a lotus

 

Don't think so...

See: Power requirement.

 

I'd get this Cayman. Sounds awesome!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-8-L...item20d29f8cf1

 

the trans in the brz is junk

 

Maybe. I've only driven an FR-S. I'm unaware that there was a difference.

I recall enjoying the shifts (clutch engagement/disengagement, throws of the shifter, etc...). It seemed pretty effortless and clean.

Why do you say that? Preference? Technical reasons?

I'm curious, because this car ended up on my list (towards the bottom, but on it nevertheless).

 

Google and research K20 X1/9. It is a very fast and a well sorted car, AFTER conversion.

Find a clean one for about 3-5K, (Getting Hard To find Anymore), suspension, engine, etc.. 10-15K depending on how crazy you wanna go. Enjoy!

Matt at Midwest Bayless does the set up and conversion, Turn-Key. After everything is done you should still have about 10-15K left over for a nice vacation.

Plus, guarantee you will be the only one driving that car around your area.. Most of them are long since rusted away...

I hope to get my 82 X done soon...

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does not hold revs well on heel toe.. bare in mind i am used to porsche trans.. that may be were im hung up!

im sure for the motor its just fine but i like a trans to feel more crisp on engagement and a pressure plate/clutch that will allow revs when downshifting.

i was however very impressed with how neutral the car felt and you can really get the rear end out when you want to! for the money its cool but would rather a used german car like a high mileage cayman for example..

 

Admittedly, your last paragraph is where I'm sitting at the moment (trying to weigh that and a drumset/dog hauler with 500+HP, never cross-shopped a CTS-V wagon and a Cayenne Turbo before...).

The wife and I love the Cayman S, and it was the most fun I've had in a car since a Miata (I'm easy). When it came down to it, we preferred the FR-S, based on the warranty, less $$$ consumables, etc... We have a year left before we MUST decide, but if the right deal lands, I'll bite.

Regarding the FR-S/BRZ, I didn't have a chance to drive it as much (or as hard) as I wanted, but I remember being amazed at the handling of it all. It is a wonderful little affordable package with the right parts (seemingly).

 

The 996tt can be quite good at the track, but it takes suspension/brakes and you'll want to uncork it with flash/exhaust. Then do seats/straps/bar and your good for several years. This is where I'm at right now and heading down to Laguna Monday to enjoy!

 

You guys in Cali have no idea what a rough ride is...

I'd then go with other suggestions here - used Cayman S, C5Z06, C6, 996 C2, etc...

Plenty of decent dual purpose cars. Although, I realize that the Cayman S, nor the C2 will satisfy the power requirement.