18k car budget what would you have?

[matt_vtr_15a]

Basically a work colleague has just sold his Mark 5 r32 and is wanting something no more than 18k..

He is looking at these at the moment... Golf gti edition 30
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1571805.htm

right they are nice cars but surely there is much better out there for that price range..

what would you get with that budget? I need to sway him as I know he will be bored in a matter of months lol...

EDIT: Insurance etc is not an issue, needs to return more than 20mpg

[Leonzee]

s2000.

[JamesR]

If i had the money i would just buy a MK2 Escort.

[VTR-Chris]

FD2 Type R

[tuft]

TVR T350 / Tuscan?

[Furio-92]

BMW E90 AC SCHNITZER 06

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1581647.htm

6K Change :)

[Mochachino]

Deposit on this:

http://www.rallycarsforsale.net/clas/index.php?ct=fsrck&md=details&id=43016

http://www.rallycarsforsale.net/photos/p43016n3.jpg

[craig180]

What kind of car does he want?

Could pick up a low milage EsCos for that kind of money, or if you want out and out speed a TVR of some sorts or Westfield or a Lotus or a .........

You get the point

What has happened to your old account Matt?

[J222JRA]

A white DC5 Integra

[TypeRDavid]

r34 skyline:cool::cool:

[VTR-Chris]

http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/1476/1476039-2.jpg

http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/1476/1476039-5.jpg

SEX

[Mochachino]

Those civis are ugly motherfkers

[VTR-Chris]

the performance is awesome though

5.6 to 60

163 top end

[MiDnighTcLuB]

Definetly a Skyline !!!! R-34 GTR .. RB26DETT

[Viper]

CL55AMG

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1540129.htm

or a 200sx S15 with money for mods :D

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1566118.htm

[brogan5050]

edition 30 FTW

real nice cars, and nice to drive aswell.

[Giraffe]

I'd look for a really nice E30 M3 Evo...

[matt_vtr_15a]

What kind of car does he want?

Could pick up a low milage EsCos for that kind of money, or if you want out and out speed a TVR of some sorts or Westfield or a Lotus or a .........

You get the point

What has happened to your old account Matt?

He wants something preferably low mileage, and no more than 3 year old..

My old account I changed the password and forgot it, but my hotmail account in which my password got sent to had been hacked and i couldnt access it :/

[Peter_D]

A white DC5 Integra

+1 :cool:

[Mochachino]

12k

http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/1472/1472338-1.jpg

[ryanmt]

Ide save up 2k more

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1029821.htm

[aaron9924]

Renault clio 3.0 v6 mk2

[brogan5050]

^^ ugly.

looks like a tank

[mtpagey]

Renault clio 3.0 v6 mk2

I like your thinking but since he's got 18k to spend i'd prefer something that can be used in the wet (even if its only for a few minutes longer than the clio would last :p)

^^ ugly.

looks like a tank

each to their own but saxo's arent a beauty winner either :A:

[matt_vtr_15a]

some good suggestions...

hes picky as fook!!

preferably no older than 3 years, good performance, he isn't into modding though keeps everything strictly standard so low priced cars to mod arent his cuppa... although that would be my choice..

[AdskiVTR]

S2000 :d

[Predator_R32]

RS4 but there all high mileage even at that budget

[matt_vtr_15a]

RS4 but there all high mileage even at that budget

he would love one mate, but as you say its the mileage etc.. il have a snoop at them...

I would of stuck with the R32 but he doesnt keep a car any longer than 2 years :n:

[Cammy]

Flash and fast.

A noble (M12?) - you can pick up the nobles for aboutt 17-18k now and there no lack o speed or looks.

[matt_vtr_15a]

Flash and fast.

A noble (M12?) - you can pick up the nobles for aboutt 17-18k now and there no lack o speed or looks.

not suitable for him mate a little too old and mpg probably to low..

not his car... although id snatch one

[matt_vtr_15a]

he is going to look at this one over the weekend i believe..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201011355138176/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/model/golf/make/volkswagen/postcode/ng166nl/page/1/keywords/edition%2030/radius/60?logcode=p

quite tasty..

[aaron9924]

Flash and fast.

A noble (M12?) - you can pick up the nobles for aboutt 17-18k now and there no lack o speed or looks.

