Autoblog-Opinion: affordable sports car as a third car
Posted on 07-10-2015 at 14:00 by Dizono – 137 Comments”
Two cars in front of the door and then comes the itch. Emile wants something sportiefs for the door and that cheering we of course! It does nothing for the way, so be very picky on practical employability is our reader does not, but the budget is not too high.
His daily mileage Emile in an Audi A4. No penalty, but also no treat. Therefore, there must be something that you want for the door, just for it. Consumption is not really an option considering the car only for the hobby, but the maintenance costs keep Emile preferably somewhat within the hand. A Jaguar V12, we should just disregard.
Current autoAudi A4
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / privePrivé
Budget:6.000-8.000 euro
Annual mileage:approx. 10,000 km/year
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:Sports car as a third car
Gezinssamenstellingtwee persons
Preferred brands /models:Audi, BMW, MINI
No-go models / brands:French cars
Itself has Emile even though some homework done, and it came to the first-generation TT with 225 hp at the top (see also our used car-advice) or a MINI Cooper S. Your experiences or opinions you may drop it in the comments, then we do the coin in the bag with four other options.
The safe choice: BMW Z3
BMW together with Audi and MINI between the preferred brands, so it is a step towards a BMW Z3. The most fun-especially the sound – the zescilinders, but within the budget are fresh instances with not too many miles scarce. Otherwise is when you settle for a four cylinder engine. You will then have something in speed and sound, but as a Z3 sends without prejudice to fun. Really an appealing appearance, the Z3 than not, what score our other three -a little more out of the box options, the better.
The outsider: Chrysler Crossfire
The Audi TT passed already discussed, above, is about the Z3, so the step to a Mercedes-Benz SLK is made quickly. Of course, Mercedes’ smallest convertible is an option, but you can also just a little different to adjust. With a Chrysler Crossfire, for example. Technically, this is just an SLK, even the interior is one-on-one from the German, but the exterior is topped with a large dash of quirky American design. You have to love it, but is exclusive for sure. Under the hood is a 3.2 V6 from the shelves of yes – Mercedes. The offer is scarce, and with 8000 euro shop you to the bottom of what is possible, but ones with extremely high mileage or non-original embellishments come we don’t have to.
The charmer: Alfa Romeo Spider
No, not the 916-type from the mid-90’s is sold, but the real Alfa Romeo Spider. This was spread over four facelifts – built between 1966 and 1993. Within the budget you find especially the third and fourth type, which we because of the looks, the preference for the latter. It may be a car from the early 90s, technically it is the car related to the Giulia from the years ’60 and ’70 and so a Spider can drive like a classic, including the associated sound. Slightly more maintenance than a modern car, but there are many (affordable) specialists and parts are not very expensive, thanks to the wide range.
Deliciously different: Mazda RX8
Of the classic Alfa technique to Mazda’s unique Renesis-rotary engine. Also this block has a long history and originates in the base already from the mid – ’70s. In all those years of Mazda’s rotary engine refined to a relatively reliable engine with a healthy 192 hp (or 231 HP, thank you all for reporting). Not only the technique is particularly, Mazda has also done its best from the RX8 (driving test from the old box!) itself a striking appearance. In particular, the two small, rear-hinged rear doors, jumping into the eye. Within the budget, you have even in your own country, a relatively wide choice, with plenty of cars with low mileages. That is very much in order.
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