best Q car for under 5k

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That drives either the rears or all 4 :)

would like aircon and a bit of comfort, trying to think of new possible next cars, would also like some usable rear seats!
 
Well I don't know if it rates as a Q car, but having gone from a Prelude VTEC to a Soarer TT i'm incredibly impressed.

99% are autos but they're cheap, reliable, stinking fast with good rear seats and RWD.

£2000 for 280+ bhp, if you paid a bit more you'd get an immaculate one.
 
yeah, ive been looking at the soarer and it does intrigue me :)

how does it feel to drive compared to the prelude? i.e does it handle as well when you are spanking around? :)
 
Isnt there a lot to go wrong with the soarer though, electrics etc?.. I've never owned one, but i went to look at one about a year ago and a mechanic friend warned me right off it, on the basis that the electrics are a bitch and cost a fortune to put right if it all goes wrong. He could well be wrong though of course?.
 
It's a big car, but still lighter than bloaters like the Mitsi 3000. Handling is pretty good as suspension is all electric, so stiffens up when you're going fast and around corners. It'll feel heavier than a Prelude but a lot faster. Really shifts after about 60 mph. Not much electrics really, the only problem is that most of them at some point start having their dashboards blinking. Simple fix requiring 2 resistors to be soldered.

They basically are Supras in sheep's clothing.
 
£5k Q Car? Hmm....

1, E34 BMW M5 with badge replaced with that off a 518i / 520i ;) * (or, Perhaps, an e39 540i with 520i badge....)

2, Sierra Sapphire Cosworth with bodykit / spoilers removed & 1.8 LX badge swap. :p

* Would be my preference.


** Both will cost an arm & leg in running costs & insurance. :(
 
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Somthing I'm considering when the Supra gets to small is a Toyota/Lexus Aristo
The Aristo is a very rare Lexus GS300 with the Supra TT engine ie 280+hp stock. All of these will be imports and they go for around 5k for a reasonable one
 
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Somthing I'm considering when the Supra gets to small is a Toyota/Lexus Aristo
The Aristo is a very rare Lexus GS300 with the Supra TT engine ie 280+hp stock. All of these will be imports and they go for around 5k for a reasonable one
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Yeah, Drexel posted a pic of one of those the other day and had us all drooling :p
 
Was looking at these personally....

1993 K Reg TOYOTA ARISTO 3.0 TWIN TURBO ( ITS A LEXUS )
4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, Metallic Silver. Ideal Family Car, Looks and Drives Superb, Part Exchange To Clear, Stereo, ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Anti theft system, CD, Central locking, Child locks, Cloth upholstery, Climate Control, Colour coding - Body, Cruise control, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Head restraints, Headlight washers, Folding rear seats, Heated screen, Heated seats, Multi function steering wheel, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Traction control, Wood/wood effect trim. A TOTALY STUNNINGLY QUICK AND BEAUTIFULY DRIVING CAR,WHAT LUXURY AND CLASS FOR SO LITTLE CASH. £1,995.
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TOYOTA Aristo 3.0 Twin Turbo
(Lexus 300), J reg. 53000 miles, T&T, traction control, new fully adjustable suspension, s/s/sports exhaust, AC, CL, EWs, Supra performance for little money, good condition. £2,495
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