Coupe suggestions.

[Scottish_ninja]

Afternoon guys,

I currently own a 147GTA, but keep finding myself browsing the classifieds looking for a change.

I fancy a coupe, but only have a budget of around 10k and cant seem to find anything other than 3series' or alfa GT that appeals. Surely there is more choice out there that offers a bit of class coupled with sporting intentions?

MPG isnt really an issue, aslong as its no worse than my current steed.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Stephen.

[Twincam16]

Volvo C70 T5? Peugeot 406C V6? Mercedes CLK?

[volvoforlife]

It is hard to find an elegant coupe but I would go for something like a Nissan 350Z for the money you're talking.

[Japveesix]

May be hard to find anything under £10k that lives up to the GTA.

But try these:

More fun than the Alfa GT

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2396956.htm

Super chargedDC5

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2145172.htm

Or just a nice normal and handsome blue one

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2526439.htm

Really like the colour on this, ideal for wafting:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2360909.htm

Subtle V8 goodness

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2502727.htm

Not my choice but thought I'd stick it in before 300bhp does

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2415080.htm


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2296136.htm

[geeteeaye]

CLK 500 ELEGANGE (Stunning Spec Level) (2004)
56,972 miles £10,000

2004/04...Finished in Metallic Iridium Silver with Full Black Nappa Leather Seats, Full Screen Sat Nav, Dual Climate Control, 18" AMG Alloy Wheels, Electric Memory Seats, Parking Aids Front and Rear, CD Player, Heated Seats, Cruise Control, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Windows, Electric Folding Mirrors, Remote Central locking and much more.

Silver wouldn't be my choice, but a 5L V8...

[Gun]

A BMW 840 Ci Sport, they can cost a bit to keep running but they're just superb!


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2422132.htm

[SteveS Cup]

£10k in my pocket and I'd have the nicest 330ci I could find on my driveway.

Or a 3.2 V6 Audi TT.

Not much is going to live up to the GTA in terms of performance or rarity in coupe form for under £10k.

[Hot Potatoes]

Twincam16 said:

Volvo C70 T5? Peugeot 406C V6? Mercedes CLK?

Wow, i wouldn't have any of those 3!

I think you should be looking at custom built coupes - not saloon based as above and mentioned in your OP.

Thinking 350Z, RX-8, even look at a Crossfire?!

[SteveS Cup]

350Z isn't a bad shout but the RX8 in my mind is useless and ugly and hasn't got a clue what it is itself!

[Twincam16]

Hot Potatoes said:

Twincam16 said:

Volvo C70 T5? Peugeot 406C V6? Mercedes CLK?

Wow, i wouldn't have any of those 3!

I think you should be looking at custom built coupes - not saloon based as above and mentioned in your OP.

Thinking 350Z, RX-8, even look at a Crossfire?!

Well if the Alfa GT is the car that appeals most (which is based on a 147 platform) I would have thought they are right up his street.

There's TWR-honed BTCC engineering underpinning the Mk1 C70 and with the T5 engine it goes like stink too.

[Hot Potatoes]

Twincam16 said:

Hot Potatoes said:

Twincam16 said:

Volvo C70 T5? Peugeot 406C V6? Mercedes CLK?

Wow, i wouldn't have any of those 3!

I think you should be looking at custom built coupes - not saloon based as above and mentioned in your OP.

Thinking 350Z, RX-8, even look at a Crossfire?!

Well if the Alfa GT is the car that appeals most (which is based on a 147 platform) I would have thought they are right up his street.

There's TWR-honed BTCC engineering underpinning the Mk1 C70 and with the T5 engine it goes like stink too.

It's actually the 156 platform if we want to get pedantic!

Yes, that's a good choice the GT, but mine would be the 350Z - 3.5 V6 RWD Manual, meaty car!

[mrtwisty]

10k should get you a very well sorted 850i. Just repeat after me... I need a five litre v12 in my life, I need a five litre v12 in my life, I need a...

ETA - The alfa gt is based on a 156 sportwagon chassis, not a 147. It does have quite a lot of the 147 interior in it though. Oh and they look bloody gorgeous imho!

Edited by mrtwisty on Wednesday 2nd March 12:25

[Chris71]

Porsche 968 CS?

What was it about the 147 that appealed, specifically? The Porsche, for example, is the better handling car by common consensus, but it'll sound like a Hoover after a V6 Alfa. Similarly, the 350Z is a fun car to drive with decent performance and an interesting engine, but it's got about as much luggage space as a push bike.

[Baryonyx]

I'd be looking at an Integra Type R or an Audi TT 225.

[Scottish_ninja]

I Should also add that im only 25, therefore jag's have to be written out of the equation.

I do also agree with alot of the comments above, i am really finding it hard to find something as appealing as the GTA for my limited budget/

Chris71 said:

Porsche 968 CS?

What was it about the 147 that appealed, specifically? The Porsche, for example, is the better handling car by common consensus, but it'll sound like a Hoover after a V6 Alfa. Similarly, the 350Z is a fun car to drive with decent performance and an interesting engine, but it's got about as much luggage space as a push bike.

For me it was a combination of things. The exclusivity, the looks, the sound, the interior and that engine. But its been nearly 2years now and im fancying a change, i just cant seem to find anything i really want within my budget.

Really found myself stuck.

[SteveS Cup]

Scottish_ninja said:

For me it was a combination of things. The exclusivity, the looks, the sound, the interior and that engine. But its been nearly 2years now and im fancying a change, i just cant seem to find anything i really want within my budget.

Really found myself stuck.

I see where you're coming from.

Nothing pops up in my head which beats the GTA in the above departments for £10k.

[cat220]

A mint 944 Turbo might be worth considering.

[unpc]

I went from a 147GTA to an XKR. Best move I ever made.

[seopher]

Scottish_ninja said:

For me it was a combination of things. The exclusivity, the looks, the sound, the interior and that engine. But its been nearly 2years now and im fancying a change, i just cant seem to find anything i really want within my budget.

Really found myself stuck.

I bought a 350z at 24 and don't regret it for a second.

[Gruber]

One of these:



http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2533158.htm

(or an old 6 series, obviously, but then I'm biased. And wouldn't recommend one as a daily driver...)