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Spitfire,Spridget,or TR7?
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As always, depends. I love my Spridget, but, it is a 50 mile car. If you want to do any touring at all, from that list I would choose the TR7. (Or better a TR8) They seem to be coming into their own style and respect wise and every review I have ever read says they are capable tourers. That said if you will be doing servicing, I suspect the Spit or the Spridget will be simpler.
In my experience, my cars have always found me.
In my experience, my cars have always found me.
The tr7 is the most comfortable driver without a doubt. I still want a tr6 though. As far as servicing the 7, So far it is not as bad as I thought it would be.(but I have not had to pull the head off yet!) If you can find a well sorted tr8, you will be happy.
I have my 7s just because they are so darn cheap!
I have my 7s just because they are so darn cheap!
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IMO you're downgrading either way just in a different level. If the 6 was "too much" (of whatever I don't know) then I would look at something more modern. I hate to say it and you won't like it but Miata.
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Later Spitfire (MkIII, or IV with an O/D would be my choice of spittys), a TR8, or and I may be looking in the wrong direction but maybe a TR 4 or 250.
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Don't know your situation but a nice, nimble, and excellent performer is a Lotus Elise. Modern Toyota power train, some wicked handling, and a fun car to tool down the country lanes in. Excellent low mileage 05's and 06's can be foun at a good price. We've had ours since new, (2005), with no major problems and still have smiles on our faces after a drive.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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