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This is the only Ferrari replica I'd have at the moment: http://totalheadturners.com/carforsale/231-Ferrari...
Also: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2138209.htm ... it has a BMW V12.
I've never really understood why you'd pay £20k+ for an MR2 with a bodykit, so sorry for avoiding the question somewhat. If your heart is set on a DNA 360 (which I believe is based on a SW20 MR2?) then make sure it's a Revision 3 (or higher) turbo, and I think Jap ones tend to be better performance wise but the UK spec has better equipment. It's fairly easy to get 300bhp+ from them with just a boost controller and a few simple mods (induction etc).
If you're looking at Mk3 MR2s then make sure its a revised model (2003 onwards I think). The earlier ones have an issue where the pre-cat breaks up and gets inside the engine (and doesn't get blown out because of VVT). Gearbox is less clunky on the later models too.
Also: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2138209.htm ... it has a BMW V12.
I've never really understood why you'd pay £20k+ for an MR2 with a bodykit, so sorry for avoiding the question somewhat. If your heart is set on a DNA 360 (which I believe is based on a SW20 MR2?) then make sure it's a Revision 3 (or higher) turbo, and I think Jap ones tend to be better performance wise but the UK spec has better equipment. It's fairly easy to get 300bhp+ from them with just a boost controller and a few simple mods (induction etc).
If you're looking at Mk3 MR2s then make sure its a revised model (2003 onwards I think). The earlier ones have an issue where the pre-cat breaks up and gets inside the engine (and doesn't get blown out because of VVT). Gearbox is less clunky on the later models too.
Edited by JTeb on Friday 26th November 12:35
rdodger said:
Why not just buy a Ferrari? Loads of 348'S about for that budget.
this is my immediate thought - while look-alike kits aren't from me I don't want to criticise if thats your thing, but for that money you could be in a REAL virtual depreciation proof ferrari, whereas a kitted pug will be worth 4p in no time at all - while a fezza is expensive to maintain it will still be cheaper than what you'll lose in the kit.Why not build a cobra-style kit, with a nice V8 up front....or even a westfield - I get more looks/attention in my westfiled than I ever got in my 360 (the real deal) and its 100% positive (can't say that about the ferrari)!
Why do you want to spend 25k on a s
tty peugeot or mr2 with a bodykit!?
These aren't kit cars. These are body kitted production cars. Even the well done ones look st and do not go or sound anything like the real deal. Keep 10k and buy a proper kit car, seven, fury, pheonix... Heck you're not far off noble territory with that money! Then you've got something different, fast, and rare and no ones ever going to turn round to you and say, nice Toyota mate!
Amen
tty peugeot or mr2 with a bodykit!?These aren't kit cars. These are body kitted production cars. Even the well done ones look s
t and do not go or sound anything like the real deal. Keep 10k and buy a proper kit car, seven, fury, pheonix... Heck you're not far off noble territory with that money! Then you've got something different, fast, and rare and no ones ever going to turn round to you and say, nice Toyota mate!Amen
JONSCZ said:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2043846.htm
or similar......!!!!
I raise you...or similar......!!!!
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2239892.htm
(or similar)
slomax said:
That is extremely tasteful(It's an Ultima sports at £26.5K if anyone doesn't want to click the link)
singlecoil said:
slomax said:
That is extremely tasteful(It's an Ultima sports at £26.5K if anyone doesn't want to click the link)
Very suprised by your response i thought this was a "kit car" forum. The guy let us have the car for an afternoon (Ferrari DNA 360 Spyder)...me and the wife didn't stop grinning at one point we stopped for coffee and a guy was taking pictures with his phone! however decided not for me... but could easily tick all the boxes for a real fun car for the summer!.....kind regards Pete.
Edited by v8lante on Tuesday 30th November 10:05
v8lante said:
Very suprised by your response i thought this was a "kit car" thread. The guy let us have the car for an afternoon (Ferrari DNA 360 Spyder)...me and the wife didn't stop grinning at one point we stopped for coffee and a guy was taking pictures with his phone! however decided not for me... but could easily tick all the boxes for a real fun car for the summer!.....kind regards Pete.
It is a kit car forum. Hence we aren't particularly interested in bodykitted mr2s and peugeots.Each to his own.
But I can't think about panel kits without remembering this....
Based on a Sierra XR4. Allegedly.
