13-09-2014, 10:08 PM
Depends what it's for.
An MX5 is great for the money if you can live with something older, they're a non-interference engine so even if the cambelt snaps it's nothing more than a bloody inconvenience. Well-documented, easily available (therefore cheap) options for FI - be it supercharger or turbo, simple and reliable chassis. However, done to death.
I'd go MX5, as they're proven fun and you could build one to be faster than an S2000 on a modest budget. In order for your friend to up the performance of his Honda he will have to spend a small fortune.
An RX8 is a nice cheap and relatively modern car too. An arse to work on, spark plugs in the strangest of places etc and compression worries, not to mention the sometimes-better-than-teens mpg, but they're a fantastic chassis and very capable if driven hard (ie on a track day).
Failing that anything with the VAG 20V 1.8t is easily tuned to 200+ bhp. Finding one fitted to something more interesting than a Golf / Bora in your budget might be difficult though.
An MX5 is great for the money if you can live with something older, they're a non-interference engine so even if the cambelt snaps it's nothing more than a bloody inconvenience. Well-documented, easily available (therefore cheap) options for FI - be it supercharger or turbo, simple and reliable chassis. However, done to death.
I'd go MX5, as they're proven fun and you could build one to be faster than an S2000 on a modest budget. In order for your friend to up the performance of his Honda he will have to spend a small fortune.
An RX8 is a nice cheap and relatively modern car too. An arse to work on, spark plugs in the strangest of places etc and compression worries, not to mention the sometimes-better-than-teens mpg, but they're a fantastic chassis and very capable if driven hard (ie on a track day).
Failing that anything with the VAG 20V 1.8t is easily tuned to 200+ bhp. Finding one fitted to something more interesting than a Golf / Bora in your budget might be difficult though.
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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