Buying a sports car for use abroad.

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Buying a sports car for use abroad.

I have the opportunity, as I work and live abroad in Europe for most of the time, to buy a UK registered LHD Audi TT coupe, 180 BHP, 44,000 miles on a 2000 X registration for £3650. Or I could buy a Toyota MR2 roadster, 2004 RHD, 73,000 Miles, FSH for 2750 GBP.

My head says Audi, my heart says Toyota. Luggage space is not an issue.
What do you recommend I should go for? I am concerned about the reliability and maintenance costs for the Audi but obviously the RHD factor of the Toyota is a big issue too - but reliability would seem to be better. I am really torn.

Asked on 17 September 2012 by Iain McGuire

Answered by Honest John

Luggage space cannot be an issue with the MR2 because there isn't any. But it's less likely to cost you money in repairs than the TT.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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