Death traps

[Predator_R32]

keep the R32 turbo it

simples

[matt_vtr_15a]

keep the R32 turbo it

simples

he sold it last week mate, bankers draft has gone through or soon to go through so now he can go buy...

was a sad day :(

[Chris-VTR]

I personally would go for the MK4 R32 or the Sykine R34. But tbh by the time you buy the skyline you'd have no money to play about with it.
So I'd go for the MK4 R32 & spend te rest of the money on tinkering with it, porche kit looks the dogs on them I reckon :)

[Quick]

36X http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/fiat/fiat_cinquecento_sporting_1994_01_s.jpg
1998 (R reg) Hatchback 76,000 miles Manual 1.1L Petrol 76,000 miles, MOT TIL JUNE, TAX, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, CD RADIO, VERY GOOD CONDITION. IDEAL STARTER OR SECOND CAR. PICTURES TO FOLLOW. CAR IS METALLIC BLUE. 3 Door Hatchback, Blue, Petrol, Manual. £500.

[Maxamus]

Id have a brand new...

10 plate Renaultsport clio 200cup

[JoshB]

Renault 5 Turbo 2

[aaron9924]

LANCIA DELTA HF Integrale and tune it , decent car!

[oli208]

12k

http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/1472/1472338-1.jpg

Mint my fav bmws:y:

[brogan5050]

why does he want another golf?

dont get me wrong they are good cars, but selling a golf to buy a golf?

[Giraffe]

What does he even use his cars for? Would be handy for suggestions. Your mate must just love the word depreciation, sounds picky.

[Bound]

Something V8.

Manaro?

Something else V8?

[Bound]

Evo or subaru too.

[Carlvtr88]

VTS and mod the fuck out of it... Jokes... no personally id save most the money but have a civic type R... love them !

[matt_vtr_15a]

why does he want another golf?

dont get me wrong they are good cars, but selling a golf to buy a golf?

because he just likes a change, and his golf was 4 years old and was sick of it as he replaced the gearbox and clutch at a cost of around 4.5k..

and the edition 30 just tickled his fancy..

he would have an evo 10 but there just out the price range..

he uses his car mainly for communting to work and around 250mile round trips to see his family some weekends...

[matt_vtr_15a]

Something V8.

Manaro?

Something else V8?

I actually told him monaro and he likes them bu the 5.7/6 litre v8 isnt going to achieve an MPG which is reasonable for him

[nathan818]

CL55AMG

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1540129.htm

or a 200sx S15 with money for mods :D

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1566118.htm

stay clear of wrc,ive heard a few times,you by the car they follow you up the road and then steal it back

[matt_vtr_15a]

stay clear of wrc,ive heard a few times,you by the car they follow you up the road and then steal it back

serious?

should send an undercover cop to buy one lol :p

[Viper]

stay clear of wrc,ive heard a few times,you by the car they follow you up the road and then steal it back

surely not!? I know its bradford... but still!

where did you hear that from?

[laura_g]

New Honda Civic Type R in white?

[matt_vtr_15a]

could be a good shout on the civic il hint at it..

[laura_g]

Yessss everything is coming up millhouse, white alloys too and your onto a weiner :)

[Jenson]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/BejrSEw2kKGrHqYOKiQErzJBft-ZBK9uGCg.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/BejsKLgmkKGrHqEOKj8Erdq4lPyBK9CjSSS.jpg

for sale.

[nathan818]

surely not!? I know its bradford... but still!

where did you hear that from?

my mate on uksc,uk starlet club,a guy i dont exactly call a bullshitter,told me to steer well clear,few people on there had that happen to them

there linked to KTC,which ive heard are bad news,although there are a few people who have been happy with tthere scoobys after a quick google :D


as i was looking to buy at the time,ive been looking at there listings and there starlets never seem to sell :S
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/108335-wrc-sales-bradford.html

[readie]

stay clear of wrc,ive heard a few times,you by the car they follow you up the road and then steal it back

have heard these things but i know the owner very well and they are a lil dodgey but they would never steal back a car!

[rapid86]

Integra DC5
Audi TT
Clio 200
Megane R26R http://pistonheads.com/sales/1543396.htm
New Skyline

to name a few, most have already been mentioned i think

[lilboxman]

Id go for a Saab 9-3 twin Turbo diesel, 180 bhp and 400 nm tq!! Good mpg too, but im slightly biased..... :cool:

But still, might be a step down performance wise from the R32!!

[rapid86]

Id go for a Saab 9-3 twin Turbo diesel, 180 bhp and 400 nm tq!! Good mpg too, but im slightly biased..... :cool:




Yuk :p lol

[lilboxman]

Yuk :p lol

fair enough!! lmao :A:

[K17NEY]

Mallard green lux Escort cosworth.One horse race imo

[iw_laurence]

Skyline r33
Evo 5/6/7 with some nice mods
m3
m5

[kendrick]

Focus ST-3 or an S2000. Lazy power of the focus vs the high revving s2000 im just not sure which :panic:

[mattknight1984]

Remapped golf edition 30! Unreal cars

[viciousjello]

Go skyline or maybe M3

[9Freedman9]

18k? Jesus, there is so much car you can buy for that! Wouldn't be touching a Golf though, remap and breather mods aswell as exhaust system etc would propably stick with that edition 30!

