RE: £100K Garage: Create your dream fleet
Discussion
I've spent about 8hrs doing this and here's my list, I reckon I'll need another £100k to store/maintain/run the whole lot 
So I'll start from A:
Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Estate with a Q2 diff £6,550:
Nothing says awesome better than a bellowing, bright and brash Italian estate car! This is dog transport at its best, with the power and handling to help smear your retriever all over the rear screen plus the sound to drown out its protestations, WOOF!
Audi Quattro £20,995:
Fire up the Quattro! This is it, the original Vorsprung Durch Technik and a wonderful expression of the 80's. With half a chance who amongst you wouldn't go for one of these! I suddenly feel like hiding a half of whisky in my top drawer just looking at it.
BMW E21 323i £6,495:
I'll be honest here, this is deeply personal. My old man had three of these and growing up on stories of them has just made me want one like crazy! So why not indulge in some old school, sideways, saloon action!
Citroen AX GT £3,995:
Well you know what they say, light weight and modest power makes for exploitable fun! Nothing quite gets as close to this as a Citroen AX GT. Tiny weight, reasonable power, no safety, more fun! What's stopping you?!
Ford Focus RS MK1 £9,500:
A modern classic, the performance Ford that showed they'd grown up, but not too much! Torque steer abounds but the chassis shines, what a gem to have in the collection!
Honda Integra Type R (UKDM) £2,995:
The definitive front drive chassis, the engine that launched a thousand fanboys, the best regarded car on PH. There are many superlatives that can be leveled at one of Hondas' best efforts. The fact is that only the mad would honestly turn down one of these in their garage.
Lancia Delta Integrale £16,000:
We've got a Quattro, but what's a rally hero without an equally heroic antagonist? 4wd with flair? your damn straight! They're both straight lined sharp dressers, but you can't help but feel the Lancia was hiding a set of suspenders and stockings under its 'sober' styling. Which is best? well I'd look forward to spending the time finding out!
MG Midget MK2 1098 £6450:
A British classic for those sunny days! Who doesn't want a lithe, charming, BRG champion of yesteryear? With little power but plenty of charm. Time is most certainly relative when you're bombing along, wind in the hair, in this little beastie!
Mercedes G Wagen 230 SWB Manual £9,450:
When the going gets tough, the tough jump in a G Wagen and piss all over it. Ignore Mercedes' class problem, these will forever be Wagens. I live in the Highlands and winter, latest excluded, it's a pain in the differentials. What's needed is a rough tough do it all machine and that's what this is. Dog friendly and great fun!
Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 £2,250:
Okay, there's been plenty of front drivers but I still think there's space for more. Hatches are awesome and the mostdeadly brilliant is regarded as the Peugeot 205. I reckon a wee rearwardly mobile town car is all that's needed for quick fun!
Porsche 928S Manual £7,995:
Flip up headlights, country crushing abilities, speed. The best of everything, this car is the most able of all and the most 70's. Truly it would be a joy to just clean it, let alone drive it down to the riviera and show up the nouveau riche.
Clio Williams 1995 £3,750:
Similar to the 205 but different in its finesse yet at the time this was the most ridiculous hot hatch of its time. Developed with the Williams F1 team, a 2.0 engine was shoehorned into a tiny engine bay, yet the handling was addictive and brilliant. The R26 of its day.
Volvo 240 GLT Saloon £1,095:
Bricks just don't come better than this! Clean, tidy and ever so slightly imposing this 240 is all of the above. It is here, because, for a spit over a grand why wouldn't you? Classless in the most perfect way and probably the car that would last forever.
Jaguar Sovereign V12 £2,500:
The car you would want to climb into after a hard days firing people, the leather that will sooth your conscience and the engine that will glide you on towards a more savoury business situation. This car will attract attention. Mainly for its calm smooth look and classless appeal. If you step out of the drivers seat you will always be greeted warmly. plus y'know V12 and all that!
If I were to get £100k then I reckon that I would stick to this list, I'm surprised that I've actually come up with a definitive list, hope you all enjoy!
So I'll start from A:
Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Estate with a Q2 diff £6,550:
Nothing says awesome better than a bellowing, bright and brash Italian estate car! This is dog transport at its best, with the power and handling to help smear your retriever all over the rear screen plus the sound to drown out its protestations, WOOF!
Audi Quattro £20,995:
Fire up the Quattro! This is it, the original Vorsprung Durch Technik and a wonderful expression of the 80's. With half a chance who amongst you wouldn't go for one of these! I suddenly feel like hiding a half of whisky in my top drawer just looking at it.
BMW E21 323i £6,495:
I'll be honest here, this is deeply personal. My old man had three of these and growing up on stories of them has just made me want one like crazy! So why not indulge in some old school, sideways, saloon action!
