25k 2seater Convertible/Targa GT/Sport?

[stedaley]

Trying to convince the OH on swapping out one of the cars for something abit more juicy for the occasional trip to work/enjoying the country roads over in NI.

What recommendations would you guys have?

Looking at 2 seaters, (could be 2+2), either GT or Sportier numbers. Reliable enough, MPG not really an issue with the miles we’d be doing in it. Can be hard tops.

MX5 and the abarth are out already!

Any owners of the following with some reviews?
Slk55?
Elise?

Thanks

[PH.sausages]

370z or Cayman ?

[stedaley]

PH.sausages said:

370z or Cayman ?

The 370z has come up but haven’t seen a convertible

Not a booster fan personally so wouldn’t go for one.

Was hoping for some left field options

[psychoR1]

TTS Roadster
BMW Z4 35is
Boxster

I'm in a similar position myself by want something thats a step up from a 350SLK

[Portofino]

F Type.

[Belle427]

Charged Elise or VX220 Turbo.
Doesn't get much more exciting.

[ZX10R NIN]

If you want something a bit different but still sensible & a good steer, then the C6 Corvette may just be what you're looking for.
The Targa is the better option rather than the convertible as they suffer from scuttle shake.

C6 Corvette:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208048...

For your budget you'll get a really nice 370Z, Cerb has one on a readers thread so you can ask him about his ownership experience:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207268...

If you'd like a GT version of the 370Z then take a look at the Infiniti G37:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206307...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206217...

The 4.7TT SL500 is another car worth a look if you're wanting a GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205306...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203113...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203113...

The CL500 is a great GT with all the windows dropped away & the roof open they're as close to a convertible:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206277...

Or maybe go for a modern classic in the form of an RS4 convertible:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207298...

I'm very bias on this one but a CLK63 is a great pick:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207278...

[cerb4.5lee]

As ZX10R mentioned...I've been really happy with my 370Z GT Roadster.

My readers cars thread... https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[stedaley]

psychoR1 said:

TTS Roadster
BMW Z4 35is
Boxster

I'm in a similar position myself by want something thats a step up from a 350SLK

What’s top of your list?

350slk must be a nice drive still?

[stedaley]

ZX10R NIN said:

If you want something a bit different but still sensible & a good steer, then the C6 Corvette may just be what you're looking for.
The Targa is the better option rather than the convertible as they suffer from scuttle shake.

C6 Corvette:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208048...

For your budget you'll get a really nice 370Z, Cerb has one on a readers thread so you can ask him about his ownership experience:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207268...

If you'd like a GT version of the 370Z then take a look at the Infiniti G37:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206307...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206217...

The 4.7TT SL500 is another car worth a look if you're wanting a GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205306...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203113...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203113...

The CL500 is a great GT with all the windows dropped away & the roof open they're as close to a convertible:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206277...

Or maybe go for a modern classic in the form of an RS4 convertible:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207298...

I'm very bias on this one but a CLK63 is a great pick:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207278...

Corvettes is an interesting one. Hadn’t considered.

I don’t think I could do the Merc interior, it’s dated and really has put me off them since trying a cls of the era. Which is a shame!

What other hard top cars come to mind?

I keep getting the LC500 adverts popping up currently, if I had the cash I think I’d splurge on trying one!

[ChrisH72]

Lexis RCF is not too far above your budget.

Or as someone else said, how about an F type?

[cerb4.5lee]

They are slightly over your budget, but what about the newer RHD V8 Mustang Convertible? Or you could definitely get an older model in your budget.

[fflump]

Two soft tops that would sound awesome are the Maserati Spyder (well in budget) and TVR Griffith.

[stedaley]

ChrisH72 said:

Lexis RCF is not too far above your budget.

Or as someone else said, how about an F type?

Wasn’t sold on the rcf, it tried to do to much stuff with it and it’s a big car!

Haven’t looked at the f types, shall ask my mate who used to work at Jag

[markh1973]

Love my SL350 - got an AUC from Mercedes for 3/4 of your budget.

Refined, smooth, comfortable and just a lovely place to spend time

[ZX10R NIN]

stedaley said:

Corvettes is an interesting one. Hadn’t considered.

I don’t think I could do the Merc interior, it’s dated and really has put me off them since trying a cls of the era. Which is a shame!

What other hard top cars come to mind?

I keep getting the LC500 adverts popping up currently, if I had the cash I think I’d splurge on trying one!

370Z Nismo are great drivers cars but they can also GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208088...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207087...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207268...

F Type, although these are highish miles but with your usage it won't be an issue:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208038...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206146...

640i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203314...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205165...

[stedaley]

Any ISF owners on here?

Not really what I was looking for but seen to be priced well.

[stedaley]

ZX10R NIN said:

370Z Nismo are great drivers cars but they can also GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208088...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207087...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207268...

F Type, although these are highish miles but with your usage it won't be an issue:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208038...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206146...

640i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203314...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205165...

Finding it hard to get excited by the 370z, seems a good package but just not getting the wow. Even with the convertible.

Same feelings with the Ftype after speaking to my friend at Jag,

Wouldn’t go near a 640i. Another friend runs a garage and is a BMW specialist. He owned them all, he can’t stop himself but warns us about them.

The RCF idea has led me onto the ISF. Not exactly what I’m after but moving forward

[cerb4.5lee]

stedaley said:

The RCF idea has led me onto the ISF. Not exactly what I’m after but moving forward

If you are thinking of going in the direction of the ISF, what about the E9x M3 or a 6.2 V8 C63?

[stedaley]

cerb4.5lee said:

If you are thinking of going in the direction of the ISF, what about the E9x M3 or a 6.2 V8 C63?

ISF beats both of them for me,

Heard many a horror story with big bills on the m3 side, yes it’s great drive, but not with the bills that can come with it.

The c63 is associated with the wrong people round here. Not to fussed on how it looks either. The sound could be had from the ISF.

Not saying the ISF is perfect but I’ve got 2 Toyotas and I’ve had not issues with them at all. Even the 2JZ I’ve got has been perfect