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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Left field choice, Mr Rog.........Mazda RX8. They are fantastic drivers cars and affordable to boot.

Friend of mine picked up a good condition example with reasonable miles for £2k not so long ago - it's his track toy but so far has been refined, reliable and .. ok, far from economical

They're a good buy if you can find one without apex seal issues.

Despite having only 9000 miles under it's wheels the man who bought ours insisted on a hot compression test.  He was so keen to buy that he paid for it himself....(about £100 if memory serves)

Buyers always need to check that the car starts easily from hot. If they don't this can be a sign of low compression.......which can mean death to the rotary engine.

Expect 13 MPG if you boot it.

Some unscrupulous 'Rxers' fit an 'upgraded' starter motor to mask hot starting issues.

[henryd]

MGC anyone?

I seem to recall the MGC being described as a sports car with a tractor engine crammed into it 

Yonks ago I had an Austin Westminster, it had the same engine as the MGC but the Westminster was a huge car. First car I ever did a ton in  . oops I mean could have done a ton in.

That old 3.0 was the Austin 3 ton lorry engine,mate had a A110 Westminster (he's still got it but its fubar ) and said 3 tonner,same donkey although different manifolds and carbs

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

MGC anyone?

I seem to recall the MGC being described as a sports car with a tractor engine crammed into it 

Yonks ago I had an Austin Westminster, it had the same engine as the MGC but the Westminster was a huge car. First car I ever did a ton in  . oops I mean could have done a ton in.

That old 3.0 was the Austin 3 ton lorry engine,mate had a A110 Westminster (he's still got it but its fubar ) and said 3 tonner,same donkey although different manifolds and carbs

Was the same lethargic lump used in the old Austin 3 litre?

[Sir Tigger KC]

How about a bit of Italiano?    This could be a good buy? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROMEO-SPIDER-/161365077976?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item25921bafd8

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How about a bit of Italiano?    This could be a good buy? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROMEO-SPIDER-/161365077976?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item25921bafd8

Yes. just that little bit different.

Only 2 litres though.

[Lagondanet]

Spider?  Nice. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

How about a bit of Italiano?    This could be a good buy? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROMEO-SPIDER-/161365077976?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item25921bafd8

Yes. just that little bit different.

Only 2 litres though.

Here's a bit of Italiano Spyder more to Dr Opti's tastes and pockets!   

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-LAMBORGHINI-GALLARDO-Spyder-2dr-E-Gear-/291177041019?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43cb810c7b

[Lagondanet]

I thought we were making suggestions for Rog? 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I thought we were making suggestions for Rog? 

Ah yes, getting carried away!      How about this then Rog? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIHATSU-COPEN-TURBO-/181469153205?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a406787b5

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I thought we were making suggestions for Rog? 

Ah yes, getting carried away!      How about this then Rog? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIHATSU-COPEN-TURBO-/181469153205?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a406787b5

Is Rog a hairdresser?

[Sir Tigger KC]

I thought we were making suggestions for Rog? 

Ah yes, getting carried away!      How about this then Rog? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIHATSU-COPEN-TURBO-/181469153205?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a406787b5

Is Rog a hairdresser?

No he's a sheepshearer.    Same thing in Wales!   

[Rog]

I thought we were making suggestions for Rog? 

Ah yes, getting carried away!      How about this then Rog? 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIHATSU-COPEN-TURBO-/181469153205?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a406787b5

Is Rog a hairdresser?

I'd need to be to drive that  , anyway no I'm not, I'm a hair "stylist"   

[05omegav6]

Once a city type, always a city type

[henryd]

MGC anyone?

I seem to recall the MGC being described as a sports car with a tractor engine crammed into it 

Yonks ago I had an Austin Westminster, it had the same engine as the MGC but the Westminster was a huge car. First car I ever did a ton in  . oops I mean could have done a ton in.

That old 3.0 was the Austin 3 ton lorry engine,mate had a A110 Westminster (he's still got it but its fubar ) and said 3 tonner,same donkey although different manifolds and carbs

Was the same lethargic lump used in the old Austin 3 litre?

Yep

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Perhaps it would help our choice of 'motor' if Mr Rog told us how much he was willing to spend.
£1000
£5000?
£10000?
£25000?
MORE.

I'm guessing that, unlike myself,  'old Rog' isn't short of a few bob.