Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Bacon on August 30, 2007, 13:41:09 PM
Post by: Bacon on August 30, 2007, 13:41:09 PM
Im over 25, i have 9 years ncb :), want something around £400/year fully comp if it helps.
Looked at all sorts, must be able to fit a 6 8" lad, so no MX5s they fit like shoes.
Something sporty, i had that A4 Turbo that was a dream to drive, but headroom was a pain, even on seat right back and down.
So let me know what you think?
Looked at all sorts, must be able to fit a 6 8" lad, so no MX5s they fit like shoes.
Something sporty, i had that A4 Turbo that was a dream to drive, but headroom was a pain, even on seat right back and down.
So let me know what you think?
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Beaker on August 30, 2007, 13:51:32 PM
Post by: Beaker on August 30, 2007, 13:51:32 PM
ill go back to my old faithful : SEAT TOledo V5. I couldnt find a decent one when I was looking a couple of months back :(
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: soopahfly on August 30, 2007, 14:22:12 PM
Post by: soopahfly on August 30, 2007, 14:22:12 PM
ovloV 850 T5-R? or a newer variant?
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Vini on August 30, 2007, 14:35:28 PM
Post by: Vini on August 30, 2007, 14:35:28 PM
Focus?
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: SteveF on August 30, 2007, 16:27:41 PM
Post by: SteveF on August 30, 2007, 16:27:41 PM
Quote from: ViniFocus?
At 4k and that insurance group that sound about right. Pick a big engined one i.e. >= 1.8 of course
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Beaker on August 30, 2007, 16:46:34 PM
Post by: Beaker on August 30, 2007, 16:46:34 PM
Quote from: ViniFocus?my boring as hell Vectra is faster than one of those :\
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: mr_roll on August 30, 2007, 20:13:51 PM
Post by: mr_roll on August 30, 2007, 20:13:51 PM
Quote from: soopahflyovloV 850 T5-R? or a newer variant?
hmm I didnt think of that myself, but tis a good option.
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: DEViANCE on August 30, 2007, 20:26:15 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on August 30, 2007, 20:26:15 PM
MG ZT CDTi 135 or 1.8T 160
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/215564.htm
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/207962.htm
you could get a 2.5v6 160 or 190 for that money too but MPG isnt great.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/215564.htm
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/207962.htm
you could get a 2.5v6 160 or 190 for that money too but MPG isnt great.
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: soopahfly on August 31, 2007, 09:53:59 AM
Post by: soopahfly on August 31, 2007, 09:53:59 AM
Quote from: DEViANCEMG ZT CDTi 135 or 1.8T 160
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/215564.htm
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/207962.htm
you could get a 2.5v6 160 or 190 for that money too but MPG isnt great.
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Eggtastico on August 31, 2007, 09:56:33 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on August 31, 2007, 09:56:33 AM
Quote from: BaconIm over 25, i have 9 years ncb :), want something around
25 - 9 = 16 :lol:
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Vini on August 31, 2007, 11:28:31 AM
Post by: Vini on August 31, 2007, 11:28:31 AM
Quote from: EggtasticoQuote from: BaconIm over 25, i have 9 years ncb :), want something around
25 - 9 = 16 :lol:
over
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Bacon on August 31, 2007, 12:30:38 PM
Post by: Bacon on August 31, 2007, 12:30:38 PM
Quote from: ViniQuote from: EggtasticoQuote from: BaconIm over 25, i have 9 years ncb :), want something around
25 - 9 = 16 :lol:
over
indeed, over 25 mate :P
Been looking at
Toyota Celica
MG ZR, ZS?
BMW 3 Series
Honda Civic
Seat Leon
VW Bora/Golf
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: soopahfly on August 31, 2007, 13:09:49 PM
Post by: soopahfly on August 31, 2007, 13:09:49 PM
Mk2 MR2 Tubby?
Title: Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: DEViANCE on August 31, 2007, 17:24:40 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on August 31, 2007, 17:24:40 PM
Quote from: Baconindeed, over 25 mate :P
Been looking at
Toyota Celica
MG ZR, ZS?
BMW 3 Series
Honda Civic
Seat Leon
VW Bora/Golf
Boras are good cars, look pretty decent with some alloys too but pretty boring.
3 series is a good one but you might struggle for a nice newish example for 4.5k.
i wouldnt bother with the ZR bit boy racery,
ZS is great, ride is very hard/sporty tho ( I love mine, great car)
I would try and push for a ZT its in a different league to all the above in terms of comfort, looks, ride, power, value etc.
dont fancy another A4?
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: mr_roll on August 31, 2007, 17:35:04 PM
Post by: mr_roll on August 31, 2007, 17:35:04 PM
Id go with a Honda Civic from that list.
