Hi there,

What is the best large (ish) coupe for 3K?

Contenders as follows.

1. Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi.
2. Peugeot 406 3.0V6
3. Toyota Celica 2.0 GT

200SX looks a good bet but not sure that 3K would get me a decent one.

Thanks and all the best.

Martin.

 

Audi coupe? Older but classy, 3k for a plum one looking at pistonheads.

Corrado?

Classic 3 door Saab 900? Not a coupe, but nice.

Of your contenders, I'd go for the Prelude or try and get an extra grand or so for a 200sx.

 

Another vote for the Prelude out of the 3 listed

 

Prelude for me too, great cars, but no room in the back.

 

Prelude is good, I just sold a 1998 2.5ltr V6 Ford Cougar for £3700 with 38k miles on the clock full ford history unmarked bodywork etc... Lovely car it was too. Id defo recommend one. Get one cheaper with a few more miles on the clock for about 3k....

 

Yeah, 200SX is a very motor. I like a car with torque so the 3.0V6 in the 406 appeals. The 200Sx with its mid range turbo punch also appeals. Not sold on the Celica to be honest although they do have ba good rep for reliability.

Corrados are nice but finding a good one for 3K might take a long time and as I'm carless at the moment I'm not sure I can wait (and travel all over the country!) to find a good one.

Not really sold on Saabs tbh. Too much Vectra in them.

Audi's offer good build quality and image but not sure about the handling. The coupe was based on the old 80/90 if I'm not mistaken.

Looking for something a bit different from the normal saloon or hot hatch. Something with good looks, good performance and handling (no point is having a car thats all show and no go!), practicality and decent reliability. Not really fussed about the badge, in fact I'd be quite happy with a non-premium brand at this price level because I'll get a newer car for the money when compared with a BMW, Audi, Merc, etc.

Fuel consumption and insurance not a major issue.

Thanks and all the best.

Martin.

 

I'd forgotten about the cougar. What are they like to drive?

 

Bmw 328 coupe is worth a look.

 

To drive theyre very smooth, faster than I thought it'd be too, a fair bit of grunt in it, very solid too, only had it for 1 year and loved it, very reliable. Id say go have a look at one

 

Each to his own of course, but there's no Vectra in a classic 900. But sounds like not what you're looking for really.

Fiat turbo for that cash maybe? Brisk but a bit fragile seems to be the verdict. Or an Alfa GTV?

French/Italian stuff ought to be newer for the cash I reckon.

 

Banger 3-series Coupe can be got for this money. Probably get a 94/95 328i - but still great cars, and you'd be sure to have some fun with that!

 

I drive a '98 Prelude 2.0. Nice and comfortable drive, good on fuel compared to my scooby. but performance wise it sucks.

 

morris marina 1.8 tc coupe!!!!!!!
those were the days

 

I would say Jap at that age, deffo not the Fiat, good but a liability when ancient.

 

Go with the celica best car I have owned, build quality is spot on.

 

never mind a 2.0GT, you could get a nice ST185 Carlos Sainz limited edition for 3k.

 

running costs?

 

406 Coupe for me, drove the 2 litre version and it was a very nice car