Another spec thread

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 22:13

Hi guys,
Looking for some advice, looking at getting a new car soon.
Ive got 5k to spend.
Currently have a 1.2 Corsa B for my sins (was free)

Looking for something bigger, a lot faster (200bhp) or there abouts, comfy

Not a fan of VAG. Wouldnt mind JAP, and FWD, RWD, or 4x4 no preference?

Any suggestions?

Cheers

[TW]Fox · 23 May 2010 at 22:19

Civic Type R.

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iaind · 23 May 2010 at 22:21

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1639145.htm

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 22:28

Looking for less mileage ideally, like the look of the old imprezas

[TW]Fox · 23 May 2010 at 22:32

chrisnic0 said:
Looking for less mileage ideally

Why?

It's a 6 grand car. The only reason to want lower mileage is if you are buying something very complicated that you wish to buy a warranty for.

You are not, so get over it.

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 22:37

Yes but I would like a car that hasnt seen 100000 miles really

iaind · 23 May 2010 at 22:40

There are tegs about with lower mileage if it's really that much of a barrier for you

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1720043.htm

Surely a scooby at 5k is going to be on similar mileage?

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 22:42

Yeah, its a mental thing lol. That last one has been used half as much as the 1st. Parts wise how are Nissans? Looking at some 200sx

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 22:43

Cheers for the links btw

[TW]Fox · 23 May 2010 at 22:52

chrisnic0 said:
That last one has been used half as much as the 1st.

No it hasn't, it's covered half as many miles. This doesn't mean its been used for half as long, because it depends entirely on the average speed of the car over its lifetime.

Simple example: Two cars, one has an average speed over its life of 20mph the other 40mph. The first one has 50k the other has 100k.

Which has been used the less?

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 23:05

Yeah fair point. Ive been scouting some BMWs fox, as you are all things beemer. Could you recommend me one? Obviously completely different car to a hot hatch, but i do like the idea of a fast cruiser. 5 series etc? Really have no clue about the models or engines though.

OpenToSuggestions · 23 May 2010 at 23:10

[TW]Fox;16610304 said:
No it hasn't, it's covered half as many miles. This doesn't mean its been used for half as long, because it depends entirely on the average speed of the car over its lifetime.

Simple example: Two cars, one has an average speed over its life of 20mph the other 40mph. The first one has 50k the other has 100k.

Which has been used the less?

At work all the aggriculteral machines work on hours instead of miles.
If cars worked on hours instead of miles it would be a better indicator of wear imo.

Or best of both worlds, have both.

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 23:13

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1066026.htm

Expensive but i love the look of the aplinas

Hxc · 23 May 2010 at 23:14

Shock as OcUK spec me poster does not know what he wants.

iaind · 23 May 2010 at 23:14

chrisnic0 said:
Ive got 5k to spend.

£17,995

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 23:19

Hxc said:
Shock as OcUK spec me poster does not know what he wants.

If i knew what i wanted I would have bought it already?

Yeah i know about the price I was just brainstorming lol

Joshy · 23 May 2010 at 23:38

chrisnic0 said:
Yes but I would like a car that hasnt seen 100000 miles really

Because all cars automatically self destruct at 100,000 Miles, right?

chrisnic0 · 23 May 2010 at 23:45

Joshy said:
Because all cars automatically self destruct at 100,000 Miles, right?

Right.