Been looking for a new car for a little while and want something that is fun and hard top preferably, have about 2-3k to spend.

Ive almost settled on an FTO (GPX manual - MIVEC engine (Mitsis answer to the VTEC))

But thought Id see if you guys had any better suggestions!

Any 200SXs in that budget ?

Otherwise, a classic impreza or something like that.

Celica GT-4 (round headlight model)?

Jaimz

sh*t engine though. Would never recommend the same engine as an MR2 turbo to anyone.

Quote from: XEntityBeen looking for a new car for a little while and want something that is fun and hard top preferably, have about 2-3k to spend.

Ive almost settled on an FTO (GPX manual - MIVEC engine (Mitsis answer to the VTEC))

But thought Id see if you guys had any better suggestions!

Id have a FTO in a heartbeat if I wasnt doing 500 miles a week.

Cheers all, Was expecting Mark to recommend an MR2!

The 200SXs look like they just fit in to that budget, but not a fan of scoobys. Although for the money I can get a decent FTO and think thats what Im going to go for still.

I will probably keep an eye on the 200SXs though and see if a good one comes up!

Cheers all for the comments though, just wanted to see really if there were any cars that I hadnt considered yet!

Jake

Quote from: Marksh*t engine though. Would never recommend the same engine as an MR2 turbo to anyone.

f**k me....... after all the time and money youve put into yours....

Yeah I know, theyre great standard. But a nightmare once you start modifying them!

If running costs i.e fuel is not an issue i would recommend a Prelude VTEC anyday, i just cant fit in them personally.

I would also agree with Mark, power to £ ratio would be an Impreza, again another car i cant fit inside =P

And stay away from the FTOs, from what ive read they suffer from all sorts of issues and can be costly to sort out.

Quote from: BaconIf running costs i.e fuel is not an issue i would recommend a Prelude VTEC anyday, i just cant fit in them personally.

I would also agree with Mark, power to £ ratio would be an Impreza, again another car i cant fit inside =P

And stay away from the FTOs, from what ive read they suffer from all sorts of issues and can be costly to sort out.

FTO driver here for almost 2 years.  Not a single issue, flew through the last MOT without issue.  not bad for a 13 year old car.  Gives me 40+ MPG on long motorway journeys.  Great car..... If you get a good one.

L200
real men drive real men vehicles

Quote from: MarkYeah I know, theyre great standard.

Indeed, had mine 5+ years, nothing ever needed doing at servicing other than handbrake cable, and tyres.

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Already have a Nissan Terrano II Dont need another 4x4!

I looking around at other cars, I think Im still going for an FTO! Cheers for your help and ideas guys!

Get on the FTO Owners Club and have a look, some good cars for sale on there.

http://www.ftooc.org

http://www.ftooc.org/forum/showthread.php?45143-RE-For-Sale-FTO-GPX-Mivec-1999-White-(Facelift)-Pictures - Very nice example.

Actually a paid up member of the FTOOC, so keep checking