sports car for under 8k
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My old man is buying my mother a sports car for her 50th & I need some insiration & help...
so far I have found the following
78' 911 Targa
pre cat griffith (her fav)
TR6 pi
TR4
68' boat tail spider
MG RV8
Now the problem being is she has athritus in her arms so is unlikely to be able to handle most of them & these were all found as If I was buying.
She has hankered after a griff for ages so this would seem the best buy, unless they dont come with p/s?
If not can anyone offer any suggestions,
we have been through the ideas of slk's & s2000's but they dont seem to light her fire
so far I have found the following
78' 911 Targa
pre cat griffith (her fav)
TR6 pi
TR4
68' boat tail spider
MG RV8
Now the problem being is she has athritus in her arms so is unlikely to be able to handle most of them & these were all found as If I was buying.
She has hankered after a griff for ages so this would seem the best buy, unless they dont come with p/s?
If not can anyone offer any suggestions,
we have been through the ideas of slk's & s2000's but they dont seem to light her fire
elise would be a little embarassing to get into( although it would be worth a gigle to watch them struggle!
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TT, MX5 & MR2 are a bit common dont you know dear
Im still trying to convince him, TVR is the way ahead though, but until someone can confirm if it has P/s or not, its a non starter!
He seems dead set on the TR6'
)TT, MX5 & MR2 are a bit common dont you know dear
Im still trying to convince him, TVR is the way ahead though, but until someone can confirm if it has P/s or not, its a non starter!
He seems dead set on the TR6'
I used to have a TR6. PAS was never available.
The wife tried to drive it once. She couldn't turn the wheel at low speeds at all. She was in her 20's at the time and no health problems.
Mind you, it did have lowered suspension with a small steering wheel and big tyres on it.
My mother was about 50 at the time and struggled to get out. She ended up sliding onto the pavement. She has refused to get into my Griff to compare.
With any sports car it will be low to the ground. She may need to use arm strengh to get out.
Why limit yourself to a pre-cat?
Go Serp, get one with PAS and de-cat it. Best of both worlds. Get an early 500 and the MOT test database doesn't seem to know about them, so they get tested as non-cat anyway. At least that what seems to have happened to mine when it was MOTed last month.
The problem will be doing that with an £8k budget. Any Griff for £8k is likely to need money spending on it. If 8k is it then I dont suggest buying a Griff. Accepted wisdom is you always keep £2k in reserve to fettle it after purchase.
The MX5 MR2 choice would be the value for money and easy to live with pick. If the TR6 is liked then what about a Stag? PAS was available with a family likeness to the TR6.
You might even get one with a Rover V8 conversion that you could make sound like a Griff.
Fester
The wife tried to drive it once. She couldn't turn the wheel at low speeds at all. She was in her 20's at the time and no health problems.
Mind you, it did have lowered suspension with a small steering wheel and big tyres on it.
My mother was about 50 at the time and struggled to get out. She ended up sliding onto the pavement. She has refused to get into my Griff to compare.
With any sports car it will be low to the ground. She may need to use arm strengh to get out.
Why limit yourself to a pre-cat?
Go Serp, get one with PAS and de-cat it. Best of both worlds. Get an early 500 and the MOT test database doesn't seem to know about them, so they get tested as non-cat anyway. At least that what seems to have happened to mine when it was MOTed last month.
The problem will be doing that with an £8k budget. Any Griff for £8k is likely to need money spending on it. If 8k is it then I dont suggest buying a Griff. Accepted wisdom is you always keep £2k in reserve to fettle it after purchase.
The MX5 MR2 choice would be the value for money and easy to live with pick. If the TR6 is liked then what about a Stag? PAS was available with a family likeness to the TR6.
You might even get one with a Rover V8 conversion that you could make sound like a Griff.
Fester
Edited by Uncle Fester on Tuesday 21st August 21:45
she's not in bad shape, its just the elise can be a bit constrictive getting in & out.
I kind of guessed that the TR6 would not have P/S...I think he wants the TR for himself!
Worth bearing in mind, we did see a 500 for sale on the trader today.
I will put it all to him tommorow
Cheers guys
I kind of guessed that the TR6 would not have P/S...I think he wants the TR for himself!
Worth bearing in mind, we did see a 500 for sale on the trader today.
I will put it all to him tommorow
Cheers guys
Edited by ol' dirty on Tuesday 21st August 21:44
I'll put me neck on the block here, go for the 911.
If your mum wants a fairly hassle free car the Porsche is your weapon of choice as long as it has a pretty good history and in fairly tidy condition (all post 76 cars were galvanised but they do still suffer with rot if you're not careful) they are a good bet.
The engine is in the rear which helps with steering weight compared to some of the others and they can be left for reasonable time between uses.
The romance of the Griff is there but you need to keep on top of them and use them.
911, great car.
If your mum wants a fairly hassle free car the Porsche is your weapon of choice as long as it has a pretty good history and in fairly tidy condition (all post 76 cars were galvanised but they do still suffer with rot if you're not careful) they are a good bet.
The engine is in the rear which helps with steering weight compared to some of the others and they can be left for reasonable time between uses.
The romance of the Griff is there but you need to keep on top of them and use them.
911, great car.
Tyre Smoke said:
Bomber Denton said:
911, great car.
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Bomber Denton said:
Tyre Smoke said:
Bomber Denton said:
911, great car.
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Is it going to be a daily driver & the only car she has access to every day? Is she happy paying a specialist who knows the car & prepared to pay lots for certain bits that may go wrong?
My money would still be on an MR2 roadster, cheap as chips, good daily driver & a fun roof down drive.
My money would still be on an MR2 roadster, cheap as chips, good daily driver & a fun roof down drive.
Pushing the £8k a bit, but all the extras including PAS, room for the kids (or grandkids) in the back, Very rapid and very rare.
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