£5,000 to spend on a reliable roadster, so what should you buy?

[Zafiro]

The best buys:

Superb reliability: Toyota MR2
For: Sharp steering, low driving position
Against: Questionable styling, tiny boot

Brilliant to drive: Mazda MX-5
For: Stylish looks, excellent reliability
Against: Cramped and dated cabin

Hardcore thriller: Honda S2000
For: Mechanically sound, good looks
Against: Unpredictable, noisy at speed

More info: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-reviews/60958/car-hunter-two-seater-convertibles

 

[Giannis]

S2000. It's just exactly what a japanese roadster should be.

 

[Kowalski]

I found a 2005 05-Reg Nissan 350 Z Roadster for £5,000.

 

[mini_cooper4]

S2000 without a question!

 

[Levi68]

I'd like to know where there's a S2000 selling for 5K!

 

[martinbo]

S2000, naturally...

 

[picsoubmw]

I'd like to know where there's a S2000 selling for 5K!

Well, in the UK I would say

 

[Levi68]

Well, in the UK I would say

Indeed.

UK:
S2000 (2001)
119.000 miles
4.100 £

EU:
S2000 (2001)
212.000 km
6.300 €


What an engine, undestructable!



By the way, in Italy there is one S2000 of 2009 with 9.900 km for 29.000 €.
http://www.autoscout24.eu/Details.aspx?id=218335120&cd=634788077220000000

Very slightly used S2000 or brand new GT86?

 

[mini_cooper4]

Indeed.

UK:
S2000 (2001)
119.000 miles
4.100 £

EU:
S2000 (2001)
212.000 km
6.300 €


What an engine, undestructable!



By the way, in Italy there is one S2000 of 2009 with 9.900 km for 29.000 €.
http://www.autoscout24.eu/Details.aspx?id=218335120&cd=634788077220000000

Very slightly used S2000 or brand new GT86?

It's easy... S2000

 

[Deckhook]

If its speed you're after then S2000 otherwise MX5 all the way IMO.

 

[Bruce]

My dad had an S2K. Top notch reliability, impeccable fuel economy, brilliant chassis, fun engine and good looks. Very few flaws for what it was. Amazing car really. One of the best of the 2000's. my choice, no doubt.

 

[Monster]

S2000, it is a real man's sports car.

 

[picsoubmw]

Also, if your are lucky, just under £5,000 you can find a Boxster S (986) or a Z4 3.0i...

Indeed.

UK:
S2000 (2001)
119.000 miles
4.100 £

Even cheaper : http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/sw1a2ab/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p

 

[Zafiro]

Come on guys, 12 votes for Honda and no votes for the others.

 

[Monster]

Come on guys, 12 votes for Honda and no votes for the others.

Only the S2000 has a engine that revs to 9000 rpm.

 

[mini_cooper4]

Come on guys, 12 votes for Honda and no votes for the others.

It's not for Honda but for the S2000 in particular and when you add the S2000 in the poll against this two cars the result is more than expected

I do like the MX-5 a lot but against the mighty S2000... lol not at all!

 

[martinbo]

Drive one down a road, pin the throttle in a low gear, wait for 6000 rpm to on the tacho and revel in the 3000-rpm-still-to-go, on cam, thrill of the moment. An iconic motoring experience.

 

[klier]

Come on guys, 12 votes for Honda and no votes for the others.

Great!!! S2000 all the way!

 

[ateekt]

Go for MKII MR2 & you'll thank yourself. Miata is under-powered. S2000 lacks torque. MR2-Turbo is the best all-rounder.