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James
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10th Jun 11 at 12:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I hate these threads, but everyone else is making them, so thought I would.

Budget: £17,000 Max, preferably a bit less.

Criteria:
- 2006 or newer
- Less than 40,000 miles
- Convertible
- 0-60 in 6 seconds or less

This criteria is slightly flexible for the perfect car, but I needed some kind of baseline.

I'm also relatively flexible on whether it's 2 seater or 4 seater but 4 seats would definitely be an advantage.

So far I've shortlisted an E46 M3 Convertible and a Z4M Roadster.

Thanks!
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Why does it have to be 2006 or newer? You're restricting yourself to the "RAPE TAX" cars.
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Yeh I know that, just that I want something relatively new. But if I saw the perfect car that was 2005, it wouldn't stop me buying it.
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I really like this, but I'm not in position to buy just yet and Z4M Roadsters seem to be quite rare:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201122388963057/

[Edited on 10-06-2011 by James]
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Pushing it a bit perhaps, but a Boxster S?
James
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Thought about Boxster S. But I know if I got one, I'd be longing for a 911. I haven't ruled it out completely though.
mwg
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Boxster S. You'd probably have to go for a year older and slightly more mileage for your budget though
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10th Jun 11 at 13:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
///M

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Thought about Boxster S. But I know if I got one, I'd be longing for a 911. I haven't ruled it out completely though.


Ironically the Boxster drives better than the 911 unless you splash out for a Carrera4.. However I'd rather have the 911!
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....Oh and a few quid more would get you a Cayman, not a softop but an awesome motor!
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So when was it Ian said he was going to sort it so the 3 forward slashes couldn't be written in front of the letter M
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2878615.htm

has a mk5 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S engine
Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
///M


Brilliant all rounder. 4 seats bug boot semi decent mpg and awesome handling whilst still retaining refinement.
James
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This is very nice:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201122388534739
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10th Jun 11 at 13:10   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
you keep posting silver ones

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James
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I like silver
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http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
James
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Silver or Grey are my favourite colours for cars.

Having said that, Imola Red is a nice colour. As is that rare blue M3 colour (I forgot the name)
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estoriol or laguna seca
or atlantis

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mwg
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Lady owner - clutch is on it's way out and the wheels are curbed beyond repair.
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What's the best gearbox to go for with an M3, the SMG is good, right?
DaveyLC
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S4 Cabrio?
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quote:
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What's the best gearbox to go for with an M3, the SMG is good, right?


SMG all the way! Why bother with a clutch pedal when a computer can change gear faster than you
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S4 Cabrio?


Considered that, but IMO they don't have much road presence and look a bit bland. Nice cars though.
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote:
Originally posted by James
What's the best gearbox to go for with an M3, the SMG is good, right?


SMG all the way! Why bother with a clutch pedal when a computer can change gear faster than you


To make it a bit more involving to drive. I miss having a clutch

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