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![Jerome23](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi Jack,
Got a bit of a first world problem here mate. I've got a bonus from work and was wanting to buy a fun car for the weekend which my wife will use on the odd occasion she takes it into the city for work. So it'll be a second car for us to go alongside the Corolla. I'd like to spend $4k and under preferably
Do you have any suggestions as to what we can get mate? I know that at this budget its a bit of a gamble on what you'll get reliability wise but we're trying to buy a manual with a bit of a service history and something that's just been owned by a little old lady ( who also likes Integra Coupes!)
The cars we've looked at are:
*96-99 Celica: Toyota engine and reliability. Don't know if its that much fun to drive as the previous model and the model after it
* BMW 320 E30: Performance wise its a bit of a slug but always liked the styling of these. Are the autos any good?
*Mazda MX5: Heard $ for $ these are good value performance wise
* Lexus ES300/Toyota Windom: Just as a cruising car
Would love to hear your feedback and some other suggestions!
![Jerome23](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Actually now looking at pre 2000s Nissan Stageas and BMW 328s and 325s from the E36 series. Any thoughts on these?
![Anon](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/ScaleWidthWyI3NSJd/CMSThumbnail-SetWidth75-aa-avatar.png?m=1518003100)
A rear wheel driven car should be preference, although not a rule as front-wheel drive vehicles can be fun and it should be small in size too. In my opinion the Mazda MX-5 is the only vehicle on your list that really spells fun as the rest of the vehicles are either a family size car or not as fun as a MX-5. But we all have differing opinions and I am sure you will have some good response from other Ask Jack users.
Also, in this price range you will struggle to get a better vehicle under $5,000