Head turner for young a young professional
Discussion
IanMorewood said:
OK so you want economy, 4 seats and good looks. Your not really after a Porsche equivalent.
Ford Racing Puma - way quicker than it has any right to be, 30+mpg and will devour corners. Won't like potholes and will be pretty waring on a long run, not a great place for rear seat passengers. Your budget should get you a pristine car.
Fiat Coupe 20vt - Chris Bangles styling masterpiece, a Ferrari for the common man. A little to much power for the chassis (unlike the Puma which could have done with more), four reasonable seats and a useful boot and if you drive carefully it doesn't drink to heavily. Lots of rough ones about but with your budget you should be able to buy a minter.
Correct! Ford Racing Puma - way quicker than it has any right to be, 30+mpg and will devour corners. Won't like potholes and will be pretty waring on a long run, not a great place for rear seat passengers. Your budget should get you a pristine car.
Fiat Coupe 20vt - Chris Bangles styling masterpiece, a Ferrari for the common man. A little to much power for the chassis (unlike the Puma which could have done with more), four reasonable seats and a useful boot and if you drive carefully it doesn't drink to heavily. Lots of rough ones about but with your budget you should be able to buy a minter.
only mentioned porsche eq to get us in the right direction, the edited first post shows what I mean more.
YES! the fiat coupe 20V is EXACTLY the sort of motor I'm after. Powerful (for me, going from a 85hp semi-slug), rear seats, and sporty looking for me. This guy has got the essence of what I'm after
jay44 said:
Thanks for suggestions so far, to answer a few replies:
I try to stay far away from mercs/audis/BMW's - never liked them in general!
Head turner for personal satisfaction, something that I could be proud to own that would normally take me to middle aged to buy new. Something that shouts successful. Obviously it would help if the girl I date also likes it though haha
Love the TVR suggestion! Also, don't know if I mentioned before, but 4seats>2seats.
Maserati 3200 looks BOOM, not a fan of those rear lights though? Generally a top idea, cheers!
So doesn't have to be so post Y2000, but most cars I've seen pre Y2000 I have already said no to myself and wouldn't want you guys to waste your time suggesting just for me to say no. Open to suggestions, as always, though!
Shouts successful? Subaru? Nissan? Vauxhall? Toyota?I try to stay far away from mercs/audis/BMW's - never liked them in general!
Head turner for personal satisfaction, something that I could be proud to own that would normally take me to middle aged to buy new. Something that shouts successful. Obviously it would help if the girl I date also likes it though haha
Love the TVR suggestion! Also, don't know if I mentioned before, but 4seats>2seats.
Maserati 3200 looks BOOM, not a fan of those rear lights though? Generally a top idea, cheers!
So doesn't have to be so post Y2000, but most cars I've seen pre Y2000 I have already said no to myself and wouldn't want you guys to waste your time suggesting just for me to say no. Open to suggestions, as always, though!
Really? But you don't like BMW - makers of some of the best engines in the history of the motorcar?
You criteria seem a little mixed to me - none of the cars you list 'shout success' unless you have had a particular tough upbringing. An E46 M3 or a 640 ticks a lot of boxes, but none of yours.
Edited by johnfm on Tuesday 3rd February 08:59
MSamps said:
A Porsche Boxter wouldn't really be considered a 'head turner'. Even 911s are pretty common on the roads.
Depends where you live. Out here in the sticks I hardly ever see a Porsche. Probably 3-4 months since I passed one on the way to work. Any 'premium' sports car is a rare sight on the roads here.jay44 said:
Chris944_S2 said:
jay44 said:
The problem which I didn't consider before posting is the fuel consumption. cars like the covette C4 and the TVR are all great, but they drink too much! I would not consider buying a vehicle that has larger than a 2.5L engine! Ideally, I'd like it to be around a 2L. I know hp does not relate directly to engine size, don't worry. I'm basically looking for a sporty looking saloon / coupe, 4 seater, that can go! Not american muscle, 0-60 in under 5seconds go, but this is my second car, I like driving lots go
Lets compare the gas guzzling Vette C5 with a similar vintage 2l sports car:http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&...
Pretty much the same fuel economy. Although why fuel economy is even a thing to look for when searching a 2nd car used mainly for fun really baffles me.
t.did not know that haha, thank you for letting me know! I was under the impression engine size in cc/L was proportional to miles to the gallon
johnfm said:
jay44 said:
Thanks for suggestions so far, to answer a few replies:
I try to stay far away from mercs/audis/BMW's - never liked them in general!
