Fun car for father-in-law? 15 grand tops... - Page 2

Rev28K · 09-09-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gilmore

The only thing that would concern me on a MX5 is the lack of steel around me.

And some of the aftermarket roll hoops where the mounting points are right on top of the fuel tank. Flip the car and your fuel tank is punctured.

Swordie · 10-09-2009, 10:55 AM

Apart from MX5, here some others:

- BMW Z3
- Honda Prelude
- MG F
- 944
- Honda Civic VTI-R Coupe

Wally · 10-09-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Neeek

So my father-in-law wants a new (secondhand) car. He's currently running around in his old van and wants something slightly more interesting. Budget is up to fifteen grand.........

I don't think he can go past an MX-5.........

I think you are right, especially as he has a soft spot for them.

XR6_190 · 10-09-2009, 06:04 PM

Can't believe that on a Ford sight, nobody has mentioned this, what about the Focus ST170? great looking little thing, and should tick all of the boxes, not too old, not too expensive, looks great, great handling and also something quite unique. Also unlike the Clubman, you could use it everyday.

**Peuty** · 10-09-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibrox90

Focus ST170

Reading fail

silvergsvan · 10-09-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Neeek

So my father-in-law wants a new (secondhand) car. He's currently running around in his old van and wants something slightly more interesting. Budget is up to fifteen grand.

He previously had an MX-5 (99 model) but sold it to upgrade the family car about 18 months ago. He misses it and would like another but is thinking about other cars too. Requirements:

- cheap to run/maintain √
- modern ×
- fun √
- no need for more than 2 seats √
- nice √

It would be used primarily to get him to the rowing sheds and back every morning (35km round trip), popping out to the shops, the occasional drive "just because". I don't think he can go past an MX-5, but my wife suggested a VW Golf GTI (say, a 7/8-year old one). He suggested a Smart (I laughed). Can anyone think of anything else worth considering?

Remember, he's 60 and doesn't want an older car, nor something the size of a Falcon. And it has to be interesting. Any ideas?

Austin 1800 ute meets 4 of the 5 criteria

lemon · 10-09-2009, 06:30 PM

I think a BMW or a Camry.Avalon,My dad is 70 and he has a BA fairmont with a back spoiler.Only because he takes his German shepard with him nearly everywhere

mik · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

i reckon i have the winner

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...=363&silo=1011
Mazda mx5 and here is a prime example.

Springfield_Johny · 11-09-2009, 03:31 PM

Suzuki Gsxr 1100

Buzz Box · 13-09-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mik

i reckon i have the winner

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...=363&silo=1011
Mazda mx5 and here is a prime example.

I'll second that one - Manual, low K's, looks clean.

Only thing I'd want to see is the seats without the covers.....

Otherwise my other nominations would be.....
1. Clio Sport
2. XR4
3. Ralliart Colt