The Hoff

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Ok so recently sold my scoob and looking for something different/new.

Was fairly set on a Nissan 350z but I took a look at an imported one on Saturday and I really didnt like it as much as I thought I would. I love the shape but the seats felt too small the interoir was very dull, I need to look at a UK spec one as well just to rule them out but I need to consider what else to look at. I would welcome you suggestions.

Budget is 12-14k. Would like a keep a fair bit of power under my right foot so something with around 300hp would be nice or could go less with a light kerb weight so still with a bit of kick. Would like it to be under 6 years old if I can help.

Have been thinking of....

Honda S2000
BMW Z4
BMW M3
Mazda RX-8
Vauxhall VX220
Lotus Elise

then I ran out of ideas.

Borat_Drives_A_Scooby

How about this, its very different and its unique, you will be the talk of your town and the girls will be queing up to bed you.

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scoobynutta555

I'm selling my Impreza in the next few weeks, will be getting another Elise. You'll find it difficult to get one with 300bhp for around 12k I'll be after an s1 111 for around the £9k mark. 0-60 if that's your bag would be just over 5 seconds and max speed 135, you'll average mid 30 mpg, up to 49 on a run on normal unleaded petrol.

fraser87uk

If i had to pick from that list:

S2000 or M3. The others are all ****.

The Hoff

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I cant believe he has listed that again. Take the hint, its not going to sell at that price!!!

leigh4x4

my old mans got an 04 plate m3 cab fully loaded. if its both luxury and power your looking for IMO id go for this one obviously not an 04 plate though

The Hoff

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There is a Honda and a BMW garage within 5 mins drive of my house so I think I will pay them both a visit for test drives.

Less keen on the Elise though, friend had one and ended up with an endless list of problems with it.

V3 STI

M3 for sure !! there soooo nice

Rob .

Going 4 400bhp

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Evo maybe dare i say it on this site?

gallois

i'd say M3 too, just make sure it hasn't had the 'indicator delete' mod.

The Hoff

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Dont want to go for an Evo as I will be tempted to start modding it and its a very slippey slope.

New motor will (if available) get an exhaust, filter and a remap - thats it.

finalzero

M3 CSL - great car and worlds apart to a normal M3 almost got one but ended up being a father!

GazTheHat

Fraser skipped subtlety classes at school.

winker

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think about a skyline great cars.

GOLDMAN 555

Just selling mine now....

TBH I would avoid the M3 unless you own a petrol station I am having to get rid of mine because the fuel bills are astronomical.

If you think a Scooby has a bad drink problem of the M3 is a combination of Oliver Reid and George Best having a big night out

PantsUK

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M5 ???

The Hoff

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M3's and M5's are too highly priced for the year I want so i am now swaying towards an S2000. Got a test drive at the weekend so will let you know how it goes.

wrx_meister

s2000s are cracking cars with good performance and MPG. I don't know why you didn't like the 350z, i've been driving one for the last 2 weeks and I can't fault it, plenty of power and the interior is very nice too, although 24 mpg isn't the best, and as said about the M3, you'll need your own petrol station or tanker. Just out of curiosity, what year was the one you looked at?

andyseston

my bro has a S2000 and it really is a great drivers car loads of grip maybe a little more than my scooby in the dry and what a engine, and it will never go wrong look at the top gear survey's etc wins all the time.

Spec'c'57

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Like me...

EddScott

Not for £14k else we'd all have one.

If they are £14K stuff the mortgage where do I sign?

BIG FUD

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Another scooby dont do it u will be back

GazTheHat

Planning on selling yours Mark??

Probein

I'll post what I always post in response to this question:

BMW : Mint Z3M Roadster

Same engine as an M3, just in a RWD roadster body. Supposed to be a huge amount of fun to drive.

If you can afford a little more, it's also worth checking the Z3M Coupe, which is (IIRC) slightly faster and better at handling than the Roadster (and, imo, better looking).