Spec me a new car

jamoor · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:08

So, my clio should be sold at the weekend, I am after something else,

Main criteria is that it must provide lulz, max budget of 3.5k.

I have thought about Honda Integras, but a decent one is just beyond budget, Honda Preludes caught my eye from PH SOTW and they're half the price.

Any other ideas on cars? Practicality, fuel consumption don't matter, but the car musnt be a kit car type thing like a caterham.

Janesy B · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:11

Why are you selling it? Surely the 172 gives more lulz per £ than anything else?

iaind · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:13

Its a 172 you're selling?

If lulz is your only requirement then the 172 is probably the best thing for that budget!

Assuming there's a reason you dont want a Clio...hmm...Mx-5?

jamoor · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:15

iaind said:
Its a 172 you're selling?

If lulz is your only requirement then the 172 is probably the best thing for that budget!

Assuming there's a reason you dont want a Clio...hmm...Mx-5?

Had an MX5

, I don't really like the clio that much, I have gotten bored of it quite quickly tbh, the driving position is quite ridiculous.

iaind · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:16

Is the driving position the only thing you dont like about it?

Are you thinking of something bigger?

jamoor · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:18

iaind said:
Is the driving position the only thing you dont like about it?

Are you thinking of something bigger?

Driving position, torque steer was annoying, repair bills and awful interior.

The driving and handling is good however, but as I said I am bored of it and fancy a change.

Janesy B · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:20

MK1 MX-5 for £1500 / £2000 + the rest on handling mods

iaind · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:23

Focus ST170?

Not as quick as the Clio or as good as the MX5 around corners, but a good compromise maybe?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1185098.htm

Or, slightly mad suggestion, Mk1 GTI?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1267508.htm

*swoons*

jamoor · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:23

Janesy B said:
MK1 MX-5 for £1500 / £2000 + the rest on handling mods

I may just look into an mx5 supercharged, the annoying thing is I sold mine 3 months ago and it was in such outstanding condition

jamoor · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:24

iaind said:
Focus ST170?

Not as quick as the Clio or as good as the MX5 around corners, but a good compromise maybe?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1185098.htm

Or, slightly mad suggestion, Mk1 GTI?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1267508.htm

*swoons*

Interesting, never considered the Focus, no to the Golf

I take it the Hondas aren't a good idea?

E1T5Y · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:28

Why not broaden your mind and do a search on Auto trader or something and see what comes up under that budget? You may see something on there that grabs your attention and is a mile away form your normal choices

iaind · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:28

As I said, the Golf was a bit of a mad suggestion. I'd love one but its a classic car now so would probably require a bit more upkeep than you're after.

Cant comment on the Hondas, jap cars arent really my area..

Will give the whole jap thing a go though, how about something like:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1249381.htm

Might get expensive though...

Or

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1237734.htm ?

Janesy B · 1 Oct 2009 at 10:30

Those GT4s can get expensive to run/fix.

MK2 Golf GTI 16v?

jamoor · 5 Oct 2009 at 19:44

I think it's going to be a Honda Accord Type R!

I managed to flog the Clio on Friday.

Anyone know what to look out for on them?

Berger · 5 Oct 2009 at 21:12

200sx tbh.

mjt · 5 Oct 2009 at 21:35

practical lulz?

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1244086.htm

corrado
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1220737.htm

S2
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1263488.htm

you could get a barchetta, but an mx-5 is probably better and has rhd..