Runaround with personality

jos28

Need a second small car but I don't want a boring runaround. Looking for something fun just for me. Budget around €5k, no more than 1.6. Preferably petrol, it will be used mainly for driving locally.
I've been looking at things like MX5 but it's hard to find a hard top in my price range.
Nissan Figaro - any ones I've seen have dreaded rust spots. I might even consider a classic.
Any suggestions ?

colm_mcm

You know the hardtop is just an accessory that clips on?

jos28

Indeed, but it's an expensive accessory to buy separately. Although I obviously wouldn't let that get in the way of the right car.

colm_mcm

Think they go for €200-300 second hand

jos28

That's not bad, I figured around €400-500 from what I'd seen online

colm_mcm

I just know what my friend bought and sold his for.
If you're spending €5k, it's only a small thing.
Hard to beat the mx5 with your budget

jos28

Have to admit the mx5 is the one that brings a smile, reckon I could have a bit of fun driving one of those around. I've been drooling over this one but I'v emailed the seller several times and got no reply
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/mazda/mx-5/used-2000-mazda-mx-5-top-quality-dublin-fpa-201515232511769

colm_mcm

No phone number, on sale 2 months. I'd forget it.
No change of ownership in the last 3 months though.