Suggestions for another car, please

[yoda]

If you want excitement for sub £20k, how about a Caterham (might get into an R300) or a S1 Elise Sport 160? Both are pretty depreciation proof, cheap to run and electrifying to drive and would make a nice change from your other cars. I have driven both extensively and they are awesome on the twisties!

[coomo]

I was pondering selling my 924 turbo (see build thread) then I saw your budget Anyway, find a decent 924 turbo,get an intercooler fitted.200hp plus lighter and more nimble than a 911.Heaps of fun at turbo spooling time!

[sladey]

How about this for a bit of fun. Not keen on the wheels but looks a bit of a blast



Advertised here http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C603864

[Winston Teague]

Oh! was going to suggest this:
http://www.amspeedracing.co.uk/car-detail?pid=7410 and go CSCC racing

but its not old enough:

So Morgan, simple, in budget, choice of engine/performance envelope, +8 definitely exciting.

W

[Mr Pharmacist]

I know you said non-porsche and you didn't like anything post 73, but I love my 924S. Fast enough, comfortable, reliable great fun to drive, practical and still reasonably priced.

I'll get back in my box now

[mrk]

ALPINA Roadster S....hand built 3.4 litre straight six and 300hp....limited numbers and great to drive...depreciation proof too, now.

These are lovely....(imho)...and don't confuse with a Z4....different thing altogether..

[Mick Cliff]

Some great suggestions there, thanks.
The rumination continues....
Anyone got experience of Lancia Delta Integrale (a 1991,16v has caught my eye!)?

[richkaz]

All left hand drive from the factory I think. 20 years ago I owned a couple of standard Delta's which handled beautifully .
Omichron Engineering will flog you all the bits. 8v engined Delta Intergrale's well priced but EVO models getting vary costly.
Either would need careful examination in case they've been thrashed.

[petric]

Mick all a man needs is a caddy van mate and just drive flat out in stealth mode nowt quicker

[Lightweight_911]

IMO it's definitely more fun driving a low-powered, light weight,narrow-tyred car at 90% of its capability ...

[Mick Cliff]

IMO it's definitely more fun driving a low-powered, light weight,narrow-tyred car at 90% of its capability ...

There's some merit in that.....
Many years ago I swopped a Cooper S for a Cortina 1600E because I'd lost interest. The 1600E was nicked twice inside 3 weeks, so I lost all my no claims discount which resulted in the purchase of a 2CV (!), which I drove flat out everywhere and thus re-kindled my interest in motoring.
My son has a 2CV languishing unused in a barn near Bristol - maybe that's the way to go?

[mycar]

IMO it's definitely more fun driving a low-powered, light weight,narrow-tyred car at 90% of its capability ...

Yay !

It's all about the momentum.

[Burma-Shave]

Talking of low powered fun to drive cars, I have long had a hankering for one of these after having a wonderful drive in an early one, and was reminded of this after seeing the sad, neglected JPS one that lives near Bainbridge towers recently.

It appears that £20k only buys a project these days, but…OMG, the interior!

Looks an easy resto compared to an early 911






http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C711265

[Bewildebeest]

What about a Mazzer ? Lots of choice below £20k, lots of passion and probably lots of problems too. But still .....phwoar eh ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Maserati ... SwyjBW5Xxe



Oh sorry - too new. What about an old TVR ? That'll keep you in the garage.

[Mick Cliff]

I *think* I'm sorted now..... time will tell!