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In Reply to: RE: Outta my price range. posted by ghost of olddude55 on July 15, 2017 at 12:44:47
Opus 33 1/3
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And I've got a strict definition of what a sports car is: Two seats, top either goes down or is removable, rear drive, stick shift, and it has to be as light and uncomplicated as possible.
It's not about going fast, either. My current car can run rings around an MG or Triumph but it's got back seats, it's a coupe, and it weighs 2700 pounds. It's just not a sports car.
I could afford a good Midget. Rilly. And I'd love it, feed it, and take really swell care of it.
Gave these racing mustang all they could handle and then some.
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And the Mini and Midget share the same engines.
But the top doesn't go down on the Mini.
The answer is always........Miata! ;)
if somebody else asked me for advice.
I'd consider a Miata, but it would have to NA, preferably with no AC or power steering.
Would consider Miata, would prefer the Midget. Marks I, II, or III.
Miatas are not "like reliable Lotuses" as they were touted for awhile. They are not neutral steerers, nor are they as quick as you might hope for. An upgraded Spridget will be quicker and will handle better, undoubtedly. Of course, the Miata reliabilities do have an advantage.
Since both cars are VERY SMALL, why not consider the best handling small cars ? Yes, the vintage Minis ! Even the newer BMW owned MINI, with that cool, full sun-roof could be a winner ! Consider a non-Cooper S with that sunroof option. The newer MINI Cooper S are plagued by understeering. Their speed can get you in trouble, whereas the non-S handles much more neutrally, assuring fun drives...
to somebody else. Few people these days are willing to put up with any maintenance other than an oil change, let alone dealing with breaker points and twin SU carbs.
But I'd much rather have the Midget. First thing I learned to do on a car was tune up my old '71 Pinto and the muscle memory is still there.
I love the vintage Minis, but BMC never made a convertible or roadster.
Later Minis, no stinking CANBUS. Preferably no computers at all, but NO CANBUS.
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2005-2010, bought me a six month old 350Z. It was fun. Stick, the back seat was a stupid joke, put in a nice stereo which you couldn't really hear above 50MPH, LOL. It was pretty fast, too, which I didn't need. Got the coupe because the rag top had a big old butt look to it.
I like your idea.
But, don't wait too long.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
I'm ready to rush right out in a buying frenzy, however there are WAF issues.
When are there not?
I was feeling flush at the time and the old Ford I was nursing was ready for bed. Just did it. Somehow, nothing happened. Go figure.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
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