Wanted a "involving" car.
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You will never get an S14 or S14a for under £1000 unless you know some people. S14 maybe... but your talking high miles and probably very ropey. If it's on std suspension it's gonna be knackered by that age. I can tell you right now.. if you own a 200sx it WILL cost you money, purely down to you wanting to improve things. Suspension/arb's + locking collars will help immensely, but don't take the pee else the RWD will bite you in the arse.
And Stage 1.. what the heck are you on about man... if it's got stg1 already (As defined by Horsham developments and generally accepted), its probably gonna cost at least £1500 if not £1.8k+ for an S14. S14a.. no chance you fruitcake lol.
S13 (pop-up lights), you will be able to get pretty easily for under £1000, but you will have to try and get a good one, otherwise you'll hit problems. Once again.. you'll want to pump money into it. On higher milage cars, big-ends can go if not maintained well, and Stg1 will only get you to about 220bhpish as it has a smaller 1.8 engine. Stg2 will get you the equivalent (almost) of the stg1 s14. Overall, I would honestly not suggest getting a 200sx for only a grand (even though I did with my S13). (I have also owned an s14a bought for 4.7k and spent 3.5k on mods in one year). Unless your prepared to spend some cash on a 200sx don't bother. (Should say that for an S13 you'll be looking at least £2k for decent 'raw' car).
MR2.. try and get the non t-bar model, as it is a better chassis
Mk1's are cool. Don't try and get a mk2 mr2 Rev 1 unless you know about them. They are easy to crash if not experienced with the way they let go. Good car and defo in the category for buy. I would happily own a mk1 
205gti is good suggestion if you can find a good one. (watch for lift off over-steer
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Pain in the arse to work on and some common probs, but a clio 1.8 16v. Fantastic handling.. just take your time in getting a good one.
Also.. take a look at some of the Saab turbo's, they are a LOT of car for the money nowadays and can be picked up cheaply.
And Stage 1.. what the heck are you on about man... if it's got stg1 already (As defined by Horsham developments and generally accepted), its probably gonna cost at least £1500 if not £1.8k+ for an S14. S14a.. no chance you fruitcake lol.
S13 (pop-up lights), you will be able to get pretty easily for under £1000, but you will have to try and get a good one, otherwise you'll hit problems. Once again.. you'll want to pump money into it. On higher milage cars, big-ends can go if not maintained well, and Stg1 will only get you to about 220bhpish as it has a smaller 1.8 engine. Stg2 will get you the equivalent (almost) of the stg1 s14. Overall, I would honestly not suggest getting a 200sx for only a grand (even though I did with my S13). (I have also owned an s14a bought for 4.7k and spent 3.5k on mods in one year). Unless your prepared to spend some cash on a 200sx don't bother. (Should say that for an S13 you'll be looking at least £2k for decent 'raw' car).
MR2.. try and get the non t-bar model, as it is a better chassis
Mk1's are cool. Don't try and get a mk2 mr2 Rev 1 unless you know about them. They are easy to crash if not experienced with the way they let go. Good car and defo in the category for buy. I would happily own a mk1 205gti is good suggestion if you can find a good one. (watch for lift off over-steer
)Pain in the arse to work on and some common probs, but a clio 1.8 16v. Fantastic handling.. just take your time in getting a good one.
Also.. take a look at some of the Saab turbo's, they are a LOT of car for the money nowadays and can be picked up cheaply.
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By 'involving', do you mean something that can be fun, but a bit of a handful?
If so, any old RWD with a lot of power will fit the bill nicely.
If so, any old RWD with a lot of power will fit the bill nicely.
93+ RX7 would cost a whole lot more than the budget of £1200!
I agree with the suggestions of a mk1 MR2. They are really great little machines to drive...lightweight, nimble and an engine that loves to be revved. Feels like a go kart. Loads of fun for not too much money.
I agree with the suggestions of a mk1 MR2. They are really great little machines to drive...lightweight, nimble and an engine that loves to be revved. Feels like a go kart. Loads of fun for not too much money.
ROFL at an RX7 FD for £1200! You'd be able to get an RX7 FC which would be alright for that, but just be aware of the issues (such as flooding etc) and how to sort them.
