Fast and fun daily for 10k (probably something modified)
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nunpuncher said:
Far Cough said:
08 plate BMW 135i. No one will give it a second look and with a few choice tweaks will be pretty quick ?
Don't think £10k will get you in one.My brother had a VX220, I like it but wouldn't consider it a daily drive prospect.
That S2000 is interesting. I don't know much about the engines but I wonder if 350bhp is near the limit of a stock bottom end?
Escy said:
And they are no where near the bracket i'm wanting performance wise
My brother had a VX220, I like it but wouldn't consider it a daily drive prospect.
That S2000 is interesting. I don't know much about the engines but I wonder if 350bhp is near the limit of a stock bottom end?
S2000s are supposedly good for more like 700 bhp on the stock bottom end. Have a look at the TTS chargers. My brother had a VX220, I like it but wouldn't consider it a daily drive prospect.
That S2000 is interesting. I don't know much about the engines but I wonder if 350bhp is near the limit of a stock bottom end?
A Z4M is out of my price range and probably a bit slower than I want.
The R32 and R33's do appeal to me but I think they are a bit old these days, not sure I'd fancy one as a daily. The Supra has never really done it for me. I like them, love the fact they are really tuneable but just never really wanted one, not sure if it's because they are a bit fat.
I've spotted a lovely Impreza Type-R in the PH classifieds, 450bhp forged engine, big brakes, seems a great spec for only 8k.
The only problem for the Impreza is the image, i'd be embarrassed if I was to drive it past a group of women for example. That wouldn't be the case in a Maserati 3200. (I know I'm probably moving the goal posts)
The R32 and R33's do appeal to me but I think they are a bit old these days, not sure I'd fancy one as a daily. The Supra has never really done it for me. I like them, love the fact they are really tuneable but just never really wanted one, not sure if it's because they are a bit fat.
I've spotted a lovely Impreza Type-R in the PH classifieds, 450bhp forged engine, big brakes, seems a great spec for only 8k.
The only problem for the Impreza is the image, i'd be embarrassed if I was to drive it past a group of women for example. That wouldn't be the case in a Maserati 3200. (I know I'm probably moving the goal posts)
Escy said:
That S2000 is interesting. I don't know much about the engines but I wonder if 350bhp is near the limit of a stock bottom end?
From what I've read they can take an awful lot more with stock internals - I believe 350 is very safe. I have seriously considered buying that car but I'm looking for something a bit more comfortable.Escy said:
A few people have mentioned M3. I think everyone missed the key word when I originally mentioned one. That was "supercharged". I wouldn't want a standard one
Carbon airbox & Alpha-N provides more giggles IMO. Don't believe it's possible to have both that and a supercharger for packaging reasons, but open to correction...Leins said:
Escy said:
A few people have mentioned M3. I think everyone missed the key word when I originally mentioned one. That was "supercharged". I wouldn't want a standard one
Carbon airbox & Alpha-N provides more giggles IMO. Don't believe it's possible to have both that and a supercharger for packaging reasons, but open to correction...In giggles per mile, I think the supercharged would win…….akin to sitting on the end of a lit firework. Too much power for tight twisty bits in Scotland though.
Escy said:
I might be interested. There are currently 2 supercharged M3's i've seen advertised, one on ebay and one on Auto Trader at a dealer. Both are 11k. Is your mates one of these or another one?
Have a look at captainawesome's threads, he has a readers' rides thread about his supercharged M3,presumably the one for sale. SuperVM said:
Have a look at captainawesome's threads, he has a readers' rides thread about his supercharged M3,presumably the one for sale.
Yup, thread should tell you all you need to know. She is booked for MOT tomorrow morning. PM me if interested. I'm in the Banbury area. It's not advertised yet.To be honest OP, it sounds like you're painting yourself into a bit of a corner with your requirements. There aren't that many cars you can buy for sub £10k that can crack sub 5 seconds to 60, let alone with you excluding 4 wheel drive and automatic super saloons, which lets be honest is the vast majority of the cars that can deliver eye watering performance for reasonable money, modified or not.
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Toyota Supra TT Curb weight - 1,550 kg
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Escy said:
The Supra has never really done it for me. I like them, love the fact they are really tuneable but just never really wanted one, not sure if it's because they are a bit fat.
BMW E46 M3 Curb weight - 1,549 kg + SuperchargerToyota Supra TT Curb weight - 1,550 kg
Edited by JoshyS on Friday 29th August 01:59
You're right, it's not easy to come up with something that'll fit my brief. That's the reason for the thread.
The S2000 turbo is a good choice and something I hadn't considered before. Same goes for a DCCD Impreza Type R. That's 2 options that weren't really on my radar.
I have to say, I think the idea of a supercharged M3 is winning. Good power, from what i'm reading, economy isn't bad either. While they are dated they are still nice enough inside (compared to an Impreza, RX7, Supra, etc). They are also practical enough, I could get my daughters child seat in the back if needed.
Captain awesome, I sent you an email message.
The S2000 turbo is a good choice and something I hadn't considered before. Same goes for a DCCD Impreza Type R. That's 2 options that weren't really on my radar.
I have to say, I think the idea of a supercharged M3 is winning. Good power, from what i'm reading, economy isn't bad either. While they are dated they are still nice enough inside (compared to an Impreza, RX7, Supra, etc). They are also practical enough, I could get my daughters child seat in the back if needed.
Captain awesome, I sent you an email message.
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