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tegwin

posted on 26/6/12 at 02:23 PM Reply With Quote
Toy car... what to buy?

Right, looking for some locost wisdom...

I have 4K that I want to use to buy a fun car... I will keep the car for 2-3 months before selling it on.


Have considered Alfa GTV 3.0 V6, Fiat Coupe 2.0 turbo... Possibly a (previously Cat d) Vx220...

Would be nice to have some practicality (IE, the ability to get a tent/bike in the back so I can do a euro road trip)... but want a fun car with a good "kick"

Has to have a roof, turbo would be nice...



Anyone care to suggest anything?





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coyoteboy

posted on 26/6/12 at 02:38 PM Reply With Quote
~1997 Celica ST205? 280-300hp (with a few minor cheap tweaks) 4wd, pretty fun. Practical.


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loggyboy

posted on 26/6/12 at 02:44 PM Reply With Quote
Evo?
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hughpinder

posted on 26/6/12 at 02:57 PM Reply With Quote
Depends on how old you want to go. I always fancied a 'british' convertible car to tour the continent -XK Jags can be had for under 4K now (or fixed top/ XJS /XJ40 /XJ8). If thats not your thing 10-12 year old M3? At least with a BM you will be able to get bits for it in most european countries if it breaks down - Older japanese cars like the mitsubishi 3000/toyota supra may not be so simple.
I'll be watching to see what other people suggest!
Regards
Hugh

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tegwin

posted on 26/6/12 at 03:04 PM Reply With Quote
Hmm, not so sure about old jags... not my style really...

Could pick up a reasonable 225hp TT coupe within budget.....

Really wanted something a bit "different" so you could feel the power...hmm.... could do with another couple of grand :p





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eddie99

posted on 26/6/12 at 03:17 PM Reply With Quote
I've got my old audi s3 for sale, Cat D though. Only looking for £2300.





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Volvorsport

posted on 26/6/12 at 04:37 PM Reply With Quote
E55





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Slimy38

posted on 26/6/12 at 05:18 PM Reply With Quote
Leon Cupra.... Although the top spec Cupra comes with the 225bhp that you've already experienced. It doesn't take much to lift it up a few horses though.
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Werner Van Loock

posted on 26/6/12 at 05:32 PM Reply With Quote
If you want something really special, get a nissan stagea, it's the break version of a skyline (this one is a bit out of budget though)

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nick205

posted on 26/6/12 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Werner Van Loock
If you want something really special, get a nissan stagea, it's the break version of a skyline (this one is a bit out of budget though)

1999 NISSAN STAGEA 2.5 TURBO R34 FRONT END CONVERSION / TEIN / MANUAL / BREMBOS | eBay





Never seen one, but I really like that

A bit of a Q car perhaps?

most people wouldn't have a clue what it was capable of.






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tegwin

posted on 26/6/12 at 08:12 PM Reply With Quote
Its such a shame that the Jap interiors are so terrible.... The plastic finish just ruins the experience somehow

Having said that, that stagea isnt too bad!

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JoelP

posted on 26/6/12 at 08:16 PM Reply With Quote
my a6 2.7t might be for sale in a few months. Muchos under budget!






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pewe

posted on 26/6/12 at 08:35 PM Reply With Quote
MX5/Eunos MK1 s/c.

Cheap as chips, open or hard top, plenty of cars and spares about, rel. cheap to insure, up-grade engine, chassis, body and suspension for not much cash - not that they really need it.
Total hoot to drive and especially good at Porker baiting.
Cheers, Pewe10


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stevegough

posted on 26/6/12 at 09:34 PM Reply With Quote
S2000 - cracking car, but watch it as at least half of them are on the register.





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coyoteboy

posted on 26/6/12 at 09:50 PM Reply With Quote
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PAUL FISHER

posted on 26/6/12 at 11:11 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Werner Van Loock
If you want something really special, get a nissan stagea, it's the break version of a skyline (this one is a bit out of budget though)

1999 NISSAN STAGEA 2.5 TURBO R34 FRONT END CONVERSION / TEIN / MANUAL / BREMBOS | eBay





I had one of those a few years ago, a real Q car, mine was 380bhp 4WD, and believe or not, it handled superb, just looked like a Hearse

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coyoteboy

posted on 27/6/12 at 10:13 AM Reply With Quote
Now that looks like my kind of car. Useful and quick. Nice.
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