Mustang Gone

[J P Stein]

Still one finger typin'.
Recovery proceeding apace, money to spend but no car.......just as well as I don't dare drive yet.

With a budget of 10-12k , I can do some shopping for a 2 seat car..

Recommendations? Miatas are looking good..............

[petrolhead611]

Honda S2000

[Holger]

Smart

[recycled sixtie]

Can't go wrong with a Miata JP. Have never driven an auto transmission but the manual is slick. They a are tad on the small side so I would go with a bright colour such as yellow or red to be more noticed. Reliable, good gas mileage but understand the later ones need premium gas. I came across one owner on the internet that sold his at 537k miles or maybe it was kilometres....

Oh yes I would buy one with a solid rollbar such as a Hard Dog. I would not drive one in winter anymore.

[Jim Richards]

240z/280z

[creaturecat]

AMX
390 4 speed?
might need a minor resto at that price range.

[bleucamaro]

I was shopping for an S2000. looked at a ton of them, drove a couple. They were all clapped out. Ended up buying a very clean e36 M3, for less money. Much better build quality. And more fun to drive.

[J P Stein]

There is 944 T on pelican.....looks nice & the seller is on this forum......bui I've always been a bit Leary of them.

Opinions?

My heavy duty wrenchin' days are over.

I semi typed wif botf hands...

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by J P Stein

There is 944 T on pelican....

My heavy duty wrenchin' days are over.

Hmm, those two don't seem to go together.

And I thought as we got older, we were supposed to buy a Mustang, not sell one.

Glad to see you're doing ok. I remember you from way, way back on a 914 board in the '90s (internet pre-history). Getting old is not for the weak!

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by J P Stein

Still one finger typin'.
Recovery proceeding apace, money to spend but no car.......just as well as I don't dare drive yet.

With a budget of 10-12k , I can do some shopping for a 2 seat car..

Recommendations? Miatas are looking good..............

I miss my Miata... crawling in and out of it? Not so much. Take Nota up on his offer and try the fit before you buy.

[porsche4life]

The 944 T is a super fun car to drive, but can be... Demanding to own.


Maybe get a Boxster?

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

The 944 T is a super fun car to drive, but can be... Demanding to own.

I think demanding is an understatement

[J P Stein]

Originally Posted by NotaBRG

I can drive my '97 Miata up when you are ready and you can try it on. Any excuse to go for a ride...

I had to look back at your posts and see why you were one finger typin'. I hope you the best and a speedy recovery.

I'll take you up on that, when you have time. Every day is Saturday to me.

[rattlsnak]

Boxster

[Baz]

Have you considered a classic.....perhaps an '88 Trofeo?

I have it on good authority that are trending upward right now.

[Eric Hahl]

Scion FRS, not a lot of power at 200 hp and 151 torque but somewhat light at 2750 lbs. Can be had with 6 speed or a really fun auto with floppy paddles and rev matching down shifts. I just bought a 2014 and love it.

[Hydrocket]

S2000 or FR-S. Both a hoot to drive.

[Brillo]

Another vote for a Boxster. Although I have to admit a Miata would be a lot of fun too.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by rattlsnak

Boxster

^^^^^^^ this.

Under $10k with lots O'fun left in it, modern stuff that works (like wipers and dash lights).
No serious wrenching. drive it till it dies, park it with the keys in it and buy a nuther one.

That's whut I wood do.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Despite the fact that we have been discussing my 951, if no wrenching is a criteria I would also recommend a Boxster. If nothing else, even an old Boxster is at least 11 years newer at this point. They are really solid, fun cars. The 951 is faster and has some of the old Porsche charm, but it's a car for someone that likes to tinker, even with some reliability upgrades like mine.