chris burford Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Honda nsx or possibly nissan 350z with a twin tubby conversion now thats a fun car.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I'd love an Exige, I think they look so cool! After owning a Supra I said I'd fancy something opposite - light and nimble with no top end!! I agree, the Exige has always caught my attention. A good drivers car, I'd imagine that every drive could feel like a trip around the track lol however, my reservation is that on your typically bit of road (i.e. not your favourite twisty bit that you get to have fun and practice on day in day out) you could get shown up by a suped up shopping car or hot hatch, especially when the straights come up. Maybe an Exige with an engine swap would fit the bill. You have to go test drive these sorts of cars, I found the Elise a real bitch to get into / out of and rather uncomfortable/bland adn basic inside (I know that's what they are about, but there is a limit). how about (I can't believe I'm saying this) a 350Z as something sensible with some performance level still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 How about a monaro, a vxr model? Or a 350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 A supercar for less than £25k? Reliable, rare, excellent VFM. Hmmm.. how about one of them Supra jobbies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Have considered a 350z and at one point I would have loved one but want something with supercar performance and something a bit more crazy to look at. Yeah I know an Exige has a slow top speed but the acceleration and handling make it a supercar beater. As for an engine conversion you can get a ivtec honda conversion which takes the power up to a maxiumum of around 240bhp and from I hear its a lighter engine than the standard toyota engine. 0-60 in the mid to late 3's plus a higher top end. As for my height I am 6ft 2 and talking to some of the guys on the midlands lotus owners club I should be fine in an exige. I think they might be taller cars than the elise as are designed for track use in mind which means extra room for the crash helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 No I cant go back down the supra route. As much as I'd love a late vvti TT I need to try something else. Although I guess I could get a cheap supra as a daily driver and then something mega crazy like an ariel atom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 heres an exige with the honda conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 There's a LOVELY 996 advertised on the Local Intranet @ Work with a GT3 kit on it for £20k if interested. 40,000 miles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 hmmm a Porsche 996 would be a very nice car. Not sure what the servicing/running costs would be like though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 hmmm a Porsche 996 would be a very nice car. Not sure what the servicing/running costs would be like though Servicing isn't too bad - 993s and 996s are cheaper to service than 964s (advantage of hydraulic valves). I think the service interval is pretty long on 996s to - could be wrong but I have a feeling it's something like 20k miles. On the other hand - if something breaks - big bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 HMM see I don't get this. Why would you buy a porsche when for the same money supra it would outperform it in pretty much every aspect. I suppose the keys look better in the big dish huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 under 25k , ultra reliable, supercar performance,cheap servicing,.........corvette c5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 this is a good video to watch,seen it before on here. that video of exige with honda engine looks great but dont like the sound they make its pure nasty. there is a house down road that had 2 porsches in garden 1 a boxter other was a other samey looking porsche.he sold it and got a range rover now. just depends what you could live with driving.london is a busy place too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 cant speek for an exige but my uncle had a elise... it was constantly out for repairs or in bits in his garage... Now hes got a porche (which are boring) just get 25k supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 cant speek for an exige but my uncle had a elise... it was constantly out for repairs or in bits in his garage... Now hes got a porche (which are boring) just get 25k supra Around castle donington even I saw off the exiges and the elises in my luxo turbobarge The porsche GT3 had a pop and went into the grass and needed pulling out. Thats only £11k of aristo. £25k of supra would be simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 HMM see I don't get this. Why would you buy a porsche when for the same money supra it would outperform it in pretty much every aspect. I suppose the keys look better in the big dish huh Because the fact is - at least in my opinion - the Supra only outperforms it in one way. It's faster in a straight line. Although mine is an NA, I've had a TT Supra as well. It was somewhere between stock and BPU and it was quick. Certainly quicker than my NA 911 - probably not as quick as a modern 911 turbo. But my 911 stops better, corners better and feels much more involving to drive than both Supra's I've owned. It's been a few years since I had my TT and when I bought the NA I expected it to be much closer to my 911 than it was. If you want to believe all Porsche drivers simply buy the cars because they want the badge then fair enough. Everything I said above is made up - I bought mine because of my lack of personality and because I'm seriously under endowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 ok fair cop just been looking at 911 turbo's this one looks awesome but may need a bit of saving as my budget would be 20-30k http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/148051.