what would you buy for 10-12k

[tom130691]

my dad wants a toy,
he has had a brief look at rx8's and 350z's

siding towards 350z's

insurance doesn't matter fuel consumption doesn't matter

what else would you be looking at?
elise's?

[parry121]

skyline GTR :)

[blackie_2k5]

an 07/08 megane r26r

[kovert007]

e46 m3 smg

[Squeak_]

+1 to the GTR !

[kclipston]

evo 7 :)

[BBM]

Supercharged DC5
Audi S4

[manta]

s2000

brah

[lilboxman]

jaguar xk8

[JoshB]

Mk1 Focus RS

[tom130691]

he wants a sports car, i said evos he said no lol

s2000 is a good shout though

[Junaid]

evo 8 :A:

[JoshB]

Westfield Megabusa

[OneTime_]

+1 s2000

[Craig_B]

Nurburgring Astra VXR or S2000

[stedixon]

lotus elise bel and covil tuned

[jdr]

Mint sierra cossie or decent escort cossie

[jordz7]

Skyline R34

[chester-lad]

Rs500 in white or a delta evo .

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[Chr15]

Silvia S15
Elise 111S
Focus ST3

[tom130691]

ok doesnt like s200's.....:homme:

[MiniGibbo]

e46 m3 smg

You'd be looking closer to 15 for a nice one.

Skyline R34

You'd be lucky to get one under 20k

Mint sierra cossie or decent escort cossie

Average 2wd sierra yes maybe a rough escort MAYBE..

Rs500 in white or a delta evo .

Rs500 LOL!!!

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[Viper]

200sx S15 or a Merc

[MiniGibbo]

Forgot to actully say what I'd have lol..

Mint e36 m3 with change or a rough e39 m5 for 10k and remorgauge my place to run it LOL!!!

[johnr32]

TVR chimaera/cerbera

[DundeeUnited]

a good old merc

[Jamie]

350z anyday over an RX8.

[Tom]

Supra, 12k would be nearing single turboed ones as well.

[Jungle_Jim]

whats it for ? track use or road etc.

RX8's are nice to drive but i wouldnt be spending £10-12k on one, you would be better to pic one up for around £6k and then spend some money on suspension bits and up'ing the BHP. like this 600bhp twin turbo version :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1081/5117832135_a3968f5a8f_z.jpg

other options include Porsche boxster, vauxhall x220, older tvr's (griffith, chimaera etc)

[Mr_X]

TVR chimaera/cerbera

Plus one.

Caterham
Westfield

Failing that an SLgay.

[shannon-ob]

Evo 8 MR
Spec C Scooby

[Chr15]

TVR chimaera/cerbera

+1 on that!

[TypeRDavid]

R32 GTR because im biased lol! :)

So good to drive and still have huge presence on the road, will make you smile everytime you drive it and will be the envy of all those M3 drivers who have wasted their money ha ha!!

[saxorino]

What about this http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C201833/

[Chr15]

TVR chimaera/cerbera

+1 on that!

[MiniGibbo]

R32 GTR because im biased lol! :)

So good to drive and still have huge presence on the road, will make you smile everytime you drive it and will be the envy of all those M3 drivers who have wasted their money ha ha!!

Which m3's are these I know plenty of fettled examples that make gtr drivers shit they're pants around track as they blow black smoke out they're arse lol.. :homme:
I still love skylines!

[TypeRDavid]

Which m3's are these I know plenty of fettled examples that make gtr drivers shit they're pants around track as they blow black smoke out they're arse lol.. :homme:
I still love skylines!

Pics/ videos or gtfo lol!,

GTR 's are much better cars mate, again you can modify a GTR the same as any other car such as your M3's etc etc, all depends on driver and all the other bullshit.

I aint come across one beemer driver who was brave enough in the corners, with the gtr you lose your bottle before it loses grip!

[TypeRDavid]

just saw the white text lol!!

[jdr]

Average 2wd sierra yes maybe a rough escort MAYBE..[/QUOTE]

Meant Saphire, not average :P anad you can get escorts for 10k obviously not mint

[MiniGibbo]

YouTube "kuhmo m3" then add any uk track onto the end they're the quickest I know of.. E36coupe.com also has a few very nice motors in the members journals.

