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You Have 6k And Want A Car Thats Fun,; what do you buy?
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Lol i cant believe im going to say this but im bored of my Supra. Been doing some thinking and ive come to the desicion to sell her soon as im not prepared to do the £2500 turbo conversion and im moving away to Hampshire soon and just wont be able to get that sort of money until im sorted with a flat of mine own which would be a while!

Yes Luigi i really am this time!

So what do i get with th 6k ive got?

Must be,

RWD (will consider 4wd)

Turbo'd or supercharged or Turbo conversion capable! (mx5's etc) Ive got the money to look after a turbo'd car just not the money to buy an entire engine and get it fitted!

Must look nice but Nothing like a 4wd turbo'd mazda 323 (Yes i know theyre quick but i do like my looks.

I will consider 2 seats!

I dont want cheap but if theres something worth buying cheaper, spending abit or alot to make it really special then ill consider it!
Im looking for something i can do as a project a bit like Andys delsol!
Something that over time (say 2 years) can become something really special and that im proud of! Im fed up of looking at cars now because i just dont know what to look for. I was hoping that a group of enthusiasts would be able to come up with some ideas that perhaps i hadn't thought of,...

And last but not least... Does anyone fancy a supra? ;)
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*cough* RX7 *cough*


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I heard the fuel consumption would be worse than my Supra? And what about that dreaded engine rebuild?
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I think a Toyota Yaris would suit you :lol:

Maybe a newer shape Celica if you can find one for that money. The performance you have at mo is at the around new Civic Type R range incase your after good reliable performance.
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Wait for the "dont buy a scooby" posts... :lol:

but until then..one of these... :lol:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/382309.htm
1995 WRX - 318bhp/300ftlb - SOLD - 2005
2001 WRX Bugeye - 235bhp/230ftlb - SOLD - 2007
1996 WRX Type RA - 282bhp/285ftlb - SOLD - 2008
1997 STI Type RA - 350bhp/320ftlb - SOLD - 2009
1991 Nissan Pulsar GTiR - 286bhp/280ftlb - SOLD - 2009

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I was going to say RX7 too but personally I wouldn't have one as a daily driver.

Fun car = low mpg :P

Skyline? That could def make a project.
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im in the same boat as you.. after havin a scooby for 5 years i want a change! i know of two nice scoobys for sale!!! ;)
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I like Scoobys but ive never been in one and ive over the years ive been almost convinced by friends never to even consider one. Whats the power like on them?

Wow im liking the 3 door scooby but i thought they went for more than thet?
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how about this one :rofl:

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a good project to start :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: (just kidding)
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Feb 27 2008, 03:49 PM
im in the same boat as you.. after havin a scooby for 5 years i want a change! i know of two nice scoobys for sale!!! ;)

lol ive owned the supra 6 months! Nothing wrong with it i just want something smaller really. Fed up of everything being twice the price because its a SUPRA and ive seen the prices of other cars and they cost a lot more on most bits! :(
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Does frozen car come in strawberry flavour? if so, consider it mine ;)
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Depends what you go for....with 6k to boot you could buy a STI type R,2 door,forged engine,dccd running 280ps as standard.
Or the STI type RA basically the same car but in 4 door with the roof vent....Both cars will do 0-60 in about 4.9 seconds stock....or maybe just a late version STI...Full decat remap etc will see the best part of 330bhp

the choice is yours... ;)
1995 WRX - 318bhp/300ftlb - SOLD - 2005
2001 WRX Bugeye - 235bhp/230ftlb - SOLD - 2007
1996 WRX Type RA - 282bhp/285ftlb - SOLD - 2008
1997 STI Type RA - 350bhp/320ftlb - SOLD - 2009
1991 Nissan Pulsar GTiR - 286bhp/280ftlb - SOLD - 2009

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I fancied a 1.6 turbo mx5. Hairdressers car yes but fun as hell. But not sure about the turbo conversion costs and can't find any reliable information! :rolleyes:
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sparky
Feb 27 2008, 03:57 PM
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Feb 27 2008, 03:49 PM
im in the same boat as you.. after havin a scooby for 5 years i want a change! i know of two nice scoobys for sale!!! ;)

lol ive owned the supra 6 months! Nothing wrong with it i just want something smaller really. Fed up of everything being twice the price because its a SUPRA and ive seen the prices of other cars and they cost a lot more on most bits! :(

supra was my first choice before i bought my mitsu, the only problem is i have kids and my wifey is complaining :lol:
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Feb 27 2008, 03:59 PM
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Feb 27 2008, 03:57 PM
sammi
Feb 27 2008, 03:49 PM
im in the same boat as you.. after havin a scooby for 5 years i want a change! i know of two nice scoobys for sale!!! ;)

lol ive owned the supra 6 months! Nothing wrong with it i just want something smaller really. Fed up of everything being twice the price because its a SUPRA and ive seen the prices of other cars and they cost a lot more on most bits! :(

supra was my first choice before i bought my mitsu, the only problem is i have kids and my wifey is complaining :lol:

I know how you feel. TBH i do prefer to have seats that people can actually sit in. The supra doesnt really have the luxury!

