Your choice of car and why

[Simon]

Not at all, especially when I prefer RWD. I can appreciate that ITRs, even though FWD, are quite special but I don't like how FWD cars drive. I much prefer the characteristics of RWD.

I tell you one thing, I can still get in any FWD an within an hour drive it at 100%. 2 years later and I still cant do that in my S2000

 

[bmwbarry1981]

A £3k 180 would be older than the one I currently own. £6k would likely get you a pretty new one with few miles.

Well Ive seen 27,000 mile 04 plates for £3300.

Thats low enough for me.

I would struggle to justify £6K even if it had 0 miles on it.

 

[bmwbarry1981]

A well setup FWD car can still be fun.

Ive got power off oversteer in my FWD car, and a really neutral drive when on the power.

 

[Scuzi]

I tell you one thing, I can still get in any FWD an within an hour drive it at 100%. 2 years later and I still cant do that in my S2000

Exactly. It's the same for me too. I find most RWD cars more challenging to drive properly and close to the limit which increases the enjoyment ten fold. Some people may prefer beign able to drive a car on the limit with ease which is more akin to FWD cars. Whatever floats your boat.

 

[Jez]

330, but only if it didnt have a roof.

 

[Simon]

Exactly. It's the same for me too. I find most RWD cars more challenging to drive properly and close to the limit which increases the enjoyment ten fold. Some people may prefer beign able to drive a car on the limit with ease which is more akin to FWD cars. Whatever floats your boat.

On a road though a equivilant FWD will be faster then RWD.

On the track ive took it to and beyond the limit, easy when there are no bumps or trees to hit though!

 

[Johno please?]

Impreza STi without a doubt.

The speed, grip and noise =

I've just bought a womens car though apprentley

 

[MoNkeE]

S2000, 'cause I like convertibles and they're fun

 

[MrMoonX]

you could get an rx-8 with highish mileage for £10k

 

[Scuzi]

On a road though a equivilant FWD will be faster then RWD.

I'm not so sure. I can't think of an example bar the Integra (off the top of my head) which would be faster than an equivalent RWD car on the road. The higher up the power output scale you go the truer this seems to become, too.

I'm more worried about driving satisfaction than outright speed though which is where I feel RWD excels.

 

[Siliconslave]

you could get an rx-8 with highish mileage for £10k

?? have you looked at RX-8 prices recently? no-one wants them due to the silly mpg so they are dirt cheap

IE: http://pistonheads.com/sales/695936.htm

 

[Simon]

I'm not so sure. I can't think of an example bar the Integra (off the top of my head) which would be faster than an equivalent RWD car on the road. The higher up the power output scale you go the truer this seems to become, too.

I'm more worried about driving satisfaction than outright speed though which is where I feel RWD excels.

Im not talking straight lines.

 

[Scuzi]

Neither am I

 

[loltim]

I tell you one thing, I can still get in any FWD an within an hour drive it at 100%. 2 years later and I still cant do that in my S2000

Just want to echo this. If I drove a 2000 like I drive my Civic i'm certain i'd be posting from hospital.

From the list I'd probably choose a DC2 - can get a nice UKDM for 5k now.

 

[ConTRo13R]

Yeah yeah I saw your Ascari recommendation

lol didnt propely read the op lol i been rumbled! the ascari tho

 

[Hxc]

An old TVR Chim and 4k for "niggles"

 

[esK`]

Astra VTR
Leon Cupra R
Civic Type R


im more of a smaller car man hehe

 

[rare]

Might be lucky enough to find an early V6 clio for that sort of money.

 

[Trick]

If 'driver satisfaction' is a must then put an Elise S1 111s on that list.

 

[peterattheboro]

Dunno if anyone noticed but all of my suggestions come with back seats.

And are all larger than a Clio.