we hate S2000s, you are correct.


A miata would be much better for that budget. You do not want a $8k S2000

 

The X5 will look better to the residents that are your age. The MDX will gain more respect from your boss. I guess that is all about parking deck presentation.....

 

Agreed with the last post & this one. Well said.
How does a BMW M3 sound?
I personally don't know how reliable BMW cars are.
I see the following up for sale: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=157517446

Would you invest 7k-9k on a BMW M3 with around 100k miles?
Mazda Miata maybe?
Or back to the SUV's you mentioned?

Thanks!

 

My goodness, I need to proofread these things.

 

It seems like you're all over the place. If you don't know what you're getting yourself into then it's probably best to spend that $25k on a new car with full warranty. At this point, forget a used car unless you're getting a good deal with some sort of CPO warranty.

 

A 1998 - 1999 M3 can be a great choice as long as it is a primo example. One may be find here: About Enthusiast Auto Group They can have issues with the rear subframe/ shock mounts. Keeping it outside will have a downside also. Still it should hold value over time.

The Miata with a hardtop can also be a good investment / driver. I have a 1992 with around 50k. I got it with round 36k a couple years ago with a hardtop for $6.5k. I still have it and like it. A hardtop with proper security precautions can be a good investment as well as transportation You won't be getting to the hospital in the snow though.

You need to think about getting where you MUST go in all weather. You signed up for the responsibility of being a Doctor. Fun cars and fun lifestyles, and toys come later. If you think they don't. you are making a mistake, or have already notched an inheritance.

 

If you don't have time, money or ability to fix it your self stay away from bmw, Porsche or just about anything mentioned in this thread even an s2000. Anything for under 10 grand is great if you don't have to depend on it. The more out of the mainstream, the more cost up front and especially backend (REPAIR/MAINTINACE). You've been "responsable" your whole life to be close to having a medical career. Dont "f" it up yet. Buy a new toyota or honda with new car warrenty. In about 7 years buy something you want that is totally out of the mainstream...LFA toyota or new nsx or converatable whatever. My opinion.

 

I kind of agree with whats being mentioned here. An 8k s2000 has a high chance of being a shitbox and you don't want that since it sounds like you're pretty concerned with reliability and road trips. However, an 8k miata is something worth putting a lot of thought into.

It sounds like you really gotta decide what you want here. If the 4cyl is gonna bother you that much, the S prolly isn't for you. It's not fast in a straight line and its not much power to speak of. So maybe you'll look into something else. But if you're really considering putting down 25k period, then you can definitely put down 12-15 for a decent condition s2000.

I happen to own two s2000s. An 02 with 120k and an 06 with 50k. While the 06 is suspended much more forgivingly, even my ap1 with stiffer factory shocks and 120k on the clock is very livable, on a day to day basis. Some fudged up roads will make a little bit of noise as you go over them but its really not a big deal.

 

Another thing to consider is that, if going low isn't of interest to you and all you want is functionality, you can easily source a set of low milage OEM shocks and springs for dirt cheap. I recently put my 06 back to stock and found OE suspension, shipped to my door for 175 with like 35k on them or something, so don't be scared to find something that needs a liiiiiiittle bit of work.

 

100% agree! Or an 8th Gen Civic Si if you can live w/o the convertible.