shed with a little character for under 2k?suggestions please

[lalli220]

Afternoon chaps,

So need a car under 2k, age not important...the more character the better...want something that will do 30miles round trip, and not hit the wallet too much on mpg (1.6 litre will probably be limit). Its for my brother who's 25, so insurance quotes is still a factor...

looking for inspiration...he did have an e30 bmw 1987, great car...other than the same again what else do you knowledgeable folk recommend...happy to go early 90's..even 80's again at a push...so far usual shed material Ford Focus, Golf, Astra etc...thanks in advance PH'ers!

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[Eunos]

Mazda MX-3 V6? 1.8 so that might be pushing it a little, but you'd get a very good one for ~1k. Look nice, drive great & make a great noise.

[Prawo Jazdy]

Ford Puma? Go for a 1.7 - it's more than the capacity you've stated but you'll easily get 40mpg or higher from everyday driving. It's been a while since I looked at values, but £2k should be able to get you a decent one. Apart from rusting to buggery, mine was a pretty pain-free ownership experience.

I'm assuming by character you mean "it'll be rewarding to drive", rather than "it'll probably get me on first name terms with an AA employee".

[Muncle Trogg]

Ford Puma is a good call, having looked around you could probably get a Saxo VTS or MG ZR although the premiums may be inflated due to their popularity with Barrys.

[Shaw Tarse]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Insurance might not be too bad, plus what he saved on purchase will go to pay for that & fuel.

[RobCrezz]

Ford Puma 1.7

Toyota MR2 mk1 (£2k will get a nice one)

Honda Prelude 2.2 vtec

[lalli220]

Shaw Tarse said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Insurance might not be too bad, plus what he saved on purchase will go to pay for that & fuel.

quality motor! i love mercs (have an old W115 '72) currently going through resto

i've sent him that link!

good suggestions guys, keep them coming!

[Chris71]

Eunos said:

Mazda MX-3 V6? 1.8 so that might be pushing it a little, but you'd get a very good one for ~1k. Look nice, drive great & make a great noise.

Seen a couple of these recently and quite fancy one.

If you're feeling a bit brave there's always the option of the 4WD variant from the generation before: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2501807.htm

[Epic Winning]

Eunos said:

Mazda MX-3 V6? 1.8 so that might be pushing it a little, but you'd get a very good one for ~1k. Look nice, drive great & make a great noise.

+1

[excel monkey]

E36 compact?

[dvance]

Chris71 said:

Seen a couple of these recently and quite fancy one.

If you're feeling a bit brave there's always the option of the 4WD variant from the generation before: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2501807.htm

What would the insurance on that be though?

[Chris71]

dvance said:

Chris71 said:

Seen a couple of these recently and quite fancy one.

If you're feeling a bit brave there's always the option of the 4WD variant from the generation before: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2501807.htm

What would the insurance on that be though?

No idea, but I'd suggest a call to a Jap specialist if you were considering one, because even the MX3 might be considered specialist enough to get some sort of 'enthusiasts' scheme, which will be tons cheaper than a mainstream broker faced with something mildly sporty.

[renrut]

RobCrezz said:

Ford Puma 1.7

Toyota MR2 mk1 (£2k will get a nice one)

Honda Prelude 2.2 vtec

+1

[graham22]

EK9 Civic VTI, 2k should buy a good one.

Ibiza Cupra 16v or possibly 20VT.