MGF VVC, BMW Z3, MR2 Roadster...

In all honesty I think I've made my mind up. Think being the operative word though,

For £2500 I can pick up a late 90's MGF VVC with FSH and around 60K on the clock, maybe after a bit of bartering even less cash can be handed over.

I've seen a few that I like but they're all a bit too far away for my liking.

I mean, the performance stats of the MG are pretty good for a 145BHP 1.8i engine, especially compared against the Boxster 2.5.

Also, why are members of an Alfa forum questioning the reliability of another make of car?

Originally Posted by Roswell

So will this convertible you're going to buy, for a laugh, be a replacement for your 'keeper' 156?

Nah definitely not, as what I was thinking of doing was getting it for Lisa as a 21st birthday present, having it on her insurance perhaps, and then I drive it around at the weekends or something.

Why? What is this, Twenty Questions?

What about this Dazza?
1998 Alfa Romeo GTV on eBay, also, Alfa Romeo, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 25-Mar-08 12:26:52 GMT)

Mind you there's something I like about this, well lots actually, nice colour, nice interior, niggly faults to put off lazy buyers...You'd have to look at it in the metal, mind, but if it looks and goes well.....
alfa romeo gtv special 2.0 cup version on eBay, also, Alfa Romeo, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 29-Mar-08 18:50:06 GMT)

I take it all back, what about this?
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2 ltr Twin Spark 16v on eBay, also, Alfa Romeo, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 31-Mar-08 22:00:00 BST)

Cheers Jay, but they don't really look as though they've been cared for. The first one's all dirty with no mention of a cambelt change, the second one's been ragged no doubt, and the third one has no history.

NEXT!



Cheers anyway though bud,

Originally Posted by Darren156

Cheers Jay, but they don't really look as though they've been cared for. The first one's all dirty with no mention of a cambelt change, the second one's been ragged no doubt, and the third one has no history.

NEXT!



Cheers anyway though bud,

The VVC K series is the worst of the lot when it comes to engine problems.

A friend of mine owns a lotus elise, and this is what the lotus garage told him. Consequently he bought a Non-VVc verison and added hot cams.

Its not a bad engine, but can be very temperamental. The long bolts that go through the engine couldn't have been that good an idea as no one has copied it. (On a car at least)

How about a Honda S2000?

Originally Posted by BigFoot

How about a Honda S2000?

Once again, for a decent one I'd have to save up for a while, and ideally wanted something for this summer. My other half's dad has an S2K and it is a great car to drive, even if the sound isn't quite an Alfa V6

Maybe I could just buy his? At a discount price of course,

I got it now


Get a Daihatsu Copen

How bout getting a long loan for a 2.7 boxster (get a pre 2001 one and you wont get stiffed for tax next year), keep it well maintained and depreciation is non-existant, then in a few years when you sell it you'll have a nice 10k deposit for a mito gta!

At least you didn't nearly just buy this:

ROVER 25 CONVERTED TO MODIFIED MGZR MG ZR TURBO no swop on eBay, also, Rover MG, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 22-Mar-08 18:01:36 GMT)

Oh dear mate,

Originally Posted by Darren156

Oh dear mate,

I know, I know..

Would have been serious fun though.. 220bhp, 1135kg and LSD fitted. Serious performance there, not to be sniffed at for two an a half K.

Nope, not at all bad really mate, but if you want 220BHP get a Fiat Coupe, at least that has the looks to go with the performance!

That thing there, at the heart of it, is just a glorified Rover 200 mate,