~£6k to play with. What you buying?
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Jostravels said:
Silvanus said:
Abarth 500, not the best car in the world, but somehow it just works and is loads of fun. Would be great buzzing around the new forest.
See... this was the original plan. I spent the tail end of last year overseas and for some reason was fantasising about having a yellow Abarth 595 Comp for fun... but when you look at the price of them compared to what you could buy? HmmmmmmmJostravels said:
I'm loving all these suggestions people. Massively appreciated.
Buuuuut. The pull to a series Land Rover is strong. A 88' in blue with the windscreen down and roof off? Channel a bit of Bond in Jamaica... hahaha
If you're only doing short trips these things are brilliant. I've had mine since 2008 and can't quite bring myself to sell it as it's so useful. It's been a mobile skip during house renovations, dog transport for our Lab and a general local runaround.Buuuuut. The pull to a series Land Rover is strong. A 88' in blue with the windscreen down and roof off? Channel a bit of Bond in Jamaica... hahaha
I fitted a 200tdi to it when the engine died just after I got it and last week the noisy gearbox cried enough and it's now languishing while I decide whether I want to fit an LT77 or fix what's in there. If you're happy to work on one and don't want to go far they're highly recommended
smn159 said:
If you're only doing short trips these things are brilliant. I've had mine since 2008 and can't quite bring myself to sell it as it's so useful. It's been a mobile skip during house renovations, dog transport for our Lab and a general local runaround.
I fitted a 200tdi to it when the engine died just after I got it and last week the noisy gearbox cried enough and it's now languishing while I decide whether I want to fit an LT77 or fix what's in there. If you're happy to work on one and don't want to go far they're highly recommended
Brilliant, that's what I've been told - a bit of mechanical sympathy and spannering here and there. An ongoing project as it were. Yeah I'm really keen for it. I fitted a 200tdi to it when the engine died just after I got it and last week the noisy gearbox cried enough and it's now languishing while I decide whether I want to fit an LT77 or fix what's in there. If you're happy to work on one and don't want to go far they're highly recommended
Are they commercial vehicles on the v5? Wondering if the odd tip-run in the summer will be doable
Jostravels said:
smn159 said:
If you're only doing short trips these things are brilliant. I've had mine since 2008 and can't quite bring myself to sell it as it's so useful. It's been a mobile skip during house renovations, dog transport for our Lab and a general local runaround.
I fitted a 200tdi to it when the engine died just after I got it and last week the noisy gearbox cried enough and it's now languishing while I decide whether I want to fit an LT77 or fix what's in there. If you're happy to work on one and don't want to go far they're highly recommended
Brilliant, that's what I've been told - a bit of mechanical sympathy and spannering here and there. An ongoing project as it were. Yeah I'm really keen for it. I fitted a 200tdi to it when the engine died just after I got it and last week the noisy gearbox cried enough and it's now languishing while I decide whether I want to fit an LT77 or fix what's in there. If you're happy to work on one and don't want to go far they're highly recommended
Are they commercial vehicles on the v5? Wondering if the odd tip-run in the summer will be doable
I tend to run it with the canvas on and the back and sides rolled up, so not a big deal, just odd.
If you do get one just make very sure that the chassis and bulkhead are sound unless you want to do a full rebuild - everything else is relatively easy
Edited by smn159 on Monday 6th May 18:07
Jostravels said:
Hi all. I'll keep it simple.
Sold one of my motorbikes. I have ~£6k to play with and I'm looking for something fun to drive.
Some thoughts I had:
BMW Z3 (2.8 ideally?) - or Z4?
Pug 106 Rallye.
Land Rover Series II/III,
'classic' mini (pre BMW)
Porsche Boxster.
Go older - MGB etc
Thoughts? What have I overlooked? What should I look out for?
Context - it'll just be me in the car and all it needs to do is put a smile on my face. I have other options for practical / long distance / high speed requirements! My most regular fun drive is to the gym and back (20 mins), and I love driving around the New Forest in the evening rather than endlessly watching Netflix...
Thank you in advance!
370Z:Sold one of my motorbikes. I have ~£6k to play with and I'm looking for something fun to drive.
