The Golf has done it's job, and I want a proper car again!!! ;)

I've had all sorts of ideas, but nothing really made me think, I WANT that!

So the short list seems to be (in no particular order):

Mazda RX7
Toyota Supra
Nissan SX200
Nissan Pulsar GTIR
Honda Integra

I have a budget of about £10k, which is flexible.

There are no concerns about practicality (not an issue as my girlfriend has a sensible car!) or fuel economy (as it's a 10 minute walk to work, so it will only be used for fun!) Reliability would be nice (although I guess that's why we have AA!! ;))

More concerned about places in the Surrey/SW London area that could service and repair it!

I don't want to modify it, but I am prepared to buy a modified car.

Can anyone help with who sells these in the South East? Or useful websites?

Already have:

http://www.japvillage.com
http://www.mkivsupra.net
http://www.fduk.org

Cheers
Andy

Andy,

Try:

www.xoticar.co.uk (Croydon)

www.awy.co.uk (Near me)

http://www.lockyear-cars.co.uk/plummers/main.html (In sussex - Used to stock Evo's and Scoobs - Not Sure now!)

My friend bought a Yellow MR2 Turbo from JapVillage last saturday. It cost 7.5K and its lovely, goes like a rocket. Everyone at JV was really nice and professional. A big thumbs goes out!

Cheers Toby! :)

Thanks DAYZEE, I'm not a fan of the MR2's, but I've heard very good reports about Jap Village!

I think someone mentioned they will change the rotor tips (??) on RX7's before they are sold, to save a costly repair (£1200-3000) at a later date!! I don't understand the mechanics of the Wankel engine completely, but the car looks :cool:

Andy :)

Also forgot bout Park Lane but they have always been a bit pricey, cars are v v nice tho:

www.park-lane.co.uk

Evo 4
Skyline R32

Top Marques
There are a few R32's for around 5k on there you may get a bargain.

I'd offer you my evo 6, but I'd want more than 10k for it :p

BTW, how are ya? Long time no see :D

Derek

Andy you HAVE to get an RX-7 :D They are the daddies!

Hi Derek,

Hope you are well! I assume you are still enjoying the delights of a *standard* :o Evo6!

The Skyline is too big, not keen on big cars!!

As for Evos I'd rather have an Evo 5 and can stretch to it, but I'm not sure if I should !! ;) Too similar to the Impreza, and I spent far too much money in the past!!! :eek:

Out of the list, I prefer the looks of the RX7 over the others! Considering it was released in the early 90's, it still looks fresh! :)

I would prefer a 1999 one (so I can use my private plate!!!) but they are going for £20k!! :eek: :o

Not sure about leaving it parked in the street though! :o

You know you are going to spank a wedge of hard earned $ on go seriously faster bits Mr Tang, esp if you are thinking about:

Pulsar GTI-R
Evo V
RX7

hmmm I remember someone telling me this and look at me now ;) lol

Toby,

TBH I could spank a shed load of cash on the car, whichever one I get mentioned here!!! :eek:

Sounds like a wise man told you that!! ;) Or some fat Chinese bloke, whatever!! ;)

Andy

Always liked the thought of a 280ps 1.3 litre... :D

However if you don't keep on top of maintenance they can go bang spectacularly (I've heard). Still, they look like a cracking car to have some fun in.

Yup, it's still standard, and looking to stay that way for a while... unless I get so skint I have to sell it. Yours for 17k sir ;) 18k miles and one minor ding (fixed under insurance).

Derek

You just know you're gonna end up with another 370bhp monster :D

so true mate so true ;) :D

Andy..

Its gotta be the RX7 without any doubt:D:D

Tony

If you're going for pure fun, why not go REAL fun and get a Caterham/Westfield? Twice the 'bang-per-buck' for half the cash?

Andy,

If you're into 'rally slags' dont forget the GT4! :D

DazW

'94 ST205 GT4 WRC

Gary,

I like having a roof!! ;) And if it's parked on the street, it can't leak!!! :eek:

Daz,

I'm trying to avoid rally slags! ;) Spent too much money on one last time!! ;)

Andy give me a call one of the dealers i known has a very nice toyota mrs on the way from Japan full loaded with tuning kit
Adrian

Andy, get one of the very last Honda Civic Vti's and shove a Spoon engine in it!! IMHO

www.gtiroc.com ;)

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Andy, all I can say is, you know what cars I have. CALL ME :p

Dan

Supras are excellent, but just as big as the skyline (so you probably don't really want one!)

RX7's are amazing. You know you want one.

(PS buy a cheaper early one and save you're money for a proper rebuild and more power!)

Anyone got any ideas on where you can get a sensible insurance quote for an RX-7?

Given my current difficulties in trying to get Seat to make me a car I've been considering one instead, but there is no way I'm going to be paying near on 2k to insure a 9k car

andy, watch the rx7, make sure you get a decent one. rotor tips can wear badly on these engines.

as for the integra..nah, no torque at all.
supra...ace!!

ian

Thanks for the info guys!

Adrian, not really my bag! :o

Danny, I was going to give you a call anyway! :)

Ian, As I say JapVillage replace the rotor tips before selling the car apparently! Obviously I need to check this out, so they get a call tomorrow! ;) But they have some bargain cars there! Anything from £8k (older high-ish mileage car) to £20k+ (Claimed 500+bhp!! :eek:)

Andy if you maybe had 12K, I know of a well sorted ITR.

Tein HA Coilovers
Spoon 4-2-1
Spoon Cams
Spoon Valve Train
Choice of Exhaust, BuddyClub/HKS or another
UK Car
Black
17000 miles
Aero Rear Wing

If you want me to mail the owner, let me know.

The price of the above mods is 3K +, so must be the perfformance bargin of the century.

Why not buy my MY00 for around 10k? It's even silver :cool:

Type R - To be honest I love the turbo kick!! ;) And the lack of torque is the only thing that puts me off slightly with the Honda range! Can you get them to mail me details, location and pictures: andy.tang@scoobynet.co.uk

Carl, I've done the Subaru thing, and I like to think I did it quite well!! ;) And it would have to be modified!! :eek: 354bhp from a UK MY99

The thing with a RWD car is that it will be like learning to drive all over again, which is a fun and scary prospect when you're use to FWD and 4WD! ;)

Andy - try and get an MR2 TRD2000 GT - awesome looking beasts, and New Era have just sold one for £10,800 - amazing cars.

http://www.neweraimports.com/stock/mr2_7/mr2frnt.jpg

http://www.neweraimports.com/stock/mr2_7/mr2bck.jpg

These are official Toyota sports versions done by TRD :)

240bhp, can be tuned to 300+

RX7's look cool though.