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Originally Posted by Alfisti
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Originally Posted by stein_325i
I'll say it again, but Miata is always the answer. OP already has two practical cars, he doesn't need a hot hatch or four-door. A proper sports car (preferably roadster) would be a great addition to the garage. Miata also easily fits within budget.
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Which is why people are saying Boxster, it's a Miata with more power. To enjoy a Miata, you need very tight and twisty roads, there's no shove in the back so you better have the right conditions for it.
As to the comment above re, prices on Caymans and Boxsters, be careful, the cheaper end of the scale has the engine with both IMS issues and high potential for bore scoring so go in eyes wide open. I know the 911 market better and there's a solid 10K difference between an 08 and an 09 for this reason.
I wouldn't write off the Z4 TBH, especially the last one with the NA straight 6. |
I wouldn't buy a Boxster without fun or twisty roads either, or any sports car for that matter.
Sounds like OP wants a new car though, and the budget goes as high as a Golf R at the high end, and his low end is a Civic Si which is much cheaper.
Like you said, to get a Boxster at the same price as an Si it will likely have to be significantly used and possibly with problem spots. I stand by the Miata and 2nd Gen BRZ/86 suggestion, if OP can fit in them, I see no reason as to why they wouldn't be the perfect third car solution.