Citroen AX GT £3,995:
Well you know what they say, light weight and modest power makes for exploitable fun! Nothing quite gets as close to this as a Citroen AX GT. Tiny weight, reasonable power, no safety, more fun! What's stopping you?!
Ford Focus RS MK1 £9,500:
A modern classic, the performance Ford that showed they'd grown up, but not too much! Torque steer abounds but the chassis shines, what a gem to have in the collection!
Honda Integra Type R (UKDM) £2,995:
The definitive front drive chassis, the engine that launched a thousand fanboys, the best regarded car on PH. There are many superlatives that can be leveled at one of Hondas' best efforts. The fact is that only the mad would honestly turn down one of these in their garage.
Lancia Delta Integrale £16,000:
We've got a Quattro, but what's a rally hero without an equally heroic antagonist? 4wd with flair? your damn straight! They're both straight lined sharp dressers, but you can't help but feel the Lancia was hiding a set of suspenders and stockings under its 'sober' styling. Which is best? well I'd look forward to spending the time finding out!
MG Midget MK2 1098 £6450:
A British classic for those sunny days! Who doesn't want a lithe, charming, BRG champion of yesteryear? With little power but plenty of charm. Time is most certainly relative when you're bombing along, wind in the hair, in this little beastie!
Mercedes G Wagen 230 SWB Manual £9,450:
When the going gets tough, the tough jump in a G Wagen and piss all over it. Ignore Mercedes' class problem, these will forever be Wagens. I live in the Highlands and winter, latest excluded, it's a pain in the differentials. What's needed is a rough tough do it all machine and that's what this is. Dog friendly and great fun!
Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 £2,250:
Okay, there's been plenty of front drivers but I still think there's space for more. Hatches are awesome and the most
Porsche 928S Manual £7,995:
Flip up headlights, country crushing abilities, speed. The best of everything, this car is the most able of all and the most 70's. Truly it would be a joy to just clean it, let alone drive it down to the riviera and show up the nouveau riche.
Clio Williams 1995 £3,750:
Similar to the 205 but different in its finesse yet at the time this was the most ridiculous hot hatch of its time. Developed with the Williams F1 team, a 2.0 engine was shoehorned into a tiny engine bay, yet the handling was addictive and brilliant. The R26 of its day.
Volvo 240 GLT Saloon £1,095:
Bricks just don't come better than this! Clean, tidy and ever so slightly imposing this 240 is all of the above. It is here, because, for a spit over a grand why wouldn't you? Classless in the most perfect way and probably the car that would last forever.
Jaguar Sovereign V12 £2,500:
The car you would want to climb into after a hard days firing people, the leather that will sooth your conscience and the engine that will glide you on towards a more savoury business situation. This car will attract attention. Mainly for its calm smooth look and classless appeal. If you step out of the drivers seat you will always be greeted warmly. plus y'know V12 and all that!
If I were to get £100k then I reckon that I would stick to this list, I'm surprised that I've actually come up with a definitive list, hope you all enjoy!
sagarich said:
My 100k garage:
Audi B7 RS4 Avant - Labrador Transport
£19,450
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
TVR Sagaris - Weekend Nutter
£45,995
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Porsche 911 (997.1) Carrera S - Always wanted one...
£28,495
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Mini Cooper S - For the wife.
£6,495
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
Just over budget, grand total: £100,435.00
Changed my mind already...Audi B7 RS4 Avant - Labrador Transport
£19,450
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
TVR Sagaris - Weekend Nutter
£45,995
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Porsche 911 (997.1) Carrera S - Always wanted one...
£28,495
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Mini Cooper S - For the wife.
£6,495
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
Just over budget, grand total: £100,435.00
Revised fleet:
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997.1)
£79,997.00
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Audi RS4 Avant
£18,950.00
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
Total: £98,947.00
sagarich said:
Changed my mind already...
Revised fleet:
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997.1)
£79,997.00
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Audi RS4 Avant
£18,950.00
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
Total: £98,947.00
This.Revised fleet:
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997.1)
£79,997.00
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Audi RS4 Avant
£18,950.00
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...
Total: £98,947.00
Saved me bothering to post.
Way too much fun with this, so I made 4 garages haha.
