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Originally Posted by aschen

For a nice weekend only car Id extend my budget to low 30s for a lotus Elise. I am now lotusless but I still love those cars and they are easier to own than a really old car and a real joy to drive in the right setting.

Id personally rather have a really nice ND2 Miata than a high mileage older Boxster as well. Great cars and probably not any slower than a 986 boxster.

Right, ND2 miata, if available for 25k is probably a great car. I think you can get a 987, maybe S for 25k. If so, that would be a lot of car. It's not like you're stuck with an old 2.5L 986 if your budget is 25k.