Fun for £4-5000 ???
22 April 2002, 08:44 AM
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I am in the (very upsetting) position of selling my Subaru to raise some cash for an impending house purchase.
I need to replace it with something (reasonably) cheap to run and insure, with approx 4-5 grand to spend. I've thought about 306xsi, Golf GTI etc etc but just wanted some extra opinions?
In addition what is my 99 T reg, Uk, Blue, Air Conned, good nick, 21000 miles, Turbo worth?
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I need to replace it with something (reasonably) cheap to run and insure, with approx 4-5 grand to spend. I've thought about 306xsi, Golf GTI etc etc but just wanted some extra opinions?
In addition what is my 99 T reg, Uk, Blue, Air Conned, good nick, 21000 miles, Turbo worth?
Cheers
22 April 2002, 09:35 AM
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MR2 without a shadow of a doubt. Get a post 94 model with the new spoiler and you get some real fun. 174bhp, 30mpg average, ultra reliable and cheap insurance - £600 ish FC. Also RWD for some serious fun. 
You will not regret it - very underrated car
DW
You will not regret it - very underrated car
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22 April 2002, 09:46 AM
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Cheers for the ideas keep them coming.
I used to have a J plate 205 gti and loved it to bits, it only had 40,000 on it but it was falling apart! Re-conditioned one might be worth a punt though....
As for the MR2, nice idea and one I hadn't thought of, however (I should have said) I need enough space in the car to put a mountain bike.
I used to have a J plate 205 gti and loved it to bits, it only had 40,000 on it but it was falling apart! Re-conditioned one might be worth a punt though....
As for the MR2, nice idea and one I hadn't thought of, however (I should have said) I need enough space in the car to put a mountain bike.
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22 April 2002, 10:48 AM
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I would be willing to part with my R Reg 306 D Turbo S..........
550 mls to 40 quid
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cheap insurance,face lift model
low genuine mls(45000 wont find this anywhere in one of these)
£2000 spent on sensible mods
tax and mot
mods include....10 stack cd changer,two amps,6x9s,12 sub in accoustic shelf,sony t.o.t.r. head unit,lowered 50mm,tints,205.50.15s,and more that I cant remember.
Dark blue in colour full history
1 Prev owner
used as 2nd car to the MY01:
MINT.......
Not exciting to drive....but surprisingly quick for a diesel
Ill post some pics if anyones interested...
OITRO £4650.........
550 mls to 40 quid
:cheap insurance,face lift model
low genuine mls(45000 wont find this anywhere in one of these)
£2000 spent on sensible mods
tax and mot
mods include....10 stack cd changer,two amps,6x9s,12 sub in accoustic shelf,sony t.o.t.r. head unit,lowered 50mm,tints,205.50.15s,and more that I cant remember.
Dark blue in colour full history
1 Prev owner
used as 2nd car to the MY01:
MINT.......
Not exciting to drive....but surprisingly quick for a diesel
Ill post some pics if anyones interested...
OITRO £4650.........
22 April 2002, 11:05 AM
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Mazda Eunos Roadster G or H plate about 4-5K. Fantastic roofless fun for the summer, I know 'cos we've got one and at the moment are using it more than the scoob!
The added bonus is that they very rarely go wrong
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The added bonus is that they very rarely go wrong
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22 April 2002, 12:09 PM
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Found on the 'classifieds' section at Bookatrack
Also -- Rover 220 GSi Turbo (3.5k), MR2 G-Limited T-bar (4.2k) and MR2 G-Limited (3.5k)
[Edited by carl - 4/22/2002 12:12:06 PM]
Porsche 944 - metallic grey 2500cc 8 valve. Burgundy interior. 12 months mot, 6 months tax. Recent clutch and belts. Nice car £4250 ono Tel 0777 1510470 or 01423 323980
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22 April 2002, 12:16 PM
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I have to agree with Sal, for the money the Eunos Roadster is great fun, I'm having as much fun in it than I did in my Scoob albeit at much lower speeds and G forces. You wont get much in the back though let alone a mountain bike.
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22 April 2002, 12:17 PM
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Sorry to highjack thread, however Yoza, can you drop me a quick e -mail with regards to your 306...
Currently doing 100miles + a day back a forth to work so really need a diesel as a second car ... And yours sound pretty good !
Is it 3 or 5 door and yes piccies would be good !
Cheers,
Paul
Currently doing 100miles + a day back a forth to work so really need a diesel as a second car ... And yours sound pretty good !
Is it 3 or 5 door and yes piccies would be good !
Cheers,
Paul
22 April 2002, 12:25 PM
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Re- MR2... you can fit a mountain bike in an MR2! as long as it is the T-bar... remove the passenger t-bar panel... remove both wheels and seat off mountain bike.. open passengers door and lift bike frame at about 75degree through the t-bar hole and open door.. place on the seat.. put wheels on top and seat under frame on seat.. use the seat belt to hold in all down.. replace t-bar panel and away you go!!
Also you can carry a second.. turn it upside down and put handle bars on rear engine lid.. line up the seat with the rear spoiler and tie and pad where meets the car! not exactly practical but I suvived for 5years!
JGM
Also you can carry a second.. turn it upside down and put handle bars on rear engine lid.. line up the seat with the rear spoiler and tie and pad where meets the car!
not exactly practical but I suvived for 5years! JGM
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I'm in the process of selling my porker.
It's an '85 944 LUX Auto, 2 owners from new with a FULL Porsche history, not another spanner has touched it's engine.
118K. New Porsche Gearbox about 2K ago. Metallic Champagne Gold, tip top condition.
Looking for aroung 4K...
It's an '85 944 LUX Auto, 2 owners from new with a FULL Porsche history, not another spanner has touched it's engine.
118K. New Porsche Gearbox about 2K ago. Metallic Champagne Gold, tip top condition.
Looking for aroung 4K...
22 April 2002, 10:05 PM
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You wanna buy my Tuned Rover 620ti Awesome bit of kit yours for £3500.00, the quickest and cheapest car posted to this yet
You won't find better perfromance for your pound!!!
96 Rover 620 Ti, 62000 miles Full Dealer S H, major recent overhaul my main dealer inc head Gasket, Clutch, Gear Linkage, Clutch, Pads and Discs. Koni adjustable Coil overs with Moto Build Racing Springs, Mongoose Cat Back SS Zorst, Piper Cross Induction, Motobuild BOV, and Motobuild chip.
Good all round condition, 1000 miles old Toyo T1s 10 months MOT.
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