tegwin
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 02:23 PM |
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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
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 02:38 PM |
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~1997 Celica ST205? 280-300hp (with a few minor cheap tweaks) 4wd, pretty fun. Practical.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 02:44 PM |
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Evo?
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV Evo 4 LOOKED AFTER EXAMPLE PETROL MANUAL 1997/P | eBay
Imrezza?
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TURBO BLACK px | eBay
Mistral Motorsport
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hughpinder
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 02:57 PM |
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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
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 03:04 PM |
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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
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 03:17 PM |
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I've got my old audi s3 for sale, Cat D though. Only looking for £2300.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 04:37 PM |
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E55
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Slimy38
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 05:18 PM |
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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
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 05:32 PM |
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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
http://www.clubstylus.be
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nick205
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 08:09 PM |
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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
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 08:12 PM |
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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!
[Edited on 26/6/12 by tegwin]
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JoelP
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 08:16 PM |
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my a6 2.7t might be for sale in a few months. Muchos under budget!
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pewe
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 08:35 PM |
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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
[Edited on 27/6/12 by pewe]
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stevegough
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 09:34 PM |
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S2000 - cracking car, but watch it as at least half of them are on the register.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 09:50 PM |
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sex offenders?
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 26/6/12 at 11:11 PM |
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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
Heres mine
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 27/6/12 at 10:13 AM |
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Now that looks like my kind of car. Useful and quick. Nice.
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