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sam93
Original Poster
50 posts
26 months
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I'm looking to buy a new car as getting bored of being stuck in £1000 cars. Don't get me wrong though, I have a mk1 Eunos 1.8 with LSD and love it to bits, but to small and aint that pokey but brilliant on the B Roads for a bit of spirited driving now and then.
I'm looking at Facelift EP3 Type Rs but thinking what car could I get for £5k which is better.
Going from RWD to FWD I'm thinking hmm, shall I or not. Even though, I know that an EP3 handles silly well.
But would the likes of say an S14 be better with the turbo engine rwd layout etc...
Or any other suggestions from you fellow petrol heads?
I like the EP3 with being when out of VTEC they are pretty relaxed cars although the harsh ride which isn't a worry with me as had harsh rides before. But when engage vtec they turn into a little weapon to have some fun in.
Thoughts would be much appreciated.
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C2james
4,093 posts
34 months
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Have you looked at a clio trophy?
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harryowl
966 posts
50 months
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DC2 integra maybe? Or you could supercharge your mx5.
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sam93
Original Poster
50 posts
26 months
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Thought of a Clio, but aint to keen on the old clio pedals (Distance between them) Have pretty wide feet and usually hit the brake pedal in french cars by mistake, well I did in my old 106 GTI.
I would turbo the MX5 yes. But, I'm finding the lack of room inside a bit annoying tbh. I'm only 5ft 7" But there isn't a lot of room in there at all and usually aint practical if you want to get some things in there. I can fit on holdall for my clothes in the boot of my MX5 and thats it. So a little annoying so looking to go back to a bigger car tbh.
Things like an E36 M3 is out of the question though due to insurance! Sure it would be high lol
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Midshipracer
61 posts
51 months
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5k would get you a mint Rev 3+ MR2 Turbo you wouldn't look back
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nottyash
3,695 posts
64 months
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interloper
2,068 posts
124 months
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With 5k to spend I wouldn't give a Civic a second glance. Cant see the appeal when you could pick up a good DC2 Integra (a real Type R!) for that money. Mind you there are also a lot of riskier more exciting choices in this price bracket, wedge shape and S series TVRs can be found at that level. You could just about squeeze into a Lotus Esprit. Actually there is a lot of slightly left field choices in this price bracket but I suspect as you have singled out a Honda you arent a very left field person.... 
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superman84
769 posts
34 months
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You could get an Evo 6 for around £5k or an STI.
Edit: scrap that if an E36 m3 is too hot to insure then an evo will be too
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doogz
18,667 posts
56 months
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sam93 said: Thought of a Clio, but aint to keen on the old clio pedals (Distance between them) Have pretty wide feet and usually hit the brake pedal in french cars by mistake, well I did in my old 106 GTI. Having owned a few Saxos/106s/306s and a 182, it's really not a problem in the Clio. I personally wouldn't recommend one for many other reasons, did not like my 182 at all, but the pedal spacing's not really an issue.
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yonex
2,861 posts
37 months
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sam93 said: Thoughts would be much appreciated. How brave are we feeling 
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crispyshark
446 posts
14 months
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the arse has dropped out of the Honda S2k market which is where i would play if i was you.....
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300bhp/ton
26,483 posts
59 months
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sam93 said: I'm looking to buy a new car as getting bored of being stuck in £1000 cars. Don't get me wrong though, I have a mk1 Eunos 1.8 with LSD and love it to bits, but to small and aint that pokey but brilliant on the B Roads for a bit of spirited driving now and then.
I'm looking at Facelift EP3 Type Rs but thinking what car could I get for £5k which is better.
Going from RWD to FWD I'm thinking hmm, shall I or not. Even though, I know that an EP3 handles silly well.
But would the likes of say an S14 be better with the turbo engine rwd layout etc...
Or any other suggestions from you fellow petrol heads?
I like the EP3 with being when out of VTEC they are pretty relaxed cars although the harsh ride which isn't a worry with me as had harsh rides before. But when engage vtec they turn into a little weapon to have some fun in.
Thoughts would be much appreciated. The EP3 is a fine car if you want a family hatchback with van cross MPV styling. Great motor, gearchange and certainly no slouch. But only you can say if it's right for you or not. Personally I'm not taken with the looks and I'd rather have a rwd sports car over a fwd hatchback given the choice. But it's not my choice 
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V6GTA
1,064 posts
66 months
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DanDC5
6,914 posts
36 months
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Robb F
3,836 posts
40 months
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S2000, then save up for a supercharger 
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robmlufc
2,691 posts
55 months
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TameRacingDriver
8,216 posts
141 months
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DC2 over an EP3 any and every day of the week.
S2000 might be too similar to a Eunos - it'll just be like a faster, more refined version of the same theme TBH.
For that price, if I was doing it again, I'd be looking at something with minimal depreciation.
How about a Focus RS Mk1?
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crispyshark
446 posts
14 months
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TameRacingDriver said: DC2 over an EP3 any and every day of the week.
S2000 might be too similar to a Eunos - it'll just be like a faster, more refined version of the same theme TBH.
For that price, if I was doing it again, I'd be looking at something with minimal depreciation.
How about a Focus RS Mk1? Not sure i'd compare the Eunos and the S2000...completely different animal. Doubt you will find a decent Focus RS Mk1 for that money....an ST however which you can then remap.....that's a cracking option. A 2000 Audi S4 would be a great option....remap that and you have a very serious car for under £5k!
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TameRacingDriver
8,216 posts
141 months
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crispyshark said: Not sure i'd compare the Eunos and the S2000...completely different animal. Not really IMO. Both 2 seaters. Both convertibles. Both front engined, rear drive cars. The S2000 is more modern both looking and to sit in and use. It has a better engine. Other than that, fairly similar AFAICT.
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crispyshark
446 posts
14 months
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TameRacingDriver said: crispyshark said: Not sure i'd compare the Eunos and the S2000...completely different animal. Not really IMO. Both 2 seaters. Both convertibles. Both front engined, rear drive cars. The S2000 is more modern both looking and to sit in and use. It has a better engine. Other than that, fairly similar AFAICT. having owned both i will again disagree. Honda is front mid engined which completely changes the weight distribution giving pretty close to 50/50. Torsen LSD also makes the car very different. 2.0lt VTEC engine is nothing like anything you find in the Mazadas with your power band hitting above 6k revs. You can take liberties with a eunos but not with the Honda. Yes the Honda is more mondern looking, in fact it's design is completely different but there are far, far more differences than you have stated.
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