50..........

Sorry, Assumed from the "Location: UK"




IMPREZA WRX STI SEDAN
Starting at $32,445*

Lancer Evolution MR Edition ( the best one) - $35k

That's not that bad, I might go for one of those as well :thumbsup

If i'm not mistaken the Evo IX will take some time before the US launch. You can expect as usual much lower prices there tho..

Its great to get ripped off even in cars made in Europe...For example the Boxter S costs 75.000? (got to love taxes..) here...

A SLK200 Kompressor is 46.000?

:disgust

i'd go with the 3 series or the mercedes.

Thanks for all the help up to now, looks like I need to take of the list already a few cars :thumbsup
No one was going for the:
Ford mustang convertible GT
Ford Thunderbird convertible
or the VW new beetle convertible GLS

The new cars are:
Audi TT quatro roadster
Nissan Z350
Honda S2000
porsche Boxter
Subaru STI

Give me a few new ideas looks like some guys here know their way with cars :pimp

The problem with the Audi TT is that its WAY WAY WAY too round...now thats what I call a "girls car" I mean just look at it... :(

Can't wait for the coupe based on A4/A6 hybrid tho, that thing looks the shit :thumbsup

I see what you're talking about :1orglaugh
The RS is a mans car, but it will be over $40k :(

Just go out and test drive the cars. Forget what everyone else says.

I'll do that as well, just want to make sure I haven't missed any good car on the way :pimp

I'll choose first one:
Ford mustang convertible GT
but another color ;)

I'd go w/ the Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadstar or the Caterham.

here ya go.. this is da bomb http://www.theaircar.com/ :pimp

I would suggest a infinti g35 coupe or a nissan 350z

i'd also consider getting a used m3, about an '02

My vote goes with the Elise or the RX8!!! :thumbsup

It's a cool car but not a fun car :thumbsup

If your primary goal is to have a fun car to drive, nothing on the list compares to the Elise. I just picked one up, and I can say that it is without a doubt the most fun, lively, smile-inducing car I've ever driven... and I've driven a few.

It's not the most comfortable car in the world (especially with the sport package, it jounces and bounces over bumps in a way that's very similar to a kart). When you're at freeway speeds (or getting on it), you really can't hear the (crappy to start with) stereo at all. You will frequently make a fool of yourself trying to get in/out in front of the people who stop to gawk at the car. The truck won't fit a case of wine and the (rolled up) soft top at the same time. It's hard to park and walk into a store without getting into several conversations. Being next to an SUV on the freeway is scary, especailly when they veer into your lane while looking at the Elise rather than the road.

But it is uncompromisingly FUN. Quick enough to be entertaining, and corners... don't get me started on corners. Highly, highly recommended.

My new toy (the red one, not the yellow one :) ):
http://bondage.com/elise.jpg

Cheers
-b

You can get a used TVR Tuscan (car from swordfish) for around $40k

It's a stunning car, attracts alot of attention, lots of fun to drive!

It's also a convertible, roof & back window come off and go into the boot.

Some pic's of my Reflex Charcoal Tuscan :)

Recent pic after using mothers polish..

http://209.59.179.55/DSC00191GFY.jpg

Older pic's

http://209.59.179.55/DSC00193GFY.jpg
http://209.59.179.55/DSC00194GFY.jpg
http://209.59.179.55/DSC00195GFY.jpg

As for what it sounds like, here is a short clip of a Black Tuscan

The TVR is an amazing car, but are you sure you can get it for $40k in the US?

Sorry i thought you where in the United Kingdom as it says "Location: UK" under your username, no it would be a quite a bit more than $40k to get it into the usa - import, tax, duties, etc

:winkwink: I'm looking for a fun car while I'm in the US, I spend some time in NY so I would like to keep a car there as well :)
And I think that even here in the UK it is not $40k but £40k

Lotus Elise for sure

No they do sell from $36k+ / £20k+ for a used "2000" model

Some examples here

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=2 :thumbsup

Thanks but I'm not looking for a 2000 model :thumbsup

go for BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster!

From that list, I'd get the Z4

BMW 325Ci convertible! It fucking rocks!1

Go with one of the Beemers. Safe cars :)

Lotus Elise looks like a cool car

BMW 6 series

BMW 325Ci convertible (sick looking ride buddy) .... or the mustang

i'm in love with the Elise

After test driving most of these cars, I think I'll go for one of these 5, let me know if you think I should checkout something else:

Audi TT Roadster
http://www.audiusa.com/common/images...oadster_lg.jpg


Nissan Z350 Roadster
http://www.freshalloy.com/site/cars/...e_roadster.jpg


BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster
http://www.bmwusa.com/nr/rdonlyres/e...v_o_z4_25i.jpg


Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadstar
http://www.mbusa.com/media/images/ma...LK280_main.jpg


Lotus Elise
http://www.puresportscar.com/specs/Elise-for-FAQ.jpg

What can I do, I just love RoadSters :winkwink: Thanks for all the help so far :thumbsup

BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster, Lotus Elise, Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadstar are great..

So I guess the TT shouldn't be in the top list :thumbsup

Its kinda unfair to put the Nissan Z350 Roadster there cause its a different league than the others...

From that list:
1º Nissan Z350 Roadster
2º Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadstar
3º BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster
4º Lotus Elise
5º Audi TT Roadster

Look into an R32 or R33 skyline gtr if you just want something that will be fun. The R34 is to damned heavy!

I'm looking for a 2 sitter and all of them are 4 sitters.
Also I don't think that they are still making the skyline gtr, and I'm looking for a new one :thumbsup

This is true. I'm biased towards the GTR's because I had seat time in one with 400hp, I ejaculated all over the steering colum :(

However, you mentioned 2 seaters and new.. Have you ever driven a Honda s2000?

I have the civic type-r so I'm not going to go after the S2000 :thumbsup

either the slk or the 3 series

Why do you think that the Nissan Z350 Roadster is in a different league than the others? I think it is the cheapest of them all :2 cents:

From a pure hp prespective (tho there are other variables but you get the idea)

1º Nissan Z350 Roadster - 280hp
2º Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadstar - 220hp
3º BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster - 184hp
4º Lotus Elise - 190hp (tho since it isn't heavy you get a much better hp/weight ratio than with most of the rest)
5º Audi TT Roadster - 180hp (1.8T) or 225hp (2.1 Quattro model)

I have allready placed my order for the 2006 Z06 corvette..500hp

Watch out this fucking thing will blow the doors off just about everything out there except super cars like the ENZO but I will take it..

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105876

That's what I call a fun car, but it is way over the $40k I was going to spend, almost double :(

the lotus for me, i emailed you my shipping details :)

oh or was it for you..

LOL, I guess everyone would like to have one of those, I spent many hours working to save those $40k, now it is time to have some fun with it :pimp

in straight roads...in corners pufff gets seriously owned by European and Jap cars...