The Best Analog Cars Up For Auction This Weekend
More computers mean more problems, right? Well, this is true with cars, at least. You aren’t alone if you’re hunting for an analog car to avoid complicated systems that require specialized computer diagnostics. While advanced tech like head-up displays is pretty neat, it’s distracting. So, we have your back with the best analog cars by BMW, Mazda, Honda, Lotus, and Subaru you can bid on this weekend.
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1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Keep things simple and easy with the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata and its 140-mph speedometer and 8k-rpm tachometer. It also features analog gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The mechanical six-digit odometer only shows 37,000 miles, and the 1.8-liter inline-four engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential.
But this convertible does have a few modern amenities. For example, it has power steering, disc brakes, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, and a stereo display. But the small screen probably isn’t as distracting as a modern infotainment center that’s the size of a tablet mounted in the center of the dashboard.
The MX-5 Miata delivers a pure and communicative driving experience as a physical throttle cable provides your right foot with an immediate response. The power steering is properly weighted to deliver a direct response, as the car only weighs 2,100 pounds, allowing it to instantly respond to small changes.
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2003 Honda S2000
Now we are jumping forward to 2003 for an analog Honda S2000 roadster. It does have a digital speedometer and odometer with 14,000 miles on it. They were added by the owner, but bear with me. It delivers a direct mechanical connection with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four engine, six-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel-drive setup.
This sports car has hydraulic-assisted steering instead of electronic power steering for sharp and direct feedback. Plus, it has a limited-slip differential and doesn’t compromise the driving experience by forgoing traction control, stability control, or artificial driving modes.
Modern Honda S2000 amenities include push-button start, air conditioning, cruise control, and a CD stereo. Also, the car features a power-operated soft top with a glass rear window. These features don’t impact its old-school performance, especially if you still have CDs lying around to load up before cruising.
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2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS
2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS
Enjoy mechanical freedom with this 2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS model that shows about 82,000 miles on the odometer. The interior is free of bright screens and beeping electronics, with a simple 120-mph speedometer, 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges that only provide necessary feedback.
The responsive 2.5-liter flat-four engine and five-speed manual transaxle are paired with all-wheel drive and sport-tuned suspension. Plus, the hydraulic steering is direct, and the accelerator pedal is linked by a cable to the throttle body instead of a drive-by-wire electronic sensor. Also, you won’t find any stability control to disrupt the throttle or brakes.
A few modern touches include air conditioning, cruise control, and a Kenwood CD stereo. This Subaru Impreza 2.5RS also features power windows, locks, and mirrors. The dash is covered in physical dials and buttons for straightforward functionality, so you won’t have to depend on touch-sensitive controls.
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2004 Lotus Elise Motorsport
Harness race-car freedom without cumbersome driver-aid computers with the 2004 Lotus Elise Motorsport. It’s a track-ready analog car with only about 1,700 miles on the odometer. The dash is relaxingly simple with a 10k-rpm tachometer, 260-km/h speedometer, and AutoMeter auxiliary gauges.
A visceral driving experience is provided by the 1.8-liter inline-four engine that’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. Slotted brake discs provide confident stopping power, and Öhlins remote reservoir shocks help maintain its smooth, consistent performance.
While the car features a bonded-aluminum chassis and minimalist fiberglass body, it is a track-ready option. This Lotus Elise Motorsport model features a Safety Devices Fire Suppression system and an emergency kill switch on the B-pillar. Also, a fire extinguisher is mounted in the passenger-side footwell.
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2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe
Drivers call the BMW Z4 M Coupe the brand’s last true analog car. The interior is free of complex digital driving features and overreaching driver aids. This model only has about 47,000 miles on the odometer, and it’s surrounded by a 190-mph speedometer, 8k-rpm tachometer, and simple gauges.
The naturally aspirated 3.2-liter inline-six engine lacks turbochargers and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. Plus, the car has hydraulic steering with a rack-and-pinion setup instead of electronic power steering, for direct, raw feedback on the road.
This BMW Z4 M Coupe delivers luxury comfort with automatic climate control, heated power-adjustable sports seats, a backlit shift knob, driver-seat position memory settings, Bluetooth connectivity, and a premium sound system. But don’t worry, it still features a CD player for that old-school feeling.
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