Is there a sports car with a boot?

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

I must agree. I'd have more fun in a A/H Sprite, S2000, MX5, Z3/4 or TR6 than a Subaru - even though the latter will most definitely run rings around some of the former, unquestioned. The point to a "sports" car is driving something by the seat of your pants with the lid off. It doesn't really need to be fast. It just needs to handle well and make all the right noises - including that of the wind! Anything with a roof may be a "fast" car, but is not a "sports" car.

[AstralTraveller (David)]

Originally Posted by Omaroo

The point to a "sports" car is driving something by the seat of your pants with the lid off. It doesn't really need to be fast. It just needs to handle well and make all the right noises - including that of the wind! Anything with a roof may be a "fast" car, but is not a "sports" car.

Here's one you drive by the seat of your pants, makes lots of noises, you feel the wind and will handle anything you throw at it. It has more storage space than most sports cars and is very good in traffic or claiming that last parking spot at the shopping mall. The only downside I can see is needing to be able to tie a truckies hitch to close the bonnet.

[casstony]

Lara looks hot in her real girls sports car: http://www.roverworld.com/images/Veh...ft/Tomb-02.jpg

... no boot though.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Let's re-phrase a little here... LOL.

"Handle": go immediately where you intend to point it and not complain with any undue roll centre reaction or screeching of tyres or brakes when asked to stop.

40-series don't do that - I know - I've had plenty.

[casstony]

You're getting caught up on minutiae Chris - if it's good enough for Lara it's good enough for any girl

[AstralTraveller (David)]

Originally Posted by Omaroo

Let's re-phrase a little here... LOL.

"Handle": go immediately where you intend to point it and not complain with any undue roll centre reaction or screeching of tyres or brakes when asked to stop.

40-series don't do that - I know - I've had plenty.

I had a HJ47 troopie for 25 years. Magnificent vehicle - but what are these 'brakes' of which you speak???

BTW "had plenty" ???? It sounds as if you broke them. How? The only reason mine died was excessive oxidation. If I lived inland it would still be going strong.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

"Competition"... spring-overs, running 38s up tree trunks, large boulders, severe rock steps and walls. All good fun but too expensive to continue past my "couldn't care about the money" period.

[ZeroID (Brent)]

Originally Posted by mbaddah

I take it you haven't driven a Subaru WRX STI or a Mitsubishi Evo then? They will run rings around 99% of cars out there (excluding your expensive european supercars).

AAahh ! now you're talking, RALLY !! Done a few laps on the gravel in a few Evo's and your pants are strapped into that seat real hard with a six point harness!! There's only about 6" between your a-cheeks and the hard stuff with two sheets of tin and a bit of foam to protect it.

We've got two 2000 Mitsi VR4's which is the EVO big brother, V6, twin turbo, 4wd, AYC all the good bits in a family saloon. But thirsty ..... and petrol has just gone up ... again !! Liz has the saloon, I got the Legnum Wagon.
Also got an '88 Mirage Turbo sitting in the garage awaiting certification so it can go trackside.
And the young fella (18) has got a '92 Mivec Mirage which isn't too slow either.

MX5. Friend of ours was the local club president until recently. The later 1800 versions are better, don't know about the turbo models. Light and reasonably powered. They do well being quite simple and light although the mechanicals on the early ones were a bit frail. Wheel bearings, suspension mounts/bushes. Rear wheel drive makes them entertaining to drive, especially in the wet as there is no traction control. Some had LSD's fitted which improved matters. Easy to work on though.

[TrevorW]

Forget everyone else's idea buy this

[M_Lewis (Mark)]

Try an Australian made supercar - Bolwell

I recently used to own a mk7 1969 coupe, but they recently made a 2009 edition after 30 years of making truck fiberglass canopy's, and not cars. If i had the money I'd buy one, for the aussie iconic value alone. The 1969 version was 10.3 on the quarter mile, not sure on the current day version specs, but it's definiately be worth a look.

http://www.bolwellcarcompany.com/

[Tandum (Robin)]

Thanks for all the input people.

She found one of these in the price range. slk200 supercharged 2litre 7speed auto.
Over 150thou on the clock is too many for me but the roof does do a dance into the boot

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I believe they also make a 5.5litre version which would be like jamming my statesman's V8 into a skateboard