Cheapest car that's fun to drive

SlyReaper · 5 Jun 2009 at 20:50

As title really. What's the lowest you can go price wise and still get a car that's fun to drive.

Points awarded for:
-Low price
-High power-to-weight ratio
-Good looks
-Big enough for a 6 ft 4 lanky git like me to fit in*
-Engine noise

Fuel economy and reliability are not things I'm concerned with. It's pretty much an academic exercise atm since I have no intention of replacing my current car this year. But I'd still find it interesting to see what people think.

Lopéz · 5 Jun 2009 at 20:52

XR3i, £250 or so? Your criteria are vague to say the least....

Fr0dders · 5 Jun 2009 at 20:55

id go for a MK 1 MR2

highly enjoyable to drive and dirt cheap.

jamoor · 5 Jun 2009 at 21:20

Don't know abotu you fitting, but MX5

rG-tom · 5 Jun 2009 at 21:49

mr2 turbo? surely one of the best ratio

erformance cars

Janesy B · 5 Jun 2009 at 21:51

MrLOL said:
id go for a MK 1 MR2

highly enjoyable to drive and dirt cheap.

This, can't think of anything cheaper that'll make you smile as much.

rG-tom · 5 Jun 2009 at 21:52

Janesy B said:
This, can't think of anythink cheaper that'll make you smile as much.

you been to amsterdam? :eek:

ethos · 5 Jun 2009 at 21:52

205 gti, obviously.

MrMatteh · 5 Jun 2009 at 22:04

as reliability isnt a concern... french hatch!

205gti or clio 16v!

Janesy B · 5 Jun 2009 at 22:13

rG-tom said:
you been to amsterdam?

Yesh

Thanks for pointing that out

Pete19s · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:03

ethos said:
205 gti, obviously.

Standard or HDI

It has to be either, 205GTi, Clio 16v, MK2 Golf GTI or if you can find one that isnt wrecked a Renault 19 16v (must be a hatch and phase 1).

Berger · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:07

Rover Coupe Turbo?

Pete19s · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:16

Berger said:
Rover Coupe Turbo?

Ooooh good choice, how much can you pick a decent one up for. Is it up there on cheapness?

Felix Da Housecat · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:21

Bugatti.....

No wait you wanted cheap

Either MR2 or some french GTi

mattyprice4004 · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:22

Pete19s said:
Ooooh good choice, how much can you pick a decent one up for. Is it up there on cheapness?

Definitely. Expect to pay less than £1k for a decent coupe

I couldn't fit in one, so got it's bigger brother, with the same engine, if feeling boost coming on tap is your thing, highly recommended. Not recommended if you like horrible revvy engines or low end power

"andy" · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:27

mk2 golf gti would be my choice

Lashout_UK · 5 Jun 2009 at 23:39

Something cheap (or free) and disposable, so you can rag the living daylights out of it, having maximum fun with no worry or fears.

Scania · 6 Jun 2009 at 06:02

MrLOL said:
id go for a MK 1 MR2

highly enjoyable to drive and dirt cheap.

I'd say the Mk2 simply because Mk1's are rare & starting to command a premium over the Mk2.

The Mk2 is quicker & sounds great too!

For fun though you want something RWD ideally.

kaiowas · 6 Jun 2009 at 09:33

Defintely not a mk1 MR2

(Well I can't have everyone else trying to buy one whilst I'm on the lookout for another one can I?

)

Dogbreath · 6 Jun 2009 at 10:14

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
The Mk2 is quicker & sounds great too!

In a straight line only...