Head turner for personal satisfaction, something that I could be proud to own that would normally take me to middle aged to buy new. Something that shouts successful. Obviously it would help if the girl I date also likes it though haha
Love the TVR suggestion! Also, don't know if I mentioned before, but 4seats>2seats.
Maserati 3200 looks BOOM, not a fan of those rear lights though? Generally a top idea, cheers!
So doesn't have to be so post Y2000, but most cars I've seen pre Y2000 I have already said no to myself and wouldn't want you guys to waste your time suggesting just for me to say no. Open to suggestions, as always, though!
Shouts successful? Subaru? Nissan? Vauxhall? Toyota?I try to stay far away from mercs/audis/BMW's - never liked them in general!
Head turner for personal satisfaction, something that I could be proud to own that would normally take me to middle aged to buy new. Something that shouts successful. Obviously it would help if the girl I date also likes it though haha
Love the TVR suggestion! Also, don't know if I mentioned before, but 4seats>2seats.
Maserati 3200 looks BOOM, not a fan of those rear lights though? Generally a top idea, cheers!
So doesn't have to be so post Y2000, but most cars I've seen pre Y2000 I have already said no to myself and wouldn't want you guys to waste your time suggesting just for me to say no. Open to suggestions, as always, though!
Really? But you don't like BMW - makers of some of the best engines in the history of the motorcar?
You criteria seem a little mixed to me - none of the cars you list 'shout success' unless you have had a particular tough upbringing. An E46 M3 or a 640 ticks a lot of boxes, but none of yours.
Edited by johnfm on Tuesday 3rd February 08:59
jay44 said:
johnfm said:
jay44 said:
Thanks for suggestions so far, to answer a few replies:
I try to stay far away from mercs/audis/BMW's - never liked them in general!
Head turner for personal satisfaction, something that I could be proud to own that would normally take me to middle aged to buy new. Something that shouts successful. Obviously it would help if the girl I date also likes it though haha
Love the TVR suggestion! Also, don't know if I mentioned before, but 4seats>2seats.
Maserati 3200 looks BOOM, not a fan of those rear lights though? Generally a top idea, cheers!
So doesn't have to be so post Y2000, but most cars I've seen pre Y2000 I have already said no to myself and wouldn't want you guys to waste your time suggesting just for me to say no. Open to suggestions, as always, though!
Shouts successful? Subaru? Nissan? Vauxhall? Toyota?I try to stay far away from mercs/audis/BMW's - never liked them in general!
Head turner for personal satisfaction, something that I could be proud to own that would normally take me to middle aged to buy new. Something that shouts successful. Obviously it would help if the girl I date also likes it though haha
Love the TVR suggestion! Also, don't know if I mentioned before, but 4seats>2seats.
Maserati 3200 looks BOOM, not a fan of those rear lights though? Generally a top idea, cheers!
So doesn't have to be so post Y2000, but most cars I've seen pre Y2000 I have already said no to myself and wouldn't want you guys to waste your time suggesting just for me to say no. Open to suggestions, as always, though!
Really? But you don't like BMW - makers of some of the best engines in the history of the motorcar?
You criteria seem a little mixed to me - none of the cars you list 'shout success' unless you have had a particular tough upbringing. An E46 M3 or a 640 ticks a lot of boxes, but none of yours.
Edited by johnfm on Tuesday 3rd February 08:59
I don't know if this should be elsewhere, I'm relatively new and this topic seemed to match
As for the Alfa Brera and VW scirocco: they are more along the lines of a hot hatch for me because of the shape. I drive a hatch atm and that's why I'm after the different angle here, something I'm not already comfortable with. Yeah they're both powerful, but it's not all about the engine
As for the Alfa Brera and VW scirocco: they are more along the lines of a hot hatch for me because of the shape. I drive a hatch atm and that's why I'm after the different angle here, something I'm not already comfortable with. Yeah they're both powerful, but it's not all about the engine
vixen1700 said:
You generally don't get a reaction like that with a TVR.
This man speaks the truth. Loads of smiles and waves. Kids will point and go wow. Dads will want to talk to you about it. Nobody will think you're flash or a wker. Alternatively just buy a 968 Sport and be done with it.
jay44 said:
YES! the fiat coupe 20V is EXACTLY the sort of motor I'm after. Powerful (for me, going from a 85hp semi-slug), rear seats, and sporty looking for me. This guy has got the essence of what I'm after
In that case, look at an Alfa GTV. Prettier than the Fiat Coupe (to my eyes at least!).Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff