I want a second car....

"Poor_Sh" (ar4x) 07/27/2019 at 19:57 • Filed to: None

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But I have no fucking clue what to use it for.

Random C&C pic of some Morgans for ya.

Anyway, I want like a $5k-$10k (or less?) manual coupe/convertible but all my thoughts make no sense. Making sense isn’t a requirement for my 1st car, the Cayman is my daily, my track car, my gear hauler. Practical! But, a second car is for a purpose, or multi purpose but shouldn’t be a competitor to the Cayman.

My first thought is TRACK/AUTOX CAR!! It would be so much cheaper than the Cayman to run I think and I wouldn’t worry about hurting my expensive and most used car. But, how can I justify taking the Cayman out of track duty? It’s too good.

Another C&C pic not related.

Second thought is a cheaper commuter car. Maybe a big low rpm V8 for fun noises and such (obv not great MPG). It can just soak up miles, I can take it on long highway drives too maybe. Doesn’t need extras, just some comfy seats and a nice sound track, maybe a nice audio system but I can update that easily. But again, the Cayman is still pretty great as a daily and road tripper.

Third thought would be a convertible to just cruise around in. I had so much fun in the Miata I rented just driving with the top down, really saw what much of Oppo talks about. I wouldn’t want it 100% of the time, but its a life I could live often. However, dry eyes and messed up hair ain’t a good look for me so I have to plan well.

I would daily this... but idk about reliability...

My big problem is also that I only have 1 garage. So if I have a car that leaks, or needs long-term work, then my Cayman has to live outside again which is just mean after I bought a house for it.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Poor_Sh 07/27/2019 at 20:33

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Find a second car that is great in its own right; not something that is _______ that the cayman falls short of. I’m thinking 135i would be a good compliment to a cayman. 

Montalvo > Poor_Sh 07/27/2019 at 20:46

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Ahem... * cough* look over here *cough*

Get one while you can, there are so many at any price point. Take your pick of coupe hatchback or convertible . Simple, cheap v8 up front, stick in the middle, dive at the back. Support and aftermarket as far as you can see. You want help on a setup? Someone, somewhere has already done what you were thinking about 5x over. I can practially use mine as a pickup. There are also plenty of race series for these cars if you do decide to go tracking or autoX.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Poor_Sh 07/27/2019 at 20:49

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Counterpoint: get a 1 st Gen facelifted Acura TSX, preferably manual. You’ll thank me later.

Poor_Sh > Montalvo 07/27/2019 at 22:01

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Never liked the looks but I TOTALLY respect them as the platform they’ve become for cheap race fun . I'll add it to the list.

Poor_Sh > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 07/27/2019 at 22:03

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So I've definitely looked into them, I love them, but is that going to be significantly more expensive to maintain at this price/age?

Poor_Sh > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 07/27/2019 at 22:05

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I have been coming around to them, but still... Meh. So many good anecdotal stories but I feel like they don't offer the same performance as other options at that price. I might be incredibly wrong though. Added to the list.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Poor_Sh 07/27/2019 at 22:26

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For your 2nd option, a base C5 would be great. 5.7L, 350ish bhp, quite comfy and it still gets 30mpg (my Z gives me 27mpg on the highway even while flooring it at all exits), 6 speed T56.

They are around $10k in the Midwest.

Poor_Sh > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 07/27/2019 at 22:31

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I mayyyyyy have looked up late 90s early 00s vettes immediately after posting  this thread :)

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Poor_Sh 07/27/2019 at 23:00

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It’s hard to say; I know the later n55 engines are less problematic but getting one with a manual and reasonable miles for under $10k would probably be tricky. You might have luck finding a n54 with an owner that has addressed the common  issues. It’s probably be easier to find a 335i as the prices on those look a little softer.

Poor_Sh > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 07/27/2019 at 23:37

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Ok I'll do some research!

Wurrwulf > Poor_Sh 07/28/2019 at 00:14

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Left field suggestion: SR20-swapped Nissan Hardbody. Pickup truck utility, slow car fast entertainment.

Nick Has an Exocet > Poor_Sh 07/28/2019 at 02:03

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There’s an Exocet for sale (a couple, actually). $10k could likely get you one of those assuming you have a garage. Otherwise, I’d go C5 or the nicest NA Miata you can find.

Poor_Sh > Wurrwulf 07/28/2019 at 02:11

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Haha very left field but very oppo. Not a truck guy though.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Poor_Sh 07/28/2019 at 07:37

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#1 and #3 scream Miata to me. For whatever reason, at $2, this popped into my mind:

After seeing the Foxbody suggestion, this popped up:

It’s like a Foxbody, but... better. Also very tunable as well. And that wing? Factory. 

Poor_Sh > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/28/2019 at 09:13

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Yeah same about the Miata, my main problem is an old Miata may not do great outside since I have a 1 car garage. Also, how funny would a 2 car fleet of Cayman and Miata be? Lol we car  enthusiasts are crazy

Poor_Sh > Nick Has an Exocet 07/28/2019 at 09:14

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Seems biased lol

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Poor_Sh 07/28/2019 at 15:22

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Hear me out on this one, you could just get a VW Cabrio for like $1000 and dump a few grand into making it fast as fuuuuuck. If a soft top is a no go, then any other Mk3. They’re already pretty light and getting them above 200 wheel horsepower with forced induction is very easy.

Poor_Sh > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/28/2019 at 15:54

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I do want a project car eventually, but that amount of tools, garage space, and research is a little beyond me currently. I’m more of the level of fluids , brakes, bolt ons, plugs, filters, belts. Not like turbo, engine breakdown, etc.