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My (oldish) car; What should I buy ?
Topic Started: Mar 15 2007, 07:45 PM (600 Views)
theghostofnuvolari
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Impressed as I am by the assistance that has been given in other posts I am here to ask for help in buying the next Ghostmobile.

I'm heading to the UK in May, as an ancient student, studying cabinet making in Devon for a year.

As a notorious skinflint I have allocated a budget of 2k, that's right TWO THOUSAND POUNDS. Pretty damn impressive I know.

I plan to live about 15 miles of A and B raods away from the college, and, as an old race hack (me not the car) I need something that'll cover the ground, shall we say, entertainingly.

My short list would be something like:

Peugeot 205
Peugeot 106
Mini 1.3i
Citroen Saxo VTS <bow>
Jag XJ6 <doh>
Mercedes 450 SEL ! <dunce>
NASCAR Rolls Royce Silver Cloud <pissed>

Alternatively, I have an old track day 325i sitting in France that will have to wait unless anyone knows an insurance company who's rates are sensible for a car with a roll cage...

What else is out there ? I am hoping for serious and ridiculous ideas :D
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Norbert
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Out of that lot, I'd go for the Mini..... then for 'entertaining' swap the lump for a Metro turbo and tweek it.....
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theghostofnuvolari
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now that sounds like a damn fine plan, do you know if it's a popular mod ?
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The Saint
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Avoid anything British i.e a mini.

Try and get something small and good on gas, a VW polo is always a good bet, a Nissan Micra is an awesome vehicle as a runabout and the build quality is first class < and I should know!!!!
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106 is nice, but get one with the 1.4 or higher engine.

205s are a hoot to drive. either a 1.6 or a 1.9 (which may kill you). or if you find one, a XS (1.4)
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The Saint,Mar 15 2007
09:23 PM
Avoid anything British i.e a mini.

Try and get something small and good on gas, a VW polo is always a good bet, a Nissan Micra is an awesome vehicle as a runabout and the build quality is first class < and I should know!!!!

fair enough, but doesn't the micra handle like poo ? if it can't deal with the twisty stuff without quaking it won't do.

and on mini turbos...

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/fdd0928...45b43be719a.htm

polo could be interesting, if i can get one with some power, <think>
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An older Ford Puma. I used to have one (well bought it for the missus and kept nicking it) because it was riot on the twisty stuff. a 1.7 though. 1.4 feels likes it's lost its guts.
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Kravenius,Mar 15 2007
10:03 PM
An older Ford Puma. I used to have one (well bought it for the missus and kept nicking it) because it was riot on the twisty stuff. a 1.7 though. 1.4 feels likes it's lost its guts.

that's an interesting idea, completely forgot about pumas, remember they had an excellent reputation for handling. pretty rare though, right.

i'll certainly add that to the list of huntable cars, cheers !
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The Saint
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youre not going to get anything hot for 2k.

I gave you boring but sensible choices....and remember that not only do you have high gas prices, but insurance is a pig for anything the boy races will want to nick off your drive.
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The Saint,Mar 15 2007
10:33 PM
youre not going to get anything hot for 2k.

I gave you boring but sensible choices....and remember that not only do you have high gas prices, but insurance is a pig for anything the boy races will want to nick off your drive.

i hear you. i'm hoping that being (whisper it) 40, and living in (whisper it even quieter) devon should keep the premiums down.

i got a web quote of 286 quid for a wrx so am not too worried about the silliness of the car, insurance-wise, so much as the cost of keeping the damn thing on the road... that and, as you say, petrol <no>
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theghostofnuvolari,Mar 15 2007
07:45 PM
Impressed as I am by the assistance that has been given in other posts I am here to ask for help in buying the next Ghostmobile.

I'm heading to the UK in May, as an ancient student, studying cabinet making in Devon for a year.

As a notorious skinflint I have allocated a budget of 2k, that's right TWO THOUSAND POUNDS. Pretty damn impressive I know.

