OT: Other cars...anyone driven these?

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

If you're considering the Z4, why not the MZ3 of '01 vintage w/ the S54 motor 
(333hp)?

> looking to buy my first (sort of) grown up car.  what would you buy in the
> 20-25k range (used)? since i've seen the light since owning one, a
> convertible is a must.  it'll be a daily driver.  not having driven any of
> them (except miata), here's my list:
> 1. honda s2000--this is the leading candidate so far.  i know, it's a
> honda. but i haven't seen anyone who didn't love it.  '04 up, since i want
> the bigger engine.
> 2.  bmw z4 3.0.  2nd place.  a bit cushier than the s2000, and
> probably 4k more (at least) for a comparable one.  not to mention
> maintainance.
> 3.  porche boxter.  tempting.  but for the money, it would be an '02 with
> 30-40k miles.  and this is with the old engine.  underpowered v. other 2,
> and i've been a passenger in one of these. rough ride.
> 4. lotus elise.  if it wasn't the daily driver, this would get more
> consideration. i've ridden in one, and it's freakin terrifying. but it's
> RAW.
> 5. miata: cheap. slower than the others. and my girlfriend would
> probably leave me for a real man (i really like 'em though).
> 6. wildcard entry: saturn sky redline.  don't know enough about it.
> intriguing, cheap. c&d review (of the solstice gxp) seems to imply that it
> might still be less of a driver's car than the s2000.
> 
> 
> honorable mention: audi tt.  too slow, too girly. but almost a vw.
> 
> 
> 
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