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DannyW
06-06-08, 19:10
Hi guys, i'm mulling over my options for a new (to me) car and can't really work out what i want so am open to suggestions.

I'd like something that's a bit of a sleeper, a bit quick (obviously not supra quick) but also not too flashy looking. Can be a 5 door, not really bothered about the size of it or badge snobbery. Also not bothered about the age of it.

Biggest thing is though, it needs to be less than £4000.

Any ideas?
bowey1986
06-06-08, 19:12
calibra turbo?
couv3z
06-06-08, 19:15
Escort RST S2 all time classic brit car
DannyW
06-06-08, 19:15
calibra turbo?

Too many horror stories from friends who have had them about their terrible reliability.
Jurgen-Jm-Imports
06-06-08, 19:17
vectra, volvo
DannyW
06-06-08, 19:20
vectra, volvo

Hi Jurgen, the wife's got a 150bhp Vectra SRI diesel and it's surprisingly quick!

Any volvo in particular to look at?
Scooter
06-06-08, 19:20
£1500 change too :) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-Lexus-ARISTO-AUTOMATIC-SILVER-METALIC-50000-miles_W0QQitemZ350061643631QQihZ022QQcategoryZ50175QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
bowey1986
06-06-08, 19:24
Too many horror stories from friends who have had them about their terrible reliability.

True but properly maintained ones should be fine, unfortunately its one of those cars the chav culture seems to love. I quite like the audi s2 getting on a bit but a great engine, turbo too :)
simbasupra
06-06-08, 19:25
Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?
CraigGilchrist
06-06-08, 19:35
Skoda Octavia RS, they're pretty quick...
DannyW
06-06-08, 19:49
Skoda Octavia RS, they're pretty quick...

Yeah and a few inside the budget too, good call :thumbs:
Chris Wilson
06-06-08, 21:12
Low mileage Volvo T5R ?
DannyW
06-06-08, 21:36
Low mileage Volvo T5R ?

Just been checking them out on pistonheads, do they go well then?
chris burford
06-06-08, 21:41
Just been checking them out on pistonheads, do they go well then?

How about a celica gt4 toyota reliability, good fun, safe, and fairly economical when not being played with.

Chris
Chris Wilson
06-06-08, 21:42
Very well, and with a few mods they go silly well. I personally dislike the FWD models, but as far as performance and reliability are concerned they are superb. The R model gets the very necessary LSD and a bit more power.


http://forums.turbobricks.com/index.php

have loads of stuff about tuning them, and there's a plethora of high end brake, suspension, clutch and transmission upgrades available for them if you fancy going mad.
DannyW
06-06-08, 21:47
Very well, and with a few mods they go silly well. I personally dislike the FWD models, but as far as performance and reliability are concerned they are superb. The R model gets the very necessary LSD and a bit more power.


http://forums.turbobricks.com/index.php

have loads of stuff about tuning them, and there's a plethora of high end brake, suspension, clutch and transmission upgrades available for them if you fancy going mad.

Thanks Mr Wilson, i'll have a browse.
bigcol
06-06-08, 22:50
peugeot 206 gti

and as it happens i just have one for sale;);)
juanchan
07-06-08, 00:33
Just been checking them out on pistonheads, do they go well then?

My mates got a 98 R reg V70 T5 estate and loves it - quick and very practical. The only downside he's having regrets over is that he didn't go for the 840 (I think that's the one the V70 replaced), which whilst being slightly older, is RWD :)
Chris Wilson
07-06-08, 12:56
850 is FWD, the very last rear wheel drive model was the V90 (estate) and the S90 (saloon) I have a V90, but these models were N/A only and pretty sluggish.
Scotster
07-06-08, 12:58
Scorpio Cosworth

My Papa had one. Life of luxury inside with a nice kick in the rear when you put your foot down.
garethr
07-06-08, 13:37
Nissan Stagea RS4? I've seen a couple of tidy looking examples on eBay for 2K.
Havard
07-06-08, 13:57
Hi guys, i'm mulling over my options for a new (to me) car and can't really work out what i want so am open to suggestions.

I'd like something that's a bit of a sleeper, a bit quick (obviously not supra quick) but also not too flashy looking. Can be a 5 door, not really bothered about the size of it or badge snobbery. Also not bothered about the age of it.

Biggest thing is though, it needs to be less than £4000.

Any ideas?

You have left us with a bit of a "blank canvas" there Danny. Personally I would pay about £4400 for this.....;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/403654.htm

H.
Scotster
07-06-08, 15:22
You have left us with a bit of a "blank canvas" there Danny. Personally I would pay about £4400 for this.....;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/403654.htm

H.

Wow, surely thats not the normal going rate on one of those?