I plan to live about 15 miles of A and B raods away from the college, and, as an old race hack (me not the car) I need something that'll cover the ground, shall we say, entertainingly.

My short list would be something like:

Peugeot 205
Peugeot 106
Mini 1.3i
Citroen Saxo VTS <bow>
Jag XJ6 <doh>
Mercedes 450 SEL ! <dunce>
NASCAR Rolls Royce Silver Cloud <pissed>

Alternatively, I have an old track day 325i sitting in France that will have to wait unless anyone knows an insurance company who's rates are sensible for a car with a roll cage...

What else is out there ? I am hoping for serious and ridiculous ideas :D

Peugeot 306 Gti 6

I have one as my daily drive and it is superb.
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rickyclean,Mar 16 2007
02:29 PM
theghostofnuvolari,Mar 15 2007
07:45 PM
Impressed as I am by the assistance that has been given in other posts I am here to ask for help in buying the next Ghostmobile.

I'm heading to the UK in May, as an ancient student, studying cabinet making in Devon for a year.

As a notorious skinflint I have allocated a budget of 2k, that's right TWO THOUSAND POUNDS. Pretty damn impressive I know.

I plan to live about 15 miles of A and B raods away from the college, and, as an old race hack (me not the car) I need something that'll cover the ground, shall we say, entertainingly.

My short list would be something like:

Peugeot 205
Peugeot 106
Mini 1.3i
Citroen Saxo VTS <bow>
Jag XJ6 <doh>
Mercedes 450 SEL ! <dunce>
NASCAR Rolls Royce Silver Cloud  <pissed>

Alternatively, I have an old track day 325i sitting in France that will have to wait unless anyone knows an insurance company who's rates are sensible for a car with a roll cage...

What else is out there ? I am hoping for serious and ridiculous ideas  :D

Peugeot 306 Gti 6

I have one as my daily drive and it is superb.

Have very fond memories of my 6. Fantastic car :D
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theghostofnuvolari
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hmmm, 306, nice. not as pretty as the 205, but definately doable.

anyone got a thought on renault clios ? the williams was a masterpiece, but were any of it's lesser brothers up to scratch ?
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theghostofnuvolari,Mar 16 2007
03:59 PM
hmmm, 306, nice. not as pretty as the 205, but definately doable.

anyone got a thought on renault clios ? the williams was a masterpiece, but were any of it's lesser brothers up to scratch ?

less prone to lift off oversteer and quicker/bigger/better though I did love my 205 from way back.....

I near got a Clio Williams. They are fantastic, but the driving position is terrible and have specific parts to them that are incredibly hard to source and expensive. Elusive Jim had one and he can tell you a few horror stories...
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u4coffee,Mar 16 2007
03:16 PM
rickyclean,Mar 16 2007
02:29 PM
theghostofnuvolari,Mar 15 2007
07:45 PM
Impressed as I am by the assistance that has been given in other posts I am here to ask for help in buying the next Ghostmobile.

I'm heading to the UK in May, as an ancient student, studying cabinet making in Devon for a year.

As a notorious skinflint I have allocated a budget of 2k, that's right TWO THOUSAND POUNDS. Pretty damn impressive I know.

I plan to live about 15 miles of A and B raods away from the college, and, as an old race hack (me not the car) I need something that'll cover the ground, shall we say, entertainingly.

My short list would be something like:

Peugeot 205
Peugeot 106
Mini 1.3i
Citroen Saxo VTS <bow>
Jag XJ6 <doh>
Mercedes 450 SEL ! <dunce>
NASCAR Rolls Royce Silver Cloud  <pissed>

Alternatively, I have an old track day 325i sitting in France that will have to wait unless anyone knows an insurance company who's rates are sensible for a car with a roll cage...

What else is out there ? I am hoping for serious and ridiculous ideas  :D

Peugeot 306 Gti 6

I have one as my daily drive and it is superb.

Have very fond memories of my 6. Fantastic car :D

I keep telling you should get one again roflmao
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