All told, this is a bargain-bucket roadster that has a good reputation for reliability and will still put a huge smile on your face.Spyder 550, even if others have derided it as a bit too push-me-pull-you. Whatever, it’s a real driver’s car, with near-perfect weight distribution, a Torsen limited-slip differential and fuel economy of around 38mpg.
What goes wrong? Well, these are old cars now, so condition is king. Check out what our experts are saying on it and shop carefully, but what’s without doubt is that if you find a good one, you will be getting about the maximum bang for your buck that you can.“This is an admittedly impractical but fine-handling two-seater. To drive, it’s terrific. The 138bhp 1.8-litre engine whizzes away merrily through all five of its gears, with the slick shift just adding to the sense of fun.
Be sure to check the drains for the hood, which exit through the side air vents, as these can get clogged up. It’s worth clearing them every year.