Jay - Ive looked up the STI type R and i cant find any info on it. I found a wrx sti but thats it! The following info is from wikipedia.

The first STi models featured higher power ratings than the WRX, while later versions of both WRX and STi were rated at 280 PS (206 kW/276 bhp) due to the Japanese manufacturers' informal agreements around power ratings. Its top speed was electronically limited at 198 km/h (115 mph) and it had a 0–100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds in the UK Impreza Turbo 218 PS (160 kW/215 bhp) version.

I do like the sound of 4.9 secs as stock ;)
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http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Kno.../Specifications

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STI
1995 WRX - 318bhp/300ftlb - SOLD - 2005
2001 WRX Bugeye - 235bhp/230ftlb - SOLD - 2007
1996 WRX Type RA - 282bhp/285ftlb - SOLD - 2008
1997 STI Type RA - 350bhp/320ftlb - SOLD - 2009
1991 Nissan Pulsar GTiR - 286bhp/280ftlb - SOLD - 2009

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sparky
Feb 27 2008, 04:08 PM
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Feb 27 2008, 03:59 PM
sparky
Feb 27 2008, 03:57 PM
sammi
Feb 27 2008, 03:49 PM
im in the same boat as you.. after havin a scooby for 5 years i want a change! i know of two nice scoobys for sale!!! ;)

lol ive owned the supra 6 months! Nothing wrong with it i just want something smaller really. Fed up of everything being twice the price because its a SUPRA and ive seen the prices of other cars and they cost a lot more on most bits! :(

supra was my first choice before i bought my mitsu, the only problem is i have kids and my wifey is complaining :lol:

I know how you feel. TBH i do prefer to have seats that people can actually sit in. The supra doesnt really have the luxury!

Jay - Ive looked up the STI type R and i cant find any info on it. I found a wrx sti but thats it! The following info is from wikipedia.

The first STi models featured higher power ratings than the WRX, while later versions of both WRX and STi were rated at 280 PS (206 kW/276 bhp) due to the Japanese manufacturers' informal agreements around power ratings. Its top speed was electronically limited at 198 km/h (115 mph) and it had a 0–100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds in the UK Impreza Turbo 218 PS (160 kW/215 bhp) version.

I do like the sound of 4.9 secs as stock ;)

how about this one?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-SUBARU-Impreza-...1QQcmdZViewItem
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Sorry that doesnt do it for me. Thanks anyways.

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What Supra have you got?
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1996 Facelift 6 speed non turbo.

In short the SZ-R lol

Advantages over the prefacelift...

Facelift clear headlights

LSD

Uk spec 4 pot brakes

Updated dashboard

Driver and passenger airbags

6 speed gearbox (very expensive atm)

Folding mirrors as standard

Black carpet and leather roof lining
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Feb 27 2008, 03:46 PM
I think a Toyota Yaris would suit you :lol:

Maybe a newer shape Celica if you can find one for that money. The performance you have at mo is at the around new Civic Type R range incase your after good reliable performance.

You might actually be able to handle the power of a Yaris mate ;) I think it'll suit you..... :lol: Look in the Dorset Echo there's a fully kitted 1.0 Yaris forsale for £5000 :lol: :lol:

You'll have to actually sell the car before i believe it'll happen.
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Does it have to be jap?
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Feb 27 2008, 05:10 PM
1996 Facelift 6 speed non turbo.

In short the SZ-R lol

Advantages over the prefacelift...

Facelift clear headlights

LSD

Uk spec 4 pot brakes

Updated dashboard

Driver and passenger airbags

6 speed gearbox (very expensive atm)

Folding mirrors as standard

Black carpet and leather roof lining

Any pics?

How much are you looking for for it?
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Ill get some better pics up next week as its getting the coilovers sorted next week so i dont want to ruin the suprise of how its going to look.

SZ-Rs go for anything between 5-6k depending on the market/condition/mileage etc. Mines on 80k and is in very good condition so im asking 5200 ono bearing in mind i just spent £300 on the coilovers and £60 getting them set up + a decat which is getting fitted on friday (will sound ace)!
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At this point in time im seriously considering a TT Soarer. Always loved them and the room and luxury interior would suit me nicely! B)
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