sumner2k3
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Registered: 12th Jan 06
Location: South Wales Drives: Clio 172
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I know these threads pop up all the time but i really cant think what car to get for around that price..
want something fast and looks nice, insurance isnt a problem
Already had a clio sport so dont want annother one, really want a type r but for that price they are going to be cat c or something
Ideas?
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adiohead
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Registered: 28th Sep 01
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e36 M3
Clio 172/182
Ibiza Cupra/Cupra R
Leon Cupra
Accord Type R
Integra Type R
Focus ST170
300zx
Corrado VR6
Golf VR6
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by adiohead]
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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328i sport if you cant find a decent M3.
3500grand would get you a minter.Great all round cars.
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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Corrado vr6
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3CorsaMeal
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future classic
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Paul_J
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Location: London
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
future classic
My dad wants one... he harps on about them all the time.
Keeps trying to convince me I need one.
What's the fuel economy like?
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3CorsaMeal
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not that bad really, my VR6 i regulary get 30-32mpg and thats all B-roads and through towns, no motorways.
i probably driving it about 60-80miles a day
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by 3CorsaMeal]
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am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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Knock yourself out:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?g=1&dist=100&pc=&min=3000&max=3500&y1=&y2=&txt=&px=&nodays=60&filter=TP&o=p&Submit=Search
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daymoon
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quote: Originally posted by am4nf
Knock yourself out:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?g=1&dist=100&pc=&min=3000&max=3500&y1=&y2=&txt=&px=&nodays=60&filter=TP&o=p&Submit=Search
Funily enough i was looking at that blue S13today!
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SXIBLK
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Registered: 9th Feb 10
Location: Barnoldswick
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that clios nice at bottom
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Eddx14xe
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Registered: 12th Jan 10
Location: Hertfordshire
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1808683.htm
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CORSA NUT
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Yeah i'd say M3
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harrisp
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R33 skyline? £3500 should get you a decent one (gtst) even though they are single turbo they are still quick with a bit of work. A mate of mine has got one and it handles much better that you would think.
If not I would go for an e36 m3.
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by harrisp]
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nick_sri
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Registered: 5th May 09
Location: Crewe , Cheshire
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integra dc2
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1836296.htm
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by nick_sri]
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Jake
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
not that bad really, my VR6 i regulary get 30-32mpg and thats all B-roads and through towns, no motorways.
i probably driving it about 60-80miles a day
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by 3CorsaMeal]
how the fuck do you manage 30mpg through town?
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Fuel economy? Why do people ask this question when talking about performance cars? It's going to be pretty crap isn't it?
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fir3vip3r
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Registered: 14th Jun 06
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200sx or some other RWD vehicle
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chrex
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i love my Accord Type-R...a bargain for what you get for the money. Make sure you get a good one though. 'One lady owner' on type-R ads can be a bad thing...as if they have run low on oil due to not being checked regularly...that will kill them. So be careful with that.
The corrado's are crackin cars...and also BMW E30 325's are immense and look stunning.
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
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an e36 M3 for £3500 will be pretty rough for that money, I would spend £5k+ at least on one.
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3CorsaMeal
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quote: Originally posted by jake
quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
not that bad really, my VR6 i regulary get 30-32mpg and thats all B-roads and through towns, no motorways.
i probably driving it about 60-80miles a day
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by 3CorsaMeal]
how the fuck do you manage 30mpg through town?
i usually just cruise through them and try not to stop, its not too busy where i live, more like villages then towns i spose
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spikedjack
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quote: Originally posted by Ojc
Fuel economy? Why do people ask this question when talking about performance cars? It's going to be pretty crap isn't it?
im glad im not the only one that has thought this
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SteveoBC
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Registered: 22nd Feb 07
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got my 328 for £3250
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John G
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quote: Originally posted by sand-eel
an e36 M3 for £3500 will be pretty rough for that money, I would spend £5k+ at least on one.
I feel you need to own a e36 to realise this fact, people just seem to think you can get them cheap as chips.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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quote: Originally posted by John G
quote: Originally posted by sand-eel
an e36 M3 for £3500 will be pretty rough for that money, I would spend £5k+ at least on one.
I feel you need to own a e36 to realise this fact, people just seem to think you can get them cheap as chips.
They are old cars now though and another 2 generations of the M3 have been released.Yes the low mile minters will command a decent price tag.They can still be had for less than 5k however.Bodywork might need a cpl of minor touch-ups(like most 14yr old cars).Mileage isnt as much of an issue on these if they have had some decent servicing over the years.My brothers old E36 M3 was on 160k and it ran/drove faultless and was silly quick.
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