Serious Motors
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From: Llandudno
Originally Posted by J4CKO
How about
Chevette HSR
Droop Snoot Firenza
Capri RS2600
Audi UR Quattro
BMW M Coupe
Tickford Capri
Merc 500E (someone on here has one !)
Porsche GT2
Lotus Sunbeam
Metro 6R4
Ford RS200
Any Integrale
Original BMW M3
MG ZT 260
Skyline GTR (R32 being the hardest looking)
Supra Turbo
Toyota Corolla, Levin, Trueno (the RWD Astraboy thing)
Lotus Cortina
Lightweight EType
Any original Cobra, and most replica's
Frogeye Sprite (45 bhp of pure evil)
Any Bugatti
Jag XJR
Rover BRM
Any Proper Muscle car
Monaro
MK1 Escort (any 2 dr model still around)
R5 GTT
Clio V6
Mk1 RS Turbo
MK1 Golf GTI
Manta 400
MR2 Turbo
Chevette HSR
Droop Snoot Firenza
Capri RS2600
Audi UR Quattro
BMW M Coupe
Tickford Capri
Merc 500E (someone on here has one !)
Porsche GT2
Lotus Sunbeam
Metro 6R4
Ford RS200
Any Integrale
Original BMW M3
MG ZT 260
Skyline GTR (R32 being the hardest looking)
Supra Turbo
Toyota Corolla, Levin, Trueno (the RWD Astraboy thing)
Lotus Cortina
Lightweight EType
Any original Cobra, and most replica's
Frogeye Sprite (45 bhp of pure evil)
Any Bugatti
Jag XJR
Rover BRM
Any Proper Muscle car
Monaro
MK1 Escort (any 2 dr model still around)
R5 GTT
Clio V6
Mk1 RS Turbo
MK1 Golf GTI
Manta 400
MR2 Turbo
is all I can say...
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M3 CSL 
Anycar that was alot better than its reputation, or had a really good one but never sold - corrado for example.
lotus carlton, mk1 GTi, original mini cooper, clio V6 (current) could go on for hours..... audi RS2,
Anycar that was alot better than its reputation, or had a really good one but never sold - corrado for example.
lotus carlton, mk1 GTi, original mini cooper, clio V6 (current) could go on for hours..... audi RS2,
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From: Croydon (ish)
I think a lot of you have fallen into the "Dream Garage" thread 
Its cars that no-ones heard of save for real enthusiasts. Half the stuff listed above has been in Max Power/Fast Car etc in the last 18 months so is discounted because everyone knows about it.
For me, the criteria is a car that is very fast/ good handling/ the best of a particular range, but no one ever thinks of buying. I even discount the E30 M3 because loads of people have heard of them. The "Evo-ness factor", but not a car thats hugely popular. Unusual stuff. Cars only the respective owners club really care about. But still remain a car you should at least drive once.
Audi RS2
911 Carrera RS 2.7
Brabus Roadster (yes really)
Merc 500E
NSX
EDIT
Audi S8
Merc Cosworth 2.5 Evo
Its cars that no-ones heard of save for real enthusiasts. Half the stuff listed above has been in Max Power/Fast Car etc in the last 18 months so is discounted because everyone knows about it.
For me, the criteria is a car that is very fast/ good handling/ the best of a particular range, but no one ever thinks of buying. I even discount the E30 M3 because loads of people have heard of them. The "Evo-ness factor", but not a car thats hugely popular. Unusual stuff. Cars only the respective owners club really care about. But still remain a car you should at least drive once.
Audi RS2
911 Carrera RS 2.7
Brabus Roadster (yes really)
Merc 500E
NSX
EDIT
Audi S8
Merc Cosworth 2.5 Evo
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lancia integrale, lots of money for an old car that will fall to pieces, primitive switchgear/interior, rock hard suspension, fast&handle with a wheel at each corner, b'stad of an engine to work on, lhd only, iconic&well respected, look hard as nails but the car was designed to win rallies thus it's flared arches etc are not for show but are for functionality.
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e30 M3 cabriolet *rare as rocking horse *****
its a bmw I know but if you ever get an oppertunity to have a go, jump at it, the only down side for me was the fact it was a lhd.
jamo
its a bmw I know but if you ever get an oppertunity to have a go, jump at it, the only down side for me was the fact it was a lhd.
jamo
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From: Croydon (ish)
Originally Posted by shaggy1973
e30 M3 cabriolet *rare as rocking horse *****
Whats the point in a Homolgated race car having the roof cut off. If you want to "race" buy a normal M3. If you want to lesuirely crusie around and occasionally blat it. Buy a 325i Convertible. The S14 3.2 engine is very buzzy and not really what you need in a convertible.Its a truely pointless car, and I have a mate with one.
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but the question was:
and the e30 m3 cab is a factory car, most people such as your self discount them because they have had their roofs cut off,which makes the point imho!
a very serious car, hardly ever seen for sale!
