Replacement for the ED30?

[PDT]

At the end of the year the ED30 will be going as I fancy a change. Problem is that I cant decide whats next  Budget is £22-25k

I dont need a 4 seater, The family car is a BMW 335d so that covers the practical side of things. I also plan on getting a new premises next year that is just a 10 min walk away from home so I dont paticularly need anything fo commuting either so I want an all out drivers car that is also relatively 'sensible'

We do a huge amount of work on the Noble M12 and I am yet to drive a better all round package that the GTO 3R M12, but its a little 'special' looking for parking on the drive at home. So far I have thought of:

BMW Z4M 3.2 Coupe (same engine as M3 but no auto box available)
Merc SL55 AMG 5.5l roadster (auto box available and sounds )
Porsche Boxter (nice all round package but I will be called the cockster by mates for the duration of ownership)
Mk2 Audi TT of some type


Any suggestions?

[Janner_Sy]

KTM xbow

[MAT ED30]

KTM xbow

awesome car   had the pleasure of driving one 

[Janner_Sy]

if its not got to be iused for comuting or family, then this is the one time in your life you could get away with caterhams, lotus's  etc

what about this, and its one of the more expensive ones, by about 6-8k as well
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1814766.htm

[crunchy]

22000 Austin Allegro's!!!!

[PDT]

I have driven most caterhams, westfields and an aerial atom. If I was going for this type of car I would get the noble. Our turbo conversions take these to 450-500 bhp with exhaust, 2x GT28 hybrids and an intercooler but I want something a little more practical ideally.

[gobbleplease]

i had the E46 m3 and a mate of mine had the z4m coupe there was nothing in them i prefer the m3 as performance is so simelar and the practicality of the m3 just wins all the time (one day you will want the Z4M to do more practicality wise and it wont beable too, this happend to my pal and he ended up punting it. he never had the advantage of a second car though)
CSLs are coming in to this price range too, also you will get a good M5 for that sort of money too, 24 k will get ya an 05 plate 30-40 k er, a little remap and, 200+mph  

Ill be going back to BMWs M division next, still loving the golf though!

[Poverty]

elise/exige with VAG 1.8T or honda type r engine

[Janner_Sy]

19k would get you a TVR 350 way cooler than a noble IMO

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/largepic.asp?i=1606602&noPics=9&imgsrv=1&current=1&make=TVR&model=T350


Full hide cream/blue leather interior, chrome kick plates, No Air-con.
- Upgraded rear speakers (JBL Audio)
- 4.0L Sagaris Full engine rebuild by Jason Clegg @ STR8SIX to 2009 specification, 9 months unlimited mileage warranty remaining, engine only covered 14k
- New oil/water pumps
- All new oil feed/return pipes
- Sagaris red cam cover with cam oil drippers.
- Plasma ceramic coated manifolds - Painted matt black
- 3.73 ratio Rear differential
- Sagaris brakes 330mm APRacing (New brakes all round 14k ago)
- New uprated all alloy radiator fitted - full SAMCO hose kit (Black)
- Uprated 2nd rad fan.
- Gearbox rebuilt by John Reed @ Grantura Engineering (All new bearings and syncros) 5th was dragging above 3,000rpm
- TVR Power decats with EPROM Upgrade
- Recent clutch fitted + master cylinder seals + recent master cylinder.
- Racing red version2 adjustable coilovers. (NITRON Seals)
- Full geo setup
- Chassis in superb condition including new waffle type heat shield fitted
- Brand new Toyo's all round. 255/35/18 rears.
- Unmarked 18inch spiders
- TVR Power sports exhausts
- 'STR8SIX' throttle body roller bearing upgrade
- Fully serviced by X-works TVR 1k, 6k and 12k service carried out.
- 12k service recently carried out (Inc Tappet adjustment)
- 9 months mot
-   6 months tax.

Quicker than Sagaris, with T350 looks.

The clocks read 72,000 miles however the only mechanical thing that has seen all of those miles is the chassis which was totally overhauled by STR8SIX last year and is in superb condition. The engine/suspension/brakes/radiator etc... have only covered 14,000 miles. If your buying your TVR to drive, then I honestly don't see a more sorted T350 forsale at the moment.

[Edition30]

M3 CSL

Not sure on the general price but this one seems to be owned by an enthusiast. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2024539.htm

[Rob GTI]

Can't really help you decide, but whats the 335d like compared to the Ed30 in straight line speed?

Been thinking of getting a touring one of these or a 335i next.

[Hedge]

VXR8 

[PDT]

I do a lot of work on TVR's and would never own one, badly build, not as good to drive as you would think.

My dream car as a teenager was a Cerbera, then I had one in for some work about 4 years ago, and got to keep it for a few days, most dissapointing car I have ever driven and I sulked for about a week

M3 CSL is a nice option and one I will consider and always liked them, plus they come with an auto SMG option. I need to drive an SLK 550 AMG to make my mind up, the sond alone will keep me entertained for a while.


As for the 335d, I love it. Not as 'racy' as the ED30 and not as quick to 70mph but trounces it to 100mph. Plus I get 40MPG and lots of RWD sideways fun. uper comfy and quiet as well. They need to put this engine into the 1 series coupe!   The 335i is also good, breat when mapped but lacks the pure power and torque of the 335d.

[Rob GTI]

As for the 335d, I love it. Not as 'racy' as the ED30 and not as quick to 70mph but trounces it to 100mph. Plus I get 40MPG and lots of RWD sideways fun. uper comfy and quiet as well. They need to put this engine into the 1 series coupe!   The 335i is also good, breat when mapped but lacks the pure power and torque of the 335d.

Are you talking std vs std or mapped Ed30 vs Std etc??

[SO8]

I have driven a standard 335d and it was ok but nowhere near as quick as my old remapped ed 30    Remap that though ... and post on Pistonheads - they love them remapped .....

I had a Z4M Roadster to replace my Superchips remapped Ed 30 DSG and regretted it hugely ..... I now have a 320d auto and am enjoying that more than the Z4M !!!   The gearbox on the Z4M is rubbish and though the engine is superb ... in real world driving once moving the Ed30 remapped is a beast    I miss it - do not sell it !!