£6k sporty weekend/second car
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Hi all,
Browsing the classifieds for a semi-sporting/weekend second car.
Budget of around £6k and not looking to finance for more.
Left shoulder injury so ideally automatic which I’m aware goes against common convention.
Z3 or Z4 keep coming up, as do CLK (2nd gen). Current bmw owner so considering something a bit more left field but nothing really jumping out to me
Anyone on here with bright ideas?
Thanks in advance! 😄
Browsing the classifieds for a semi-sporting/weekend second car.
Budget of around £6k and not looking to finance for more.
Left shoulder injury so ideally automatic which I’m aware goes against common convention.
Z3 or Z4 keep coming up, as do CLK (2nd gen). Current bmw owner so considering something a bit more left field but nothing really jumping out to me
Anyone on here with bright ideas?
Thanks in advance! 😄
I won a competition to drive a GT86 up the hill at the launch event at Goodwood and got assigned an Auto - it wasn't exactly exciting, and I'm not sure prices for them have dropped that far.
As a serial BMW owner I'd say Z4, but a Boxster could be an option if you feel brave - or a Chrysler Crossfire for something totally leftfield.
As a serial BMW owner I'd say Z4, but a Boxster could be an option if you feel brave - or a Chrysler Crossfire for something totally leftfield.
This looks a decent auto-nt many auto's on Z4 forum
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=147730
Got rught engine 6cyl and good spec No connection to seller except member z4 forum, grat place to get advise- join and if you see potential purchase they will give plenty good advise.
Ive just bought a 2009 125i convertible 2 owners 80k miles auto again with 6 cylinder engine. Bit more modern and roomy than E85 Z4
This one looks ok
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408132...
If can find one with nav from 2009 it has later CIC system whick is still decent.
Amazed me hw good it rides it is last variation of that model chassis, but apparently based on the 3 series chassis.Very rigid( and heavy) but feels quality almost bomb proof engine and gearbox and dont rust.
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=147730
Got rught engine 6cyl and good spec No connection to seller except member z4 forum, grat place to get advise- join and if you see potential purchase they will give plenty good advise.
Ive just bought a 2009 125i convertible 2 owners 80k miles auto again with 6 cylinder engine. Bit more modern and roomy than E85 Z4
This one looks ok
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408132...
If can find one with nav from 2009 it has later CIC system whick is still decent.
Amazed me hw good it rides it is last variation of that model chassis, but apparently based on the 3 series chassis.Very rigid( and heavy) but feels quality almost bomb proof engine and gearbox and dont rust.
A bit(!) left field but I swallowed a brave pill and ran one of these for a while. They are pretty analogue beasts to maintain.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...
fflump said:
A bit(!) left field but I swallowed a brave pill and ran one of these for a while. They are pretty analogue beasts to maintain.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...
A guy that lives on my road has one of these, the sound every time it drives past is incredible (pretty sure it has an aftermarket exhaust). Hadn't realised they were so cheap, although assume you'd need a reasonable slush fund for the inevitable problems!https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...
wilbo83 said:
A guy that lives on my road has one of these, the sound every time it drives past is incredible (pretty sure it has an aftermarket exhaust). Hadn't realised they were so cheap, although assume you'd need a reasonable slush fund for the inevitable problems!
Cold start is awesome!If you get one with good history and a decent PPI that rules out big headaches like subframe rot knackered suspension etc and have a decent indy nearby you can keep a lid on costs. Parts have good availability from Eurospares. Knowing when the clutch was last done is also desirable, or what the wear level % is.
They are cheap because of perceptions of big bills but if you're grown up and rational about it they don't have to be scary.
Thanks all for the replies-
The Maserati is some brave pill! Sadly not the time to take such a car on, but what a car for the money...!
Think I’m between Z4/Z3 (have driven both, would be happy I’m sure with either), but interesting to look at Gen2 TT/ 350Z online.
Crossfire I like the look of too… (maybe I’m not alone!) but then it’s a 1st gen SLK underneath..? Hard to look past that!
The Maserati is some brave pill! Sadly not the time to take such a car on, but what a car for the money...!
Think I’m between Z4/Z3 (have driven both, would be happy I’m sure with either), but interesting to look at Gen2 TT/ 350Z online.
Crossfire I like the look of too… (maybe I’m not alone!) but then it’s a 1st gen SLK underneath..? Hard to look past that!
JZZ30 said:
I know that I shouldn't really like the SC430, but I always have though. jamesbrady50 said:
Hi all,
Browsing the classifieds for a semi-sporting/weekend second car.
Budget of around £6k and not looking to finance for more.
Left shoulder injury so ideally automatic which I’m aware goes against common convention.
Z3 or Z4 keep coming up, as do CLK (2nd gen). Current bmw owner so considering something a bit more left field but nothing really jumping out to me
Anyone on here with bright ideas?
Thanks in advance! ??
Z4 35i:Browsing the classifieds for a semi-sporting/weekend second car.
Budget of around £6k and not looking to finance for more.
Left shoulder injury so ideally automatic which I’m aware goes against common convention.
Z3 or Z4 keep coming up, as do CLK (2nd gen). Current bmw owner so considering something a bit more left field but nothing really jumping out to me
Anyone on here with bright ideas?
Thanks in advance! ??
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408042...
30si:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408122...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404299...
cerb4.5lee said:
JZZ30 said:
I know that I shouldn't really like the SC430, but I always have though. Wheel Turned Out said:
cerb4.5lee said:
JZZ30 said:
I know that I shouldn't really like the SC430, but I always have though. Unbreakable and very wafty though.
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