Something fast within my budget...£5k
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Hi,
This is my first post so be gentle
Im looking at getting a new car for when my insurance is due in October (I'm 21, and taking out insurance with the cheapest company for that car is a must, as the cheapest on one car may be the most expensive for another!). My budget is up to £5k and im looking for something pretty quick.
So far I have been looking at ST220's, Scooby's, Sapphire Cosworths (My fav choice, but getting a good one at my price will be diffcult!), Skoda VRS, Honda S2000...the list goes on
As you can see my options are very varied, I don't really care about practicality, although getting a car that is would not be a bad thing! It MUST be reliable as I will use it everyday...even in the snow.
Don't worry too much about insurance premiums as some cars are actually surprisingly cheap to insure, and some are ridiculous i.e (1.4 polo..£900 TPFT, Mondeo ST220..£980 Fully Comp)
Any suggetions welcome Although it must have 4 wheels
Cheers
John
This is my first post so be gentle
Im looking at getting a new car for when my insurance is due in October (I'm 21, and taking out insurance with the cheapest company for that car is a must, as the cheapest on one car may be the most expensive for another!). My budget is up to £5k and im looking for something pretty quick.
So far I have been looking at ST220's, Scooby's, Sapphire Cosworths (My fav choice, but getting a good one at my price will be diffcult!), Skoda VRS, Honda S2000...the list goes on
As you can see my options are very varied, I don't really care about practicality, although getting a car that is would not be a bad thing! It MUST be reliable as I will use it everyday...even in the snow.
Don't worry too much about insurance premiums as some cars are actually surprisingly cheap to insure, and some are ridiculous i.e (1.4 polo..£900 TPFT, Mondeo ST220..£980 Fully Comp)
Any suggetions welcome
Although it must have 4 wheels Cheers
John
I agree with D, that the Scoob is a pretty good all round car. But I dunno, I think it just lacks some class if you know what I mean...I think a test drive might blow that problem out the water though ha!
MR2 Turbo...By the end of the year I should be racing these (N/A verison) in the 750 motorclub championship and possibly using it for driver tutorials, so I think after a couple of months I'd be fed up with it, but still an interesting option
MR2 Turbo...By the end of the year I should be racing these (N/A verison) in the 750 motorclub championship and possibly using it for driver tutorials, so I think after a couple of months I'd be fed up with it, but still an interesting option
nonuts said:
e36 M3 Evo + winter tyres for the winter, more grin factor per mile than almost all of those, however I expect insurance will be a no go area at 21.
Believe it or not its the same as a scooby for a 3.0 EVO...haven't done one for a 3.2...after owning a 318Ti and it being a pain with little niggly problems, claims of bmw reliability being good doesn't sway so much with me...maybe I just had an unlucky spell with that one, but do I risk it again?!JohnClem88 said:
Believe it or not its the same as a scooby for a 3.0 EVO...haven't done one for a 3.2...after owning a 318Ti and it being a pain with little niggly problems, claims of bmw reliability being good doesn't sway so much with me...maybe I just had an unlucky spell with that one, but do I risk it again?!
I didn't say it would be cheap to run, however it will be a lot more rewarding to drive than a lot of those listed as long as it's a good one.JohnClem88 said:
Hi,
This is my first post so be gentle
Im looking at getting a new car for when my insurance is due in October (I'm 21, and taking out insurance with the cheapest company for that car is a must, as the cheapest on one car may be the most expensive for another!). My budget is up to £5k and im looking for something pretty quick.
So far I have been looking at ST220's, Scooby's, Sapphire Cosworths (My fav choice, but getting a good one at my price will be diffcult!), Skoda VRS, Honda S2000...the list goes on
As you can see my options are very varied, I don't really care about practicality, although getting a car that is would not be a bad thing! It MUST be reliable as I will use it everyday...even in the snow.
Don't worry too much about insurance premiums as some cars are actually surprisingly cheap to insure, and some are ridiculous i.e (1.4 polo..£900 TPFT, Mondeo ST220..£980 Fully Comp)
Any suggetions welcome Although it must have 4 wheels
Cheers
John
Were you watching the Top gear repeat last night by any chance? This is my first post so be gentle
Im looking at getting a new car for when my insurance is due in October (I'm 21, and taking out insurance with the cheapest company for that car is a must, as the cheapest on one car may be the most expensive for another!). My budget is up to £5k and im looking for something pretty quick.
So far I have been looking at ST220's, Scooby's, Sapphire Cosworths (My fav choice, but getting a good one at my price will be diffcult!), Skoda VRS, Honda S2000...the list goes on
As you can see my options are very varied, I don't really care about practicality, although getting a car that is would not be a bad thing! It MUST be reliable as I will use it everyday...even in the snow.
Don't worry too much about insurance premiums as some cars are actually surprisingly cheap to insure, and some are ridiculous i.e (1.4 polo..£900 TPFT, Mondeo ST220..£980 Fully Comp)
Any suggetions welcome
Although it must have 4 wheels Cheers
John
The "What Sports Saloon for 5k" feature?Very varied choice there - have you driven some/any of the suggestions on your list?
s m said:
Were you watching the Top gear repeat last night by any chance? The "What Sports Saloon for 5k" feature?
Very varied choice there - have you driven some/any of the suggestions on your list?
I think i have seen that it...Is that the one with a cossie, merc and m3? The "What Sports Saloon for 5k" feature?Very varied choice there - have you driven some/any of the suggestions on your list?
I've driven a VRS, my dads got an Escort Cossie, and i've been in a couple of saffs. My dad had 4 st220 company cars in a row (thats why i have a soft spot for them...150mph+ with a ton of tools/kart/spares on board
). Been in a couple of Scoobys which do seem a bit dull compared to a cossie but still impressive.Another car that intigues me is a Civic Type-R, fantastically reliable I hear and awesome to drive, but a crap image and I can see the V-tec appeal wearing off...
chrisispringles said:
I LIKE! insurance isn't too bad actually, justifiable as the car is cheaper to buy. But will it be reliable?Not something fast, but still...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
ETA the insurance might not like though, http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
and what about an 05 jag?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
ETA the insurance might not like though, http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
and what about an 05 jag?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
Edited by escortcosworth12 on Monday 8th August 13:52
Prof Prolapse said:
What about going down the Japanese and turbocharged route?
EVO, Scooby STI...
My personal preference was always the insurance friendly MR2 turbo though. Felt quicker, two handfuls in the wet.
ETA: Can see now all already suggested....Sorry!
Yep, MR2 Turbo can be insured as a classic - mine was under £200 per year on a special policy like this. You could then get something cheap to build up NCB and use when it rains...EVO, Scooby STI...
My personal preference was always the insurance friendly MR2 turbo though. Felt quicker, two handfuls in the wet.
ETA: Can see now all already suggested....Sorry!
Reliable too, and I think they've settled at a price and won't be losing money like some other cars on your list. A Rev 3 car is well within budget, will get to 60 in just over 5 seconds, is easy to tune should you want even more, and the mechanicals are pretty tough.
Good luck!
Facefirst said:
A Rev 3 car is well within budget, will get to 60 in just over 5 seconds, is easy to tune should you want even more, and the mechanicals are pretty tough.
Good luck!
290 with a hybrid turbo, injectors (I think!) and remap in my old one. It was too fast for a 20 year old!Good luck!
ETA:
OP, what about an XJR? You can get the X308 ones for under £5000 now. 380BHP, dragster in a drawing room!
Ive looked into RX8's but just not for me...more and more people keep saying MR2 Turbo...might have to drive one as I adore the way they handle (albiet the only time ive driven one is on a track in full race spec N/A). It's just finding one that has got a Max Power bodykit :@
E55 would be awesome though, be good for taking the nurburgring, which I hope to do next year.
E55 would be awesome though, be good for taking the nurburgring, which I hope to do next year.
yea looked at them XJR's but again reliability...However XK8's are apaprently very reliable according to a recent Autocar buying guide...
290bhP sounds a nice amount for the road. My dads cossie has little more than that and nowt much can keep up down a country lane, or as I found out when we went wales in it, motorbikes really struggle ha but then it is 4wd and stupidly grippy!
290bhP sounds a nice amount for the road. My dads cossie has little more than that and nowt much can keep up down a country lane, or as I found out when we went wales in it, motorbikes really struggle ha but then it is 4wd and stupidly grippy!
Prof Prolapse said:
290 with a hybrid turbo, injectors (I think!) and remap in my old one. It was too fast for a 20 year old!
ETA:
OP, what about an XJR? You can get the X308 ones for under £5000 now. 380BHP, dragster in a drawing room!
ETA:
OP, what about an XJR? You can get the X308 ones for under £5000 now. 380BHP, dragster in a drawing room!
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