Some thoughts I had:
BMW Z3 (2.8 ideally?) - or Z4?
Pug 106 Rallye.
Land Rover Series II/III,
'classic' mini (pre BMW)
Porsche Boxster.
Go older - MGB etc
Thoughts? What have I overlooked? What should I look out for?
Context - it'll just be me in the car and all it needs to do is put a smile on my face. I have other options for practical / long distance / high speed requirements! My most regular fun drive is to the gym and back (20 mins), and I love driving around the New Forest in the evening rather than endlessly watching Netflix...
Thank you in advance!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404088...
Abarth 595:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403308...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402066...
PeugeotSport 208 GTI:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404108...
DS3 Performance:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402136...
Z4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308080...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241...
350Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404289...
3.2 Audi TT:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403077...
Having recently swapped from a 986 S Boxster into a GT86, what I notice more than anything is the bandwidth the Boxster has. If the OP was after a "1 car fits all" solution (and the Boxster was big enough for his carrying needs) then I'd recommend him one in a heartbeat. It does everything well. Maybe not the best in any one category (including fun) but covers a lot of bases with one car.
The GT86 that's replaced it is much more raw and (in my opinion) fun ... but it does grate a little as a daily (or maybe I'm getting old! ).
If I were the OP, I'd be going as small and light as possible ... with whatever driven wheels the OP enjoys most. The added bonus being that the smaller and lighter it is, the more likely his is to be having fun at speeds that are less likely to land him in trouble.
It's crazy how little £6k gets you these days ... 14 years ago I bought a 10 year old M5 for £6k!
The GT86 that's replaced it is much more raw and (in my opinion) fun ... but it does grate a little as a daily (or maybe I'm getting old! ).
If I were the OP, I'd be going as small and light as possible ... with whatever driven wheels the OP enjoys most. The added bonus being that the smaller and lighter it is, the more likely his is to be having fun at speeds that are less likely to land him in trouble.
It's crazy how little £6k gets you these days ... 14 years ago I bought a 10 year old M5 for £6k!
ZX10R NIN said:
370Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404088...
Abarth 595:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403308...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402066...
PeugeotSport 208 GTI:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404108...
DS3 Performance:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402136...
Z4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308080...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241...
350Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404289...
3.2 Audi TT:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403077...
Good shout on the 370z, but not as an auto. Manual with rev-match is a delight.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404088...
Abarth 595:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403308...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402066...
PeugeotSport 208 GTI:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404108...
DS3 Performance:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402136...
Z4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308080...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241...
350Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404289...
3.2 Audi TT:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403077...
ZX10R NIN said:
370Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404088...
Abarth 595:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403308...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402066...
PeugeotSport 208 GTI:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404108...
DS3 Performance:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402136...
Z4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308080...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241...
350Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404289...
3.2 Audi TT:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403077...
You're a legend https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404088...
Abarth 595:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403308...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402066...
PeugeotSport 208 GTI:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404108...
DS3 Performance:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402136...
Z4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308080...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241...
350Z:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404289...
3.2 Audi TT:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403077...
A massive thank you to everybody who posted, in the end I went for a locally restored 1959 series 2 and I am very happy. I will make a few tweaks - such as a canvas top and put the spare wheel on the bonnet…
It ticks a lot of my boxes and means I can crack on with some garden plans this summer (and go buy random tat on FB marketplace that wouldn't fit in my other cars)
It ticks a lot of my boxes and means I can crack on with some garden plans this summer (and go buy random tat on FB marketplace that wouldn't fit in my other cars)
Jostravels said:
A massive thank you to everybody who posted, in the end I went for a locally restored 1959 series 2 and I am very happy. I will make a few tweaks - such as a canvas top and put the spare wheel on the bonnet…
It ticks a lot of my boxes and means I can crack on with some garden plans this summer (and go buy random tat on FB marketplace that wouldn't fit in my other cars)
Lovely looking thing - well done!It ticks a lot of my boxes and means I can crack on with some garden plans this summer (and go buy random tat on FB marketplace that wouldn't fit in my other cars)
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