evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Just put the chrysler 300c though its MOT, had to change some brake pipes and some suspension arms but it's passed. Spent about £1K on it since I bought it for 4.5K and I suspect I should be able to sell it for what I bought it for or a tad more. Only reason I am thinking about selling is because part of me wants something that I can throw about on track as well as do the daily commute + have 4 seats in the event of children turning up in the next two years. Budget £7K Contenders are; clio cup 200; pro's = good on track, mpg good, good for commute (4miles), Ok power, 4-5 seats. Negatives = its french, interior would drive me nuts for being so bland. 200sx, pro's = turbo! 4 seats, ok mpg, ok power, easy to mod (would love to do a rocket bunny boss kit) interchangeable parts with the 350z. Negatives = its old, overpriced, most rust like mad, hard to find a good one. giulietta cloverleaf; pro's = turbo! good power, good mpg, 4-5seats, it's an alfa, great euro NCP for family protection. Negatives = if it breaks it will be expensive for parts, not 100% sure on styling. GT86; pro's = 4 seats, looks good, fun, its relatively new. Negatives = I would need finance to buy it, Anything else that is quirky I may be missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Celica GT-Four for the win German mobiles like Audi S3 or Golf GTi? Edit: Just saw your quirky comment! R33 GTST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 I would Coldel but like the 200sx the age of the car and the head lights make me R33 GTST is a good shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 E46 M3? Or later turbo 335i? Fairlady 350gt?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 3000gt / GTO? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 What about that little honda CR hybrid? Do they have back seats? Very quirky, and supposedly handles like a go kart. Plus you get the hybrid tax and economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) If its a 50/50 priority between the 2, track and daily, i would probably go for a late as possible model Rx8 or M3 E46 and if you think harder on the finance and consider that an option, 135i is about as best suited to your needs as you can get Edited June 6, 2017 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Rx8 was another I am really considering due to it costing buttons and having a spare vq35.... Nice shout on the CR-Z it does have back seats now need to check if the are iso fixing for child seats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 BMW and audi are off the cards too common great cars and suit the guide but not quirky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Nissan leaf? :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I was gonna say an evo 7 buy just checked the prices. They're close to evo 10 prices lol Accord type r? Crz might have back seats but kids and a boot that size wouldn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 For a 7k track car you'll do well to top this. Practical as well and it's local http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705045086741?atmobcid=soc4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Oh good shout on the ITR. Would you consider s15 silvia?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracostan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Quick note: 200SX and GT86 - while they have back seats - are by no means 4 seaters ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Quick note: 200SX and GT86 - while they have back seats - are by no means 4 seaters ! I got baby seats in my tsport celica I then tried to tell the SO it was a family car. She didn't believe me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 The family runabout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Avoid E46 M3s! Can be expensive to maintain. Mine was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracostan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'm with you on the look of a 200SX with the RB Boss kit - I found out about these kits after I changed my 200 for the Zed. If I had known, I'd have not sold it on and gone proper Boss on it and done a LS v8 conversion as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Skyline powered Stagea? Mazda 3 MPS? If you can get a cheaper one a mark 1 Focus RS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Nissan leaf? :lol: You can bugger off! You change cars like babies do diapers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 3000gt / GTO? I know they are a bit heavy for a track car, but c'mon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Most of the suggestions are good and some I haven't thought about. The mps 3 is neat but not quirky enough, Didn't think about a DC5, I had a prelude vtec that I loved so could be tempted back. As for the 200sx, it was the top of the list but factoring in they cost £6.5K and the body kit is £2K (gram styling so would need major work to fit) and then the VQ35 engine swap takes it out of budget and I really should have two project cars when I am still working on the 350Z. The GT86 can fit child seats in the back or so says youtube, the 200sx though would not be iso fittings so not as safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 3000gt / GTO? I know they are a bit heavy for a track car, but c'mon... Lovely and I had considered one a long time ago but, they are heavy, expensive parts, old, rusty, rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Lovely and I had considered one a long time ago but, they are heavy, expensive parts, old, rusty, rare. Everything a car should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I like your thinking though. Most people with 2 cars have a project/track/show car and a daily driver/family wagon. Your making your family wagon another project on top of your zed lol More man points than that wee Hyundai that's for sure If you go down the gt86 route check the boot size. You need more space than you think. Our pram is probably bigger than a gt86 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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