What sports car would you buy for around £12k?
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I think you are all missing the point, it’s a woman who wants a “sports car” I think this means that it does not actually have to be fast but just be sporty (ie 2 doors) and look good.
To be honest for £12 k the only decent car you can get is a TT or MX5. Second hand TTs are very cheap now so for £12k she can probably get a decent 2001/2 with 225bhp. They are quick enough, interior is very very nice, handling is ok and relatively reliable.
The only other option would be a old boxter but again at £12k you will not get much.
To be honest for £12 k the only decent car you can get is a TT or MX5. Second hand TTs are very cheap now so for £12k she can probably get a decent 2001/2 with 225bhp. They are quick enough, interior is very very nice, handling is ok and relatively reliable.
The only other option would be a old boxter but again at £12k you will not get much.
Just having a quick look through yesterdays autotrader...
Can get a nice TT for 12k (hard or soft top) & there are plenty to choose from.
Can get a boxster but 12k is bottom money really with not many to choose.
Mx5 - well take you pick (eg £10950-04 car with leather etc and 10k on the clock)
Get a nice SLK for this money also..
Obviously these prices are only what they are advertised for and not what they actually sell for..
Edit:....tell her to save a few more grand and get an S2000!
Can get a nice TT for 12k (hard or soft top) & there are plenty to choose from.
Can get a boxster but 12k is bottom money really with not many to choose.
Mx5 - well take you pick (eg £10950-04 car with leather etc and 10k on the clock)
Get a nice SLK for this money also..
Obviously these prices are only what they are advertised for and not what they actually sell for..
Edit:....tell her to save a few more grand and get an S2000!
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Say that to my sister and she will kick you in the sack.Trickle said:I think like paras said, quite a few of us missed the 'woman' bit in the equation
She hates being discriminated against and thinks she can do anything men can do
She drives a 1980s Land Cruiser
there are a few nice tt's for sale on www.ttforum.co.uk
I am on my second TT, I really really do enjoy driving it (especially after the revo) ok its not the most hard core of sports cars however its practical, I have to run up and down the motorway a lot so comfort is very important to me.
I am on my second TT, I really really do enjoy driving it (especially after the revo) ok its not the most hard core of sports cars however its practical, I have to run up and down the motorway a lot so comfort is very important to me.
Soldato
For £12k I'd buy a nice Mk1 Elise Sport 160. Gun metal.
Caporegime
pimped out TT in black i reckon, great little cars
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Soldato
if not going a bit older isnt an issue get a late e36 m3
now that is a sports car
now that is a sports car
Soldato
don't know any women that would feel safe in an RX7. Same with a Lotus. MX5 is a really good idea though.
Man of Honour
Nazbit said:
Spot on IMO.
The mx5 is very much the epitome of a sports car - don't let it's girly/hairdresser image fool you. So it's not got 2 million bhp and can't do 0-60 in 0.5s, it doesn't not make it a sports car. Probably one of the best chassis of it's style of car out there, pretty potent engine, RWD front Engined, LSD, 2 seater - that to me screams sporrts car. Evo, Top Gear etc... seem to agree.