Thinking about buying a TR7

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Cheers Ork. The MGB GT perhaps, but other than that I'm really not a big fan of MGs. A Midget has been recommended but I can't stand them.

As for the 924 series - I love them, but unfortunately thanks to that badge on the front insurance is in the stratosphere. Shame, really, as they're closer to a Capri than a 911 in terms of performance and concept.

I really like the idea of getting a Fiat X1/9 actually. Really cheap to insure with the right people, chassis related to a Lancia Stratos, design cues from loads of classic supercars, and I fancy dropping in a reliable modern-ish Fiat Uno Turbo injection engine and turning it into a replica of this:

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Ork said:

Here are some pointers from my experience: 1) Ask yourself the question, "How long am I going to keep it?" These are "project" cars at this age. If you're going to be moving on in a couple of years I'd go for something more modern. 2) Do buy one that somebody else has invested lots of time, effort and money in - decent ones are out there - you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince. 3) Do get the bodyshell checked for rust - the mechanicals are relatively cheap compared to bodywork repair.

1. At least 3 years as a daily driver before doing anything to it. I'm 21, and multiple/modified car insurance is friendlier to 25+ year-olds. Also, I'll have a place of my own by then to keep more cars at.

2. Which is why I've chosen cars I can afford better-than-average examples of. Rust and a complete-as-possible service history are my highest priorities. I've virtually memorised the buyer's guides for all these models.

3. All the cars on my list are in that boat. I will make sure it's in the best condition I can get it in. Only joker in the pack is the MR2, which has an expensive-to-fix engine but is fairly reliable, so it has the potential to bleed me dry if it does break down, but it's less likely to do that in the first place.