CrumbMC Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 As the title says, What do you think the funnest / fastest car is for under 10K? I'm not looking to get rid of the Zed for a while yet but its nice to see what's available and I'm just wondering what is on the market at the moment. When i got the 350Z it suited my needs perfectly, but now that I have a work van I don't use my car for commuting. So every day practicality is not so much of an issue. Priorities are: 1. Driving dynamics / enjoyment when driving at 10/10ths 2. running costs (not including fuel) 3. Engine performance 5. looks 4. Practicality These days a decent E46 M3 coupe will fall into this price bracket and looks to be the most attractive proposition. There are also some earlier Porche Boxters but the cost of upkeep on them may be a lot. Anything big or small will be considered but it must be a proper driver's car. Suggest away: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Elise S1 Caterfield type job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chettle Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 If i was to spend the whole 10k, id probably go for something like this... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3992177.htm As a toy.... id be more inclined to go this way, and save myself 6k! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4181508.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Elise S1 Caterfield type job +1, maybe an MR2 turbo if you're looking for a cheap track toy. I'd class those as more "fun" than a 350Z but I "enjoy" the Z more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I would do what DarrenB and Ekona have done and get a MX5/Eunos. They are cheap to buy, cheap to run, parts are cheap .... pretty much everything is cheap Then..... go racing/track days You will be surprised how far your 10K would go. They are a really fun car to drive, my old Eunos was a right laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Good suggestions there Not so sure i like the idea of a corsa though. RWD would be a preference. Having an interior would be a plus too. I do like the sound of a caterfield, elise or VX220 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Caterfield Dont you mean a Westham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chettle Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Good suggestions there Not so sure i like the idea of a corsa though. RWD would be a preference. Having an interior would be a plus too. I do like the sound of a caterfield, elise or VX220 though. The LET corsas are just pure brutal, 100mph wheelspin, 40-140 speeds that will not be beat for 4k! But i know what you mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Elise S1 Caterfield type job Damn! Beat me to the Elise suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I give you the TVR Cerbera. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4151914.htm 30k on the clocks, taxed and tested till spring next year, under £10k 1. Driving dynamics / enjoyment when driving at 10/10ths - 10/10. rwd, no traction control, silly power, silly lightweight. 2. running costs (not including fuel) - 7/10 3. Engine performance - 11-12 out of 10, easy. its a TVR V8 for peats sake! 5. looks - maybe a conservative 15/10? again, its a TVR 4. Practicality - 10/10... 4 seats, boot, many cows gave their hides to furnish it, and it'll annihilate anything in a this side of a supercar in a straight line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Not many good elises under £10k. All the bargains have been exported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I give you the TVR Cerbera. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4151914.htm 30k on the clocks, taxed and tested till spring next year, under £10k 1. Driving dynamics / enjoyment when driving at 10/10ths - 10/10. rwd, no traction control, silly power, silly lightweight. 2. running costs (not including fuel) - 7/10 3. Engine performance - 11-12 out of 10, easy. its a TVR V8 for peats sake! 5. looks - maybe a conservative 15/10? again, its a TVR 4. Practicality - 10/10... 4 seats, boot, many cows gave their hides to furnish it, and it'll annihilate anything in a this side of a supercar in a straight line Just down road from me would of been very tempted if I had noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 As the title says, What do you think the funnest / fastest car is for under 10K? I'm not looking to get rid of the Zed for a while yet but its nice to see what's available and I'm just wondering what is on the market at the moment. When i got the 350Z it suited my needs perfectly, but now that I have a work van I don't use my car for commuting. So every day practicality is not so much of an issue. Priorities are: 1. Driving dynamics / enjoyment when driving at 10/10ths 2. running costs (not including fuel) 3. Engine performance 5. looks 4. Practicality These days a decent E46 M3 coupe will fall into this price bracket and looks to be the most attractive proposition. There are also some earlier Porche Boxters but the cost of upkeep on them may be a lot. Anything big or small will be considered but it must be a proper driver's car. Suggest away: IMO a M3 is very nice but I found it doesn't make you feel as special as the Z. S2000 are great. buy one for 5k and super/turbocharge it a 3.4 996 carrera 2? Db7? 850csi if in price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 XKR ? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p personally i like the look of the cerbera but someone beat me to suggesting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Boxster if you have a slush fund Elise if you don't /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 XKR ? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p personally i like the look of the cerbera but someone beat me to suggesting it. Thats a huge amount of car for the money but almost certainly a huge amount of rust and woodworm too :thumbsdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 I give you the TVR Cerbera. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4151914.htm 30k on the clocks, taxed and tested till spring next year, under £10k 1. Driving dynamics / enjoyment when driving at 10/10ths - 10/10. rwd, no traction control, silly power, silly lightweight. 2. running costs (not including fuel) - 7/10 3. Engine performance - 11-12 out of 10, easy. its a TVR V8 for peats sake! 5. looks - maybe a conservative 15/10? again, its a TVR 4. Practicality - 10/10... 4 seats, boot, many cows gave their hides to furnish it, and it'll annihilate anything in a this side of a supercar in a straight line Woooowww!!!!!! That's the sort of thing i was hoping to get in this thread Might have to look into it a bit more. However TVRs do have a repution for killing people and/or bankrupting them through parts and labour cost. Still definately worth a second look though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Ability to drive at 10/10 Running costs as priority 2! You need something lower power and lightweight unless you are planning on tracking it all the time. You can't drive a zed at 10/10 on public roads never mind a cerbera. The cerbera is an awesome prospect but it doesn't fit your original brief at all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 This might just be the chap you want...with change out of £10k too http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mazda/mx-5-mk2/1-8-turbocharged/703282 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 This might just be the chap you want...with change out of £10k too http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mazda/mx-5-mk2/1-8-turbocharged/703282 quote="Advert"]Stunning car. Professionally Turbocharged in November 2006 by 'mx5mad' including upgraded ECU, Injectors, Intercooler, Radiator, clutch and exhaust system at a cost of £6640. I wish HR Z FI kits were that cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 This might just be the chap you want...with change out of £10k too http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mazda/mx-5-mk2/1-8-turbocharged/703282 quote="Advert"]Stunning car. Professionally Turbocharged in November 2006 by 'mx5mad' including upgraded ECU, Injectors, Intercooler, Radiator, clutch and exhaust system at a cost of £6640. I wish HR Z FI kits were that cheap! i loved the MR2 roadster for this reason too. £2.5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianphampton Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 For pure driving fun I'd go Caterham every time - I nearly bought one before getting the Z and only passed on it as it wasn't practical for normal / every day driving Quick search reveals cars like this: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4164395.htm I'm tempted just looking at the adverts . . . . . oooh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 How about a Lotus 7/Caterham type with a V8? i.e the Westie Seight: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4181647.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb1965 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Road legal..this must be fun? http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/clas ... low/641436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 You just get the feeling this will be like a missile http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3957579.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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