Hellfire
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 02:35 PM |
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Impractical Car Suggestions
Thinking of getting a little runabout for the wife . Something totally impractical but capable of transporting three people (wife and two young
daughters). Preferably a cabriolet of some sort and a bit sporty. Budget about £3,500. I like the old MK1 Golf GTI cabriolet but is there owt else
that fits the bill? Not too concerned about age of vehicle.
Phil
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clutch_kick
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 02:53 PM |
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You are aware that it will most probably have a car engine in it?
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alister667
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:05 PM |
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Does an MX-5 have any back seats at all?
If so maybe one of those.
Obviously you can stick an R1/Blade/ZX12 in it later.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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iank
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:14 PM |
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Triumph Vitesse?
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clutch_kick
You are aware that it will most probably have a car engine in it?
Quote: Little runabout for the wife : Unquote 
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alanr
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:18 PM |
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morris minor soft top - a bit rare now but not that quick - plenty of engine bay room for a V8
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:22 PM |
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When I said age doesn't matter, I would prefer if it wasn't ancient. Let's say about 1980 onwards.
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:27 PM |
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You could get a mk3 golf convertible for that money, but don't expect it to be any more reliable than the mk1. Don't know if you could
pick up a early 90's audi conv for that kind of cash?
2CV?
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balidey
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:31 PM |
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HF Turbo, early Integrale
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GavBurns
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:34 PM |
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Be quick only 10mins left on this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-SPORTLINE-BLACK-CABRIOLET_W0QQitemZ170051399788QQihZ007QQcategoryZ9873QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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nick205
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:37 PM |
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A mate of mine used to have one of these - we thought it was very cool 
It's a Talbot Samba by the way
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DarrenW
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Thinking of getting a little runabout for the wife .
That would be a good swap
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pewe
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 03:56 PM |
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Now I know you may not like this one but if you are having a sensible fit what about a SAAB 900 or early 9-3 convertible?
Quite a few around, good amount of space, solid build, good independants for spares & repairs and some have turbos! Cheers, Pewe
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Danozeman
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 04:12 PM |
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quote:
HF Turbo, early Integrale
a proper car
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 04:12 PM |
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Gotta be a smallish car. What about a Peugeot 206CC, do you reckon you get a decent one for about £4K? What are they like?
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nick205
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 04:16 PM |
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Now I like Pugs as a rule, but the 206cc is heavy, sluggish and ugly (IMHO).
MK1 Golf Clipper would be my choice
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Manic mechanic
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 04:19 PM |
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306 Cab is what I would go for you should get a good one for that sort of money.
PS. Nice to see your looking at proper engined vehicles even if it is for the other half.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 04:34 PM |
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Now there's a thought. I wonder if Martin could do a three seater inline Sprint R? 
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 05:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Gotta be a smallish car. What about a Peugeot 206CC, do you reckon you get a decent one for about £4K? What are they like?
Doubt it, we struggled to get £3500 for a 'normal' 206 earlier this year. The early 206's had really horrible seats, f'kin
uncomfortable and known to aggravate some people's back troubles (which is why the other halfs got sold on after a month of ownership, she
couldn't drive it for more than about 15 min).
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DIY Si
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 05:54 PM |
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I have an MGTF 135 for sale for approx £4,300 if your interested. Cambelt done, new clutch, new back tyres etc etc etc.
Oh and it's british racing green!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 06:04 PM |
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Only a two seater though 
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fesycresy
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 06:10 PM |
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Saab convertibles go cheap these days.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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andybod
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 06:44 PM |
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i'de go either saab or renault megane convertable
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 06:49 PM |
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NTDWM but could be a bargain for the Mrs:
Peugeot 205 CTi
[Edited on 28/11/06 by MikeRJ]
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cryoman1965
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| posted on 28/11/06 at 08:22 PM |
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Would this fit the bill. Needs tarting up though.
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