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    want to buy a new car....

    ok so I'm doing a tour round S. Ireland in the Summer for a few weeks, so thought if I got a convertible it might make it a bit more fun. Last year I had a Mazda MX-5 which was very good, but I'm looking for something a little different.

    I've 10k to spend, on something, but not sure what, I may sell the car after the holiday, or may keep it if it's a nice one.....I'd like a classic, but not sure if I'd get one for £10k.

    Apart from eBay does anyone know of any classic car web sites ?

    What would people recommend ?
    SA says;
    Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!

    I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!

    n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
    (whatever these are)

    #2
    Triumph TR4 2.5 straight 6 you'll get a goodun for 10k

    MGC 3.0 straight six, get the one with overdrive again a goodun for 10k

    Milan.

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      #3
      Originally posted by milanbenes
      Triumph TR4 2.5 straight 6 you'll get a goodun for 10k

      MGC 3.0 straight six, get the one with overdrive again a goodun for 10k

      Milan.
      Or a TR6, there are a few more on the market in that price bracket, if you want something modern and liked the MX5 then there are loads of cheap Toyota MR2's about at the moment.
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        #4
        Originally posted by n5gooner
        S. Ireland in the Summer for a few weeks, so thought if I got a convertible it might make it a bit more fun.
        Yeah if you're into getting wet!!
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          #5
          Be careful calling it Southern Ireland in front of the Irish........

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            #6
            restored VW camper...

            Older and ...well, just older!!

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              #7
              zeitghost,

              the MGC with the straight six has the engineering pedigree

              the MGV8 with the US derived V8 is too bling

              nothing can beat the pur of the straight six the v8's sound vulgar.

              Milan.

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                #8
                Some ideas

                ALFA ROMEO Spider 3.0 V6 24v (£10K will get you a low mileage one 2002/2003).

                JAGUAR XJS 5.3 V12 Convertible

                1990's Merc SL

                Nissan 300ZX Convertible ( very rare - cost you about £5K - £7K)

                Porsche Boxster or 968 Convertible
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by _V_
                  ALFA ROMEO Spider 3.0 V6 24v (£10K will get you a low mileage one 2002/2003).

                  JAGUAR XJS 5.3 V12 Convertible

                  1990's Merc SL

                  Nissan 300ZX Convertible ( very rare - cost you about £5K - £7K)

                  Porsche Boxster or 968 Convertible
                  I'm looking to buy Girlie a 911 for around 10k - where from?

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                    #10
                    good ideas guys, I did look at MGC's.....mmm keep them coming....
                    SA says;
                    Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!

                    I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!

                    n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
                    (whatever these are)

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