Madinventions
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 06:18 PM |
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My boss want's a summer fun car...
So my boss has just asked me about 'funny little sporty cars' as he's decided that he want's something for the summer to have
fun in. From what I can gather, he's after something like an Elise S2, VX220, or something similar. Budget is around £10K. He seems willing
to consider a finished kit but doesn't want anything 'thrown together in a shed' so I steered him towards factory built kits but the
prices seem a bit high.
Any suggestions?
Ed.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 06:21 PM |
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i would have said my mnr.it fits the criteria but someone is coming round to se it on sunday, and im hoping we can strike a deal!
[Edited on 4/2/10 by daniel mason]
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scootz
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 06:27 PM |
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Is he a 'driver', or just wanting something a 'bit fun'?
If he's a driver and he wants a car that handles and is reliable, then he won't go too far wrong with the VX220... £10k will get a Turbo
too.
If he just wants something that's a bit of fun for occasional, then a Z3M is well within budget... get over the 'girly' tag (the M
is anything but) and you've got a well put together car that goes like stink and is reasonable round corners.
Both cars seem to be reaching their 'base-value' too, so unlikely to lose a great amount on either.
It's Evolution Baby!
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iank
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 06:29 PM |
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Sounds like a mid life crisis 
What about a second hand caterham?
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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thepest
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 06:31 PM |
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Or if you find a good one, a toyota MR2 Turbo. Definetly a quick car and handles well if the driver is good.
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:21 PM |
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MX-5. Its been said before, but its all things to all men.
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RichieHall
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 08:05 PM |
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There's a very pretty 3.0 Z4 on here
Rust is lighter than Carbon Fibre!
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hicost blade
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 08:22 PM |
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Z3M's are not as reliable as you would like to think: Vanos - £2000+, Rear diff ripping off the chassis (1 in 3 chance of happening)
£4-6000..................
Tell him to get an Caterham
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1419461.htm
Then you can exercise it for him
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bodger
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 08:42 PM |
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boxster.
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scootz
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 08:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hicost blade
Z3M's are not as reliable as you would like to think: Vanos - £2000+, Rear diff ripping off the chassis (1 in 3 chance of happening)
£4-6000..................
I would like to think that most would have a fresh Vanos unit by now... didn't know about the diff issue though 
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 08:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichieHall
There's a very pretty 3.0 Z4 on here
That's a cracking looking Z4 - bought one in 2004... lovely car, wish I'd kept it longer!
It's Evolution Baby!
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RichieHall
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 10:25 PM |
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The father-in-law has just brought a Z3 for his second mid life crisis, not a bad car, handles reasonably well but very underpowered. Not a patch on
the Z4 though!
Rust is lighter than Carbon Fibre!
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Madinventions
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 10:32 PM |
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Wow - cheers guys... I've sent him a list of things to take a look at (and that Z4 is pretty high up on it!).
Thanks everyone!
Ed.
Mojo build diary: http://www.madinventions.co.uk
Solo music project: Syrrenfor http://www.reverbnation.com/syrrenfor
View my band website:
http://www.shadowlight.org.uk
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk/
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Liam
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 11:04 PM |
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I'd have an S2000 over the beemer any day.
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Davegtst
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 02:05 AM |
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Here's what he wants. get him to buy it so i can start bilding an MK bec.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200433692804&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
[Edited on 5/2/10 by Davegtst]
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andyharding
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:29 AM |
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The 3.0L Z4 is a fantastic bit of kit. I had the coupe version (chassis 2x as stiff) and it was amazing. Those were the days before I needed room for
a baby and 4 wheel drive for the snow.
 
Description
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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andyharding
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Liam
I'd have an S2000 over the beemer any day.
And be left in my dust I'm afraid.
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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franky
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 09:12 AM |
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if he wants a future classic too..... The bmw z3m coupe. Great chassis, reliable and won't loose any cash.
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scootz
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 11:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Davegtst
Here's what he wants. get him to but it so i can start bilding an MK bec.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200433692804&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Ooooohhhh... dribble!
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 11:25 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
if he wants a future classic too..... The bmw z3m coupe. Great chassis, reliable and won't loose any cash.
Love the Coupe... bit of a 'marmite' car in the styling department though - you either love it or hate it!
It's Evolution Baby!
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nitram38
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 11:31 AM |
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He could make an offer on my MotaLeira, but I want a lot more than 10K for it!
 
Complete Kit Car mag 2009
[Edited on 5/2/2010 by nitram38]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 12:27 PM |
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MX5 or MG TF 160
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Davegtst
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:54 AM |
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No not an MG, leave them well alone.
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pgtips
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 05:01 PM |
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GTM Libra.......but I am biased
If I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for the price I told her I bought them for...
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 8/2/10 at 08:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Davegtst
No not an MG, leave them well alone.
Why's that then? Something a bloke in a pub overheard his sisters boyfriends mates cousin say?
My dad and my step mum both own VVC engines F's (for the past 5-6 years). They are reasonably quick, great fun to drive and very affordable for
a summer toy. The TF is even better.
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