My mate has 10K and wants something 'sporty'
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Well actually it's his wife. They are looking at a '79 911 Targa tonight but I thought the PH Gang could come up with some better options - some rules:-
1. It must be convertible/targa style.
2. Minimum 2+2 got to get the kids in the back.
3. Must be quite quick.
4. Semi-exotic type thing.
5. Max 10k
What can we get him into then guys?
1. It must be convertible/targa style.
2. Minimum 2+2 got to get the kids in the back.
3. Must be quite quick.
4. Semi-exotic type thing.
5. Max 10k
What can we get him into then guys?
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Well actually it's his wife. They are looking at a '79 911 Targa tonight but I thought the PH Gang could come up with some better options - some rules:-
1. It must be convertible/targa style.
2. Minimum 2+2 got to get the kids in the back.
3. Must be quite quick.
4. Semi-exotic type thing.
5. Max 10k
What can we get him into then guys?
BMW 3 series convertible.
import Toyota Supra Aero (targa model not sold in the UK)
import Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible
Porsche 944 convertible.
They should be able to get a newer 911SC targa for 10k.
With the sunroof out the 944 coupe seems not too far off a targa. You'd get a very good S2 for less than 10k as well. I can't imagine the back seats are too good in a 944 cab, given that they are pretty crap in a coupe.
>> Edited by Basil Brush on Friday 21st June 14:02
>> Edited by Basil Brush on Friday 21st June 14:07
With the sunroof out the 944 coupe seems not too far off a targa. You'd get a very good S2 for less than 10k as well. I can't imagine the back seats are too good in a 944 cab, given that they are pretty crap in a coupe.
>> Edited by Basil Brush on Friday 21st June 14:02
>> Edited by Basil Brush on Friday 21st June 14:07
Why not drop the exotic thing and get a mass-market roadster. Loads to choose from, modern ones should be decently reliable.
10K just isn't a lot mind. A bit over the budget would be a Peugeot 206 CC. Modern. Reliable. Open top in summer and hardtop coupe in winter. Two (ok tiny) rear seats for the kids. A bit of boot space.
Fun but hardle 'exotic' of course...
10K just isn't a lot mind. A bit over the budget would be a Peugeot 206 CC. Modern. Reliable. Open top in summer and hardtop coupe in winter. Two (ok tiny) rear seats for the kids. A bit of boot space.
Fun but hardle 'exotic' of course...
Well sorted Triumph Stag...much better than you'd think. I once gave a Lotus Elan a very hard time in a Stag.
Merc 380SL, there are also some 450s around £10K. Good solid car with all the image and the engineering most people could want (other than me that is). A relative runs one and thinks its great.
Merc 380SL, there are also some 450s around £10K. Good solid car with all the image and the engineering most people could want (other than me that is). A relative runs one and thinks its great.
The BMW e30 droptop would be the obvious route - reliability/performance etc, although not my cup of tea, there's so many of them, and they arnt that interesting or rare - only in my opinion, no offence to the guy with one.
If it were me, I'd go for a well sorted Triumph Stag, I've almost bought one as a first car replacement on a couple of my madder momments. 10K would buy a lot of Stag.
Saab 900 and a 944 convertable get my vote also.
If it were me, I'd go for a well sorted Triumph Stag, I've almost bought one as a first car replacement on a couple of my madder momments. 10K would buy a lot of Stag.
Saab 900 and a 944 convertable get my vote also.
Cheers for the replies guys. He drove the Porker but all he could see was a huge money pit.
After much gentle and not so gentle 'guidance' towards the Stag he has decided to go for the Beemer.
We have booked him in for his lobotomy and tunnel vision operations early next week. He is worried that the car won't pass it's MOT though as he doesn't believe they have indicator stalks, and is asking if when you buy second hand you get the road ownership certificate passed on or is that only available to brand new cars?
After much gentle and not so gentle 'guidance' towards the Stag he has decided to go for the Beemer.
We have booked him in for his lobotomy and tunnel vision operations early next week. He is worried that the car won't pass it's MOT though as he doesn't believe they have indicator stalks, and is asking if when you buy second hand you get the road ownership certificate passed on or is that only available to brand new cars?
Should fit the bill perfectly. 
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