97 Maserati Ghibli GT 12,5k
02 Renault V6 13k
12 Renaultsport Megane Cup 265 17k
74 Fiat 124 Spyder 15k
72 Lotus-Lola 23k
82 BMW 323i 7,5k
00 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo TME 12k
69 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 23k
00 Lotus 340R 25k
05 TVR Tuscan 39k
05 Subaru Forester XT Turbo 3k
01 Ferrari 550 Maranello 45k
96 Mazda MX5 1.8 7,5k
14 Ford Focus ST 21k
91 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 21,5k
06 Ferrari F430 65k
06 BMW 535d 10k
70 Alfa Romeo Giulia 10k
04 Toyota MR2 4,5k
04 Dax Rush Blackbird 10,5k
97 Maserati Ghibli GT 12,5k
02 Renault V6 13k
12 Renaultsport Megane Cup 265 17k
74 Fiat 124 Spyder 15k
72 Lotus-Lola 23k
82 BMW 323i 7,5k
00 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo TME 12k
69 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 23k
00 Lotus 340R 25k
05 TVR Tuscan 39k
05 Subaru Forester XT Turbo 3k
01 Ferrari 550 Maranello 45k
96 Mazda MX5 1.8 7,5k
14 Ford Focus ST 21k
91 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 21,5k
06 Ferrari F430 65k
06 BMW 535d 10k
70 Alfa Romeo Giulia 10k
04 Toyota MR2 4,5k
04 Dax Rush Blackbird 10,5k
Bomba said:
Way too much fun with this, so I made 4 garages haha.
97 Maserati Ghibli GT 12,5k
02 Renault V6 13k
12 Renaultsport Megane Cup 265 17k
74 Fiat 124 Spyder 15k
72 Lotus-Lola 23k
82 BMW 323i 7,5k
00 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo TME 12k
69 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 23k
00 Lotus 340R 25k
05 TVR Tuscan 39k
05 Subaru Forester XT Turbo 3k
01 Ferrari 550 Maranello 45k
96 Mazda MX5 1.8 7,5k
14 Ford Focus ST 21k
91 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 21,5k
06 Ferrari F430 65k
06 BMW 535d 10k
70 Alfa Romeo Giulia 10k
04 Toyota MR2 4,5k
04 Dax Rush Blackbird 10,5k
four years lurking!!!! 97 Maserati Ghibli GT 12,5k
02 Renault V6 13k
12 Renaultsport Megane Cup 265 17k
74 Fiat 124 Spyder 15k
72 Lotus-Lola 23k
82 BMW 323i 7,5k
00 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo TME 12k
69 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 23k
00 Lotus 340R 25k
05 TVR Tuscan 39k
05 Subaru Forester XT Turbo 3k
01 Ferrari 550 Maranello 45k
96 Mazda MX5 1.8 7,5k
14 Ford Focus ST 21k
91 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 21,5k
06 Ferrari F430 65k
06 BMW 535d 10k
70 Alfa Romeo Giulia 10k
04 Toyota MR2 4,5k
04 Dax Rush Blackbird 10,5k
He was probably just waiting for this thread to appear!Name: TopTrumps2
Previously owned: 1989 Golf, 1989 Polo
Currently owned: 1982 Polo,
On the shortlist: Maserati 3200, Ferrari 355/348/308, Volvo T5, VW Passat W8, Touareg V10, Volvo 480, Aston Martin DB7, Shelby Mustang, Volvo S60 T5, Volvo S80 T6 (Twin Turbo), Jaguar XFR, Morgan Aero 8, TVR Sagaris, TVR T350, Alfa 159, Shelby Cobra, BMW E39 M5, Lotus Esprit, Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT, Porsche 993/996 Turbo, MG ZT 260 V8, Saab 9-5 Aero,
My Choices are not in the above, but i did have £7665 left over.
For some reason i kept picking V8's!
Previously owned: 1989 Golf, 1989 Polo
Currently owned: 1982 Polo,
On the shortlist: Maserati 3200, Ferrari 355/348/308, Volvo T5, VW Passat W8, Touareg V10, Volvo 480, Aston Martin DB7, Shelby Mustang, Volvo S60 T5, Volvo S80 T6 (Twin Turbo), Jaguar XFR, Morgan Aero 8, TVR Sagaris, TVR T350, Alfa 159, Shelby Cobra, BMW E39 M5, Lotus Esprit, Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT, Porsche 993/996 Turbo, MG ZT 260 V8, Saab 9-5 Aero,
My Choices are not in the above, but i did have £7665 left over.
For some reason i kept picking V8's!
1986 BMW E30 M3 convertible (easy one, this) £20k
1986 BMW M6 (sharknose one!) £20k
1987 Lancia Delta Intergrale EVO II £25k
Porsche 928 S4 (but I'd settle for an S2 or S3)£15k
Audi A6 Avant 4.0TDi £15k
1990 Honda CRX V-TECH, must be an un-modded, original so I'm prepared to pay £5k (I've had three CRX's and one V-TECH)
I've done a little 'man-maths' above to get the CRX in!!
I've never even DRIVEN a BMW, let alone own one but I like the classics. I test drove a 928S in the '90's but didn't buy it. I was in my '20's!
To be honest, I could spunk the lot on an Audi R8!
And if I can get the above cheaper then there would be a Ducati 916 or 996 in there as well.
1986 BMW M6 (sharknose one!) £20k
1987 Lancia Delta Intergrale EVO II £25k
Porsche 928 S4 (but I'd settle for an S2 or S3)£15k
Audi A6 Avant 4.0TDi £15k
1990 Honda CRX V-TECH, must be an un-modded, original so I'm prepared to pay £5k (I've had three CRX's and one V-TECH)
I've done a little 'man-maths' above to get the CRX in!!
I've never even DRIVEN a BMW, let alone own one but I like the classics. I test drove a 928S in the '90's but didn't buy it. I was in my '20's!
To be honest, I could spunk the lot on an Audi R8!
And if I can get the above cheaper then there would be a Ducati 916 or 996 in there as well.
I've had a bit more time to rethink my list and here is what I would have:
1) Porsche 928 S4 - gunmetal grey. I saw this in the magazine ads when it was new and the image has stuck with me ever since. £10k buys a good one.
2) Bentley Turbo R - call it £15k for a good 'un and it's a nice way to commute to clients.
3) Dodge Viper GTS - Blue with white stripes. The new Cobra Daytona? I don't know, but it scratches my muscle car itch and my "scary fast adrenalin pump" itch at the same time - £35k
4) Nissan Figaro - my wife wants one in ways I can never understand, but it's a pretty little thing to have around - £5k
5) Ferrari 355. Because it is everything you ever wanted in a Ferrari and it sounds like a choir of angels with a Tubi fitted - £35-40k
I'm not counting the Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE that we have and which is part of the family - that will never leave us until I can no longer fix it. Or the Jag S Type Diesel we have as a runabout...
Yeah, I could live with that lot.
1) Porsche 928 S4 - gunmetal grey. I saw this in the magazine ads when it was new and the image has stuck with me ever since. £10k buys a good one.
2) Bentley Turbo R - call it £15k for a good 'un and it's a nice way to commute to clients.
3) Dodge Viper GTS - Blue with white stripes. The new Cobra Daytona? I don't know, but it scratches my muscle car itch and my "scary fast adrenalin pump" itch at the same time - £35k
4) Nissan Figaro - my wife wants one in ways I can never understand, but it's a pretty little thing to have around - £5k
5) Ferrari 355. Because it is everything you ever wanted in a Ferrari and it sounds like a choir of angels with a Tubi fitted - £35-40k
I'm not counting the Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE that we have and which is part of the family - that will never leave us until I can no longer fix it. Or the Jag S Type Diesel we have as a runabout...
Yeah, I could live with that lot.
Good fun this:
Gallardo: Lifetime ambition to own a Lambo.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/lambo...
£61k
E46 M3: Classic in the making IMO and cracking drive.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£8k
FFRR: - Because they do everything so well.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£23k
Focus ST: Cracking all round car, ideal daily for the school run etc..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£7k
Gallardo: Lifetime ambition to own a Lambo.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/lambo...
£61k
E46 M3: Classic in the making IMO and cracking drive.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£8k
FFRR: - Because they do everything so well.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£23k
Focus ST: Cracking all round car, ideal daily for the school run etc..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£7k
MrBig said:
Good fun this:
Gallardo: Lifetime ambition to own a Lambo.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/lambo...
£61k
E46 M3: Classic in the making IMO and cracking drive.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£8k
FFRR: - Because they do everything so well.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£23k
Focus ST: Cracking all round car, ideal daily for the school run etc..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£7k
I like that list very much! Gallardo: Lifetime ambition to own a Lambo.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/lambo...
£61k
E46 M3: Classic in the making IMO and cracking drive.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£8k
FFRR: - Because they do everything so well.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£23k
Focus ST: Cracking all round car, ideal daily for the school run etc..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
£7k
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
May have put mine on the wrong thread, anyway there's mine.
May have put mine on the wrong thread, anyway there's mine.
Heres mine
BMW E30 M3 Evo1 - £35K – Garage Queen
BMW E46 M3 CS - £16K – Trackwork
BMW 330d M saloon - £9K – Town smoker
VW GOLF RALLYE G60 - £ 10K - Retro mobile
FORD ESCORT MK2 RS2000 Custom - £10K - Youth mobile
LAND ROVER DISCO (2010) - £20K - Off road/countryside trekking
BMW E30 M3 Evo1 - £35K – Garage Queen
BMW E46 M3 CS - £16K – Trackwork
BMW 330d M saloon - £9K – Town smoker
VW GOLF RALLYE G60 - £ 10K - Retro mobile
FORD ESCORT MK2 RS2000 Custom - £10K - Youth mobile
LAND ROVER DISCO (2010) - £20K - Off road/countryside trekking
Edited by SPORTSTER on Thursday 8th May 15:06
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