Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 07:50 PM |
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What car to go for next??
Hey up,
Puttin my current car up for sale (once i service a few things). So I have a list of possibles for my next one:
Renault Clio 1.8 16v
Peugeot 205 1.9 gti
Nissan 200sx
What do you reckon outta these?
Any other suggestions?
Want to spend less than 2k if possible
Cheers,
Oli
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MikeLR
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:09 PM |
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Have you thought about a Nissan Almera GTI ?
My son has one,its in your price range and really goes !
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Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:32 PM |
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Just had a search for specs on the almera, looks pretty good, solid and rapid, but wanted something more of a cult status car which is what the others
on my list are I suppose.
Cheers,
Oli
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Messenjah
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:34 PM |
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capri 2.8i 
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pathfinder
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:43 PM |
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Renault 5 GT Turbo
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rayward
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:44 PM |
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with the money you want to spend,i would say the Clio or 200sx, would probably be trouble, should get a nice 205 and have cash left to spend on
goodies for it though
Ray
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Mr G
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:48 PM |
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See you like drifting.... this might do then 
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iceman26
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:51 PM |
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nissan 200sx
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Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:53 PM |
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hmmm renault 5 gt, hadn't thought of that one - bit mechanically fragile aren't they?
Yeah drifting is great, saw that pickup (P100?) at rockinghams gt battle last year, bit of a laff
Oli
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stu da rude
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 08:54 PM |
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pug 205 for me mate, ive had a couple now and for the money i dont think theres anything quite like it in smiles per pound! tidy ones are typically
6-800 quid, leaves you some dough left to trick it up. Awesome daily driver/weekend track tool.
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Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 09:08 PM |
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If I were to get a 205 I'd want a minter, so would be prepared to pay around 1800 quid or so
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stu da rude
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 09:14 PM |
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that sort of money would buy you a very nice low mileage late one with power steering and the nicer black trim, so id say go for it! aside from the
usual odd idling/tickover problems they all encounter at some point they are pretty bullet proof, trim seems to suffer most. Gets my vote!
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Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 09:18 PM |
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Yeah lookin good on the 205, plus it's only like an extra 60 quid insurance for me over my 1.4 clio!
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 09:31 PM |
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looks like quite a 205 up on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/205-GTI-MI16-MI-16-MI16v-Nova-Corsa-Saxo-Modified_W0QQitemZ4602888741QQcategoryZ9859QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Or *sits down and ducks*
A Redtop or LET Nova, might even get an old Mr2 for that kinda money
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 09:32 PM |
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for a couple of grand you could get a a4 2.6, nice car!
seen a few quattros going for that price as well (around 1995/96)
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Danozeman
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 10:21 PM |
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205 gets my vote. The only thing that would put me off the one on ebay is the red crapet.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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andyps
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 10:58 PM |
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The 205GTi's all had red carpet.
Porsche 944's are available for your price - solid, reliable, driftable.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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JamieG
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 11:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Oliver Jetson
Just had a search for specs on the almera, looks pretty good, solid and rapid, but wanted something more of a cult status car which is what the others
on my list are I suppose.
Cheers,
Oli
cult status = 205 ! 
Buy an expensive mint one , or buy a cheap one and (if you like) put a 16v engine in!
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auzziejim
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| posted on 7/1/06 at 09:53 AM |
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205 GTi gets my vote i loved every second in mine, just make sure you get a late model.
if your not bothered about rallying it then save a few quid and get one with a sun roof. as no body wants them they are much cheaper
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Gernster
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| posted on 7/1/06 at 12:46 PM |
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E30 BMW 318is (G/H reg)
make sure its the 4 pot 16v and has the lsd as std.
Great fun car, fantastic for drifting and wont have the same reliablity headaches as a 200sx
get a good one for £1500
[Edited on 7/1/06 by Gernster]
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Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 7/1/06 at 01:39 PM |
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BMW 318 would be fun but forgot to add I'd like a J plate or newer because I have a private number plate that starts with a J, so wouldn't
be able to put it on anything older  and don't think you can get the oldskool 318 on a J.
Looking more like a late model 205 1.9gti as my next car, gotta find a minter now though! Anything to look out for worth mentioning?
Thanks,
Oli
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RazMan
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| posted on 7/1/06 at 04:14 PM |
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If you fancy something more cult status, go for the 200SX. It's got quite a following and for good reasons.
I must admit that I miss mine - 300bhp and rear wheel drive .............. [sniff]
[Edited on 7-1-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Oliver Jetson
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| posted on 7/1/06 at 04:21 PM |
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Yeah the 200s are awesome, white is the colour I'd go for too, standard body though with some drift goodies attached.
The CA18 engine is a bit fragile tho regards the big ends. I'd love an S13 with an S14 SR20 engine in it though, got a mate with one and it goes
like stink
This is him in action, I love the untidy look on cars like this:
[Edited on 7/1/06 by Oliver Jetson]
[Edited on 7/1/06 by Oliver Jetson]
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