sdh2903
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| posted on 18/6/16 at 08:48 PM |
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Originally posted by Matt21
S2000
9500rpm, what more do I need to say? 
They're going up in value steadily too
Your not wrong about the value. Even spare engines are becoming ludicrously expensive for a good one.
I like the s2000 but it (in the words of James may) didn't give me the fizz. It was perfectly capable but a bit dull. A weekend convertible for
me would have to have a bit of an edge or character to make me want to drive it.
If you hadn't discounted it I would have gone for the boxster, although I really have a soft spot for the newer 3.0 bmw z4. Lovely engine and
spares/servicing are not that bad price wise. One suggestion that was made earlier was the 370z only ever had a brief ride in a tin top version but
seemed a nice car and had a good growl to it.
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tr7v8
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| posted on 18/6/16 at 10:23 PM |
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Originally posted by rayward
i would say boxster or z4 , ive went for the z4 simply because the parts prices (£600 for a pair of front discs !!!) and the horror stories of
expensive repair bills on the porsche , a guy i know has just been told his steering rack on his late model boxster is on its way out to tthe tune of
a £2500 bill :-/
Not sure where you got that rubbish from, current ECP price for a 986 S is £74 each pads £64 for an axle set. Racks can be rebuilt by ZF depending on
model bit are around £600, rare to need one though unless accident damaged.
I sold my 986 S to buy a late PRHT 2 litre Mk 3.5 MX5. A lot more fun than the Boxster was.
[Edited on 18/6/16 by tr7v8]
Jim
2005 Porsche Cayenne S
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sold
2010 Maxda MX5 Sport Tech
2000 Porsche Boxster S (now sold)
Light travels faster than sound. That's why certain people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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perksy
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| posted on 19/6/16 at 08:04 AM |
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Thanks everyone for your replies, This place as ever is a great source of info and there's nowt better than hearing personal experience and
views.
Plan is to drive a couple of cars and 'go from there'
I recently tried a 'S' type TVR and was really disappointed by it after doing some research and deciding it was the way to go 
So you can't beat having a good look and actually driving the thing...
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loggyboy
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| posted on 19/6/16 at 08:17 AM |
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Unless ot HAS to be a 2 seater for that money would get a very tidy E46 M3.
Mistral Motorsport
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