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: DEViANCE on August 31, 2007, 17:41:20 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on August 31, 2007, 17:41:20 PM
Quote from: mr_rollId go with a Honda Civic from that list.
only if it is the older shape VTi or the newer shape Coupe VTEC
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Bacon on September 01, 2007, 13:16:55 PM
Post by: Bacon on September 01, 2007, 13:16:55 PM
Ok ive spent a bit of time on this and done a final draft, so here we go
Audi A3 1.8 T
Audi A4 1.8 T Sport - Hard to find nice now, had one already.
BMW 320i - Newer shaper, tough to find for 4.5k
Honda Civic 1.6 VTI - 95 > think ek6? and the next one with the bug eye lights, can be hatch, saloon or coupe really, hatch and coupe look better.
Hyundai Coupe F2 Evolution 2.0 16v
Seat Ibiza 2.0 16v Cupra Sport
Seat Ibiza 1.8 T
Seat Leon 1.8 T - again, hard pushed for 4.5k budget
Subaru Impreza 2.0 Turbo - this is a wildcard really, dependent on if i can fit in it.
Toyota Celica 2.0GT 95 > if i can fit
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI > hard pushed again for budget
Vauxhall Astra 2.2 SRI 16v
VW Golf 2.0 GTI 16v Mk3
VW Golf 1.8 T Gti Mk4
VW Golf 2.3 V5 Mk4
VW Bora 1.8T 180 PS - hard pushed? dont know on this one
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Im thinking with regard to the Turbo powered cars ill get a better increase to bhp/value for money, i know remap is an instant increase, thinking say if i throw say £500 at a turbo vs injection ill get a better increase in overall power, but then this is why im asking here, for all your petrolheads to help me out :D
At the moment im more inclined to go for either the Civic, Seat or Celica.
Audi A3 1.8 T
Audi A4 1.8 T Sport - Hard to find nice now, had one already.
BMW 320i - Newer shaper, tough to find for 4.5k
Honda Civic 1.6 VTI - 95 > think ek6? and the next one with the bug eye lights, can be hatch, saloon or coupe really, hatch and coupe look better.
Hyundai Coupe F2 Evolution 2.0 16v
Seat Ibiza 2.0 16v Cupra Sport
Seat Ibiza 1.8 T
Seat Leon 1.8 T - again, hard pushed for 4.5k budget
Subaru Impreza 2.0 Turbo - this is a wildcard really, dependent on if i can fit in it.
Toyota Celica 2.0GT 95 > if i can fit
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI > hard pushed again for budget
Vauxhall Astra 2.2 SRI 16v
VW Golf 2.0 GTI 16v Mk3
VW Golf 1.8 T Gti Mk4
VW Golf 2.3 V5 Mk4
VW Bora 1.8T 180 PS - hard pushed? dont know on this one
--
Im thinking with regard to the Turbo powered cars ill get a better increase to bhp/value for money, i know remap is an instant increase, thinking say if i throw say £500 at a turbo vs injection ill get a better increase in overall power, but then this is why im asking here, for all your petrolheads to help me out :D
At the moment im more inclined to go for either the Civic, Seat or Celica.
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Mark on September 01, 2007, 13:39:25 PM
Post by: Mark on September 01, 2007, 13:39:25 PM
Celica GT-Four
200SX S14a
Skyline GTS-T
200SX S14a
Skyline GTS-T
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: mr_roll on September 03, 2007, 22:38:19 PM
Post by: mr_roll on September 03, 2007, 22:38:19 PM
Plenty of headroom in this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/metro-for-banger-racing-very-rare-LOOK-material_W0QQitemZ140153033110QQihZ004QQcategoryZ18262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/metro-for-banger-racing-very-rare-LOOK-material_W0QQitemZ140153033110QQihZ004QQcategoryZ18262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: Beaker on September 03, 2007, 22:53:20 PM
Post by: Beaker on September 03, 2007, 22:53:20 PM
Quote from: mr_rollPlenty of headroom in this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/metro-for-banger-racing-very-rare-LOOK-material_W0QQitemZ140153033110QQihZ004QQcategoryZ18262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
thats not far from me, only about a 30 minute drive!
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: funkychicken9000 on September 03, 2007, 23:23:21 PM
Post by: funkychicken9000 on September 03, 2007, 23:23:21 PM
seat leon cupra R if you can get one for the £££, theyre awesome
Title: Re:Buying a new car upto £4500
Post by: mrt on September 05, 2007, 09:59:26 AM
Post by: mrt on September 05, 2007, 09:59:26 AM
"must be able to fit a 6 8" lad"
Fek me ... you want a bus, not a car!!!
ps. My first post in Cars & Motorbikes, yay!
Fek me ... you want a bus, not a car!!!
ps. My first post in Cars & Motorbikes, yay!