What car...for hooning?

[W7NNS]

Hi guys,

Currently got a (1996) Impreza STi RA & fancy a change.

Only requirements are:

Fun to drive (plenty of twisty roads round here)
Generally reliable
Capable of taking a bit of abuse
4x4 would be good but not essential

Budget is around £4k

Got other cars for other purposes so this is strictly for taking out on a hoon to put a smile on my face.

Thinking about Audi S3, Clio 1*2, Robin hood/Locost 7 etc, Mini Cooper S, Megane 225 & even the 2000 onwards MR2.


Help me decide please guys

[W7NNS]

Thanks for the suggestions! Time to put the Scoob up for sale I think.

So.Much.Want for the fisher - would never have thought of that. Am really really leaning towards something bike engined now. What are they like reliability wise? Anything specific to look for?

[W7NNS]

Update (for those interested)

With the impreza now sold & I spent the last few days testing cars on my shortlist. These were; Clio 182 (FF), Audi S3, Ninja powered robin hood and finally a MK3 MR2.

After weighing up all the pros & cons I've gone with my heart & am picking up an MR2 in a few days time. I liked it's fun factor & simplicity. It's an '04 facelift version in sable grey with 6 speed box & air con, but no hard top (not too fussed about that as it'll have the top down most of the time).

It was a grand under budget so I'm planning to fit a set of tein coilovers and will probably stick a TTE exhaust on for good measure.

It will be a big BHP drop from the STi but TBH the MR2 feels just as fun. If I do get bored of the 140bhp I can always fit a VVTLi engine ...and then 'charge it

I'll update with photos once I've collected the car.

[W7NNS]

Took a "bit" of a detour this evening so snapped a few pics of the MR2. Also one of the scoob for old times sake. Apologies for the rubbish quality - taken on camera phone.








The MR2 is a totally different kettle of fish (obviously) but so far I'm really enjoying it

Any fellow MR2 owners on here