if you had Ã‚Â£7.5k what car would you get?

Post by **Punx0r** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:41 pm

Ok, a nice rover then

I just couldn't stand the thought of spending more than pocket change on a KIA!

Long_guts · Post by **Long_guts** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:12 pm

i would say tellher 2nd class driving is better than first class walking but I wouldnt want to offendanybody :s

ishturbs · Post by **ishturbs** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:12 am

Nissan skyline R32 or the 4.2 TVR cerbera.

loomx · Post by **loomx** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:28 pm

Nice MR2 turbo, spend the rest tuning the wollucks off it?

Ross9 · Post by **Ross9** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:00 pm

For 7.5k I'd buy this (I sold it for Â£7300)

255 bhp @ wheels, close ratio box, rear LSD, driver adjustable front/rear split, great fun, and while not as quick as my coupe, still wasn't shy, matching a nitroused EVO 6 up the strip. Sounded amazing, was immaculate and the most fun car I've driven (that's out of a good range).

I honestly doubt I could get a better car for Â£7.5k, tried EVO 6's etc, standard R32 GTR etc and they didn't come close. Should be noted that the Type R doesn't compare to a standard scooby, very different car to drive.

Ross

114gta · Post by **114gta** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:41 pm

Punx0r wrote:Ok, a nice rover then

Easy!

Stevo135+ · Post by **Stevo135+** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:22 am

Not sure which, but a any of the following would be good!
mk1 CRX ( id love to build a really serious 12V turbo)
mk2 CRX VTEC
EF Civic
Celica 4th gen, (GT2 conversion project)
Corolla AE82
Rover 220 gti turbo or Rover 200 mk2, And do a first like a KV6 transplant, or a C27 or C30 honda swap?
Maestro turbo.
Mazda 323 3dr, with a KL 2.5 V6 and single turbo set up.

ZSV6 · Post by **ZSV6** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:07 pm

In the last 2 years i've had
Zs turbo (276bhp)
Zafira GSI (daddy cool)
Evo7
Leon cupra R
Subaru impreza (bugeye)
Zr Turbo

which one would i have again EVO!! EVO!! EVO!!

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:45 pm

Ross9 wrote:For 7.5k I'd buy this (I sold it for Â£7300)

Ross

rhubarb! if I had known it was going that low id have been interested.

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:45 pm

ZSV6 wrote:In the last 2 years i've had
Zs turbo (276bhp)
Zafira GSI (daddy cool)
Evo7
Leon cupra R
Subaru impreza (bugeye)
Zr Turbo

which one would i have again EVO!! EVO!! EVO!!

what you got now then??

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:48 pm

lotus carlton, nuff said

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:52 pm

Squaddiemodo wrote:lotus carlton, nuff said

Er yeah, thats my favourite, but this is for Â£7.5K !

Youd get a heap for that money, belive me! Id have bought one by now if id seen any go for that. (that were not LHD).

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:57 pm

LHD, RHD, for a Lotus Carlton, i wouldnt care lol

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:00 pm

I was bidding on a left on ebay, never had any money tho, but the guy would have taken 8K for it.

needed a little work, but the body was excellent. Think the clutch pin (classic problem) needed sorting, and the housing was cracked.

All common faults though.

If i had won the auction, id have found the money from somewhere!

Thing is, the parts are HIDEOUSLY expensive. I,e Â£75 for the plastic badge at the back.

Post by **SubCat001** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:33 pm

Ross9 wrote:For 7.5k I'd buy this (I sold it for Â£7300)

Thats what my next car will probably be.

Frillip · Post by **Frillip** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:57 am

id personally say subaru p1 matey jst cus i love the sound

loomx · Post by **loomx** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:03 am

They do sound good, but I dont know what it is but you see a scooby now and you dont look again, its just another car, but youll still take a second look at an evo, Specially the EVO 6.

Frillip · Post by **Frillip** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:07 am

true

ure right a scooby is jst another car on the road now where as a evo is now the car to have and want

i dunno the noice is amazing tho

but the evil looks of a evo 6 jst takes the vote in my opinion

Bjorn · Post by **Bjorn** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:35 pm

I would buy my Evo 4 for 6.5k and have change for some serious mods!!

(biased obviously as its for sale

)

dave_d · Post by **dave_d** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:42 pm

I personally would go for my ultimate dream car

A honda NSX!!

Always loved these, but I am a Honda lover myself, always have been since I have owned my CRX, and I think I always will be, 1 day I will have my Type R, probably the accord as its still quick, nice looking, and family orientated

Jonny 5 · Post by **Jonny 5** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:28 pm

An NSX for Â£7.5k

cocacola · Post by **cocacola** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:12 pm

id go for something simpler...

2000ish chevy camaro ss

5.7v8 lt1, and not too far off the ti in mpg

dave_d · Post by **dave_d** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:24 pm

Jonny 5 wrote:An NSX for Ã¯Â¿Â½7.5k

Yeah I suppose but I can dream cant I lol!!

Never thought about that...I know their expensive but not sure on how expensive as I can only ever dream about owning one!

Long_guts · Post by **Long_guts** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:10 pm

If your lucky what about a jag xk8 ?? or even a xjr with change !!

Post by **Punx0r** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:18 pm

Apparently Bentley Turbo R's start at around Â£6k

chazjenkins · Post by **chazjenkins** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:24 pm

So do running costs

618ireland · Post by **618ireland** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:42 pm

Sorry to go off topic but if I had Â£7.5K to spend on a car I would consider it disposable income, so I would put the lot on Detroit City in the Champion Hurdle in Cheltenham, more so since I heard at dinner time that Charlie Swan may be coming out of retirement to ride Brave Inca.

..................or else buy an MG ZS 180

Post by **IrishRover** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:13 pm

Haha you sound like you might be a high roller if you could afford it

Ever been to Vegas?

ben_220coupe · Post by **ben_220coupe** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:25 pm

id have a skyline r32 gtr

618ireland · Post by **618ireland** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:22 pm

IrishRover wrote:Haha you sound like you might be a high roller if you could afford it
Ever been to Vegas?

No, never been to Vegas, slot machines, cards, casinos etc not my cup of tea at all. Wouldn't be a big punter at all, day at races is bril though.

Sheaf · Post by **Sheaf** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:01 pm

I'd buy an Accord Type R..... in fact, I think I did.

Well, I tell I lie, I didn't spend that much, despite a lot going for that sorta money and initially thinking I'd spend around Â£7k.

Other cars which would be nice would be:

Volvo S60 T5 or 2.4T
200SX S14a
Teg-R
Audi A4 1.8T
Octavia vRS (plus remap to 225bhp)
BMW 328ci
Mitsi Galant/Legnum VR4
Subaru Legacy B4 RSK

I pretty much considered all of the above at different points... well, ok, the last 2 weren't serious thoughts due to absolutely silly running costs.

bjrespect · Post by **bjrespect** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:57 pm

subaru sti type r version 5