Finally looking at moving on from my first car after 7 great years. It might only be a 93 Sunny SR, but it has been quite a wonderful motoring experience that has cost absolute peanuts, literally. But the time has come to move on and am looking to buy in Jan as my insurance runs out then.
I work down in London (train commute every day) and have a Mrs down here / St Albans in the New Year (train ticket will cover that), so I'm not looking for '£20k sports car with 50mpg, 7 seats, sub 6 0-60'
I'm looking for something fun to do 3-5k miles in over the year and especially some track days considering I live less than 10mins from Bedford. Now comes a list of considerations (in order of preference) and would like some opinions (typical OcUK expected
) and experiences, especially from the Teg owners. Budget isn't fixed but would look up to £10k, although I would ideally like to pay less and spend more on modifications if necessary. But be aware that my list is quite varied and I really need to get some test drives to get an idea of what gets my juices going.
FYI: 24, 7yrs no claims, good postcode and garaged etc.
1. ITR DC2
Have always wanted a Teg and it is heading the pack at the moment. They are priced well, relatively cheap to insure and tax, plus still maintain some practicality with 4 seats and a boot bigger than a shoe box. Plus it won't be a bonkers step up from the sunny compared to some of the others on the list.
2. TVR Griff 500
Yes yes, totally bonkers choice, but this is very much a heart decision with brain totally ignored. Would love the power of a 500 and a V8 would obviously be very special. But then again this would involve a lot more time, effort and maintenance which I cannot guarantee to give.
3.) Evo 7
Gaijins purchase initially set off my craving for a new car and I have always loved the 7. It is a 'weapon' of a saloon, but I'm just not sure it's me. Can't think of much else to say about it really, either negative or positive.
4.) Clio 197
Supposed to be great and one of the contractors at work loved the test drive he had the other week and is considering one as a 2nd car for the Mrs (he has an exige for day to day / track). But for me it's a little common, is still a clio, has a horrible interior in my eyes. Plus I'm ready to move up from a small hatchback.
5.) Insert others I haven't even considered
6. Completely lose my marbles in the new year
Get a loan for 1/2 the amount and buy a Noble M12 GTO............. Very unlikely, but never say never
I work down in London (train commute every day) and have a Mrs down here / St Albans in the New Year (train ticket will cover that), so I'm not looking for '£20k sports car with 50mpg, 7 seats, sub 6 0-60'
I'm looking for something fun to do 3-5k miles in over the year and especially some track days considering I live less than 10mins from Bedford. Now comes a list of considerations (in order of preference) and would like some opinions (typical OcUK expected
) and experiences, especially from the Teg owners. Budget isn't fixed but would look up to £10k, although I would ideally like to pay less and spend more on modifications if necessary. But be aware that my list is quite varied and I really need to get some test drives to get an idea of what gets my juices going. FYI: 24, 7yrs no claims, good postcode and garaged etc.
1. ITR DC2
Have always wanted a Teg and it is heading the pack at the moment. They are priced well, relatively cheap to insure and tax, plus still maintain some practicality with 4 seats and a boot bigger than a shoe box. Plus it won't be a bonkers step up from the sunny compared to some of the others on the list.
2. TVR Griff 500
Yes yes, totally bonkers choice, but this is very much a heart decision with brain totally ignored. Would love the power of a 500 and a V8 would obviously be very special. But then again this would involve a lot more time, effort and maintenance which I cannot guarantee to give.
3.) Evo 7
Gaijins purchase initially set off my craving for a new car and I have always loved the 7. It is a 'weapon' of a saloon, but I'm just not sure it's me. Can't think of much else to say about it really, either negative or positive.
4.) Clio 197
Supposed to be great and one of the contractors at work loved the test drive he had the other week and is considering one as a 2nd car for the Mrs (he has an exige for day to day / track). But for me it's a little common, is still a clio, has a horrible interior in my eyes. Plus I'm ready to move up from a small hatchback.
5.) Insert others I haven't even considered
6. Completely lose my marbles in the new year
Get a loan for 1/2 the amount and buy a Noble M12 GTO............. Very unlikely, but never say never
Shallow = yes 
It is a nice example (but not my preferred colour or wheels), mind....and these things don't depreciate if looked after, usually the opposite.
