather all day.

 

[USER1999]

Buy a car with air con, and avoid leather clad bettys all day.

 

[level5s]

Alfa Spider v6, glorious soundtrack.

dont be put off with the reputation they have, do our research and bid your time they are good good cars.

not biased at all but i do have 2 alfas and never been let down

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/a...115dq?logcode=p

 

[haplesshacker]

TVR Chimera. V8, glorious noise, roof down and a half decent sized boot.

A real 'hairy chested' set of wheels.