Okay i will put the MX5 back on the short list but not a brand new one as those headlights are just Too yuck the old pop up headlights are far nicer.

as to going on holiday i think i would probably take to BMW nice comfortable fast handles very well and does 43mpg cruising 37mpg thrashed oh and a huge 12 inch sub and wonderful sound system

as to the TVR never really considered one so might try and have a looky at one of those but i would think the insurance would be silly