03-03-2024, 05:49 PM
My opinion below, eager to hear from others.
So having a car you liked so much- I would consider just getting another one. Sounds like you got unlucky with the engine, might not happen again.
A few other options along similar lines, NC or ND2, Elise, early cayman/boxster.
More work/cost/oldness options, good aftermarket support: e36, e36, 996, 997.
Less common good options: E82 (I had one, loved it), rx8, focus RS
Then if you want to spend a bunch of money on tires and gas: s197 and s550 mustangs, modern Camaros, C5/C6.
If you’re looking to maximize track time per dollar, I would try to maximize reliability (newness) and pick something with common, smaller tires. Miata and BRZ, basically.
So having a car you liked so much- I would consider just getting another one. Sounds like you got unlucky with the engine, might not happen again.
A few other options along similar lines, NC or ND2, Elise, early cayman/boxster.
More work/cost/oldness options, good aftermarket support: e36, e36, 996, 997.
Less common good options: E82 (I had one, loved it), rx8, focus RS
Then if you want to spend a bunch of money on tires and gas: s197 and s550 mustangs, modern Camaros, C5/C6.
If you’re looking to maximize track time per dollar, I would try to maximize reliability (newness) and pick something with common, smaller tires. Miata and BRZ, basically.
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