Originally Posted by J4CKO
What kind of cars are there that give off all the right vibes, i.e. the kind of cars that could only be owned by an enthusiast, not a poser or somebody who bought it by mistake. The kind of cars that you see and there is nothing you can fault, for example TT's are quite nice, reasonably quick but no proper petrol head would be seen dead in one. Ferraris are wonderful but I always think it either a lottery winner or a complete poser apart from a few models.
a very serious car, hardly ever seen for sale!
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Car on the left was sold in July. IIRC he got about £8K for it
It doesnt give off the right vibes though. Any enthusiast will say what Ive said
and as a result not buy one. Its not a good car simply because its rare
It doesnt give off the right vibes though. Any enthusiast will say what Ive said
and as a result not buy one. Its not a good car simply because its rare
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Originally Posted by shaggy1973
but the question was:
and the e30 m3 cab is a factory car, most people such as your self discount them because they have had their roofs cut off,which makes the point imho!
a very serious car, hardly ever seen for sale!
and the e30 m3 cab is a factory car, most people such as your self discount them because they have had their roofs cut off,which makes the point imho!
a very serious car, hardly ever seen for sale!
Great cars though.....bit heavy mind
I have to agree on the subject of M power cars with no roof, complete contradiction, I am sure they are nice but its like wearing trainers with a suit. So for the purposes of this thread I wouldnt put them in this category, to much chance of the owner just having to order the most expensive. I have read that BMW M power build the cabrio version cos they have to due to demand and management wont ignore demand. I think that the Touring M5 is closer to the M power Ethos than the cabrios.
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No come on... the E30 M3 is a proper enthusiasts car. Sure when they first came out they would have been driven in part by wealthy posers etc... but now.
1. They are only in LHD so most people won't touch them unless they really want one (i.e an enthusiast)
2. They are relatively rare
3. They are considered underpowered by many people now and don't have the low down torque of many newer cars
4. They aren't expensive but you need to know how to look after one cost they are 15 years old now
I don't think you get many people driving E30M3's except proper enthusiasts
I don't think you get many
1. They are only in LHD so most people won't touch them unless they really want one (i.e an enthusiast)
2. They are relatively rare
3. They are considered underpowered by many people now and don't have the low down torque of many newer cars
4. They aren't expensive but you need to know how to look after one cost they are 15 years old now
I don't think you get many people driving E30M3's except proper enthusiasts
I don't think you get many
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From: The Land of the Great and the Good
How BAAD would this be..12 sec. 1/4s
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-MK...QQcmdZViewItem
Someone please put an ebay blocker on my pc!! got 2k to spend on a 2nd/fun car, too many enticing things on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-MK...QQcmdZViewItem
Someone please put an ebay blocker on my pc!! got 2k to spend on a 2nd/fun car, too many enticing things on ebay
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Originally Posted by Houlbt
No come on... the E30 M3 is a proper enthusiasts car. Sure when they first came out they would have been driven in part by wealthy posers etc... but now.
1. They are only in LHD so most people won't touch them unless they really want one (i.e an enthusiast)
2. They are relatively rare
3. They are considered underpowered by many people now and don't have the low down torque of many newer cars
4. They aren't expensive but you need to know how to look after one cost they are 15 years old now
I don't think you get many people driving E30M3's except proper enthusiasts
http://www.potatotrader.com/BMW-SubS...100_3882_m.jpg
http://www.potatotrader.com/911/QM/2_m.jpg
I don't think you get many
1. They are only in LHD so most people won't touch them unless they really want one (i.e an enthusiast)
2. They are relatively rare
3. They are considered underpowered by many people now and don't have the low down torque of many newer cars
4. They aren't expensive but you need to know how to look after one cost they are 15 years old now
I don't think you get many people driving E30M3's except proper enthusiasts
http://www.potatotrader.com/BMW-SubS...100_3882_m.jpg
http://www.potatotrader.com/911/QM/2_m.jpg
I don't think you get many
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Originally Posted by Patt@firstime
I know of a 'my daddys very rich' lad who has owned 2 or 3 R34 GTRs (keeps writing them off) he poses unless hes driving like a d!ck and then he just ditchs them 
Matt
Matt
He wouldn't happen to have a yellow R34 GTR now would he? I know who you mean if he has.
Matt
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From: Braintree - 321BHP, 285Lbft-Perfect Standard' Ish STi Ver. III
Looks GT2 Style'd, but not wide enough at the rear for it to be one? no doubt a turbo though.
Oh and, to add, how about the 205 T-16 Turbocharged, widearched,funky styled 205!
also agree on the TVR's, give off all the rite vibes and sounds!
Oh and, to add, how about the 205 T-16 Turbocharged, widearched,funky styled 205!
also agree on the TVR's, give off all the rite vibes and sounds!
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Originally Posted by Stiver3
Any *serious* caterham, lotus 7, westfield etc...And im not talking about the 1.6cvh powered ones either; serious enough for the driver to wear a helmet.
This is assuming a "Serious Motor" is a car that demands SERIOUS commitment and GIVES SERIOUS enjoyment. No AC/Power Steering/Assisted Braking here.
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