Kensmith

I am looking for a fun car to drive other than my 65 Corvette coupe. I want a Fiat spider, Triumph TR4 or 6 or even a spitfire. Not looking for a project car or restored car but a driver mechanically sound with no cancer type rust. Paint can be bad, interior can need some freshing up, but no major issues. Would like a dry climate car if possible.

pappy.72

Honda S2000. Worry free and very fun to drive.

bob guzzy

I got myself a 06 Honda Si coupe, loads of fun to drive and 36 mpg in town on regular fuel.

Dominic Toretto

Need more details.

-Alex

Kensmith

Details: Fiat 124 spider convertible, Triumph TR4 or TR6 or Spitfire convertible in good running condition, no rust, driver. price range $2500 to $4500. Would like western car with no rust.

Dave68

Are you retired, bored, or otherwise unfulfilled because your 65 C2 is running well?

Well then, a Fiat, Triumph, MG, or Jaguar would be the perfect car! Between leaky gaskets, malfunctioning carburators, and ozone-eaten rubber parts, you'll be sure to spend every waking hour on fixing something.

My advice: Get a 1999 MX5 and be done with it. It is light-years better than any car mentioned, while being super-reliable at the same time. It is truly a blast to drive - like go-cart for the street.

kageryu311

YOu need to get a Miata.

BSheppard

I would vote for a Miata. I daily drive one and it is a great little car. I have owned 4 over the past 10 years and will pick another one up when this one dies.

BSheppard

The 1999 and 2000's had bad seats. Try a 2001 and up for a little better car. My favorite is the old 1994 R package but it is not to everyones liking. The new NC's with the power hard tops are the cats ***.

Dave68

Actually, I prefer the 04-05 Mazdaspeed MX5s with 178 HP and 17-inch lightweight RacingHart wheels/Bilstein shocks, etc. but they are out of his price range.

Even the 01s are in the range of $7000+ for a lower mileage one.

However, you can find some of 1999s for $4000 - $5000 that are in good shape.

Dave68

I have to wait until the "kids" are out of college but in the meantime, i'll get some 15-lb Konig Brite Lites/Conti Extremes and Eibach springs for the MX6 GT and perhaps crank up the boost. That'll entertain me on the way to the gym.

MVR 155

I knew you would be in here talking about Miatas....ha..ha..ha

For a guy who lives in San Diego and does not have to worry about snow I would suggest a different tire than the Conti Extreme (they dont actually make them any more either) since you dont have to deal with inclimate weather all that much. A true Summer tire will be much better than a performance all season.

I currently have Conti Extremes on my TL-S, they are a great 3 season tire here in the midwest, I do run specific winter tires for the snow season here though.

Dave68

MVR, take a look:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

This doesn't look like an all-season tire to me!

Dominic Toretto

Another vote for the Miata.

-Alex

MVR 155

I was talking about the original "conti extreme" which was discontinued and replaced by the new different designation extreme contact lineup (DW, DWS). The DW tire would be perfect for your climate as you will not have to deal with snow or extremely low temps.

Below is the tire I was talking about:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ExtremeContact

This tire is being phased out and replaced with the DWS

Dave68

Believe me, I've been putting up with wimpy all-season 15-inch tires for the last 13 years and I'm ready for some higher-performance "shoes". That's why I'm going with the Konig Brite Lite wheels. Even after plus-sizing to 16-inch, each tire/wheel combo will weigh 3 lbs less than the OEM wheel/tire combo. 15 lbs for a cast aluminum 16-inch wheel that costs $108 is very good.

Of course, (in getting back to the original topic) I would love to have a MS MX5 to replace the MX6 but I may have to wait a while. I guess that's one of the nice things about living here - no need for a harsh weather vehicle, just one that I can take places where I wouldn't take the C5.

Kensmith

My post has been TOTALLY HIJACKED. Guess I need to start a new one?

MVR 155

Ken.... Im sorry as I kind of went off topic here. I also think the Miata is the way to go for a small rag top sports car, I know its not on your list but its going to deliver the most bang for the buck in your price range as well as offer the greatest level of reliability.

NYC6

F'n amazing. Dolts cant understand basic English language........ "Get a Miata"

Pinky...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/othe...ta-mx-5-a.html

Dis.