Quickest car for up to 5 grand
15 February 2007, 02:15 AM
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Quickest car for up to 5 grand
Hi,
What are people's thoughts on the quickest car they've had or experienced that could be bought for up to £5,000?
Of course, an Impreza is my current choice.
Many thanks,
David
What are people's thoughts on the quickest car they've had or experienced that could be bought for up to £5,000?
Of course, an Impreza is my current choice.
Many thanks,
David
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15 February 2007, 02:39 AM
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if its cheap and fast, it isnt reliable
if its fast and reliable, it isnt cheap
if its cheap and reliable, it isnt fast.
fast is a matter of money, how fast do you want to spend?
if its fast and reliable, it isnt cheap
if its cheap and reliable, it isnt fast.
fast is a matter of money, how fast do you want to spend?
15 February 2007, 08:37 AM
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I will get a bit of jip for saying this.... but a golf mk4 1.8t chipped to 200bhp/231lbft of torque
0-60 in about 6.2/6.5 and 0-100mph in 15 seconds
Lots of torque and great in gear accelleration..... but the handling is kack to say the least.
0-60 in about 6.2/6.5 and 0-100mph in 15 seconds
Lots of torque and great in gear accelleration..... but the handling is kack to say the least.
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What's quick? Fastest 0-60, fastest at the Pod, fastest top speed, fastest 40-70, fastest in the twisties, or fastest feeling? There's a different answer for each.
15 February 2007, 12:44 PM
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15 February 2007, 01:44 PM
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Excellent! Thanks for all the replies.
Brendan, I agree with all your catagories. Any cars that tick most of the boxes?
Could be tempted for a Westfield. Anyone had a bad experience with one?
Brendan, I agree with all your catagories. Any cars that tick most of the boxes?
Could be tempted for a Westfield. Anyone had a bad experience with one?
15 February 2007, 01:47 PM
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Having driven, owned and tried most of them.(non scoobs sub 5K spend)
And totally non biased I would have to say a UK classic scoob with Service history. On paper a early WRX might be 20 or 40bhp less BHP depending on which year but in reality the UK is just as quick. And the UK will be mapped for UK fuel, will likely be looked after and serviced.
You can get a MY96-98 for sub 5K, and if your patient and haggle you should even get a facelift MY99 for 5K.
Only other car I would suggest is a E36 M3 (not the EVO). But the Scoob will be much more fun to drive and feel allot more chuckable.
Pounds per reliable smiles a UK scoob cannot be beat IMHO.
If you want ***** out performance on a budget get a RX7 for 5K. But be prepared to have some deep pockets.
And totally non biased I would have to say a UK classic scoob with Service history. On paper a early WRX might be 20 or 40bhp less BHP depending on which year but in reality the UK is just as quick. And the UK will be mapped for UK fuel, will likely be looked after and serviced.
You can get a MY96-98 for sub 5K, and if your patient and haggle you should even get a facelift MY99 for 5K.
Only other car I would suggest is a E36 M3 (not the EVO). But the Scoob will be much more fun to drive and feel allot more chuckable.
Pounds per reliable smiles a UK scoob cannot be beat IMHO.
If you want ***** out performance on a budget get a RX7 for 5K. But be prepared to have some deep pockets.
15 February 2007, 01:51 PM
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I think you will struggle to get a OK westie for sub 5K. Even good westies go for over 5K. Great car though, but only good as a total toy.
You might get a robin Hood or Westie copy equivalant for sub 5K. But you probably need to be a little hands on with the mechanics.
You might get a robin Hood or Westie copy equivalant for sub 5K. But you probably need to be a little hands on with the mechanics.
15 February 2007, 02:19 PM
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I was just looking at 7/8 year old Audi A6 4.2 quattro's going for around that money - lot of car [even one with NAV and bose system]!!!!
www.FastSaloons.com - Car Performance Statistics)
www.FastSaloons.com - Car Performance Statistics)
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16 February 2007, 09:36 PM
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You can have a Gtir and be doing high 12sec 1/4s for under 5K these days. I doubt much will beat that for fast. It should reach around 160mph if you want top speed quickest.