£2k to buy something mildly interesting...

[freenote]

I've never bought a used car in the uk that didn't require some work pretty much immediately. At this price, am I being too optimistic hoping to find something that doesn't need anything?
It's only for a bit of fun on a Sunday and I don't want to put time into fixing it as I'm no mechanic.

[CountZero23]

MX5. Next.

[freenote]

CountZero23 said:

MX5. Next.

Always in the list but never got around to buying one.

[Pebbles167]

Get on car and classic and you're bound to find something interesting!

[Jasandjules]

MR2 T-Bar

[Rickyy]

Lexus IS200. Underpowered and thirsty, but 6 cylinder and RWD.

Focus ST170. Will probably need minor work to suspension etc, but IME, Focuseseses have been pretty reliable.

Not sure if they're in budget or how trouble free they are, but a Honda Accord Type-r may be worth a look.

[Pyrolysis]

VW Corrado! 2k gets you a decent 16v or a leggy VR6

[Defcon5]

106 GTI? Might have to get used to a few 'quirks' though!

[anonymous-user]

Alfa GTV (circa year 2000).

[Butter Face]

EP3 type R.

It'll be doggy for 2k but it'll be ace.

[Darkslider]

Early Audi S3s are in that kind of price range now. 1.8t, 210-225 BHP, 4WD quattro system and well put together and generally reliable cars. Definitely fits the bill of 'mildly' interesting.

[danp]

MR-2 roadster, pref the facelift model.

[Riknos]

danp said:

MR-2 roadster, pref the facelift model.

MR2 Roadster should be doable in budget. A lot more resistant to rust than the MX-5!

[BFG TERRANO]

I seen a tidy celica GT-4 up for £2200 Ono. That could be a bit if cheap fun?

[Poopipe]

172/182

More fun than mx5

[Dapster]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C516577




http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[willmagrath]

Jasandjules said:

MR2 T-Bar

this

[Leins]

Dapster said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Superb!

[soad]

Poopipe said:

172/182

More fun than mx5

Is 182 doable for the budget?

I'll suggest a V6 GTV too.

What bout a Fiat Coupé?

[Chris71]

soad said:

Poopipe said:

172/182

More fun than mx5

Is 182 doable for the budget?

I'll suggest a V6 GTV too.

I bought a nice 172 Cup for little more than that last year. Bit more minimalist than the 182, but arguably more fun.

For sheer entertainment I'd probably go with the original MX5 suggestion, but you'll be towards the top end of that budget for one that's truly rust-free. I looked at the best part of a dozen (mostly early mk2 1.8i S) before buying the Clio on impulse and only one of them was free from tin-worm.

ETA I'd echo the Porsche suggestion too. I'd go for a 924S at that budget - mechanically almost identical to the basic 944 but much better value for money due to the stigma (somewhat unfairly) attached to the base model 924.

Edited by Chris71 on Monday 29th September 11:47