£2-£4k car??
22 April 2005, 11:03 AM
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£2-£4k car??
I know similar threads have been done but my wife (kim to those who know her) is looking to buy a car for between £2k-£4k... want something turbocharged/supercharged, nippy and a bit of fun. has to be special and have a lot of character...
cars so far that we are looking at are:
1. Series 1 rs turbo (kim has owned one before and loved it... classic car)
2. VW Polo G40 running 160bhp+
whatelse people... we need help!
cars so far that we are looking at are:
1. Series 1 rs turbo (kim has owned one before and loved it... classic car)
2. VW Polo G40 running 160bhp+
whatelse people... we need help!
22 April 2005, 11:38 AM
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2-3k i would buy £2000 - £2500 volvo 850 T5. Take it to www.volvotuninguk.com and then enjoy pushing every n/a (non GT) 996 from rolling to 150 !!!
As an example of how easy it is to access power, the car producing this RR sheet is a 150000 mile M reg T5 s. Total mods are panel filter and stand alone SAM ecu when it was RR on 97 ron. Since then he has added a CAT back exhaust.
As an example of how easy it is to access power, the car producing this RR sheet is a 150000 mile M reg T5 s. Total mods are panel filter and stand alone SAM ecu when it was RR on 97 ron. Since then he has added a CAT back exhaust.
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22 April 2005, 11:53 AM
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Saxo VTS !?!? - not turbo or charged but easily as quick as a modified G40 and can take most RS's on under 200 hp. Cheap, handle well and very quick, for what they are !!
22 April 2005, 11:55 AM
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probably too big as well but how about a 2 door 16 valve saab 900 turbo. I was going to suggest a 9000 but this is comparable in size to andy's volvo suggestion.
or even better a saab 99 Turbo ( if 2 door then a little smaller than the 900 too), much older but so much character and your budget could buy the best of the best.
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or even better a saab 99 Turbo ( if 2 door then a little smaller than the 900 too), much older but so much character and your budget could buy the best of the best.
The original tarmac terrorist.
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Classic 900s are luverly. I want one one day.
I think 200sx deserves a mention, but that's RWD and on the frisky side.
CRX?
I'm not sure I'd want to buy a cheap 4wd performance car... good chance of getting a moneypit imo.
Edit: or a cheap porker... first service could add 50% to the price.
I think 200sx deserves a mention, but that's RWD and on the frisky side.
CRX?
I'm not sure I'd want to buy a cheap 4wd performance car... good chance of getting a moneypit imo.
Edit: or a cheap porker... first service could add 50% to the price.
22 April 2005, 12:26 PM
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just looked on autotrader and Pulsar GTIR fits the bill I think.... I looked at 200SX's too (I fancy one) but most are the touring model which is auto - does not float my boat! the other half's SLK is an auto and it's ok but not my ideal choice
a tail happy 200SX sounds like a whole load of fun to me!!
a tail happy 200SX sounds like a whole load of fun to me!!
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supercharged, nippy and a bit of fun. has to be special and have a lot of character...
I think this thread has been resolved now
22 April 2005, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mike16v
just looked on autotrader and Pulsar GTIR fits the bill I think.... I looked at 200SX's too (I fancy one) but most are the touring model which is auto - does not float my boat! the other half's SLK is an auto and it's ok but not my ideal choice
a tail happy 200SX sounds like a whole load of fun to me!!
a tail happy 200SX sounds like a whole load of fun to me!!
Get a half decent s14a for 4-5k, decent s14 would probably fit your budget but you say you don't want r/wd so....
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For the GTI-R suggestions.
'want something turbocharged/supercharged, nippy and a bit of fun. has to be special and have a lot of character...'
turbo yes, nippy yes, fun yes
But special and have a lot of character.....am i missing something?
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oh Ive thought about it...It must be because the early ones have a nissan unmbrella in a cubby hole
'want something turbocharged/supercharged, nippy and a bit of fun. has to be special and have a lot of character...'
turbo yes, nippy yes, fun yes
But special and have a lot of character.....am i missing something?
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oh Ive thought about it...It must be because the early ones have a nissan unmbrella in a cubby hole
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ST185 GT-Fours go for 2k these days, there is one for sale on the owners club at the moment for £1300 :shock:
Carlos Sainz versions usually get more money due to the limited numbers and the W2A intercooler.
Great value for money, different, not common and 4wd... all your criteria filled
Carlos Sainz versions usually get more money due to the limited numbers and the W2A intercooler.
Great value for money, different, not common and 4wd... all your criteria filled
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