What Car?!?

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:00

So Guys,

Im going to sell my Escort RS Turbo as i am starting a new job that requires me to drive to work. I dont want to drive my RS to work as it will tot the miles and will be a shame to do this to a classic.

I will be sell my RS for about £2k for a quick sale.

Anways.....

I originally was looking at a MK1 RS Focus but £10k is a lot to part with... even the they do make me droolllll.....

So... i have £6k in the bank at the moment and have been looking at Integra Type R DC2's.... about £4 - £5k for a nice imported jap spec, reliable, quick and rare to see...

what else is as quick as my RS, reliable and rare...

A mate said to get a Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo lol...

Help me dudes... i dont really want to go over £6k unless it was awesome!

thanks.

miniyazz · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:02

328i? Get a decent one for that price, should be reliable, not sure about rare.

Janesy B · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:04

miniyazz said:
328i? Get a decent one for that price, should be reliable, not sure about rare.

328? You mean 330?

miniyazz · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:11

I meant 328, I thought the 330s are a bit more expensive? But I'm not 100% with BMW pricings etc, so take anything I say with a pinch of salt, it tends to be picked up from somewhere rather than genuine knowledge

Rybo89 · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:16

integra dc2 type r anyday over any bmw or what ever else will get recommended in here for 6k

o and EK9 if you can find a decent one for 6k

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:27

bmw 328'S & 330'S arent really rare though...

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:28

300ZX

Janesy B · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:34

miniyazz said:
I meant 328, I thought the 330s are a bit more expensive? But I'm not 100% with BMW pricings etc, so take anything I say with a pinch of salt, it tends to be picked up from somewhere rather than genuine knowledge

Pricing and running costs are identical. I thought the E46 328 was quite an early model that was scrubbed off in favour of the 330. I'm sure Fox will set me straight.

I never get why people dismiss suggestions in the hunt for something 'rare'. A Focus RS is far from rare.

wez130 · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:40

Shep_Cobain said:
300ZX

i really fancy one of these, so i would choose this annd spec it how you like, or if you want to spend more, then go for a Supra TT, same power as the ZX but apparently it handles a little better and looks nicer too (IMO)

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 18:50

wez130 said:
i really fancy one of these, so i would choose this annd spec it how you like, or if you want to spend more, then go for a Supra TT, same power as the ZX but apparently it handles a little better and looks nicer too (IMO)

Are the reliable though? I can't be bothered with a high maintenence car like an EVO - even though there beautiful.

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 19:43

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1144539.htm

wez130 · 22 Jul 2009 at 20:17

Shep_Cobain said:
Are the reliable though? I can't be bothered with a high maintenence car like an EVO - even though there beautiful.

they're japanese - bulletproof

In all seriousness though, i was reading an article about them the other day and the general consensus was to stay away from anything that's been highly modded / looks like it's been owned by someone who doesn't care and preferably a british model (not an import {though this wasn't as important}), then they are reliable cars. I'll have a look and see if i can find the arcticle.

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/nissan-300zx-2002737.html

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 20:54

hmmmm.... not a lot of good models around and expensive to fun.

Peerzy · 22 Jul 2009 at 20:57

How many miles will you be doing? Lots of these cars will be no better at milemunching than your Escort RS?

Decide if you want a mile muncher (Mondeo, Beemer) or something along the same lines as the RS (Focus RS/ST, 300zx).

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 21:35

Peerzy said:
How many miles will you be doing? Lots of these cars will be no better at milemunching than your Escort RS?

Decide if you want a mile muncher (Mondeo, Beemer) or something along the same lines as the RS (Focus RS/ST, 300zx).

Well i want like a Focus RS style, but Integra Type R will doooo just something decent, rare and quick for 6k or less.

Peerzy · 22 Jul 2009 at 21:39

Shep_Cobain said:
Well i want like a Focus RS style, but Integra Type R will doooo just something decent, rare and quick for 6k or less.

Considered a Clio 172/182 (which ever one comes into your budget)?

Cheap and apparently brilliant driving cars.

Either that or a Civic Type R.

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 21:42

Yeh i like clios but theres tons here...

http://www.itr-dc2.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63632

i like that. Can get it for £4k.

Peerzy · 22 Jul 2009 at 21:44

Shep_Cobain said:
Yeh i like clios but theres tons here...

http://www.itr-dc2.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63632

i like that. Can get it for £4k.

Don't have an account so cannot view the page.

Only thing I've ever been told about an ITR is as a fun car you get to rag they are simply brilliant, when you have to get from A to B they are a nightmare and far too uncomftable.

Bennah · 22 Jul 2009 at 21:54

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1149756.htm

Job done

Shep_Cobain · 22 Jul 2009 at 21:59

Peerzy said:
Don't have an account so cannot view the page.

Only thing I've ever been told about an ITR is as a fun car you get to rag they are simply brilliant, when you have to get from A to B they are a nightmare and far too uncomftable.