k222bye Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Ok so let's just say you have about £5000 to spend and you wish to buy your first ever car specifically to work on. What car would you buy? Was having this discussion with a friend of mine who's looking to learn more, so what better way than to have a project car. He is considering a 1.9 CDTI vauxhall astra hatchback, getting a blue fin chip, stainless steel exhaust. Cold air intake and a remap. Whereas I told him to look at something like a Toyota Starlet or a Civic type S. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Jackson Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Mazda MX5 £1k-£2k initial outlay, with a £5k budget you could drop a turbocharging kit in there. Great project to do,not the most simple, but if they don't mind it being off the road for a few months it would be an incredibly rewarding venture. Was something I wanted to do with mine before my plans changed and money got earmarked for other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Mazda MX5 £1k-£2k initial outlay, with a £5k budget you could drop a turbocharging kit in there. Great project to do,not the most simple, but if they don't mind it being off the road for a few months it would be an incredibly rewarding venture. Was something I wanted to do with mine before my plans changed and money got earmarked for other things. This is pretty much what I did.... mine is now SCd with suspension work and its great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Mazda MX5 £1k-£2k initial outlay, with a £5k budget you could drop a turbocharging kit in there. Great project to do,not the most simple, but if they don't mind it being off the road for a few months it would be an incredibly rewarding venture. Was something I wanted to do with mine before my plans changed and money got earmarked for other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Pulsar GTIR? MK1 Leon Cupra R? MK1 S3? Celica? ..I've seen people put SCs on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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