Turbocharged and under £1500/£2000.

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Original Poster

12,406 posts

209 months

Wednesday 26th February 2020

I have a hankering for something turbocharged to run alongside my M5. Given the budget constraints, what am missing from this list?

Octavia mk1 vRS
Saab 93 Aero (2003 on)
Golf GTi
Audi A4 1.8t
Seat Leon 1.8t mk1

I feel like I am missing a lot of cars from that list.

This is only for petrol cars.

Edited by TheAngryDog on Wednesday 26th February 23:55

Mr Tidy

22,323 posts

127 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Not exactly inspired ideas, but you could add Audi A3 and TT!

I had an X-plate Leon Cupra many years ago and it went like stink - handling was a completely different matter! rolleyes

CX53

2,972 posts

110 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Something like the immaculate Saab 9-5 aero I have for sale would do nicely I should think.

Mitsubishi Colt CZT
Mazda 6 MPS

Edited by CX53 on Thursday 27th February 04:06

LimSlip

800 posts

54 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Smart Roadster

griffter

3,983 posts

255 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Peugeot with THP engine
Twingo GT
Forester/Impreza
Some Vauxhalls

Original Poster

12,406 posts

209 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Mr Tidy said:

Not exactly inspired ideas, but you could add Audi A3 and TT!

I had an X-plate Leon Cupra many years ago and it went like stink - handling was a completely different matter! rolleyes

Given the low budget I aren't sure there is anything that can be inspired about them hehe

CX53 said:

Something like the immaculate Saab 9-5 aero I have for sale would do nicely I should think.

Mitsubishi Colt CZT
Mazda 6 MPS

I wouldn't be against a 9-5 Aero manual. The MPS is probably out of budget, as it'll likely need a million jobs doing to it.

griffter said:

Peugeot with THP engine
Twingo GT
Forester/Impreza
Some Vauxhalls

I wouldn't mind a Forester as well. Twingo is a bit small for me, my wife has a RenaultSport 133 and it's not comfortable for me on long drives.
Not sure I'd find a decent Forester in budget though.

Jamescrs

4,479 posts

65 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

If you can find a Mk1 Leon Cupra within budget they go like dog doo off a shovel and have good handling, not so comfy for passengers but they are good as a drivers car, come to think of it I might see if I can pick one up myself for track

Jonny_gti

289 posts

80 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Top of my list would be a black mk1 Octavia VRS.

You could always pick up an early phase 1 Megane 225 Trophy for 2k.

Original Poster

12,406 posts

209 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Jamescrs said:

I'm too worried about their comfort laugh

I have my M5 for longer distance driving, I just want something turbocharged as I really miss owning one.

Jonny_gti said:

Top of my list would be a black mk1 Octavia VRS.

You could always pick up an early phase 1 Megane 225 Trophy for 2k.

I'm not sure about their reliability...

ZX10R NIN

27,603 posts

125 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Hashtaggggg

1,772 posts

69 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Saab 93 Aero, and then get it Noob tuned

TurboBlue

672 posts

163 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

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!

PostHeads123

1,042 posts

135 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

I'm selling an A3 1.8t 2002 76.5k miles, 12 months fresh mot no advisories if you are interested. I've owned it 15 yrs, needs a bit of tlc to make a1 but mechanically great, heated leather, fsh but due one, cambelt / water pump done at 50k in 2012. New decent tyres all round last year, looking for around 1k.

Edited by PostHeads123 on Thursday 27th February 22:20

Joelonghair

258 posts

72 months

Thursday 27th February 2020

Think cambelt on these is 5 years or 75k, so well overdue. Not a cheap exercise.

Mr Tidy

22,323 posts

127 months

Friday 28th February 2020

TheAngryDog said:

Mr Tidy said:

Not exactly inspired ideas, but you could add Audi A3 and TT!

I had an X-plate Leon Cupra many years ago and it went like stink - handling was a completely different matter! rolleyes

Given the low budget I aren't sure there is anything that can be inspired about them hehe

Well compared to your other car nothing in this sort of budget will be that inspiring! laugh

I went predictable with my daily and bought a 330i - I'm not a turbo fan. rolleyes

WonkeyDonkey

2,340 posts

103 months

Friday 28th February 2020

Alfa romeo mito.

Even has a boost guage between the rev and speedometer!

exelero

1,890 posts

89 months

Friday 28th February 2020

Hashtaggggg said:

Saab 93 Aero, and then get it Noob tuned

This

tdm34

7,369 posts

210 months

Friday 28th February 2020

exelero said:

Hashtaggggg said:

Saab 93 Aero, and then get it Noob tuned

This

Yup Deffo this, 250bhp and hilarious bang for your buck, comfy seats as well.....

AJB88

12,407 posts

171 months

Friday 28th February 2020

Stretch budget a little and get a MK1 Leon Cupra R (210 or 225)

Original Poster

12,406 posts

209 months

Friday 28th February 2020

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.

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