ST170 / Corolla

danny_mac · 16 Jun 2009 at 15:46

Had a 57 plate Corsa SRi that i was very happy with, but the company i worked for went down the pan and it was a leased car.

Basically i have got 4k to spend on a new car and cant decide wether to buy an ST170, which i know are a lot faster, fairly cheap, but they are also group 15 insurance and drink juice.

I dont know why but iv always liked the look of the corollas, however i aint got the money for a sport model, it will have to be the 1.6 T3. Would i be mad to get the toyota over the ST?

Iv been mulling it around in my head for a few days and just cant make my mind up.

Any imput appreciated.

antijoke · 16 Jun 2009 at 15:49

Why would you want a Corolla T3 1.6? Don't do it to yourself. Whilst it is bullet proof they are the most boring cars to drive ever.

Bennie-Mac · 16 Jun 2009 at 15:53

What about a Fiesta ST?

Edit - Ooops didnt spot you budget sorry

GinG · 16 Jun 2009 at 16:20

Bennie-Mac said:
What about a Fiesta ST?

Edit - Ooops didnt spot you budget sorry

Are these not kreeping into the high £4k / £5k bracket now? With a bit of bartering could possibly get closer to budget.

Edit: Just noticed ones I see are CAT C damaged, for example - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1006758.htm

Tee Hee Johnson · 16 Jun 2009 at 16:22

Clio 182/172?

Defo doable for 4k... i think

The Running Man · 16 Jun 2009 at 16:29

Corolla T Sport appearing under £5k now...

189bhp...8400rpm rev limit. basically its a screamer of an engine, less torque than a Type R, but also cheaper, moddable and great fun. without being a tea leaf magnet,

most 182 i saw were coming up for a £600 cambelt change. the T Sport has a chain engine, no belt to change.

antijoke · 16 Jun 2009 at 16:32

The Corolla Compressor is the only one I would own, but waaay above budget and you would never buy one for what else you could buy. Don't half shift though.

Lowe · 16 Jun 2009 at 17:38

Nickg said:
Corolla T Sport appearing under £5k now...

189bhp...8400rpm rev limit. basically its a screamer of an engine, less torque than a Type R, but also cheaper, moddable and great fun. without being a tea leaf magnet,

most 182 i saw were coming up for a £600 cambelt change. the T Sport has a chain engine, no belt to change.

Closer to 3 grand more like!

Aero · 16 Jun 2009 at 17:40

Aren't ST220's pushing this bracket now along with Octavia vrs's bigger cars i know but zoom zoom zoom!

Aero

Puzzled · 16 Jun 2009 at 17:49

Aero said:
Aren't ST220's pushing this bracket now along with Octavia vrs's bigger cars i know but zoom zoom zoom!

Aero

Older models possibly but they have known issues to be aware of.

You could pick up a mint ZT190 for under £4k if you're looking for a bigger car.

If size isn't an issue perhaps look at something like an MX-5, you'll struggle to find more fun within your budget.

danny_mac · 16 Jun 2009 at 18:13

Dont like CLio 172/182's, ideally looking for a htachback. Wouldnt touch an MX-5 with someone else's.

I aint a petrol head really, just like a decent looking motor thats got abit of grunt when required and has got an half decent interior.

Just seen a tastly ST170 on autotrader that i think ill have a look at tomorrow, their proabably the best motor for me with my budget.