4-5k - something a bit out the ordinary or unusual

[megakid]

Hi

I'm looking at replacing my corsa (I've posted about this before but I'm considering all options first) and will have around 4-5k to spend after september.

I've been looking at all kinds of cars, first quick ones (Celica GT4s, Preludes, 200SXs) all which I fancy but today I found myself looking at lexus IS200s, alfa 156s - which can be had for around 6-7k. I love the e39 5 series with sports pack but I doubt I'll get a decent one for this cash.

I'll be 21 w/0 NCB in september so insurance is still a little bit of an issue (as a guideline I'm getting £1600 quotes on Celica GT4 fully comp) but any suggestion a bit out of the norm would be nice!

I'm a student (I've just got myself an internship at a big investment bank in london over summer ...hence the funds) so want something a bit more than a Clio 172. Something a bit special thou not necessarily that quick (that'd be a bonus).

 

[megakid]

Ok that's worth bearing in mind. Very cheap example there - 15k miles on a 9 year old car - lots of small trips I'm guessing.

As I said, it's quite a long time off so I'm more looking for ideas rather than examples.

 

[megakid]

Jaguar XJ V8?

That I like - not my cup of tea but definately something I'd never of even thought of!

 

[megakid]

also the only thing unusual about an alfa is if you get one that works

how about a lexus soarer?

Got anymore info on that? specs? (out of interest where do you guys get the specs for cars - is there a central website apart from carstats.co.uk?)

 

[megakid]

Galant VR4!

£5000 gets a nice saloon with 260/280bhp and 4wd... not to mention AYC and all the gubbins.

Wooo00!

That I LOVE! £5000 you say? I thought they were a bit more than that.

 

[megakid]

Club website looks good - The "For Sale" section private though? How do they intend to get more members?

Where else is there apart from autotrader for rarer cars? Anywhere significant?