Sunday car (97 MGF VVC). It was a great little car despite its shocking reputation. Pretty gutted as I had put a lot of work into it.
So anyway I'm looking for possible replacements. I could get another MGF but I'm looking at other ragtops as well. One I quite like the look of is the Toyota MRS.
Are they any good? Any version to look out for or stay away from? Known issues?
(Not interested in an MX5. They are great cars but they are not for me.)
Cheers for your thoughts.
budgel,
Jul 16, 5:37pm
Honda S2000 springs to mind, although apparently a different price bracket. Also a BMW Z3/4 as long as it has one of the larger engines, you dont want a hairdresser's car after all! Audi TT go well if you dont mind the looks!
saxman99,
Jul 16, 5:44pm
Yeah budget is maybe 8K ish.
I'm a big BMW fan so have been considering Z3. Has to be 6 pot manual so a bit rare/dear. That example above looks fairly epic. !
tony9,
Jul 16, 5:47pm
Great comment "This car has not been certified but has been built to certification standards ". So no problems there.
budgel,
Jul 16, 5:53pm
If it doesnt have to be a ragtop/convertible An Audi A4Q 1.8T is a very developable car and a lot cheaper than Jap alternatives.
I have just bought one as a track day car that will remain registered for road use.
seadubya,
Jul 16, 5:54pm
You've gotta wonder. Could be epic if it is setup right.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 6:14pm
Yes saw that one, nice car. It's on the maybe list, but hate the red interior so would have to include new seats, door cards and mats in the price. Also only a 4 pot.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 6:16pm
Yes I like the Audi too, but very keen on a ragtop.
seadubya,
Jul 16, 6:17pm
I thought the 2.0 was a 6 and the 1.9 was the four? I could be wrong.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 6:22pm
Ah yes I think that's right. However, this car is actually a 1.9.
bwg11,
Jul 16, 7:12pm
First choice Honda S2000.
Second choice MR-S, but avoid the horrid "automated manual". It is better than Fiat's attempt at such a transmission, but still horrible, so go for a manual.
Both are great drivers cars, the BMW is not in the same class.
thejazzpianoma,
Jul 16, 7:56pm
For 8K, I would also consider an Alfa Spider. A lot of fun and both the twin spark and V6 are good engines. Fully galvanised and fundamentally quite robust. I am talking about a late 90's early 2000's model BTW. although the older ones are good too if you want a classic.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 8:01pm
Yes on the list. Have always liked the E30.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 8:08pm
Hi Jazz, hoped you'd be along at some point. Yup, I like the style of the Alfa Spider and there's even one on here, but I think I prefer RWD for this purchase. I might go drive one though before judging.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 8:09pm
Cool thanks for the tip.
thejazzpianoma,
Jul 16, 8:15pm
Yes, definitely worth a drive. I agree after a mid engined RWD, FWD will not be as good. However, by the same token, for a FWD car they are pretty amazing handling wise. Mostly down to the very clever front suspension setup.
Older ones are RWD, but realistically the newer FWD will easily out handle one of those.
Best of luck with whatever you choose.
saxman99,
Jul 16, 8:26pm
Cheers mate.
mgmad,
Jul 18, 7:03am
Sad to hear that saxman. I think you'd guess what I'd recommend. I would say though, after a VVC 'F you'd be disappointed with anything less than a 2.8 Z3, and the handling isn't in the same league either.
intrade,
Jul 18, 7:23am
i recall there is a nissan sports car when it did come out it had a full chassy frame, i was thinking if i ever get a new sports car i be looking for one of them, but i cant recall what it was exactly would be round year 2000
saxman99,
Jul 18, 12:39pm
Yes that's probably true. The poor old F isn't really that badly damaged but lots of little things have added up to an economic write off. Basically it needs a suspension arm, a front bumper and some panel & paint. Also I noticed once it was sitting level that the RR corner has sagged which points to a stuffed hydragas unit. (Just recently had the whole hydragas service & repair done at PW $1800. !) The tyres are mint and the setup was perfect. Why the hell a car like this should slide off the road at 60klicks is a mystery. I think the corner had diesel on it or something. Meh.
saxman99,
Jan 29, 12:23pm
Too old, too yellow, too automatic, too complex and too heavy. Otherwise good!
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