Cool car for £2k
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AndyT77

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1,755 posts

191 months

Tuesday 5th July 2011
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Sometime next year i'll be looking to spend around £6 to 7k on a reasonable car, but i've got an itch that needs scratching to change my current 54 plate Focus for something a little more interesting.

I'm looking for suggestions on something a little different/quirky/rare/cool, that i can run for about 12 months withou losing too much through depreciation.

My criteria is:

1. Not an MX5 (ex wife had one and i couldn't live one as a daily driver)
2. At least 4 seats
3. No bigger than 3.0 litre engine
4. Not necessarily a head turner, but something that car enthusiasts may give a little nod to

My ideas so far are E30 BMW, Saab 900, 306 GTI/Rallye, original Mini, Audi Coupe, Mk 2 Golf GTI.

All comments and suggestions welcome, i know you all love a 'what car' thread.

r1ch

2,955 posts

225 months

Tuesday 5th July 2011
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If you're looking for something a little different, a Corrado should be on your list. Very cool and a rarity these days. Maybe you could get a leggyish vr6, or just a great condition lesser model.

Jw Vw

4,922 posts

192 months

Tuesday 5th July 2011
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E36 328i should be on the list!

ROOODBOY

4,592 posts

224 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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Like going sideways?

Nissan 200sx.

carlove

7,909 posts

196 months

obscene

5,180 posts

214 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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Jw Vw said:
E36 328i should be on the list!
This. End thread.

AiThi

24,137 posts

223 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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A rough e28 528, cool as anything

Yiliterate

3,789 posts

235 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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Land Rover Discovery...

mat205125

17,790 posts

242 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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AndyT77 said:
My ideas so far are E30 BMW, Saab 900, 306 GTI/Rallye, original Mini, Audi Coupe, Mk 2 Golf GTI.
Jw Vw said:
E36 328i should be on the list!
yes

As iconic, and wonderful to look at, as the E30 is, your budget will get a much better E36 generation car, and a "better" (more modern) daily driving experience ...... It is hard to resist the lure of those Sport 2 door E30s though wink

Cockey

1,387 posts

257 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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Renn Sport

2,761 posts

238 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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BMW E30 325i Touring
BMW E36 328i
Fiat Coupe
Alfa Romeo GTV
Nissan SX
VW Golf Mk2
Toyota Celica


For a daily work hack I chose a E36 328 coupe - Now complete with M3 Evo suspension, brakes and LSD. Its fun and cheap as chips.

DannyVTS

7,543 posts

197 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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Wasn't this posted yesterday?? :?

DazBock

826 posts

221 months

Wednesday 6th July 2011
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DannyVTS said:
Wasn't this posted yesterday?? :?
Yes!

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...