8000 fun car

hogfather · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:31

Hi chaps,

My dad wants a fun car to replace his xsara picasso, he originally wanted an old MX 5 but isnt so sure now.

The buidget is 8000 quid, mx 5 ish cars, something small, fairly impractical and quick. MIDLIFE CRISIS ACKNOWLEDGED

I was thinking a Mk2 Golf GTI could be good fun?

Morba · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:38

whats the chances of a elise for that money?

Scottland · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:38

Morba said:
whats the chances of a elise for that money?

You can get one, but how gooder one it would be I've no idea.

eidolon · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:45

For 8k he's got the choice of plenty of fun cars, all depends on what he wants really. The MX5 would fit the bill perfectly as it's great fun, even at legal speeds. If he wants something quicker but still fun then an MR2 turbo would do the job

Bug One · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:55

1997 BMW Z3 2.8 2dr Roadster

59,000 miles, R reg, metallic black with black leather.Electric hood, seat and window, cd, ac and alloys. Brand New Rear Tyres and Clutch!. £7,995

1993 K Reg MARCOS MARTINA SPYDER 2.1 L. Ford Tuned Engine, 5 Speed Gearbox

2,500 miles, Dark Blue Metallic paintwork. Beige Fitted Carpets, Elm veneer dash with black instruments, Heated Front Screen, Light tan leather interior, Stereo System. Elecric Windows, Black Hood, Recent suspension polybushes, 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels. This car is very well presented, it's fast, looks great and sounds wonderful. £8,995.

N Reg TVR Chimaera 4.0 Convertible

Finished in beautifull starmist blue metallic with contrasting cream and blue leather. New blue hood. Electric windows, electric mirrors, cd player, remote alarm immobiliser and alloys. Only 43,000 miles complimented by a full service history and old mot's. A magnificent example of this thoroughbred sports car. Viewing essential. BEST PRICES PAID FOR PART EXCHANGES. Warranty available. Open 7 days. £8,695.

Bug One · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:56

Morba said:
whats the chances of a elise for that money?

Plenty on autotrader.

benjo · 7 Feb 2006 at 20:57

hogfather · 7 Feb 2006 at 21:07

ye gads!

A tvr :eek:

probably break a lot though?

rare · 7 Feb 2006 at 21:29

Warranty available

Bug One · 7 Feb 2006 at 21:31

hogfather said:
ye gads!

A tvr

probably break a lot though?

Yer, but thats a proper mid life crisis motor. Not some girly 2 seater that can barely break a wheelspin.

(awaits flamage)

danza · 7 Feb 2006 at 23:39

TVR 4TW!!! Do it properly! It'd make an ideal "Mid Life Cruiser" for your Dad. You can't have him buy something sensible.

saitrix · 7 Feb 2006 at 23:47

Maybe a VX220? Not 100% sure on the price they go for now though.

eidolon · 7 Feb 2006 at 23:50

You'll not get a VX220 for £8k, the cheapest NA I've seen was £10k although I did see a totally knackered, damaged repaired one for £9k a few weeks back but it looked like a bit of a shed.

olv · 7 Feb 2006 at 23:58

Lotus 7 inspired kit car, Caterham, Westfield, MNR, MK etc...

Easily get something faster than everything is this thread for that budget. ONe of the finest handling cars, open top, suitably impractical.

That'd be my choice.

Del Lardo · 8 Feb 2006 at 00:49

You may get lucky and pick up a S1 Elise for that money though to buy a good one you really need to spend around £10k

hogfather · 8 Feb 2006 at 07:46

Cheers lads!

Elises, 7s and vx220s are possible a little extreme! The Z3 looks like anice price range, get a lot more for your money than the equivelent Mazda. Plus RWD and a wide range of engines. I suggested an rx7, but by god they're a bit quick! Plus he wants a drop top.

saitrix · 8 Feb 2006 at 08:11

Well you did ask for small, impractical and cheap which shouts out those cars. I would say a Mk2 MR-2 then failing the Elise/VX220 and 7's. One thing though is you will get a nice 1.8 MX-5 for that price though.

Also just on a side note the vx220, elise and 7's all can come in soft top form. The Mk2 MR-2 has the T-Bar which is close to a soft top.