[chief1983]

Well, I have my daily driver Malibu, and my 4x4, and I'm thinking about what I might want to add to my collection next (cars are becoming a problem of mine I'm afraid).  I'm looking for something probably older and affordable, but fun to drive.  I live out in the country, so lots of windy, not always terribly smooth roads.  Something that can corner well and handle some slightly bumpy terrain at times.  I was looking at some Porsche 924s, but I'm not sure what else might be something I should look for.  Gotta be available in the US.  The 4x4 was about $2k, so I'm trying to stick to something like that again.  Don't mind putting in a little work on it myself, as long as parts are available around the states (so probably nothing _too_ exotic).  I like something you won't see every day, so I'm not really feeling like a 80's Mustang.  Should look good though, like it's supposed to be taking corners too fast.  Convertibles are supar.  Any suggestions?

[Davros]

how about a british sportscar like a lotus, tvr or even a jag

[JGZinv]

Datsun 240z with the upgraded 280z's engine. 

[newman]

Any suggestions?

Go kill yourself. Yes, I'm jealous.

[IceFire]

What about a Mazda Miata  (or MX-5). I know people who have owned these for many years with little more than regular maintenance. Largely regarded as one of the most reliable sports cars out there. They aren't fast but they are apparently great on the twisty roads and there are enough out there that parts shouldn't be a problem.

Just a thought.

[chief1983]

My mom has a Miata or I'd probably be considering it more.  Yeah I've thought about the Datsun.  The old ones do have some nice lines.  Not a lot of them around here though for cheap.  And newman, aww, anyone can get a cheap toy car if they want to put some work into it.  It's not like I'm asking which new Ferrari should I buy

[newman]

If you don't mind kit cars.. you can get pretty cool replicas for not that much $. Probably way more expensive then just geting a second-hand fun cheapo, though.

http://www.hawkcars.co.uk/company/products.html

[iamzack]

Fun car?

[MR_T3D]

old BMW E30 M3

[Roanoke]

Where can I find an E30 M3 or 240z for $2k ? That won't even buy a rusty shell. Mx5/Miata is a good idea. They look much better low with a hardtop too.

How about a Z31 300zx, if you don't mind an import ?

[Nuclear1]

Late 60s or early 70s Deville or Charger.

Or if it's an affordable convertible you want, just find a Sebring.  They're good as anything.

[MR_T3D]

Late 60s or early 70s Deville or Charger.

Or if it's an affordable convertible you want, just find a Sebring.  They're good as anything.

pump the brakes, sebring is not a good car if you care about driving, its made for ladies to doddle around and go shopping in.
the MX-5, for the money is really second to none for a semi-reliable fun sports convertible

[Nuclear1]

Miata's made for guys in their forties having a midlife crisis.  But yeah, I do agree about the Sebring.  It's just the first convertible that popped into my mind.

[Topgun]

Sebring is quite possibly the worst convertible ever. Miatas are fine and cheap.
thats probably going to be the best thing for your money, that or a 240sx.

[StarSlayer]

Honda S2000?

I dunno how easy they are to find and at what price, but they always got exemplary reviews in Consumer Reports.

[Topgun]

Honda S2000?

I dunno how easy they are to find and at what price, but they always got exemplary reviews in Consumer Reports.

too expensive I think.

[NGTM-1R]

Clown car.

[BengalTiger]

It's cheap.
It's reliable.
It's the safest on the list so far.
It's got a quarter thousand HP below 5000 RPM.
It's cheap, and it's reliable.
It's also got rear wheel drive.

EDIT: Either that or go with the Mustang.

[Nuclear1]

Honda S2000?

I dunno how easy they are to find and at what price, but they always got exemplary reviews in Consumer Reports.

S2000's a good pick.  

It's cheap.
It's reliable.
It's the safest on the list so far.
It's got a quarter thousand HP below 5000 RPM.
It's cheap, and it's reliable.
It's also got rear wheel drive.

EDIT: Either that or go with the Mustang.

Crown Vic's alright...it's just a little douchey to drive.  Mustang's good though.

[IceFire]

Ahhh the S2000 is a good idea too. Apparently a great drivers car and very reliable... But they probably aren't cheap.