£8K 4WD Drive- Which car (not scooby!)
15 August 2004, 10:42 AM
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£8K 4WD Drive- Which car (not scooby!)
I know, I know - making that statement is almost blasphemous! 
(you guys seem to come up with some really good ideas so I thought I would try and stretch you a bit)
So... I have £8K, would like a 4WD and have tried some (very nice) Audi Quattro's. Has anyone got any other ideas.... I'm after subtle, so EVO and Scoob is out... Plus not 'off-road' 4WD 'cos I'm not that arrogant or inconsiderate
Thanks!
(you guys seem to come up with some really good ideas so I thought I would try and stretch you a bit)
So... I have £8K, would like a 4WD and have tried some (very nice) Audi Quattro's. Has anyone got any other ideas.... I'm after subtle, so EVO and Scoob is out... Plus not 'off-road' 4WD 'cos I'm not that arrogant or inconsiderate
Thanks!
15 August 2004, 11:12 AM
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'cos I presently have a Calibra Turbo and MUCH prefer the driving feel of such a car.
It's like it's been said before.. once you've driven 4WD you don't want to go back to anything else
It's like it's been said before.. once you've driven 4WD you don't want to go back to anything else
15 August 2004, 11:58 AM
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What you want to try (if you havent already) is a '92 on Audi S2 true 230BHP+ shedloads of torque, 6 speed box, only bumpers & interior and seperate it from a standard Coupe.
You can't get more subtle. And most of all you get to hear the glorious sound of that 5 cylinder engine every day. P.S with a little care they will last forever hence will give you the best return possible when it comes to selling.
You can't get more subtle. And most of all you get to hear the glorious sound of that 5 cylinder engine every day. P.S with a little care they will last forever hence will give you the best return possible when it comes to selling.
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15 August 2004, 04:37 PM
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Celica GT-Four - looks debatable, (no worse than calibra) , but pretty good performance - getting a little old, but they quite reliable, you'll easily pick one up in that price range. Bit different, as they were mainly overshadowed by Subrarus and Evo's..
, but pretty good performance - getting a little old, but they quite reliable, you'll easily pick one up in that price range. Bit different, as they were mainly overshadowed by Subrarus and Evo's..
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15 August 2004, 05:30 PM
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If you want subtle and aren't too bothered about ultimate handling (which, since you have a Calibra, I suspect you aren't - sorry, couldn't resist), how about the Volvo V70 R awd? - very comfy, very quick and can fit looooaaaaaaads in them).
- sorry, couldn't resist), how about the Volvo V70 R awd? - very comfy, very quick and can fit looooaaaaaaads in them).
15 August 2004, 09:28 PM
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Zero cred, zero looks, best all-rounder I've ever owned ? - Octavia 4x4 turbo with very safe 220bhp remap.
(p.s. I've owned 3 Imprezas, 3 Legacies, 2 A4 Quattros, 1 GT4, plus 4 other 4x4 'cars')
Great for visiting Ireland last week as well - crappy Kerry roads...
(p.s. I've owned 3 Imprezas, 3 Legacies, 2 A4 Quattros, 1 GT4, plus 4 other 4x4 'cars')
Great for visiting Ireland last week as well - crappy Kerry roads...
16 August 2004, 12:12 AM
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Octavia 4X4 is about a subtle as it gonna get and you can do loads of mods on them. check out the BRISKODA website. They're a top bunch of guys as well. Q-car and Badge snobbery combined you can't beat that for pure subtleness.
16 August 2004, 07:48 PM
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If I wanted to spend 8k and needed 4WD then it would have to be an Evo Integrale.
For that money you should be able to pick up a good car with full history.
I personally would go RWD, maybe a 3 door cossie as they wont lose their money and are great cars or as I did and get an E30 M3. Bags of cred, never lose a penny and go like stink
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For that money you should be able to pick up a good car with full history.
I personally would go RWD, maybe a 3 door cossie as they wont lose their money and are great cars or as I did and get an E30 M3. Bags of cred, never lose a penny and go like stink
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16 August 2004, 08:01 PM
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de spoiler a scooby or evo?
pulser+new fast road engine?
Good galants start @9-10k
Gt4?
Is Rwd out or you stuck on 4x4?
200sx+ boost controller
Skyline gtst+ boost controller
R32 Gtr skyline.
pulser+new fast road engine?
Good galants start @9-10k
Gt4?
Is Rwd out or you stuck on 4x4?
200sx+ boost controller
Skyline gtst+ boost controller
R32 Gtr skyline.
16 August 2004, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Wrecked Havoc
Have you all being looking with your eyes closed
What about a Saph cossie 4wd you could pick up a Very clean K, L Registration for 8k
IMHO
What about a Saph cossie 4wd you could pick up a Very clean K, L Registration for 8k
IMHO
16 August 2004, 09:12 PM
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Good point about the Mazda a guy who drives around where I live has an Import high tuned by the sound and speed of it. They are small though...I guess it depends what you're looking for.
16 August 2004, 09:15 PM
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What about a low mileage Legacy Turbo (Newest model was a K-Reg I think). You can get it in Saloon or Estate. Pretty quicky and subtle especially if you keep the exterior standard. The problem is most of them are of high mileage. Some you can get for as cheap as £2000 or even less...just an idea maybe?
16 August 2004, 10:26 PM
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Some really good ideas bouncing around at the moment - thanks 
Which of the Skodas had 4WD? (the idea of badge snobbery never appealed... hell I drive a VX fer chrissakes!)
Which of the Skodas had 4WD? (the idea of badge snobbery never appealed... hell I drive a VX fer chrissakes!)
17 August 2004, 09:34 AM
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The Octavia "4x4turbo" - comes in one spec (elegance) and one engine (1.8T, 150bhp standard, 220+ remapped) most around are estates but there *are* hatches about also (they just did not make many of them)
8k should get you a 00\01, depending on miles etc.
8k should get you a 00\01, depending on miles etc.
17 August 2004, 01:34 PM
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Forget the Golf V6 4motion .. the Bora V6 4motion is the real bargain. Significantly cheaper than the Golf, albeit harder to find. Excellent spec too!
A trip to somewhere like AmD would yield some useful extra horses too!
A trip to somewhere like AmD would yield some useful extra horses too!
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There are loads of cars that would never have occurred to me being mentioned - can't thank you all enough for the ideas - cheers!