M8TT J

After a complete nightmere with the Cosworth I had...living at the flat and worrying about damage I decided to sell it.....

Now I have moved into a house as well and crime isn't a problem in the new place...nice Boxsters etc.

I am thinking about maybe treating myself to an M3 Evo...not really any other ideas at the moment.

Looking to spend about 12-15k and will be used everyday...although only about 6-8k miles a year.

Also thought about a Civic Type R...as I used to have an S2000

Ideas and suggestions please

Paulo P

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MMMM M3 sounds nice I know there is a nice one for sale on here too

Paul

M8TT J

Who's is it mate and don't want any of that SMG S##t

Paulo P

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It belongs to Ian Payne it's a very nice Metallic purple one.

M8TT J

Is that the M Plate one...if so not knocking it but a little old and high on the miles for me.

Also sorry should explain...some EVO's had the SMG box in them which was regarded by many as an awful gearbox.....with plenty of delay between changes.

Paulo P

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Matt

That's the one I didn't realise the miles were so high How come you got rid of the S2000? I drove one about 18 months ago and would love one.

Paul

Johnny50

If you've moved house...you should've kept the lovely cossie.

davy1

Civic Type R gets my vote.
I would say that though,I have 1!!

M8TT J

Got rid of the S2000 due to sheer greed I suppose...bought it off my father who is in the trade for 18 and sold it 3 months later for 20.

Made sense to...Miss it but a lot of money tied up in a car I use to travel 2 miles to work and back.

Paulo P

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Matt

Sounds like a good move to me

M8TT J

Paul sorry about not showing you the cosworth mate..it was just in and out of garages and then sold....the next car I promise I will let you have a butchers...

M3 Evo is looking favorite

Paulo P

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Matt

No problem, glad you got it sold ok in the end. M3 evo would be very nice and reliable too.

Paul

GTI

Audi S3 more sedate, less acceptable to crime! But still bloody gorgeous IMO or an S4 same just more power and bigger don't know about price though!

M8TT J

M3 Evo is looking favorite at the moment I must say...going to look at a convertible at the weekend with a hard top and also a Civic Type R.

Civic cheaper to buy, insure and run. Plus insurance is nearly 800 quid a year cheaper.

TaviaRS

How about a nice new Octavia RS?

I gather they can be good fun are cheap to run and who is going to nick it? I also believe that they are easily tunable and can be made quite nippy oh and Evo reckon they are the best handling VAG car

But then, I may be biased

evoviifan

how about a cheap and cheerful (maybe oldis lowish miles GTI of some kind) every day car and something fun for the weekend/sunny days...

I used to have a westfield kit car and it rocked...totally impractical I know but it blows the cobwebs away and will easily keep up with modified scoobs, and the likes, in the race to 70mph (or above on private roads)

V8 or bike enigned cars are all the rage at the moment but your budget may not strech to that...if not a 140bhp 1700cc xflow example would set you back ~£6k. Racing car looks and rear wheel drive big smiles handling for little cash...and the best bit???? No depreciation and classic insurance.

I am getting another one as soon as I move house to somewhere with a garage.

just a though...

Mmmmm

M3 evo Conv very nice , there isn't really anything else which offers 4 ish seats, super car performance and open top thrills for that money. Just watch out for problems with the Vanos valve system.

See this site lots of info

http://www.bm3w.co.uk/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=1,2,3,4,5,6,7&Board=UBB10

M8TT J

i only want one car so needs to be an alrounder.

M3 Evo does suffer from Vanos issues I know this, but would get a warranty put on it. Any ideas on a good place to go to get one trade ??

Phil M

M3 evo very nice, nearly as quick as the E46 nothing in it really..

Wouldn't go for conv tho, heavy sloppy and not as quick

imprezza99uk

Get yourself a nice Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5, its 4 door and practical and is in your budget range. Ive had Cosworths, an Integrale Evo, a Scoobie and a few other things and nothing comes anywhere near these cars for value for money. If your not to bothered about fuel economy then these cars will put a huge grin on your face when your behind the wheel.

Hotpants

Lotus Carlton , as quoted from Autocar magazine ; The millenium Falcon of cars.Does everything an M3 does but quicker, except for roof down posing of course.

ScoobyJawa

Yes there is - its already been mentioned - Audi S4. 2.7 V6 Twin Turbo. Great build, a few subtle suspension/chassis mods have it handling superbly and 800 quid gets you 330bhp and close to 400lb/ft. 4.5k on mods gets you the RS4 turbos and 450bhp and close to 500lb/ft. Try that with an E36 Evo However - it doesn't meet the open top part Still - if you crash it I'm sure the firemen could sort that for you easily enough

Both great cars though - I'm sure you'll enjoy whichever you buy Matt. (Get another Pug )

[Edited by ScoobyJawa - 6/27/2003 10:34:15 AM]

Dapster

I'm looking for an M3 Evo as well - try Independent Motor Company near Reading (they advertise in Autotrader so trace them through there) - they always have a few to sell.

The VANOS issue could cost you £1800 if it packs up. Such is the uncertainty that dealers are VERY reluctant to sell on E36 M3's as they could wipe all their margins on 1 warranty claim. The BMW dealer in Stafford has a lovely low miles Evo Coupe 6 speed for £15.5k but its in Dakkar Yellow and I just couldn't do it.

Also, think about a Porsche 968 Clubsport which is a lovely car if you can find a good one (I can't!).