add heywood Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I've been thinking for a while to get a cheap car so I can start doing track days etc in it. What sort of car would be a good choice for less than a grand? I could spend more but want it to be cheap and cheerfull. Here is the list I've been thinking of so far... 1. Old Fords ie, xr2i, xr3i, rs turbo 2. 306 Gti 3. Saxo VTR / VTS 4. Mitsubishi FTO (I know there a bit more money but Ive seen the V6 ones for about 1.5K) Any I've missed that would be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Have you asked the missus already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 They are all front wheel drive though How about an old BMW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Get an E30 318i and start with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Have you asked the missus already? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 i have a mx6 2.5 v6 for £205 if you want that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Another great little track motor would be an MX5, get a shabby one and strip it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Puma, I can sell you one if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 mk1 MX-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Another great little track motor would be an MX5, get a shabby one and strip it out. mk1 MX-5 Damn right, the MX5 will decimate all. Easy to work with, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I've been thinking for a while to get a cheap car so I can start doing track days etc in it. What sort of car would be a good choice for less than a grand? I could spend more but want it to be cheap and cheerfull. Here is the list I've been thinking of so far... 1. Old Fords ie, xr2i, xr3i, rs turbo 2. 306 Gti 3. Saxo VTR / VTS 4. Mitsubishi FTO (I know there a bit more money but Ive seen the V6 ones for about 1.5K) Any I've missed that would be good? Plus, everything you've mentioned is FWD... I'd steer clear of that if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 MR2 of some description? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Scooby... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201019358632908/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/1000/model/impreza/make/subaru/quicksearch/true/page/1/postcode/rg26ub/radius/100?logcode=p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I've recently bought an MX5 for some summer fun and they are great, loads of parts readily available for them, brilliant handling aswell, as soon as it gets to winter the MX5 is coming off the road and getting built into a pure track car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shima60 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 mx5 Failing that how about a mk3 supra? As long as the headgasket gets replaced there really fun cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Why not use the supra? they are great fun on track:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Why not use the supra? they are great fun on track:) If you stack it, it's a lot more moneys worth, if you stack a £900 car your not going to be too bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 If you stack it, it's a lot more moneys worth, if you stack a £900 car your not going to be too bothered. £1000 will go a long way on trackday insurance and you are driving a decent car on track, not some old wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 £1000 will go a long way on trackday insurance and you are driving a decent car on track, not some old wreck. I see what you mean, but I like to have the cars seperate, when I have a track car, it is just that, it barely see's the road, which is what will be happening with the MX5, it will be completely stripped down, I've already got a rollcage coming today for it, then hopefully remove the windscreen in favour of a little aeroscreen, whereas with the Supra I enjoy using that on the road as it is, it's comfy and civilized and I've been trecking the country in of late and I don't really have an urge to put it on a track. I just need a civilized daily drive now, then I have my perfect setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I see what you mean, but I like to have the cars seperate, when I have a track car, it is just that, it barely see's the road, which is what will be happening with the MX5, it will be completely stripped down, I've already got a rollcage coming today for it, then hopefully remove the windscreen in favour of a little aeroscreen, whereas with the Supra I enjoy using that on the road as it is, it's comfy and civilized and I've been trecking the country in of late and I don't really have an urge to put it on a track. I just need a civilized daily drive now, then I have my perfect setup. Im the opposite, i like my Supra to be able to do everything, its easy to build a track car or a drag car, but to have a car that is good at everything and still nice to drive on the street is where it gets hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Im the opposite, i like my Supra to be able to do everything, its easy to build a track car or a drag car, but to have a car that is good at everything and still nice to drive on the street is where it gets hard. Ahh like a jack of all trades, that's too complicated for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Get an E30 318i and start with that that would get my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Im the opposite, i like my Supra to be able to do everything, its easy to build a track car or a drag car, but to have a car that is good at everything and still nice to drive on the street is where it gets hard. Fantastic post. That's my outlook too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Im the opposite, i like my Supra to be able to do everything, its easy to build a track car or a drag car, but to have a car that is good at everything and still nice to drive on the street is where it gets hard. I've thought that too, but then I think it's a lot to lose if you have an incident on track. I love throwing my NA around on track as it's relatively cheap, meaning I can go all out and not worry too much if I come off/hit anything (which I have done a few times) - best way to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Porsche 924 or 944 would be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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