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 ok fair cop just been looking at 911 turbo's this one looks awesome but may need a bit of saving as my budget would be 20-30k http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/148051.htm That is lovely. I should avoid looking at stuff like that - it's very tempting. It's even the right colour - "Bad Boys, Bad Boys - What you gonna do......" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 my thoughts exactly not sure if my bonds will mature enough to afford one like that, I take it depresiation on them has kinda stoped as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I know there are lots of cars about but if I didn't have a Supra I would defo go for a Porsche 911 of any age or spec. You are talking 20 - 25K for a decent one but you won't lose much money either!! I want a 911 Turbo by the time I'm 40!!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 What about a Nissan 350z Nismo: *3.5 V6 *Good handling and good power distribution and control *280-300bhp *Fresh Newish Car Design *Sexy Inside *Can buy a convertible version aswell *Can buy some amazing bodykits etc *Quite rare, you dont see to many of them about... *Reliability of Nissan (good) *Can get alot of upgrades done to the engine...I came across a supercharged 500bhp one that blew me away and looked so sweet...I have a video aswell Heres a link to the whatcar review....it got 4/5 http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review/nissan-350z-coupe/474/ Parkers guide review 4.5/5 http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/Review.aspx?model=583 The car has a mixture of the supra and m3 image wise I think...I think its a bit more classy and a good compromise..will defo be something different, staying stylish, sexy, powerful, practical, reliable and most of all put a smile on your face.. And as its got a new engine with new Variable Valve Timing Technology you can expect the fuel economy not to be as bad as you all may think AND CHECK this: A video of a 350Z vs M3 vs S2000 vs Porche Boxter vs Nissan Skyling R34 This is a proper race test round a track from the guys in Japan..look how well the 350z as standard performs....:: http://videos.streetfire.net/search/nissan+gtr/0/ba8f93f0-10cd-41ad-ac35-986e015972b1.htm Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 cant speek for an exige but my uncle had a elise... it was constantly out for repairs or in bits in his garage... Now hes got a porche (which are boring) just get 25k supra Sounds familiar. My elise isn't the most reliable car I've ever bought - but it is by far the best car I've ever bought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Because the fact is - at least in my opinion - the Supra only outperforms it in one way. It's faster in a straight line. Although mine is an NA, I've had a TT Supra as well. It was somewhere between stock and BPU and it was quick. Certainly quicker than my NA 911 - probably not as quick as a modern 911 turbo. But my 911 stops better, corners better and feels much more involving to drive than both Supra's I've owned. It's been a few years since I had my TT and when I bought the NA I expected it to be much closer to my 911 than it was. If you want to believe all Porsche drivers simply buy the cars because they want the badge then fair enough. Everything I said above is made up - I bought mine because of my lack of personality and because I'm seriously under endowed. Yeah but my point is that a £25k supra will by far outstrip all but the most expensive porsches and yes even around corners and stopping. Second hand £25 grands worth of supra will not only have a huge turbo on it, it'll have huge brakes and a handling package of some sort. £25k in the supraworld gets you a hell of alot (also in the skyline and rx7 world). You cannot say the same for a porsche. They hold their values too strongly (one damn good reason for owning one I guess as you don't stand to haemorage value from the instant you buy it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 the thing is its not always about the power etc other wise we would all have kossinzegs and Veyrons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 the thing is its not always about the power etc other wise we would all have kossinzegs and Veyrons Yup those of us that have a spare £500 or more grand would indeed The rest of us mortals have closer to £15k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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