[jimbo06]

Id probably go for an evo 8 fq of some description, and have some change for beer money :D

[Bound]

Pushing the boat out but..

Aston Martin DB7.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201013355692436/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/aston_martin/postcode/cm29ja/radius/1501/page/1/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

Keep the fiver change.

If he seriously wants to spend £18k, that is not a bad way :D.

[johnlambert]

Id probably go for an evo 8 fq of some description, :D

+1000000:y:

defo have an evo!!!

dont want any other car than an evo after the sax!!

[Junction27]

This, http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1502239.htm and £7000.

[danzman1991]

Focus ST

[wyatt-lad]

Audi S3?

[jony_vtr]

escort rs cosworth! or a nice little mk2 escort.

[ashley1]

Lotus exige:cool:

[titchster]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1554695.htm

or, on the other end of the spectrum:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1607866.htm


http://pistonheads.com/sales/1526713.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1604684.htm

[newqs36]

e39 bmw m5

[TypeRDavid]

Pushing the boat out but..

Aston Martin DB7.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201013355692436/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/aston_martin/postcode/cm29ja/radius/1501/page/1/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

Keep the fiver change.

If he seriously wants to spend £18k, that is not a bad way :D.

Jag in Drag and utter pants mate tbh;)

[Shauno_Saxo]

A Cossie of some description imo :) i know its ALOT over 3 years old but its worth it! RS500 ftw:y:

[joe333]

that golf gti is sick i would get that!

[Mieran]

Monaro VXR

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1589951.htm

An old NSX?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1606973.htm


^^^ Both are unrealistic :p

[saxdazza]

if i had the cash i would have already picked up one of these.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1602704.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1559949.htm

[Phils_VTR]

Vee tee ess

[Bound]

Pushing the boat out but..

Aston Martin DB7.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201013355692436/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/aston_martin/postcode/cm29ja/radius/1501/page/1/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

Keep the fiver change.

If he seriously wants to spend £18k, that is not a bad way :D.

As. Ton. Mart. In. D.B.7.

[Phils_VTR]

As. Ton. Mart. In. D.B.7.

That car looks gay :homme:


:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[viciousjello]

Mitsubishi evo

[jsdvtr]

New leon cupra in white if want something new and tune it or evo.
Id have a evo or buy 2 cars imo if i had that sort of money.

[Lp12790]

leon cupra. corsa vxr arctic

[JoshG]

Ide save up 2k more

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1029821.htm

Good shout, they are awesome cars and very underestimated by many.

That is my dream car.

[brosnan]

M3 Smg easy

[TypeRDavid]

Good shout, they are awesome cars and very underestimated by many.

That is my dream car.

Shame it has Mondeo rear light lol, cracking car though!, Handle like Maradonna !!

[Tontsy]

500 abarth essesse
Astra VXR Nurburgring

Evo VIII :D

[younglassXSi]

http://www.draganddrift.co.uk/images/226_1992NissanSkylineR32GTR1000hp__1.jpg

And for another 10k I would have an atom

[Bound]

That car looks gay :homme:


:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

As. Ton. Mart. In. D.B.Seven.

[skeltan]

Evo 7 .. in yellow. nicer spoiler than the 8

[jordie883]

an elise or a vx220

[tom130691]

A white DC5 Integra

was guna say this

[-GG-]

I'd make a mad Supra tbh :)

[brianS]

monaro sv6. prob wont get 20mpg though but still well withing budget for a 2nd hand one and would be more fun than most of the cars mentioned. if he wants more boot space get the ute version

[ben_glen]

Bentley Brooklands Turbo
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1190204.htm

that said..

Ide save up 2k more

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1029821.htm

epic cars..
http://j2.tagstat.com/image03/c/6484/000p05376i4.jpg
http://j3.tagstat.com/image03/c/6484/000o05376i4.jpg
http://j1.tagstat.com/image04/c/6484/000u05376i4.jpg

[DannoWilko]

that beemer on the first page s and absolute stunner, wuld be afucking dream for me to own one of them

[Big_Dazz]

Ibiza Bocanegra

£16,000 get a nice remap. = Happy times!!!!

[adam2350]

Lotus Exige- 18,000 on pistonheads! Vroooommm!
http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/whitty2350/15b5deca.jpg

[BBM]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1540478.htm
VXR Nurburgring

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1621022.htm
limited edition colour Type R

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1603804.htm
Evo X

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1575798.htm
911 cab classic

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1483958.htm
Impreza WRX

[Juggyluggs]

Lotus Exige- 18,000 on pistonheads! Vroooommm!
http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/whitty2350/15b5deca.jpg

+1 to that i love this car dream car