Thinking about getting one..
---Re-think that one.
I know a few of you are well versed on these little cars
---"Well cursed" would be a better term.
so I thought I'd throw out a general inquiry as to what to look for,
---Another car...
what to stay away from,
---Spitfires!!!
perhaps other options?
---The BMW Z3 is a much better alternative.
When in high school, a good friend of mine had a 1500 and we drove the crap out of that car..
---Impossible. The entire car is crap!!!
was fun beyond belief,
---LOTS of things were "fun in high school"...
so I'm leaning toward the 73-80 1500's.. good choice?
---NO! The 1300 engine is much better than the 1500.
Or should I perhaps also consider a MK-III or older?
---If you must...
I've seen them (1500's) locally going for around 2 grand in good mechanical condition..
---There is no such thing as "good mechanical condition" in a Spitfire. It's just a temporary state.
I was also considering an older 67-up VW bug, but they seem to be commanding a premium price these days.
---I would consider a VW Cabrio.
Any suggestions, gotchas or other stuff I should be on the look out for?
---Look into the BMW Z3. You'll be surprised at what you can get for less than $10K. The Z3 is safer, more comfortable, and MUCH more reliable than a "Sputfire."
Do NOT consider the purchase of a Spit unless you have cash in the bank to burn and you are less than 5' 10" tall. Look out for rust and electrical "issues."
