jassi_hayre Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Not sure how this happened but you may recall from posts back around November that I was looking to strip my NA for track use and buy another car (something other than a supra) as daily driver. I'd been saving up for three years and had a healthy budget of approx £15k. Well we decided to move so I thought ok I'll use max £3k from budget and build it up again over next 3 - 4 months. After moving we needed to modernise so I thought ok I'll use another £2k max. Just been through all the receipts etc and can't believe I only have £3k left[sHOCK][/sHOCK] First time in many a year I genuinely feel like crying[sAD][/sAD] Is there anything fast (faster than an NA) and reliable that can be had for this little money? TIA Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 An MR2 turbo would be a good choice in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Gt4 Possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) For 3k I'd be looking at a rev3> MR2 Turbo, MKIII Supra (Import 1JZ version 280-300bhp) possibly an S14a 200sx, Skyline GTS-T, Evo 1-3 non Jap, Audi S2 all the above are very fun to drive Edited March 24, 2009 by Tom (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) A bit different, but i own and ride supersport bikes, have onwed Jag XKR 4.2, BMw M5 etc. The suprise speed machines for me are; Volvo C70 (even S70 if you need 4 doors) T5's, ideally with the 240bhp engines. Also there is SAAB 95 2.3 Hot Aeros.... Your budget will get a relatively newish/modern car with FSH and sensible miles with ease. They are super cruisers, with masses of effortless grunt and great fuel economy but soft in the handling department, non the less, I love my C70 T5 to bits. Edited March 24, 2009 by DSK (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3LL Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 your sad cos you have spent 12k towards a brand new house and you STILL have 3k for pocket money for a fun daily driver.. your mad dude Id give my right nut to have been able to have done the same! There are absolutely tons of awesome cars you can pick up for that sort of cash, I would deffo be thinking MR2 Turbo or 180sx Turbo personally, There both amazingly quick and tons of fun! Chin up dude, am sure you can find an awesome motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 A nice mr2 turbo or older evo,subaru or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 how on earth does someone over spend by £7k and only notice when they check the receipts?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 how on earth does someone over spend by £7k and only notice when they check the receipts?! exactly.....poor math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 my choice a daihatsu mira lol 4wd 660cc turbo theyve got to be a crazy car nice old top gear review for you to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptiMZTm4F34 the red one by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 UMMMM aristo TT???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'd say mr2 turbo, my n/a mr2 was quick and very much like having a big go-cart, can imagine a turbo version of that with some nice engine mods would "go some" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 old s13 200sx, cheap as you like with plenty of bits available. When you get tired of 1.8ltr turbos you can use a sr20 and when you get tired of 4cylinders you can put an rb25 or if your pockets are deeper by then, an rb26(after you fix the rust and the diff obvioulsy:)). Mr2 turbo's are stupidly quick aswell so would also be top on my imaginary list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkorangerover Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 for 3k you could get a mark 3 1 jz greddy t88 single turbo like i did (for a fun car ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carsten Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Eg6 with k20 If stripped easily outruns a sup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Celica GT4 fantastic car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 As stated above, buy a MR2 turbo or a GT4. And consider yourself lucky, lots of people here are being forced to sell cars due to having no jobs. In order to be able to keep a roof over thier head. Now that would make you cry no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassi_hayre Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 I want to cry because it took so long to save up. Had my heart set on E46 M3 or possibly even a 996. I've only found out as missus was in charge of funds (last time thats happening). Looks like MR2 Tubby is winning all the votes. Would a 3000GT be a bad buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Would a 3000GT be a bad buy? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 this seems a very odd thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 You should get a job with the UK banking industry All goes horribly wrong and you win a huge payout plus a mega pension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 You should get a job with the UK banking industry All goes horribly wrong and you win a huge payout plus a mega pension Lol, not bloody wrong their chris:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassi_hayre Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Yep bankers must be the only people to completely F*** everything up and get a handsome payout for doing it. Why can't all jobs be like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Soarer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolai Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 for 3k you could get a mark 3 1 jz greddy t88 single turbo like i did (for a fun car ) Tell me where to get me one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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