DannyW Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-B Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 calibra turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Escort RST S2 all time classic brit car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 calibra turbo? Too many horror stories from friends who have had them about their terrible reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 vectra, volvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 £1500 change too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-B Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigGilchrist Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Skoda Octavia RS, they're pretty quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Skoda Octavia RS, they're pretty quick... Yeah and a few inside the budget too, good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Low mileage Volvo T5R ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Low mileage Volvo T5R ? Just been checking them out on pistonheads, do they go well then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 peugeot 206 gti and as it happens i just have one for sale;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Scorpio Cosworth My Papa had one. Life of luxury inside with a nice kick in the rear when you put your foot down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Nissan Stagea RS4? I've seen a couple of tidy looking examples on eBay for 2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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