b w Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 MR2 roadster, much rarer on uk roads than an mx5 so pose factor way higher. Also being mid engined adds to the exotic factor , not ultra fast but the handling is superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 MR2 roadster, much rarer on uk roads than an mx5 so pose factor way higher. Also being mid engined adds to the exotic factor , not ultra fast but the handling is superb Good choice. a lady at work bought a very nice one, but it hardly makes Frank's lineup as being posey and sh!t. And another vote for Toyota, of which I have no connection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Knimbies who say No Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Daihatsu Copen is a cute car. Dunno what spares availibility would be like. Lols at the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If your very lucky, you may find an Alfa Spider for that money... Good shout, I knew I'd forgot something, FWD and Slug engines fit the bill perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Anther 2 votes here for the MX5 & MR2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Anther 2 votes here for the MX5 & MR2. You have missed the point! What Frank wants is something that looks nice, but is really total sh!t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy budd Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 MR2 roadster, much rarer on uk roads than an mx5 so pose factor way higher. Also being mid engined adds to the exotic factor , not ultra fast but the handling is superb I was surprised to see how cheap these are now - quite fancy one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobloblob Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Frank, I am the master of pimpworthy metal! Blobby here mentioned the Lexus SC430, and others mentioned the Maxda MX5. Both very good cars, if a little girly. You just have to man up to it! Both superb vehicles. The Lexus will cost more to run. But you want something "sporty" that doesn't go that well! I recommend a not so old Ford Mustang. With the solid rear axle, candle headlights, and the drum brakes, you had better get the one with brown seats! They can do a good turn of speed, and leaving you losing control of your sphincter, and pointing backwards on wet roads. I know for I have been there! Sounds great though! You must get the V8. For the "last few season's models" the difference between the 3.8/4.0 V6, and the 4.6 V8, will not be reflected in the fuel economy. I'm afraid I still have a 25 year old Mustang, which can do 30 mpg, but bits still fall off! Ford will be bringing the latest Mustang in right side drive form to the UK next year! I hope it handles better than mine! Still I've had the old thing ten years. RHD Mustang? Good news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 RHD Mustang? Good news indeed. I just get in the other door! Saves the ******** injuries climbing over the handbrake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If you want lots of flash for not much cash, aren't bothered about performance, want an open top and are under 6' tall, a small engined Merc SLK would be hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If you want lots of flash for not much cash, aren't bothered about performance, want an open top and are under 6' tall, a small engined Merc SLK would be hard to beat.1 They are hairdresser's cars! One of my mates has one! He is a director of an IT company. He is under 6 feet tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 If you want lots of flash for not much cash, aren't bothered about performance, want an open top and are under 6' tall, a small engined Merc SLK would be hard to beat. Not under 6' tall and have had a lift in one, it was very uncomfortable with the top down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnionTerror Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 What nonsense, you are far more likely to find rust on a Beemer than on any Alfa built in the last 20 years. Yep...Had an Alfa 156 for seven years...had the odd alternator go, but apart from that, it was a fabulous car...just a shame I got bugger all for it when I sold it 3 months ago... A Tigra? Is Frank a hairdresser? I think the VX220 got good reviews when it came out...I think it has the Elise chassis... < Would love an Ariel Atom, but they make serious money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Not under 6' tall and have had a lift in one, it was very uncomfortable with the top down. Frank! Convertibles, er "mess up your hair" if you have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigantic Purple Slug Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sorry I didn't really think about this hard enough. This, in fact, is the ideal large noticeable weekend cabriolet for a lorry driver, like you, and is probably, these days within price range, I imagine. Although a cheap initial cost, fuel economy will be poor though and I doubt you would be welcome at Kwik Fit. You might think this is some one off custom build produced by some hobby weirdo, in their shed. Unfortunately not, it was made by British Leyland, and really epitomises how British nationalised industry had totally lost the plot. You're led to believe the evil Fatcher woman personally tore them from the factory floor, locked them in the nearest branch of Ladbrokes and threw away they key. On this evidence, it was the safest place for them. That would be a bit of a busmans holiday for Frank, because he drives a lorry as a job I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnionTerror Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 No he does not! You are confusing him with one of our other mass murderers! I think its quite a popular hobby round here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 No, he's said he wants a poseur wagon not an actually 'good' car. Hence me earlier MX-5 and S2000 suggestions being shot down. Sorry about that yes indeedy it's a hairdresser car for me. I have a big black diesel with plenty of power so for a second car I want something that's relaxing to drive. The Tigra's a good shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxe Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 As others have said, MX-5 is obvious. Alfa 916 Spider (the photo up thread is a Brera) - can be had in the slightly hair-dresserish 2.0 guise, or the full fat 3.0 V6 guise for well within your budget. XJS Convertible - you might squeak a 5.3 in at your budget. Fits the "show" rather than "go", but they are comically quick in a straight line. Z4? Loads of mainstream convertibles can be had for buttons - 3 series, Audi A4, Merc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Mr RXE, the Jaguar is a fine choice for an excellent mechanic! Nothing will work on it very well! The engine is usually good though, unless it has boiled dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail the Tripod Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 TVR Chimera, achingly beautiful inside and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobloblob Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 TVR Chimera, achingly beautiful inside and out. Of course - can't believe that hasn't been suggested already, now you mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnionTerror Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 TVR Chimera, achingly beautiful inside and out. Unless you want bits falling off willy nilly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail the Tripod Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Unless you want bits falling off willy nilly... Yeah, they are not reliable. But he has a reliable car and wants a toy car for sunny weekends, so it's worth considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxe Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Chimera a bit over budget. Also, they are very much a "go" car rather than "show". If you're not paying attention, you'll have it backwards into a tree. XJS-C - well the engine will work fine, and as long as you are adept with the manual hood technique, who cares if the windows don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigantic Purple Slug Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You could get a black trans am and drive it on and off the lorry while its still moving with some ramps on the back.* *why did they just not stop the lorry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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