Thanks for the replies so far.
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Originally Posted by Andrea
Id say a Smart Roadster (the fiance) has one. The only thing with them is the insurance but his is a brabus so i think the standard roadies are cheaper to insure.
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Never considered one of them at all. Insurance is fine, they look great, but I'm pretty sure the lack of power and automatic gearbox would make it a definate no go for me. I'm not sure how reliable they would, but it'd be economical though. I'll find one to take on a test drive before discounting it.
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Originally Posted by elfa7
How about a mini ?. You should be able to get a nice one for £8000 by year end.
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I can't stand them. Underpowered (Cooper-S would be too expensive to buy and insure), too many of them on the road, and a bad image associated with them. They don't seem special anymore.
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Originally Posted by cylon2007
Westfield/caterham
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I like this suggestion, but I don't think it's useable enough for commuting. I don't have a garage either so it'd have to be kept outsde. I don't think I could allow my girlfriend to drive it if I had one either.
Caterham - cheapest 2001 onwards in the country is £14,500. Too expensive.
Westfield - just about affordable. Just not convinced it's the car for the purpose.
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Originally Posted by pjelsworth
I would go for a motor cycle, but a close second for that type of money would probably be a Mazda MX5; it meets most of your criteria.
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I'm scared of motorbikes. Needs to be useable all year round, including driving over iced up roads on cold winter days. Slowly, but needs to be drivable.
MX5 - That was one of my thoughts. Spot on for insurance and budget,
RWD, engine up front, reliable, 2 seats, it has a boot, looks great, safe, trackable, and it's a convertible for the summer.
Any more ideas?