Four seater coupe for around £8k
23 November 2009, 08:51 AM
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Four seater coupe for around £8k
I wanted a Nissan 350Z or Honda S2000, but both lack the additional seats. Much as I'd love to have a two seater, I can justify an expensive toy that is rarely used.
I think that a four seater could replace my commuter car (Golf TDI) and my fun car (Honda CRX).
I have around £8k to spend, and I'd like four seaters, but don't need four doors. Performance is key, as I have a bland Touran TDI for the family days out!!
I guess the Mazda RX8 is the car I like the most that fulfills my criteria, but open to suggestions (other than a bland 3 series coupe!!)
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Andy
I think that a four seater could replace my commuter car (Golf TDI) and my fun car (Honda CRX).
I have around £8k to spend, and I'd like four seaters, but don't need four doors. Performance is key, as I have a bland Touran TDI for the family days out!!
I guess the Mazda RX8 is the car I like the most that fulfills my criteria, but open to suggestions (other than a bland 3 series coupe!!)
Cheers
Andy
23 November 2009, 12:08 PM
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I'm not sure the Alfa will have enough room in the back for children (aged 3 & 4.5 years old) let alone adults!
The Hyundai although has the V6 engine looks a little cheap.
I think I've convinced myself the RX8 is the way forward, but whether I will live with the mpg into the mid-20's is another thing!
The Hyundai although has the V6 engine looks a little cheap.
I think I've convinced myself the RX8 is the way forward, but whether I will live with the mpg into the mid-20's is another thing!
23 November 2009, 01:34 PM
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. and i was having to put in 1 litre of oil per month 
. traded it in after 6 months and got a car with a proper engine
23 November 2009, 02:18 PM
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That's why RX8's are so cheap. I know they wanted a perfect 50/50 weight distribution and the engine set right far back which the rotary does allow. But, why couldn't they just put the engine from the 260ps Mazda 3 MPS engine in it.
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23 November 2009, 02:21 PM
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A mate has just bought an 08 reg special edition (hi powered version) - all white, lovely alloys and very nice. But the mpg and oil consumption are already hurting badly. They really are dire on fuel yet have almost no torque.
23 November 2009, 04:30 PM
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Dunk, I know you sold yours as I spend far too much time on Pistonheads Classifieds! I wanted you to drop another £1000 or so!! 
Not a coupe, but unless I get a 911 (which I can't afford), I don't think there is a coupe that ticks the boxes for me!
Not a coupe, but unless I get a 911 (which I can't afford), I don't think there is a coupe that ticks the boxes for me!
23 November 2009, 05:16 PM
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I can't have a DC5 as someone at work has one!!
I've wanted a DC2 since 1999, but went the AWD turdo'd route instead!
It crossed my mind that I could keep the Golf, and replace the CRX with a DC2, but I think I need to get down to one car!
I've wanted a DC2 since 1999, but went the AWD turdo'd route instead!
It crossed my mind that I could keep the Golf, and replace the CRX with a DC2, but I think I need to get down to one car!
23 November 2009, 08:04 PM
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Another £1000....it was dirt cheap as it was ! (In truth they are a great car, but they don't really excite, effective yes....but actually a bit dull.
(Depending on your miles I'd be very tempted with an Alfa GT 3.2 v6....it'd be ok for smallish kids)
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24 November 2009, 04:57 PM
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gt 3k worth of 20vt fiat coupe haha..nowt much will stay with you in a straight line, 30mpg, gorgeous to look at..(in my biased opinion) and very practical..big boot, 4 seats......3k will buy you abelter, 4k one of the best.....one of THE performance car bargains in my honest opinion..i had mine 2 years and it didnt miss a beat, covered almost 20k miles in it....and gave a few scoobys a fright haha...till those blasted corners came up!!!!
24 November 2009, 07:11 PM
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try a nissan skyline 350 gt we had one it's a great car and it's a 350 z with four seats
YouTube - NISSAN SKYLINE 350GT
YouTube - NISSAN SKYLINE 350GT
They look cool
24 November 2009, 10:31 PM
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