Old Banger wanted
#1
Old Banger wanted
Following on from the nice cars, why do we bother thread, and in addendum to my Clio 182 vs Civic type R thread of a few weeks back...
We've settled on the 182 (unless something else comes along) but on top of that I've been allowed a budget of £1000 to get something to run alongside it for work and that.
Now most of my miles commuting is motorway and I'm looking for something with a big, reliable engine to make the journey more pleasant than it is in my current ride (Saxo VTS).
For that sort of money I'm thinking of an early 90's 328i or 528i with about 100,000 on the clock and a FSH. I think that's reasonable to expect but has anyone got any other ideas?
We've settled on the 182 (unless something else comes along) but on top of that I've been allowed a budget of £1000 to get something to run alongside it for work and that.
Now most of my miles commuting is motorway and I'm looking for something with a big, reliable engine to make the journey more pleasant than it is in my current ride (Saxo VTS).
For that sort of money I'm thinking of an early 90's 328i or 528i with about 100,000 on the clock and a FSH. I think that's reasonable to expect but has anyone got any other ideas?
#3
Originally Posted by paulpalmer
I've just put a Carlton gsi 24 valve up for sale £300 to you sir
Thanks
Jim
#4
Hi Jim
No MOT etc I've been working on it but I'm running out of time & light, it's too big for my garage with the capri still in there I have 2 of these but I'm keeping the other one
It's going good thanks Been doing alot of organising lately when I'm not working on the cars because it's now less than 8 months 'til I get married You fancy a pint at that pub near your house one evening?
Paul
No MOT etc I've been working on it but I'm running out of time & light, it's too big for my garage with the capri still in there I have 2 of these but I'm keeping the other one
It's going good thanks Been doing alot of organising lately when I'm not working on the cars because it's now less than 8 months 'til I get married You fancy a pint at that pub near your house one evening?
Paul
#5
Cheers Paul but the last thing I need is something I need to w**k on right now.. I always fancied one of them Carltons too. Mind you, I used to fancy a Scimitar once.
What Capri you got? Fancy selling that? I could go for Capri number 7 on my list
What Capri you got? Fancy selling that? I could go for Capri number 7 on my list
#6
I've also got a mark 2 3.0s That's been an ongoing project for 5 years now
It's only got half an exhaust at the moment and the clutch is seized on When I get some time again I'll do some more work on it Goes like stink even by todays standards
It's only got half an exhaust at the moment and the clutch is seized on When I get some time again I'll do some more work on it Goes like stink even by todays standards
#7
I've got a Rover 220 Gsi 2.0 16v with 95k on clock.. all old MOT's, 17"'s, stainless zorst filter, in ok condition for ages, looks nice... wanting £900 for it or thereabouts
Mail me on marc@car-torque.net if u want.
Mail me on marc@car-torque.net if u want.
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#8
Paul, I've said it before and I'm not afraid to say it again, I rate the Capri as one of the best driver's cars ever. I've had 2 three litre motors a Mark II Ghia and a 3 Series S. Both lovely cars. The X reg 3 series I paid £200 for and sold it after a crash for £150, it was the last production year of the 3.0s before the 2.8i took over. You see them on ebay now in all sorts of condition but typically asking around £750 for a shocker and £3500 for a minter. Wish I still had mine, and definitely a sound investment for you that one
Goonasuk.. No ta mate, thanks but really looking for something RWD and bigger powerplant.
Goonasuk.. No ta mate, thanks but really looking for something RWD and bigger powerplant.
#9
I had a 2.8i for a while and that was fun but I wished I'd gone for a special because of the lsd
You can pick up a good gsi for that sort of money you want to spend and they handle very well and have a lsd as standard 204bhp on tap too
You can pick up a good gsi for that sort of money you want to spend and they handle very well and have a lsd as standard 204bhp on tap too
#10
Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Hi Jim
It's going good thanks Been doing alot of organising lately when I'm not working on the cars because it's now less than 8 months 'til I get married You fancy a pint at that pub near your house one evening?
Paul
It's going good thanks Been doing alot of organising lately when I'm not working on the cars because it's now less than 8 months 'til I get married You fancy a pint at that pub near your house one evening?
Paul
..my local pub would be good, got no transport
Cheers
Jim
#14
Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Yep Had that one a while now Must change it again to keep people on their toes
Cheers
jim
p.s. found something more enjoyable than watching depreciation on a rice rocket
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/sh...0/ppuser/26224
excellent
Last edited by zilch; 02 November 2004 at 10:14 PM. Reason: more info
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