Panel kits are here to stay though, and seem to be proliferating. And helping to keep the kit car industry ball rolling.
Along with quite a few others I don't like panel kits. In your position I would buy a 25K Ferrari. Or a nice 911. Aston Martin anyone? Limited mileage insurance shouldn't be too costly. Yes, I know servicing will cost more than an MR2. Overall cost of ownership shouldn't be too much more than the panel kit when depreciation is taken into account.
But this has all been said before.
25K is a lot of money. In common with the rest of the market a large number of panel kits will be home built with presumably the same spectrum of build quality. The good thing is that you don't really need to look "under the skin" so carefully as you already know what you will find. I suggest that you have a look at some factory demonstrators to find out what can be achieved. Hopefully. Given Westfield's recent debacle.
With 25K in hand I would have a Caterham CSR. But that's just me. I will never part with my Spyder Silverstone though.
Your 25K, spent wisely, could buy you something that you will become equally attached to.
Panel kit or otherwise.
Choose carefully.
But I can't think about panel kits without remembering this....
Based on a Sierra XR4. Allegedly.
Panel kits are here to stay though, and seem to be proliferating. And helping to keep the kit car industry ball rolling.
Along with quite a few others I don't like panel kits. In your position I would buy a 25K Ferrari. Or a nice 911. Aston Martin anyone? Limited mileage insurance shouldn't be too costly. Yes, I know servicing will cost more than an MR2. Overall cost of ownership shouldn't be too much more than the panel kit when depreciation is taken into account.
But this has all been said before.
25K is a lot of money. In common with the rest of the market a large number of panel kits will be home built with presumably the same spectrum of build quality. The good thing is that you don't really need to look "under the skin" so carefully as you already know what you will find. I suggest that you have a look at some factory demonstrators to find out what can be achieved. Hopefully. Given Westfield's recent debacle.
With 25K in hand I would have a Caterham CSR. But that's just me. I will never part with my Spyder Silverstone though.
Your 25K, spent wisely, could buy you something that you will become equally attached to.
Panel kit or otherwise.
Choose carefully.
Kit cars tend to be for quite individualistic people. Wanting a car that nobody else has. Of course, some people have no taste and that is reflected by their choice of kitcar or build spec. That is quite obvious if you walk around Stoneleigh, I defend kitcars to the end but some are beyond being able to defend.
I think what you will find on here is people generally are not in favour of the Ferrari re-body of an MR2 variety. There is a place for them as, if I had say a car hire company on Jersey with its 30mph speed limit, a couple of convertible 355 / 360 replicas would make a killing pootling around the island looking good in photographs for tourists. But, FOR ME, pulling up in a Toyota four-pot with big exhaust and induction kit, immaculate convincing Ferrari 430 bodywork and FAKE brake calipers and discs which stay stationary as the wheels rotate, pulling up in front of a crowd I would feel a right wker. Especially if when asked what I drove as said a Ferrari. But thats what is being portrayed. They are not true kitcars, so thats why you will get lots of negative comments from a few people. They really are bodykitted Japanese sportscars to many. But, if you really want a car that looks like a gorgeous Ferrari with shed running costs, then by all means get one and enjoy every minute of it. But also be aware you have an awful lot of money to spend and with a bit of research you could buy yourself a very, very nice car, as someone said previous a Noble is one cool car.
I think what you will find on here is people generally are not in favour of the Ferrari re-body of an MR2 variety. There is a place for them as, if I had say a car hire company on Jersey with its 30mph speed limit, a couple of convertible 355 / 360 replicas would make a killing pootling around the island looking good in photographs for tourists. But, FOR ME, pulling up in a Toyota four-pot with big exhaust and induction kit, immaculate convincing Ferrari 430 bodywork and FAKE brake calipers and discs which stay stationary as the wheels rotate, pulling up in front of a crowd I would feel a right w
ker. Especially if when asked what I drove as said a Ferrari. But thats what is being portrayed. They are not true kitcars, so thats why you will get lots of negative comments from a few people. They really are bodykitted Japanese sportscars to many. But, if you really want a car that looks like a gorgeous Ferrari with shed running costs, then by all means get one and enjoy every minute of it. But also be aware you have an awful lot of money to spend and with a bit of research you could buy yourself a very, very nice car, as someone said previous a Noble is one cool car. Gassing Station | Kit Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff