epb
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So I'm sitting here, contemplating the day when my second childhood will kick in, and I'm considering something in a roadster. Not something to break the bank, but a classic little two seater... a convertible... sporty... eye catching... a little rakish... and most importantly, fun to drive.
I'm not a fan of replicas, even the nicer ones like the Beck Speedster or 550. I'm more inclined to like the kits - Caterham, Cobra - but really, I think you're always better off finding a production car that fits you, and if you're not into tinkering you're better off getting something newer (which also doesn't scream "I'm trying to recapture my youth!").
Start by looking at the default - a 911 cab. The early 996s are about as much as a used Z4, new enough to be comfortable and reliable (aside from the typical M96 engine issues), and the 911 name means the street cred is baked right in.