£2000-£3000-What would you buy?

[mistertwokw]

I'm trying to decide what my next car could/should be and thought i would ask for peoples views.

I dont mind if its 2 or 4 seats, 2wd or 4wd, turbo or n/a.

What do people think is out there for the money/

[Mark-t]

A mk2 MR2 t-bar.
In fact, thats what I have just done Judging by your username, you've had one already?

[magpie215]

You might pick up a Celica GT-4 for that sort of money

[clarkmagpie]

Nissan 300ZX, I had one and loved it.

[mistertwokw]

Thanks for the replies so far guys,

i have had numerous mr2's including 2 mk1's with the 3sgte lump in- not sure i want anymore though.

I have owned a 300zx swb slicktop TT and although i loved it i wont be having another.

A GT-4 is an interesting option though, will have a search


Keep the ideas coming

Edited by mistertwokw on Sunday 9th January 17:50

[Tommo 87]

Could you pick up an old Integra type R for that maybe!

[japgt]

Legacy gtb??

Edited by japgt on Sunday 9th January 20:09

[Mastodon2]

Toyota Celica GT-4 would be my vote. Looks great, 4 wheel drive, decent turbo engine, not too much power meaning you can work it a bit more often without worrying about losing your licence so much etc.

There's even a bit of rally cred thrown in there!

[Monsterlime]

You could pick up a decent Mk1 GTO/3000GT TT for that money.

[TotalControl]

Mastodon2 said:

Toyota Celica GT-4 would be my vote. Looks great, 4 wheel drive, decent turbo engine, not too much power meaning you can work it a bit more often without worrying about losing your licence so much etc.

There's even a bit of rally cred thrown in there!

This. Times a million.

[markCSC]

Mitsubishi Evo II
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2278477.htm


Much more rally cred

Edited by markCSC on Monday 10th January 09:59

[LandingSpot]

TotalControl said:

Mastodon2 said:

Toyota Celica GT-4 would be my vote. Looks great, 4 wheel drive, decent turbo engine, not too much power meaning you can work it a bit more often without worrying about losing your licence so much etc.

There's even a bit of rally cred thrown in there!

This. Times a million.

Then times a million again!

[c7aig]

+1 for the Integra, or maybe an Accord Type R?

[Wadeski]

Starion?

Basically, look at the Driftworks classifieds forum, all kinds of japanese oddness comes up for sale. 70s corollas with turbo 4AGEs, tweaked S12 Silvias, RWD Bluebirds, rotary Mazda pickups - you name it.

[nottyash]

Thats a bit like saying "what flavour ice cream do I want?"

Depends what you want, If you want power:
Mitsubishi GTO or VR4
Impreza WRX
Legacy GTB
MR2 Turbo
Celica GT4
Pulsar GTIR

The list goes on, If you want about 200BHP and like the look Mitsubishi FTO Mivec manual or if the insuurance is an issue a UK 1999 on red top manual Prelude 2.2 or maybe Impreza Turbo. RX8s can be had in that range but expect bills,

[Mastodon2]

That cheap Lancer Evolution II does look like a good punt. It looks well cared for and appears to come with a lot of paperwork, so it's service history is probably pretty strong. When I see Lancer Evolutions on sale with 60,000 miles on it and no mention of service history I think "yeah, has this really been serviced nearly twenty times in it's life?" - it's the kind of highly strung car that needs attention and I would not be able to put my foot down in a neglected one without worrying if something was seconds away from going horribly wrong.

While I think cheap Celica GT-4s are a great choice, that cheap Lancer does look like a pretty safe bet for some fast, cheap Japanese fun.

[staples230uk]

Kieran, it's Alistair, went through Halton with you. I'm biased get a N/A supra like mine. Might need a tidy up tho for sub 3k. Remember to get some booooooooties though!!

[mistertwokw]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys

I am going to look at a legacy btb at the weekend and a legnum vr4.

Already owned all the cars on the list apart from the ones mentioned above.

Ali mate, how goes it, send me a pm with your number, mine is still the same but would be good to catch up

keep the suggestions coming guys, will let you know how the gtb and the legnum go

[SCR Racing]

mistertwokw said:

Thanks for all the suggestions guys

I am going to look at a legacy btb at the weekend and a legnum vr4.

Already owned all the cars on the list apart from the ones mentioned above.

Ali mate, how goes it, send me a pm with your number, mine is still the same but would be good to catch up

keep the suggestions coming guys, will let you know how the gtb and the legnum go

If your looking at Subaru, why not a classic shape Impreza WRX Wagon?

[Hi RX7]

If you want something by Subaru why not try an SVX I've had one for over a year now and like the fact you very rarely see them around and the owners group/website is good.