LEAST practical but MOST AWESOME winter car for around £5k?
Discussion
Yes, you read that right, I'm looking for the LEAST practical winter car for around 5 grand.
Why? I'd like to write a long term blog on tyrereviews over the winter, describing just how useful winter tyres can make even the most ridiculous of cars.
What do I mean by least practical? Heavy, RWD, wide tyres, an engine with torque etc.
One ceavet, I don't really want to lose much on it over the winter so a car which holds its value is even better.
This has to be on the short list: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/3305549.htm (though I'd prefer manual)
I realise the e24 6 series I recently bought would be perfect, but I'm fairly sure if it was shown salt roads it would just fall apart.
Bonus points for getting it under £4k. Would love to run something like an Exige which I'd find hilarious, but it would probably have ground clearance issues and is way over budget!
Why? I'd like to write a long term blog on tyrereviews over the winter, describing just how useful winter tyres can make even the most ridiculous of cars.
What do I mean by least practical? Heavy, RWD, wide tyres, an engine with torque etc.
One ceavet, I don't really want to lose much on it over the winter so a car which holds its value is even better.
This has to be on the short list: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/3305549.htm (though I'd prefer manual)
I realise the e24 6 series I recently bought would be perfect, but I'm fairly sure if it was shown salt roads it would just fall apart.
Bonus points for getting it under £4k. Would love to run something like an Exige which I'd find hilarious, but it would probably have ground clearance issues and is way over budget!
TVR Chimaera. I managed to commute about 15 miles through country roads in it after an overnight fall that was treated/ploughed away. A couple of hairy moments with the rear trying to overtake the front on the untreated roads, mind.
Or a tuned Skyline R33 GTS-T. Just as you're getting traction, the turbo will kick in.
Or a tuned Skyline R33 GTS-T. Just as you're getting traction, the turbo will kick in.
kambites said:
I think a light car would serve you better, because you get a worse tyre-width to weight ratio. Maybe a Seven type car of some kind? Ideally one with a really laggy turbo and a racing clutch.
I did consider a Seven type car, but then I realised I really don't want to be sitting outside as I don't like the cold.jon- said:
kambites said:
I think a light car would serve you better, because you get a worse tyre-width to weight ratio. Maybe a Seven type car of some kind? Ideally one with a really laggy turbo and a racing clutch.
I did consider a Seven type car, but then I realised I really don't want to be sitting outside as I don't like the cold.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C255857
8.2 litres with 550lb.ft pushing around over 2 tons with a 3-speed auto.
Make it happen.
W00DY said:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C255857
8.2 litres with 550lb.ft pushing around over 2 tons with a 3-speed auto.
Make it happen.
So, to do this right you will need:
RWD
Lots or torque
Auto gearbox
No locking diffs
Fat low-profile tyres/wheels
My thoughts would be:
E39 and E34 BMWs along with older 6 and 7 series
Merc E class and older S. E300 Turbodiesel could be a good shout.
Honda Legend
Various Lexi
Or completely different:
Porsche 924/944
Nissan 200SX or 300ZX
Or madness:
Reliant Robin
Caterfields
Morgan 3 wheeler
RWD
Lots or torque
Auto gearbox
No locking diffs
Fat low-profile tyres/wheels
My thoughts would be:
E39 and E34 BMWs along with older 6 and 7 series
Merc E class and older S. E300 Turbodiesel could be a good shout.
Honda Legend
Various Lexi
Or completely different:
Porsche 924/944
Nissan 200SX or 300ZX
Or madness:
Reliant Robin
Caterfields
Morgan 3 wheeler
kambites said:
jon- said:
kambites said:
I think a light car would serve you better, because you get a worse tyre-width to weight ratio. Maybe a Seven type car of some kind? Ideally one with a really laggy turbo and a racing clutch.
I did consider a Seven type car, but then I realised I really don't want to be sitting outside as I don't like the cold.jon- said:
W00DY said:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C255857
8.2 litres with 550lb.ft pushing around over 2 tons with a 3-speed auto.
Make it happen.
Mr Roper said:
jon- said:
W00DY said:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C255857
8.2 litres with 550lb.ft pushing around over 2 tons with a 3-speed auto.
Make it happen.
While I'm not actually mad enough to do it, this would also be epic:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/2463506.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/2463506.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3262687.htm
V12 XJS. Heavy (1800kg), torque (250+ ft.lbs all the way from 1k to 5.5k rpm), 3 speed auto, reasonably wide tyres if you fit 235/60/15s.
Described as rot free, and a good dose of Bilt Hamber wax rust proofing on the underside and wheel arches will keep it that way over winter. £2850, which you should be able to negotiate down at this time of year, before selling for a little more come spring.
15" wheels means your winter tyres aren't going to cost you too much.
Wafting through the snow in the cosseting refinement of leather and wood, accompanied by the sound of a V12
I'd be using mine this winter were it not for the fact that I won't have the underside sorted until spring.
V12 XJS. Heavy (1800kg), torque (250+ ft.lbs all the way from 1k to 5.5k rpm), 3 speed auto, reasonably wide tyres if you fit 235/60/15s.
Described as rot free, and a good dose of Bilt Hamber wax rust proofing on the underside and wheel arches will keep it that way over winter. £2850, which you should be able to negotiate down at this time of year, before selling for a little more come spring.
15" wheels means your winter tyres aren't going to cost you too much.
Wafting through the snow in the cosseting refinement of leather and wood, accompanied by the sound of a V12
I'd be using mine this winter were it not for the fact that I won't have the underside sorted until spring.
jagnet said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3262687.htm
V12 XJS. Heavy (1800kg), torque (250+ ft.lbs all the way from 1k to 5.5k rpm), 3 speed auto, reasonably wide tyres if you fit 235/60/15s.
Described as rot free, and a good dose of Bilt Hamber wax rust proofing on the underside and wheel arches will keep it that way over winter. £2850, which you should be able to negotiate down at this time of year, before selling for a little more come spring.
15" wheels means your winter tyres aren't going to cost you too much.
Wafting through the snow in the cosseting refinement of leather and wood, accompanied by the sound of a V12
I'd be using mine this winter were it not for the fact that I won't have the underside sorted until spring.
Not arguing with that epic suggestion, but I really don't want the faf of undersealing etc at the moment (time limited) + winter tyres won't cost me anything so ideally it will be something very low profile.V12 XJS. Heavy (1800kg), torque (250+ ft.lbs all the way from 1k to 5.5k rpm), 3 speed auto, reasonably wide tyres if you fit 235/60/15s.
Described as rot free, and a good dose of Bilt Hamber wax rust proofing on the underside and wheel arches will keep it that way over winter. £2850, which you should be able to negotiate down at this time of year, before selling for a little more come spring.
15" wheels means your winter tyres aren't going to cost you too much.
Wafting through the snow in the cosseting refinement of leather and wood, accompanied by the sound of a V12
I'd be using mine this winter were it not for the fact that I won't have the underside sorted until spring.
Would be very cool though.
Still want a manual, one auto is enough.
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