Mondeo's pissing me off - time to go. Want something fun. Looking at either Hyundia Coupe or maybe an MR2 Roadster. Would love an RX8 but too costly to run! Not a huge MX5 fan (shape just doesn't do it for me - I know they're great cars though). I did also look at the Celica but I've heard they're not the nicest drive?
Thoughts and suggestions appreciated!
Cheers
Riv
What about the Honda S2000?
Quote from: matt5cott on August 17, 2012, 10:18:14 AM
What about the Honda S2000?
Over budget - looking to spend about £2500
Motorbike!! :P
I was going to suggest an S2000 as well, but given the budget I would say an MR2 is your most likely candidate seeing as you're not into the MX-5s. I don't know what they go for and they're probably over budget but have you considered the likes of the Honda Integra, Toyota Celica, Mitsubishi GTO, etc?
I had a quick look at prices and saw this, that's lovely:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Integra-DC2-1800-TypeR-civic-ep3-jap-rare-b18-/320964480699?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4abaf94ebb (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Integra-DC2-1800-TypeR-civic-ep3-jap-rare-b18-/320964480699?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4abaf94ebb)
MR2 Turbo.
None of these namby pamby MR-S things.
Integra's are great, and I've definitely been looking at Celica's although most reviews say they're not much fun to drive.
MR2's I'd definitely be looking at the Roadster if anything - not as powerful, but plenty for how I drive and I much prefer the look. Need to keep in mind when I say something 'fun' I'm comparing that to a 2.0 Zetec Mondeo so it doesn't need to be a speed machine to beat that!
So far I haven't seen anything to touch the Hyundai Coupe 2.0 for the price range - going to test drive one tomorrow but all the reviews and some friends who have owned them speak positively.
Don't know much about FSO/GTO - don't suppose the MPG is up to much :)
If you're buying a car like this I wouldn't ever expect much out of the MPG whatever you choose, I'm lucky to get 30mpg out of my MX-5 and if I put my foot down I can practically watch the fuel needle move. :lol:
Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on August 17, 2012, 13:30:15 PM
If you're buying a car like this I wouldn't ever expect much out of the MPG whatever you choose, I'm lucky to get 30mpg out of my MX-5 and if I put my foot down I can practically watch the fuel needle move. :lol:
Haha no I know! Not looking for awesome mileage or anything - but I want to about match 35 that my mondeo does though - Roadster, Celica and Coupe are all in that ballpark.
I've got an MR2 roadster, not the fastest thing on earth but loves being thrashed, although really doesn't like the damp, partly to do with the cheepo tyres fitted to it (not by me) and partly to do with the engine being in the back! Just be warned when it goes, it's a difficult beast to recover. There's a pic of mine in the car photo thread.
I also had the older shape mondeo tdci which was chipped and very quick, but picking up a newer shape one on Monday for my work motorway cruising to replace the old one, will keep the mr2 for a bit of fun though as always puts a smile on my face when it hits 4k rpm
Audi A4 B5 1.8T Sport / Quattro Sport (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audi-a4-1-8-t-quattro-sport-many-new-parts-fitted-/120966933777?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c2a30ed11)
Honda Prelude 2.2 VTI
Honda Integra Type R
Peugeot 206GTI 180
Renault Clio 182/192
Seat Leon Cupra R
Vauxhall Astra MK4 SRI/GSI Turbo 3 Door / Coupe / Convertible
Audi would be my number 1, the Prelude are fast but thirsty by todays standards, the 206 another fast motor but small space, and for your budget pick any MK4 flavour of the Astra whether you want a 3 Door, a Coupe or a Convertible in the Turbo.
You can get a very nice Mitsubishi FTO for £2,500. You'd be looking at a top spec GPvR/GP version R too.
Very nice cars to drive, albeit, front wheel drive.
On long haul motorway journeys I can get 40mpg from mine. To and from work which is 10 minutes each way, more like 25mpg.
I'd personally steer clear of Hyundai Coupes. Pretty low tech engines and suspension setup. Not supposed to be a very good drive. Heavier than all your 90s Jap counterparts. Also, only 160~bhp from a 2.6 V6, and less than 120bhp from their 2.0l ones!! That's poor when you consider you're in the 200bhp ballpark with a 2l V6 FTO or a Integra/Celica. You should be thinking Jap only ;)
bmw z3? this looks immaculate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-BMW-Z3-Roadster-Convertible-Electric-Hood-Very-nice-looking-car-/271036532007?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1b094527#ht_500wt_1296
Quote from: Eggtastico on August 18, 2012, 09:06:49 AM
bmw z3? this looks immaculate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-BMW-Z3-Roadster-Convertible-Electric-Hood-Very-nice-looking-car-/271036532007?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1b094527#ht_500wt_1296
Apart from looking nice thats it, the 1.9 is rather slow.
Yep, not much better than buying an MX-5 tbh which is why I never bought one. The Z4 is a different story though, but way out of budget.
it depends on if it is the 16v 1.9 thats not too bad, but I wouldnt be put off by the 8v either if the right one comes along, they are cruising around with the roof down cars not crazy sideways animals.
Quote from: DEViANCE on August 19, 2012, 17:12:54 PM
it depends on if it is the 16v 1.9 thats not too bad, but I wouldnt be put off by the 8v either if the right one comes along, they are cruising around with the roof down cars not crazy sideways animals.
Z3 either 2.8/3.0 or otherwise its just an overpriced MX5.
Quote from: Bacon on August 19, 2012, 17:34:06 PM
Quote from: DEViANCE on August 19, 2012, 17:12:54 PM
it depends on if it is the 16v 1.9 thats not too bad, but I wouldnt be put off by the 8v either if the right one comes along, they are cruising around with the roof down cars not crazy sideways animals.
Z3 either 2.8/3.0 or otherwise its just an overpriced MX5.
alot nicer place to sit than an mx5, i'm sure of that.
Not that I'm saying to get an Z3 though.
I would be looking at an MG TF or maybe something classic like and old Triumph Stag or TR
I know its not exactly what you are after but you will struggle to find a more fun car for the money, these are quick and handle like they are on rails.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120968494592?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D120968494592%26_rdc%3D1
I know the guy selling it of the MG forum and it has had a very pampered life.
My wife has a 2.0L Hyundai Coupe, it's a lot more fun than my Skoda and surprisingly easy to work on for a "sports" car, but I suspect you can have more fun for the same money. Also the 2.0 coupes are FWD if that bothers you.
It's a nice car, but if all out speed is what you want it's probably not your best option.
you wont find a much better cared for car than this one either
http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=481759