Scooby96

Going to spend approx 1.5k and considering the following:

Ford Probe 2.5 24v V6

Mazda MX-3 V6 (SE)

Nissan 200SX Turbo

Mazda MX-6 (not sure on this one)

Alfa 156 TS Selespeed Veloce

Edited to add:

Audi A4 2.6 V6 SE or A6 2.8 Quattro Saloon or Avant

Rgds,

S96

TonyBurns

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Ford Probe 2.5 24v V6
Basically the Mazda MX6, runs the same engine etc, a bit under rated but then nothing could replace the Capri

Mazda MX-3 V6 (SE)
Use to be classed as the smallest production V6 being only a 1.8, known a few people with these and they liked them, but never drove one meself.

Nissan 200SX Turbo
Probably the best of the bunch, you need to speak to some owners though, John Felstead jumps to mind

Mazda MX-6 (not sure on this one)
As per the ford probe

Alfa 156 TS Selespeed Veloce
Dont know much about these except its basically italian so will probably break down on you but nice looking cars

Tony

Scooby96

Funny you should say that about the Alfa, seen 2 on autotrader with 'engine rattles' & 'selespeed problems'

very nice looking motors IMO though

thanks for your comments

RESSE

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SX = great car.

A few years ago a purchased a low mileage 1992 S13 Executive (air con etc), and it was 100% reliable.

Ran it for about 8 months with no problems.

Not many good ones left - are you looking at S13 or S14 model?

Scooby96

Probably S13, although Ive seen an S14 for 900quid!

PG

MX3 V6
Had one many years ago. Wont set any landspeed records (still quick enough) but a nice smooth engine, quite stylish and they are cheap as chips now. I almost bought mine back the other week but the guy let a scrappy pick it up for .....£50 !!!!

RESSE

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Not sure of they are within budget, but what about the RX7 turbo (I think the G/H reg cars were called Turbo IIs)?

Rear wheel drive and very quick + look very 80s - but I quite like 'em

Jamescsti

I would have the Nissan 200sx personally,
Like the Mazda MX-6 also, I know it's the same as the Probe, but I prefer the look of the Mazda personally,
The 156 is a nice car, avoid the Selespeed box though, i've driven one of these, it's a slower change than a manual box, also the Selespeed box has problems, thisone kept sticking in reverse or wouldn't select reverse at all, I would buy a manual