Either a hot hatch such as clio 1.8 16v or clio hybrid 1.8 16v with a 2 litre engine in it, or perhaps the 205 gti.
For the money I reckon rwd would be mk1 mr2. Awesome cars for the cash, and a lot of fun
Either a hot hatch such as clio 1.8 16v or clio hybrid 1.8 16v with a 2 litre engine in it, or perhaps the 205 gti.
For the money I reckon rwd would be mk1 mr2. Awesome cars for the cash, and a lot of fun
I would have suggested that, but there is NO WAY he is gonna be able to get a williams for £1200. If he does, it's gonna be a pile of ****.
Was just looking to see if there was anything in your price range at the moment aaanndd:
Ta daaaa
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=106318
Just gives you an idea of what you can get really. I'd prefer a non T -Bar and I'd disbelieve anyone who said it didn't leak
Ta daaaa
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=106318
Just gives you an idea of what you can get really. I'd prefer a non T -Bar and I'd disbelieve anyone who said it didn't leak
I am based in bristol atm. As of my car history i had a mini with a 1380cc lump on a single weber, that was a bit of a handfull. Looks like its a toss up between a mr2 and a mx5, i think where i live a softtop would be a bit vunerable. Thanks for the suggestions
Was just looking to see if there was anything in your price range at the moment aaanndd:
Ta daaaa
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=106318
Just gives you an idea of what you can get really. I'd prefer a non T -Bar and I'd disbelieve anyone who said it didn't leak
non t-bar has the benefit of slightly better chassis/less weight, but a nice summers day with the t-bars off and the windows down, can't do that in a tin-top
mine doesn't leak, much
I definately agree with the mk1 mr2 or mx-5 suggestion, both similar ish cars, not driven the mx-5 but I love my mr2
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Another vote for here for the MX5. For pure enjoyment of driving, value for money, running costs and reliability I can't think of a better car...but I would say that owning one myself!
Seriously though, it ticks so many boxes so well. Sure it may not be very powerful, but a 1.8, weighing a bit over 1000kg with ~130bhp isn't too bad at all.
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Another vote for here for the MX5. For pure enjoyment of driving, value for money, running costs and reliability I can't think of a better car...but I would say that owning one myself!
Seriously though, it ticks so many boxes so well. Sure it may not be very powerful, but a 1.8, weighing a bit over 1000kg with ~130bhp isn't too bad at all.
Nothing wrong with the 1.6 either! Mine moves when I want it to
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Another vote for a mk1 mx5. I'm not biased at all
Sure, it's not that quick in a straight line, but throw in some bends and it's perfect. You can't be lazy and just put your foot down, you have to work for it and that's what makes the drive so much fun and involving for me.
Sure, it's not that quick in a straight line, but throw in some bends and it's perfect. You can't be lazy and just put your foot down, you have to work for it and that's what makes the drive so much fun and involving for me.
AW11 Mr2, maybe a MX5 if you can get past the hairdresser image or if your very handy with a spanner a 200SX S13
Don't get me wrong, I'm in the SXOC, but he's likely gonna need to be very handy with said spanner with an S13. Turbo car of that age (around 1990) will be prone to problems unless he's lucky. If he's gonna weekend thrash it, then making sure the cooling system, oil etc is upto scratch will be a major priority. If you got the money and like modifying the S13 is an excellent car, with a lot of power for the money. Unfortunately the budget you buy them for can be deceiving.
Small N/A car is better option in my opinion if he doesn't want to spend out more money in the long run. MR2 mk1 / mx5 are better choices. S13 will be a better track car.
non t-bar has the benefit of slightly better chassis/less weight, but a nice summers day with the t-bars off and the windows down, can't do that in a tin-top
I find I get the same result from taking the sunroof out tbh. Then again I'm a girl and hate getting my hair messed up so prefer roofs anyway
When Phil has the T bars out I sink really low in the seat My Girlfriend has a 300zx with a T-top.
You burn like a Ranga in a sun bed in that car
BTW convice me to by an Mk1 MR2 Ive wanted one for ages and one has come up in a different state and i keep getting hesitent about buying it no mater how much i want it
You burn like a Ranga in a sun bed in that car
BTW convice me to by an Mk1 MR2 Ive wanted one for ages and one has come up in a different state and i keep getting hesitent about buying it no mater how much i want it