We asked our resident car nuts to nominate five fun but affordable cars that you'd never lose your shirt on. Here's Uncle Phil's top picks...
UNCLE PHIL’S TOP FIVE BUYS:
1. PORSCHE BOXSTER 986
Price range – $15,000 – $25,000
You cannot believe how much fun they are to drive, with all the mod-cons. They look like they’re worth a lot more than they cost.
– Video: 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo cabriolet review
2. MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55 2210
Price range $15,000 – $25,000
If you can put up with the interior quality, this hotrod has to offer the best bang for your buck.
– Past Blast: 1996 Mercedes-Benz E36 AMG
3. MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 W202
Price range – $15,000 – $25,000
A big-hearted, naturally aspirated V8 in a car built before Merc started penny-pinching.
– Future classic: Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
4. MAZDA RX-7 S1
Price range – $14,000 – $28,000
I can’t fathom how these aren’t more valuable than they are. Get in quick while you still can.
– Mazda RX-7: Great cars of the ’70s
5. HOLDEN MONARO CV8 V2
Price range – $15,000 – $30,000
A good-looking car and the last Aussie muscle coupe.
– Buyer’s guide: Holden Monaro CV8 V2
More top five picks from our team:
– Andy Enright
– David Morley
– John Wright
– Guy Allen
– Cliff Chambers
– Angelo Loupetis
Tell us what your top five choices would be: uniquecars@primecreative.com.au