Spec me something slightly interesting for ~£1.5k

Haggisman · 7 Sep 2011 at 14:27

So... following on from my crash thread, I reckon the focus is going to be written off, and since I only get 48hrs of hire care after I get the payout, I need to know what I'm getting by then, so... suggestions for a new car please!

I'm mainly going to be using it to get to work, which is a ~16 mile trip each way, mostly along the motorway.

Ideally I want something a little more fun and interesting than a diesel focus, but it needs to be reasonably practical at the same time, so no 2 seaters unfortunately.

For now I've been looking at Mitsubishi Galants/Legnums (V6-24 or VR-4) estates, just wondered if there's anything along the same lines which I should consider?

Cheers guys =)

Haggisman · 7 Sep 2011 at 15:42

shoes said:
FTO

I will confess I've been tempted =P

Haggisman · 7 Sep 2011 at 16:42

Much as I would love something like a Supra or FTO, practicality stands in the way =(

Haggisman · 7 Sep 2011 at 16:57

Haha, I don't live in Bath anymore, otherwise I would jump at the chance.

It's definitely number 1 on the list, but there are none for sale on Club VR-4 within my budget, except for J.A.P's, and he reckons he's sold it already =(

If you know of anyone who's got one going for £1-1.5k then send them my way =P

Haggisman · 7 Sep 2011 at 17:36

I may take a look then =P

Haggisman · 8 Sep 2011 at 08:55

Thanks for all the suggestions guys - got a few to get me looking - Clio definitely looks interesting =)

Just need to wait for this to get sorted with the insurance now!

Haggisman · 8 Sep 2011 at 09:26

ubersonic said:
Doesn't the VR4 have 113ps over the GTi-6?

Yup

(although it probably weighs twice as much too

)

Haggisman · 9 Sep 2011 at 15:10

Liampope said:
Nah - you want a Vauxhall Omega Elite V6, OP. Best cars evaaar.

But hmmmmmmmm these Galant/Legnum VR-4s look interesting - I certainly like proper 4WD and turbos . What are they like inside though? Can you get cow/wood and toys or are they a typical 90s Jap black plastic fest? And they seem to be a bit rocking horse poo - can you actually find one?

They are fantastic fun, and built like tanks, they do come with real dead cow skin, however in terms of wood, you're looking at "walnut" effect plastic... so no =P

If you know where to look there are some very nice examples around at the £2 - £4k mark, but I don't know if I should give you any ideas, since I'm hopefully after one soon!