I want something sporty, for under 2K.
I looked at Mr2s but they are a high insurance group, especially for the 2L Turbo. Grp 20 :o Im looking at grp 15 max really.
I looked at MX5s but im not a hair dresser (no offence meant nige ;)), but I do want pop up head lights! (I just do)
I dont want a Volvo 480 (pop up lights) Ive done the Volvo thing
So, thoughts have turne to a CRX - blooming hell theyre expensive for what you get!
Now Im looking at a Prelude now, Id love a manual Vtec model - but good luck on finding one of those although something like this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-HONDA-PRELUDE-WHITE-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-T-T_W0QQitemZ110493070138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item19b9e6733a) would be great.
Has anyone got any experience of these cars?
Are they easy to work on?
What is there to look out for?
The boot looks a little impracticable tbh Are the back seats actually useable?
Im thinking Honda - great build quality, not very expensive parts and this age of car is OK to work on for a garage...
(Im googling them now but wont be buying for 2 months atleast yet)
Thoughts people?
I dont know about the Prelude but my mates dad had an Integra for 15 years, Ive been out in it quite a few times and it was definitely anything but hairdresser ( ;)) Type R goodness too.
Literally in 15 years of good service nothing really went wrong with it, it had the clutch replaced after 8 years of wear and tear. It even ran on two spark plugs! Fantastic machines and engines, cant really go wrong with them I think.
In terms of space, there was even back seats and a boot although it was a tight fit (head against the roof for me).
If I was in your position I would (of course) be looking at another MX-5 :lol: But Id also consider MR2s, Hondas, Toyota Celica/Supra.
Ive never been out in an MR2, Id like to see how it compares to an MX-5 though in terms of fun factor.
MR2 turbo is not dear to insure.
Mine is £700 with all mods declared. I think it was 4-500 otherwise - and insurance in NI is double what it is there.
CRX?
Soarer :D
200SX S13? (Pop up headlights)
If it was my beans, Im currently into Luxobarges :D
Nissan President?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1411663.htm
LS400
Merc S500?
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FSW&action=display&thread=75092
Quote from: soopahflyCRX?
Soarer :D
200SX S13? (Pop up headlights)
If it was my beans, Im currently into Luxobarges :D
Nissan President?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1411663.htm
LS400
Merc S500?
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FSW&action=display&thread=75092
CRX - to expensive for the car imho
Soarer, all auto from what Ive seen and probably high on petrol and insurance but a bit to big and maybe when Ive been driving a few more years.
S13 - possible Ill keep my eyes open for one that I like and do some quotes on that.
s13 - weak engine. Bear that in mind. You want a 2.0 in that CA engine
I know where there may be a Citroen Xsara VTS going cheap soon :D
Not yet boyo
Dont worry about insurance til you buy a car - where theres a will theres a way :)
The mx-5 really aint a bad car if you get one in a decent colour (dont get red or smurfy blue) - rwd and perfect weight balance plus a roof that just flops down.. theyre cool in sunny summers.
Mits FTO 2.0 MIVEC tbh - they go like the clappers, the engine sounds awesome and they look good too. 2k might just get you a half decent one.
The Prelude might be a good car but it looks boring imo.
Do consider an FTO MIVEC(So either a GPX or GPvR). Ive got one and have loved every minute of it.
Plenty going for 2k and less now.
Have a look on the owners club - http://www.ftooc.org/
Im really missing my 106 Rallye. 1.3L and 8V and just a continuos amount of revs, well upto 7600rpm on my car iirc.
But it was noisy on the motorway, didnt have a hugh fuel tank although was surprisingly practical. I loved the noise of the engine though, even from low revs. The exhaust note was a deep growl that came through the center console.
I would like the S1 rallye with a 1.6 16V engine in, thatd be a lot of fun. 130bhp as standard in a car that weighs no more than 900kgs.
306 GTI-6? Or this Rallye?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1505055.htm