Japanese car suggestions needed

Zip · 18 May 2006 at 15:38

If you want rare how about buying a ford falcon

They come with the V8 or V6.
They are cheap(not sure over there)
You would see almost none over there.
They can be pretty quick aswell

paradigm · 18 May 2006 at 15:39

Zip said:
If you want rare how about buying a ford falcon

They come with the V8 or V6.
They are cheap(not sure over there)
You would see almost none over there.
They can be pretty quick aswell

You won't find one over here.

Zip · 18 May 2006 at 15:39

paradigm said:
You won't find one over here.

Not even an import :confused:

Mad old tory · 18 May 2006 at 15:42

jonshaw_uk said:
How about an Aristo Turbo
basically a Lexus GS300 with a twin turbo engine fitted. Plenty of room in the car and also quite a bit of power - a proper wolf in sheep's clothing

Bigger than a 3 series, sounds like a col car though!

I'd go for the Leon if I was in the OP's situation I think.

Ransom · 18 May 2006 at 15:47

theres loads of ford falcons on ebay

Zip · 18 May 2006 at 15:49

Ransom said:
theres loads of ford falcons on ebay

What he said

Or god forbid you save up another 5grand and get one of these

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=HOLDEN&model=ANY&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=bs32+4nf&miles=1500&max_records=200&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH&start=4&distance=64&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200620236044269

Lots of people like them but i hate them.
Should be pretty rare over there though

Mad old tory · 18 May 2006 at 15:51

The Holden is huge though, it's the same size as a Vauxhall Omega (same underpinnings isn't it?), so not exactly friendly on the streets of London...

Zip · 18 May 2006 at 15:52

Mad old tory said:
The Holden is huge though, it's the same size as a Vauxhall Omega (same underpinnings isn't it?), so not exactly friendly on the streets of London...

It is huge, so are falcons.
I just saw he wants a small car

Edit: How about one of these?
2000 TOYOTA ALTEZZA Z Edition Man.6 LSD,

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=TOYOTA&model=ALTEZZA&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=bs32+4nf&miles=1500&max_records=200&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH&start=8&distance=100&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200620236043759

[TW]Fox · 18 May 2006 at 16:21

For goodness sake guys he wants a car smaller than his 3 Series! This has been pointed out numerous times so why keep suggesting unsuitable cars like IS200's etc?

MrWhippy · 24 May 2006 at 15:36

how about something like:

2002 52 Reg MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS A210 Evolution Evo Automatic
11,000 miles. Brilliant silver metallic with black and silver leather and alcantara interior, air conditioning, factory sports bodystyling, sports steering wheel, 17" alloys, automatic tiptronic transmission, CD player, cruise control, ASR traction control, front armrest, electric folding mirrors, ONLY 11000 miles FSH stunning £9,994.

?

weeble · 24 May 2006 at 15:48

I'm pretty set on an LCR. Is small, quick, and has 5 doors.

If I didn't live in a city, then the saloons would be viable, as I've already mentioned - parking is a sod in London. Although I would be inclined to import a few Monaro's if petrol wasn't so dear here (loved them when I go to Oz - Falcon's are for taxi drivers!) and if I lived somewhere rural.

paradigm · 24 May 2006 at 15:51

You won't regret the decision

K.C. Leblanc · 24 May 2006 at 16:54

This doesn't quite tick the performance box, but how about a PT Cruiser?

Bit shorted then a 3 series, looks cool and has easy rear access.