: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6
: Renault Megane dCi GT line
: "I have driven a few cars and tested some others but only owned the Golf. You may be thinking why I replaced a Golf GTI with a diesel Megane? I still ask myself this question, but putting a lot of miles on the GTI was costing a lot. The fact that the Megane only needs refuelling after 550 miles has been a godsend to my wallet when I used to hardly reach 280 miles with the GTI.
"Looking to fill my fantasy garage I prefer JDM to American cars, I like BMWs, Porsches, Renaults and some others too, but I just think there are good cars and bad cars despite the badge and the place they were manufactured. £100K in my account and no concerns about running costs ... these are the cars that would make me happy."
Nissan GT-R (R35B) Stage 4.25
Cost: £45,500
Balance: £54,500
Why I chose it: "This would be my track car. This particular one has plenty of modifications raising the power to 650hp. I simply can´t think of many vehicles with that amount of power for the price. With more money I would get a 911 Turbo or a Cayman GT4 for the circuit, but unfortunately deals are still too expensive for these beauties unless I wanted to spend most of the 100K on one of them. I love Japanese cars and their over-engineered engines; this 3.8-litre V6 ticks that box."
Renault Megane RS250 Cup
: "The standard chassis on Megane is already brilliant. Making use of the chassis' full potential with only 131hp under the bonnet is just not possible, promise! I´ve always preferred the RS over other sport hatches because it is the purest driver´s car. It may not be the best everyday car or the most versatile but it is certainly a track weapon. The sound could be better. This particular one has the mandatory limited-slip diff, happy days!"
Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R
Cost: £11,500
Balance: £32,250
Why I chose it: "If I could spend money on a project car it would have to be a Skyline R34. Its engine can take massive power hikes and it is perfect to go drifting. This icon, along the Impreza WRX and Lancer Evolution made me look at AWD from a different perspective - the right one."
BMW 335i M Sport
: "I would happily pay £11K for this to be my everyday car. This was the first BMW that introduced twin-turbo technology and thanks to my father the first car I drove after getting my license. But the main reason I love the 335i is the versatility of the N54 three-litre engine. The sound of this engine is extraordinary, for my taste better than the V8 sound on the E90 M3, but that could be because I prefer high-pitched exhaust sounds to deep, low ones. On the negative side, I would say the standard front splitter needs a bit of extra sportiness, but the M Sport package sorts that out quite well. Beautiful body style which, in my opinion, hasn´t been matched by the new 3 Series generation."
Honda S2000
Cost: £8,250
Balance: £12,501
Why I chose it: "This car demands an attentive driver, and consequently they can teach you a lot of things. I wanted a difficult car to drive on my list and this is one of the best I can think of, especially at this price. I must be fair though and say that my first demanding car option was the BMW E30 M3, but I couldn´t justify the £30K cost. Coming back to the Honda, it would also be a good investment as its value is rising. This particular S2000 is the facelift, which for me doesn´t look 10 years old. Like many others, I would have loved to experience the birth of a new generation."
Nissan Juke NISMO
: "Here is my practical choice. Roomy back seats, a big boot and the ability to travel long distances comfortably are three features available in a Nissan Juke that is still small enough to be agile, especially on this sportier version."