What comfortable but reasonably fast car would you suggest on a £35k budget?

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What comfortable but reasonably fast car would you suggest on a £35k budget?

I have owned a sports car as a second car for many years and currently have a BMW M2. Due to advancing years and the poor state of the roads I would like a car with a more pliant suspension but still reasonably fast. I would appreciate any suggestions for a small (the M2 width only just fits my garage) two or four seater car for around £35,000, either new, used or classic.

Asked on 13 June 2023 by Stephen Hickford

Answered by Andrew Brady

You could get a really nice Mazda MX-5 well within budget. It won't be as fast as your BMW M2 but it'll be a lot of fun in a different kind of way - and it's relatively soft compared to other sports cars. Alternatively, you could go down the classic route - an R129 generation Mercedes SL (sold between 1989 and 2001) is a modern classic with compliant suspension.

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