Im slowly building my own with the intention of passing 911gt3 rs's ;)

Have to admit a gtr is the only car i can honestly think of that would make me sell my e36 :oops:

[minimanspk]

id say
caterham super 7
ford capri mk1
ford escort rs turbo
nissan 300zx
or something bike engined

[Dano]

mk 1 Focus Rs

Lotus Elise

Vauxhall vx220

Evo or Scooby

possibilitys are endless really..

[OneTime_]

S15 then if he don't like S2000's :P

[quiky11]

v6 clio :p

[minimanspk]

v6 clio :p

wouldnt touch a renault think there absolutly shit cars

unless its a renault 5 gt turbo and I could afford to run it

[VTR01KBR]

TVR
Lotus Elise
M3 or M5
Personaly I would get a Mint R33

[quiky11]

na more wrong with saxos and 106 than an a newer car, 255bhp from factory, mod that and there a beast

[dondan]

S2000

A minted sapphire cosworth

Mk 1 FRS

Would be my shortlist

[dondan]

wouldnt touch a renault think there absolutly shit cars

unless its a renault 5 gt turbo and I could afford to run it

Me neither I'd much rather have a saxo forte Like fuck would I!

[essexdon]

Hawk Eye STI or FQ-350.

More of an everyday car 330CI, Meg 225 or Astra VXR

[RustySkull]

Skyline GTR
RX7
Evo 7

.... I really don't know... I'm going through a phase of really liking RX7's right now lol.

[Robtur]

Escort RS cosworth, a lot of fun and they are not loosing any money these days :)

[Hatcha]

v6 clio :p

Dont think i could look myself in the mirror if i realised i had spent £12,000 on a Clio.

[minimanspk]

Me neither I'd much rather have a saxo forte Like fuck would I!

mate I would my mum has owned renault clios for the last 10 years and all they did is break down clio mk1.5 went through headgaskets like a prozzy goes through condoms, clio mk2 something was always up with the electrics. My cousin owns a megane mk1 and he has had trouble with that since he owned it, exhaust fell off, it developed a horrid missfire, the fuel gauge doesnt work, the headlights go off when you hit a speedhump. New renaults are supposed to be good but after what iv heard and seen then im staying away.

[TypeRDavid]

YouTube "kuhmo m3" then add any uk track onto the end they're the quickest I know of.. E36coupe.com also has a few very nice motors in the members journals.

Im slowly building my own with the intention of passing 911gt3 rs's ;)

Have to admit a gtr is the only car i can honestly think of that would make me sell my e36 :oops:

I'll check that out dude.

[JamesR]

my dad wants a toy

Fleshlight, will be able to get boxes and boxes of them for £12k as well :)

In all seriousness, Caterham sounds like a winner :y:

[anton_sax_machine]

my 1.1 he can have it for a £1000 save his money ;)
skyline gtr
evo 8
ford focus rs

[tom130691]

he just wants something more fun to use in summer instead of his shogun

sofar the shortlist is

350z
elise s2
vx220
VXR 8
rx8
tvr tuscan

think thats all i send him

[Saxo_Scott]

Megane 225 or R26
Clio 197

[Manu]

Weekend toy, definitely Caterham
allrounder: BMW M3D

[quiky11]

Megane 225 or R26
Clio 197

there you go someone else for the clios, alot less goes wrong with them than our cars

[coleman258]

For extreme fun a caterham hands down, or for pure noise VXR R8.

[LWS_71]

Mentally turbo'd 106 GTI :S

S15
r34
Supra
DC5

[_-john-_]

be a MAN, get a Supra.

[rushy_23]

S1 Elise IMO.

[Giraffe]

I'd have the VXR 8 out of those mentioned... not sure where you intend on finding one for 10 - 12k though, unless you meant Monaro...

[gord]

http://www.britishrally.co.uk/classifieds_view.php?id=4734
Mk1 escort

[VTHall]

supraaaa gt-4.

[Chr15]

arent caterham's closer to 15k?

[Pearson]

Megane 230 F1 or VXR Astra.

[Bound]

be a MAN, get a Supra.

3.0l twin turbo Supra. 0 - 60 in 4.9.

Nice.

That or a Skyline.

[alexsmith]

Me neither I'd much rather have a saxo forte Like fuck would I!

Haha :)

[tom130691]

caterhams a no as he wouldnt want to leave it on drive,

guy is a director of a company so i needs to be sensible-ish, doubt he would want a 13year old supra either lol

[Giraffe]

supraaaa gt-4.

