Turbocharged and under £1500/£2000.
Discussion
TheAngryDog said:
Thanks all.
I have had a Noobtuned Saab 93 Aero before and it did go well. Only thing I didn't like was how s
t the radio is lol. I have also had a Mk1 Octavia vRS before (remapped). This is why they're on the list.
I aren't a fan of the A3 unfortunately, but thanks for the offer.
On the SAAB radio front, was the one that you had a "six button" ones if so yes they're awful but the other versions are much improved.I have had a Noobtuned Saab 93 Aero before and it did go well. Only thing I didn't like was how s
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I aren't a fan of the A3 unfortunately, but thanks for the offer.
tdm34 said:
TheAngryDog said:
Thanks all.
I have had a Noobtuned Saab 93 Aero before and it did go well. Only thing I didn't like was how s
t the radio is lol. I have also had a Mk1 Octavia vRS before (remapped). This is why they're on the list.
I aren't a fan of the A3 unfortunately, but thanks for the offer.
On the SAAB radio front, was the one that you had a "six button" ones if so yes they're awful but the other versions are much improved.I have had a Noobtuned Saab 93 Aero before and it did go well. Only thing I didn't like was how s
![](/inc/images/censored.gif)
I aren't a fan of the A3 unfortunately, but thanks for the offer.
Mr Tidy said:
I went predictable with my daily and bought a 330i - I'm not a turbo fan. ![rolleyes](/inc/images/rolleyes.gif)
Why? I actually prefer a petrol turbo engine over a petrol NA engine mostly. A turbo engine feels quicker and you get much more performance. Granted a NA engine usually sounds a bit better than a turbo...but a turbo can make some nice noises too. ![rolleyes](/inc/images/rolleyes.gif)
cerb4.5lee said:
Why? I actually prefer a petrol turbo engine over a petrol NA engine mostly. A turbo engine feels quicker and you get much more performance. Granted a NA engine usually sounds a bit better than a turbo...but a turbo can make some nice noises too.
Well I wanted 6 cylinders, RWD and a manual gearbox - so that left just BMW really! And there was no chance of a turbo 6 in my budget.
![rolleyes](/inc/images/rolleyes.gif)
TurboBlue said:
Stick 'turbo' in the search for eBay under cars and classics; narrow it down to less than £2,000, petrol powered and ending soonest and sit back and enjoy. PS. Avoid alcohol while browsing!
Just tried this, I could get into so much trouble. Some interesting cars come upJimmy Recard said:
When I had this exact criteria I got an Astra SRi Turbo 200. I had it three years and it was very easy and cheap to run too
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/5GtDzVdH.png)
I also had a Vectra V6 Special (basically a Vectra VXR Police version, so it has VXR performance bits with plain looks and interior)
I'm not sure that I could live with an Astra now, plus they're. 1.6T arent they? ![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/5GtDzVdH.png)
I also had a Vectra V6 Special (basically a Vectra VXR Police version, so it has VXR performance bits with plain looks and interior)
TheAngryDog said:
I'm not sure that I could live with an Astra now, plus they're. 1.6T arent they?
2.8T more to your liking?https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Haggling & a small creep gets you a VXR.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
ZX10R NIN said:
TheAngryDog said:
I'm not sure that I could live with an Astra now, plus they're. 1.6T arent they?
2.8T more to your liking?https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Haggling & a small creep gets you a VXR.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
TheAngryDog said:
I want a manual, kind of miss having one. The Vectra looks decent but the timing chain worries me.
The VXR is a very good option the timing chain isn't a big issue (speak to VXRonline) they do it in a day, obviously do your due diligence as I know you don't want another M5 episode. ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
ZX10R NIN said:
TheAngryDog said:
I want a manual, kind of miss having one. The Vectra looks decent but the timing chain worries me.
The VXR is a very good option the timing chain isn't a big issue (speak to VXRonline) they do it in a day, obviously do your due diligence as I know you don't want another M5 episode. ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
TheAngryDog said:
I don't want to be spending a grand straight after buying one, I did that with my M5 and look where that got me lol.
It's not every engine & you may not have to do it in the whole time you have it, I have a friend who has one with over 180k & on it's original chain, also I have supplied a number of Insignia VXR's which haven't had any chain issues.TheAngryDog said:
Jimmy Recard said:
I'm not sure that I could live with an Astra now, plus they're. 1.6T arent they? OP I have had the earlier Astra Turbo with the 2.0 Turbo engine, superchips do a re-map to 224 bhp.
I only found it because it was the cheapest manual that came under the 8 seconds to 60 filter on AutoTrader, and as it turns out it was one of the best cars I've owned.
ZX10R NIN said:
TheAngryDog said:
I don't want to be spending a grand straight after buying one, I did that with my M5 and look where that got me lol.
It's not every engine & you may not have to do it in the whole time you have it, I have a friend who has one with over 180k & on it's original chain, also I have supplied a number of Insignia VXR's which haven't had any chain issues.whytheory said:
TheAngryDog said:
Jimmy Recard said:
I'm not sure that I could live with an Astra now, plus they're. 1.6T arent they? OP I have had the earlier Astra Turbo with the 2.0 Turbo engine, superchips do a re-map to 224 bhp.
I only found it because it was the cheapest manual that came under the 8 seconds to 60 filter on AutoTrader, and as it turns out it was one of the best cars I've owned.
I still favour the Saab 93 Aero at the moment, but finding a semi decent one is proving to be difficult.
whytheory said:
Would have liked to have the money (for insurance!) when those Vectra V6 specials were coming off the forces, awesome cars.
OP I have had the earlier Astra Turbo with the 2.0 Turbo engine, superchips do a re-map to 224 bhp.
I only found it because it was the cheapest manual that came under the 8 seconds to 60 filter on AutoTrader, and as it turns out it was one of the best cars I've owned.
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My Vectra V6 Special was very fun. Suddenly they seem hard to find - not that long ago there were always a few on eBayOP I have had the earlier Astra Turbo with the 2.0 Turbo engine, superchips do a re-map to 224 bhp.
I only found it because it was the cheapest manual that came under the 8 seconds to 60 filter on AutoTrader, and as it turns out it was one of the best cars I've owned.
I paid £950 for it
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