Sorry......unsure of what car to get.

[LukeMR2]

Times come for a new motor, budget is 6-8 grand. The two cars I keep debating between are a 350z or a Integra type r DC5, both different cars. Longest journey I will do in it will be a 600 mile there and back maybe once every few months. I like the z for obvious reasons rwd, v6, faster than the teg but imagine it will be thirsty? Also what's boot space like, similar to a mk2 Mr2?

Any recommendations? I want something quick, reliable and fun. No diesels or Mx5s please!

[R1gtr]

Check the insurance on the DC5, I quite fancied one but the insurance was crazy compared to other cars, 350z was another option I considered but I needed room for mountain bikes, golf clubs etc so went for a ST

[TheAngryDog]

Last time I looked into getting a Type R of any sort, the fuel costs werent as cheap as you'd expect.

I'd probably get the 350z..

[folos]

Golf R32 Mk5? Can get a higher mile Mk5 (80k+) for about 8 grand?

[itz_baseline]

TheAngryDog said:

Last time I looked into getting a Type R of any sort, the fuel costs werent as cheap as you'd expect.

I'd probably get the 350z..

Out of interest what were you expecting? In my DC2 I average around 33mpg....and on a longer motorway trip have seen up to 38mpg.

Sure if you boot it everywhere you'd get a lot less but also lose your licence.

[LukeMR2]

folos said:

Golf R32 Mk5? Can get a higher mile Mk5 (80k+) for about 8 grand?

Hmm will have a look didn't think they were in budget. My friend has one, it sounds brilliant and sticks to road like glue.

So what mpg will I get out a DC5 on the motorway? I thought they were quite good if not driven in VTEC everywhere!

[exgtt]

E46 M3, or a very tidy E36. I think tidy E36s have bottomed and now is the time to buy. Nowt much better than owning a brilliant car that's appreciating.