Which of these would you enjoy driving more as a daily?

[300bhp/ton]

thewildblue said:

What about an old 924....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1982-PORSCHE-924-SILVER-...


Or an MX5....

The 924 will probably be better on fuel....they are supposed to be capable of up to 40mpg..

924's look great and I'd really like one. But I think buying one as a daily would run the risk of it becoming too much of a project vehicle. Now if I didn't have any other cars, I think this would be a fair trade off. But I currently have plenty of other vehicles that fulfil that role. And I really don't need another project vehicle.

It's the same reason why I'm not considering a classic Mini, as I think one would suit very well for my intended use. But I know that such a vehicle will just want to soak up too much time and money for this use.

MX-5, just don't really like the look of them and I think they would struggle on the MPG front.

[300bhp/ton]

Sway said:

If the Smart Roadster has served you well, and you have a penchant for the unusual - how about a GTM Libra?

Not normally many for sale at any one point, but mine will be very soon...

Will you be selling it for £1-2K?

[300bhp/ton]

St John Smythe said:

Plus in the past he's hasn't exactly been a fan of the E46. However, now he wants one it all changes?

And your point? Lets not forget I've previously owned an E30 and an E36.

[300bhp/ton]

ORD said:

You're just buying another car because you like buying cars.

So what exactly is wrong with that?

ORD said:

I'm also trying to work out whether the reference to a Smart Roadster as a 'sports car' was a joke.

Only someone who has never been in one would make a comment such as yours.

[TheJimi]

300bhp/ton said:

ORD said:

You're just buying another car because you like buying cars.

So what exactly is wrong with that?

ORD said:

I'm also trying to work out whether the reference to a Smart Roadster as a 'sports car' was a joke.

Only someone who has never been in one would make a comment such as yours.

>headexplodeswithirony<

[SonicShadow]

Why did you remove the precats then? If you're not getting oil blow by from ovalling bores, then there's nothing to cause the precats to fail.

[300bhp/ton]

PGNCerbera said:

Riiigggghhhhtttttt. Man maths rules bro.

It's not just fuel you know. What about insurance, tax, mot, repairs, general maintenance. All adds up.

Why not sell some of your sheds and use the Impreza. At least you get to spend a lot of time in a good car.

[300bhp/ton]

jackh707 said:

Ive had my R53 for a couple of years now.

The mpg however is starting to annoy me. At the moment I sometimes drive 400-500 miles a week. In reality that'll equate to 2-3 fillups. I'm not bothered about the money, its that the tank is relatively small and I have to fill it up every few days.

That's a good point, and something I was pondering on my way in this morning.

Do you know what size tank the MINI (or any of the others) have?

My Roadster will comfortably do 320 miles on a tank. I'd like to be able to do at least this many on a fill up if possible.

[300bhp/ton]

yonex said:

TheJimi said:

Eh?

You do realise that Yonex is referring to the MR2 Roadster, ie the Mk3?

Firstly, it's way less rust prone than the MX5's of similar vintage.

Secondly, "The MR2 weighs loads more than a Clio 182"

So, a Clio 182 weighs less than 950kg?

The main issue I think with the mk3 was precats? I know they were labelled as a hairdressers car years back but everyone I know who has driven one has liked them. If you can put up with the storage space, which is limited, it's a decent bet. The prices are on the floor as well.

I respect the MR2 MK3, just not keen on how they look if honest. Lack of a boot is an issue too, as I often take an RC plane to work to fly at lunch times (weather permitting).

One of these in it's box fits in the boot of the smart Roadster, I think the MR2 it would be relegated to the front seat, but that causes it's own issues.

[anonymous-user]

300bhp/ton said:

That's a good point, and something I was pondering on my way in this morning.

Do you know what size tank the MINI (or any of the others) have?

My Roadster will comfortably do 320 miles on a tank. I'd like to be able to do at least this many on a fill up if possible.

I am betting you'll not see much more than 25-27mpg in real life use out of an R53?

[300bhp/ton]

doogz said:

Says the guy that reckons 106 GTis are crap based on his extensive experience of never having driven one.

