Commander Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Tee Vee Ar! Running costs... Can't be that bad if you avoid the Speed6 and get one with the outriggers already sorted? Chimaera 500 for example - Rover V8 and a Borg and Warner Gear Box... Not that much to go wrong on one of them, surely? Edited March 28, 2016 by Commander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I don't know enough about TVR's to know the details, all I do know is that I regularly see a good mix of them on the side of the road with bonnets up, certainly moreso than Zeds of which the OP wanted something with similar running costs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 All been mentioned really, I have a 135 and its bloody good, I also love the Meganes as a drivers car Any DSG Golf is good (the GTI is surprisingly quick) but an E46 M3 ticks all of your boxes and then some ...... the E92 335i is a good, albeit a little soft alternative too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 987 boxster s plus some hair clippers and change back from 12k. I was actually speaking with a chap this morning selling his for 10k and it was in mint condition. Had to hold myself back from opening negotiations. Didn't sound great though when he drove away. I'm sure an exhaust could sort that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Mazda MX5 Mk3 and turbo/super charge it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Mazda MX5 Mk3 and turbo/super charge it? I've been looking for one already 'charged, largely because I really can't be arsed to do it myself. In other news, the Megane and TT are out. The TT bored me to death on the (admittedly short) drive I had in it. The Megane was entertaining enough but just didn't leave me with that "I must have it" feeling. The 135i is still being considered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Moved from investigated to considered... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yep, afraid so Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Done the Cayman yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Mazda MX5 Mk3 and turbo/super charge it? I've been looking for one already 'charged, largely because I really can't be arsed to do it myself. Drive to BBR, give them the car and some cash, come back to it charged, it doesnt get a lot easier Although i appreciate it will be cheaper buying one done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) £12 K - so a top end 350z then or a 370z and then you modify it as you like Edited April 1, 2016 by valy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 think you might £12 K - so a top end 350z then or a 370z think you might struggle to find a decent 370 for that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 think you might £12 K - so a top end 350z then or a 370z think you might struggle to find a decent 370 for that though guess you are right but he just needs to up a bit the budget and be a good negotiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This thread prompted me to look at the later Europa - but it seems they have settled at £17-18k and aren't going to fall any further. Cayman would be my choice I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Done the Cayman yet? Not yet, that's already on the shortlist so I'm doing the potential maybes first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d95gas Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 My son has a VX220 Turbo well within your price range Looking for a buyer at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 My son has a VX220 Turbo well within your price range Looking for a buyer at the moment Stop it. I really need something with a bit more space rather than a bit less (for now). But I really do need something Elise based in my life... Heart says yes, head says no. So stop it. Obviously send over the details, but stop it. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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