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Best second hand Japanese convertible sport car?
I have recently moved to Italy and am in the last throes of my youth. I am interested in buying a second hand convertible but don't want anything too precious. I am thinking it makes sense to import from the US, would you agree? Any advice? Which is the easiest, most fun, sensible and economical car option?
Obvious choices are 350z, S2000, MC-5 or RX8 (I know it's not a convertible). When I read comments about checking oil every week or not suitable for short trips I get worried because I know I will break these rules sooner or later. I will get rid of my current rhd car so the new one should be reasonably practical too (supermarket trip).
Obvious choices are 350z, S2000, MC-5 or RX8 (I know it's not a convertible). When I read comments about checking oil every week or not suitable for short trips I get worried because I know I will break these rules sooner or later. I will get rid of my current rhd car so the new one should be reasonably practical too (supermarket trip).
Asked on 17 June 2011 by filkoj
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The most powerful is obviously the 350Z. The best of these was the 300PS version with the uprated original engine rather than the longer stroke later engine. But most sensible is an MX-5 2.0i Sport, preferably the later version with the chain cam engine. S2000s need to be revved to give their best, and some of them lack steering feel, but the engines are tough. I can't help you with importing from then USA to Italy. The regulations on car registration in Italy are so complicated that even BCA has not opened an auction house there.
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