Well as you know I'm not a woman and not gay, so I guess I'm not going for it :1orglaugh

Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 gets my vote from the ones you mentioned ;)

I get that eliminates the RX8 along some others from his list ;)

id go for the Caterham Super7 Roadsport SV

What about an Evo.. or Subaru ?

Those things are a blast to drive, if you have good roads

I think one of these will be really fun. I personaly would go with the 3-series convertable, especially if you can get the 330ci. Man, you will love the way that car drives and how quick and fun it is. I personaly have a 328Ci and im lovin it! :pimp

The new Evo IX and the STI are real great cars, but I'm not sure they are under $40k.

Yeah. The evo is over. It's a shame, I drive a Scooby and I wouldn't change it for the world, and it blows away most other stuff on the road

LANCER EVOLUTION IX OTR
2.0 Turbo Evolution IX FQ-300 Manual (Petrol) £27,999.00
2.0 Turbo Evolution IX FQ-320 Manual (Petrol) £29,999.00
2.0 Turbo Evolution IX FQ-340 Manual (Petrol) £32,999.00


Impreza WRX STi - TOTAL ON THE ROAD PRICE £25,657.00

I know that this is the price in the UK, but what is the price in the US for these cars?

i need anew car myself, wanna buy my scooter?

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 :)