Hello all,

I moved to a condo without any underground or garage parking available here in South Korea, and I need to move from my beloved, much-driven S2000 to something else. I've owned two S2000s, and have been through at least six sets of tires. I've also started to daily drive about 50~60 miles a day. What's your suggestions?

Driving style:
Monthly attendance at track days / time trials
Biweekly canyon carving


Criteria:
- 200hp+
- Dual clutch / automatic transmission
- Under $28k cash
- Fun to drive.
- AWD / RWD / FWD is all OK.

I've been considering either G37 Sedan or G37 Coupe with 7spd auto and getting a clutch LSD and final drive ratio in it. But it's rather heavy, and while it has a lot of power, the sluggish throttle response makes it not as snappy to drive (difficult to rotate with gas input). A E92 M3 would be ideal, but ones with 40k miles are still going for $35~40k here and it's out of my price range.

I've had a Mk6 GTI with DSG for a while, and I loved the transmission in it. Didn't like the chassis so much though at speeds under 100kmh.

Suggestions please!

 

You have to move on just because you have no covered parking? I think not keep it

 

What a coupe or sedan?

 

the new lexus is250's look great.

 

minus the automatic trans you just described an FRS/BRZ

 

Exactly... If you're stuck on buying a new car, you're not going to find a better fit than the twins. If you're open for entertaining something used - then maybe a used Boxster or G37 - depending on how much utility you want.

 

996 911 would be on my short list but keep some money aside for maintenance.

 

I went with the new 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray convertible.

 

Why does moving out of garage parking necessitate selling the S2000?

 

Hmm, I wonder what a used Boxster w/PDK is going for? Tons more fun than a g37 or is250.