SkyJawa Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Well, as much as I hate to admit it, its looking like I'm going sensible before I've even hit 30!!! I'm thinking about chopping in my GTR as its just pointless in south-east rush hour traffic I sit in with 17mpg, and replace it with a bike and cheaper commute motor. Use the bike as much as poss but still have the car there for when its minging Anyone got any thoughts. As I said, something to do the commute in, thats got a few toys, bit of poke (not more than 7 sec 0-60) and a bit of luxo-ness? (not a supra ) Currently thinking along the lines of a E36 328i Sport......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm thinking about the exact same thing mate. Nissan 200sx S14 and CBR600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Currently thinking along the lines of a E36 328i Sport......... As soon as I saw the subject of the thread that very car jumped into my mind. My old mechanic used to lend me his when my Supra was in and I loved the throttle response, handled well, comfy and quick enough for most people - a bit bland looking maybe but sometimes it's better to blend in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 bit of a long shot but what about the new vauxhall vectra?? 3.0 V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 As soon as I saw the subject of the thread that very car jumped into my mind. My old mechanic used to lend me his when my Supra was in and I loved the throttle response, handled well, comfy and quick enough for most people - a bit bland looking maybe but sometimes it's better to blend in Yeah, I've had about 6 years now of standing out, so blending in will be a refreshing change! Hadn't thought about a 200sx, though 6k would only get an S13 would it not. My other weapon of choice will be a 636 ZX6R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 bit of a long shot but what about the new vauxhall vectra?? 3.0 V6 Defo a long shot - I'd never own a Vauxhall ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm thinking about chopping in my GTR How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'd go for an Audi A4 or A3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hadn't thought about a 200sx, though 6k would only get an S13 would it not. Nope you can get a 1998 S14 with 40-50k miles for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hadn't thought about a 200sx, though 6k would only get an S13 would it not. My other weapon of choice will be a 636 ZX6R Seen on the autotrader a T reg S14 touring with 80k on the clock with fsh for £4500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 Blimey - they are cheap Another thought is a late MK1 MX5 1.8iS as then could track it easily with no worries and they are brilliant for that (and possibly supercharging ) A4 & A3 - 6k doesn't buy you much car I'll be looking for 15k for the GTR as is with all mods on it, or might remove some and sell a bit cheaper, and make up the money selling on the mods......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 Nailed it down to: 200SX S14a (can use my alloys, blitz boost controller and my EDFC if I get Tein Suspension fitted) E36 328i Sport MR2 Turbo (again can use Blitz) Celica GT4 1 more that I can't remember coz I'm knackered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Out of those I'd got for the MR2 Turbo, probably a '94 GT T-Bar so it's the facelift with the standard toys, half leather / half alcantara and a nice removable roof for summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 go for the sx mate, they are brilliant fun cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 GT4 ST205 all the way... i used to have one, was a great car. Few choice mods will easily see 300BHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 go for the sx mate, they are brilliant fun cars! Never driven an S14 but the S13 is the best car I've ever driven. So easy to throw about, you can do whatever you like with em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 you can do whatever you like with em Apart from look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 GT4 ST205 all the way... i used to have one, was a great car. Few choice mods will easily see 300BHP But the MR2 with the same choice mods will go faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Apart from look good I'll get some pics of my cuz's matt black 200sx Now that looks tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 But the MR2 with the same choice mods will go faster Maybe, but the celica will go round corners quicker and be better off the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I love the way the thread was about "a bit of luxo-ness for the commute" when it started, then quickly changed to a discussion about whether a Celica, SX, or MR2 was a better choice Keep it in the family -- Aristo TT ( or a Soarer ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 LOL! Well they are a bit luxo compared to the rawness of the Skyline! To be honest, I love both the Celica and MR2. Mate has an MR2 Turbo and I do like to be different with my cars. The other thing really ruling them out is that I'd be looking at 1993-1994 ish for them for about 5.5k. I have to say if I go ahead and do this at the moment the 200SX has it. Easily upgradable, more luxo inside if I go for a touring and will return around 25-30mpg against the GTR's 16-17. The clincher really has to be though that you can get a 98/99 S/T plater with 40-50k on the clock, Touring Spec manual, for 4.5-5k With the SX I'd be able to transfer the R34 GTR 18" alloys, the Blitz SBC-ID and my EDFC as its the same one the SX Super Street Kit uses That would leave me plenty for a 636 ZX6R and pay off all my credit cards. Bit of a no brainer really................. But I will miss the GTR loads Really am torn with whether to go ahead and do it or not............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Soarer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 LOL! I did think that to start, but I think they look crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Coming from a taxi owner, I find that quite insulting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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