You mean Celica?

[Peter_D]

Im slowly building my own with the intention of passing 911gt3 rs's ;)


LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[MiniGibbo]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

What's funny about that?

[DundeeUnited]

What's funny about that?

I agree :geek:

[Peter_D]

I agree :geek:

He has a BMW with less than 200bhp and he's 'building it up' so it can beat porsche 911 gt3's....whats not funny about that?

[kae]

evo 7 +2!

[Peter_D]

evo 7 +2!

So an Evo 9 then? :homme:

[Prickle]

10 sec car

[Abass123]

either:
a escort or sierra cossie
skyline gtir34
old skoool mustang
or an evo

[WheresMeNuts]

A top of the range PC.

[TypeRDavid]

either:
a escort or sierra cossie
skyline gtir34
old skoool mustang
or an evo

GTIR 34? are you sure????

You meant GTR lol, and for 10-12k you'd be lucky to find a CAT D for that money.

[MiniGibbo]

GTIR 34? are you sure????

You meant GTR lol, and for 10-12k you'd be lucky to find a CAT D for that money.

I'm sure some people think 10k is code for 100k some of the cars being suggested are unreal...

[joeblogs]

Hey,

A bit more info might be useful in terms of acceptable running costs/insurance/maintenance as they vary widely depending on cars.

I was in the same position a few years back and after looking at the options I bought an S2000 and an Impreza turbo 2000 both for 12k.

Turbo was used when it was wet/cold, S2000 was used the rest of the time. Pm me if you want more details of living with them, circa 3 years 30k miles.

However I don't imagine your father to be in his 20's so I would probably discount what I would refer to as the more hardcore vehicles. For example my father will not drive my brothers pro drive STI because its too hardcore and this was the same with my S2000 so that is perhaps a consideration.

So you need to be more specific about his requirements and usage... if it is his main driver or will be used a lot then:

For 10-12k there is nothing that can compete with an E46 M3 in terms of an all round package for that money. That is in terms of brand, quality, how it makes you feel, acceleration, handling and sound. Two of my neighbours have these cars, father and son and I can tell you they are awesome machines.

The downside is fairly high running costs, mpg is acceptable at around 25mpg. However parts are expensive to replace, they can be reasonable if done at a specialist vs main dealer.

However if he is looking for a 2 seater then I would go for an SLK 350 or Boxster S. ( I would not buy an S2000 again, even supercharged as when you are not on the loud pedal the other cars are a class above it just to drive about in).

Anyways thats my 2 pence.

[Giraffe]

Hey,

A bit more info might be useful in terms of acceptable running costs/insurance/maintenance as they vary widely depending on cars.

I was in the same position a few years back and after looking at the options I bought an S2000 and an Impreza turbo 2000 both for 12k.

Turbo was used when it was wet/cold, S2000 was used the rest of the time. Pm me if you want more details of living with them, circa 3 years 30k miles.

However I don't imagine your father to be in his 20's so I would probably discount what I would refer to as the more hardcore vehicles. For example my father will not drive my brothers pro drive STI because its too hardcore and this was the same with my S2000 so that is perhaps a consideration.

So you need to be more specific about his requirements and usage... if it is his main driver or will be used a lot then:

For 10-12k there is nothing that can compete with an E46 M3 in terms of an all round package for that money. That is in terms of brand, quality, how it makes you feel, acceleration, handling and sound. Two of my neighbours have these cars, father and son and I can tell you they are awesome machines.

The downside is fairly high running costs, mpg is acceptable at around 25mpg. However parts are expensive to replace, they can be reasonable if done at a specialist vs main dealer.

However if he is looking for a 2 seater then I would go for an SLK 350 or Boxster S. ( I would not buy an S2000 again, even supercharged as when you are not on the loud pedal the other cars are a class above it just to drive about in).

Anyways thats my 2 pence.

You seriously typed all of that without reading the thread didn't you?

First post says insurance and running costs DO NOT MATTER. He also said his dad doesn't like S2k's ANYWAY, so why even mention one?

The way I see this thread is a load of suggestions, OP saying no to each, then coming back with a list of cars, few of which they can get for 12k anyway.

Thread has become pointless.

[MiniGibbo]

He has a BMW with less than 200bhp and he's 'building it up' so it can beat porsche 911 gt3's....whats not funny about that?

400+hp 2jz
Intrax coilovers

Whats funny about that now?