If you are going to continue to make stuff up, please leave the thread, as I'll not bother speaking to you. For the record and as you know full well, I never said anything of the sort. What I said was "I don't get the appeal".

That's my opinion, if you can't deal with it, kindly fk off.

[Leins]

yonex said:

300bhp/ton said:

That's a good point, and something I was pondering on my way in this morning.

Do you know what size tank the MINI (or any of the others) have?

My Roadster will comfortably do 320 miles on a tank. I'd like to be able to do at least this many on a fill up if possible.

I am betting you'll not see much more than 25-27mpg in real life use out of an R53?

^^^ This. R53s seem to have a jettison-valve in the petrol tank that automatically opens once the car has covered 220 miles

Also, you'll have to budget for non-RFT tyres if they haven't already been swapped - improves the ride no-end, although they'll still be a bit hyperactive

Clutches seem to last about 60k miles too - I've spoken to many others who've replaced them at this point

[Sway]

300bhp/ton said:

Sway said:

If the Smart Roadster has served you well, and you have a penchant for the unusual - how about a GTM Libra?

Not normally many for sale at any one point, but mine will be very soon...

Will you be selling it for £1-2K?

Ah, didn't see that bit. No, more like £4.5k.

[BuzzBravado]

Hey 300, my dailies for a while went like this:

MR2 Turbo - Accord Type-R - 523i - 330Ci


The MR2 was flawlessly reliable but a bit thirsty, the Accord was a bit easier on fuel and a great allrounder. The Auto 330CI was the best and worth the stretch if you can make it happen.

The Accord Type-R might be an intersting place to go next, 220HP, revvy engine. Comfortable cabin and better looks than the EP3 (IMO).

[300bhp/ton]

Sway said:

Ah, didn't see that bit. No, more like £4.5k.

Shame, as I've been a long time supporter of them and would love one.

[CorvetteConvert]

doogz said:

I'm looking forward to hearing what the correct answer is.

+1

[300bhp/ton]

doogz said:

How cheap are R56s these days?

I preferred the turbo engine tbh (and i don't normally), and the economy was vastly better, 40mpg wasn't difficult to achieve.

A bit out of my budget. I had a good look at these at the main dealer a few years back.

I think the trouble is, I just prefer the look of the R53 and the appeal of a supercharger. Even if it is an inferior package overall or dynamically.

Trying to find out tank sizes at the moment, as that is a practical consideration. I don't really drive past any easily accessible petrol stations on the commute, so have to make a detour or go after work for fuel. This in itself isn't a major issue, but it adds time, effort and additional unneeded miles (to the petrol station and back).

My Impreza needs two visits each week if I use it for commuting (maybe 3 times, if I also use it for non commuter mileage in the evenings). I'd prefer to only go once a week if possible.

[CorvetteConvert]

A Cooper S Works R53 with a pulley change makes for a great little car, 230-250 bhp and great great fun. I just sold a Cooper S Works GP Gen 1 and miss it already.

[anonymous-user]

300bhp/ton said:

doogz said:

Says the guy that reckons 106 GTis are crap based on his extensive experience of never having driven one.

If you are going to continue to make stuff up, please leave the thread, as I'll not bother speaking to you. For the record and as you know full well, I never said anything of the sort. What I said was "I don't get the appeal".

That's my opinion, if you can't deal with it, kindly fk off.

No need for that 300

[300bhp/ton]

doogz said:

I struggle to believe driving to a petrol station twice a week is really an issue. And surely it's can't be much of a drive?

Just an annoyance. The closest station is in the nearest town, but that means going completely the wrong direction for work, or on the way home driving past my house to then go and get fuel. And sometimes you just can't be bothered. Like last night for instance, got held up in a load of traffic heading home, took 1h 30mins+ to get back. It was about 8pm and I'd been gone from the house for well over 12hrs in total.

I do pass by one petrol station, but prices are way higher there than elsewhere and it has a horrid slip road exit back onto the dual carriage way. There are accidents every week on that slip road, so I tend to avoid driving it unless I have too.