nowhereboy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 It's been a while since I've posted on here, been over to the dark side and became quite involved in the Fast Ford Scene over the last year or so. After spending quite a lot of time around the MK2 Focus RS recently I was set on buying one later this year and getting myself in a position to pick one up. A well sorted RS with 400+ BHP is an absolute thrill to drive and sounds fantastic! My ST while plenty fast feels like a boat in comparison, they really did a sublime job with the handling and reducing torque steer in the RS. However circumstances have changed, Me and the Mrs got offered a house we couldn't refuse. The house is awesome but I now live over an hours drive away from work and I'm currently spending over £100 a week in fuel, this on top of decorating a new house is breaking the bank a little at the moment and taking the fun out of the car. Unfortunately this means the RS off the cards for the time being and I have to look at if it's really worth keeping the ST. I have done a lot of driving, moving stuff around etc which has contributed to the cost and I intend on waiting until things settle into a routine so I can judge things better but it's looking likely that I'll be looking for something a bit cheaper to run in the near future. So, budget will be a max of 10K but ideally 8K, I'm looking for something with good handling, involving to drive and light. Has to be big enough to fit kids in the back when needed and fun enough to attack a B road in every now and again, I'm not worried about it being some eco machine but being able to achieve above 30 mpg + on the motorway is necessary. Current contenders DC5 Integra - Top of the list at the minute for obvious reasons but top of budget for a decent one and getting old now FN2 Type R - cheap and cheerful but a bit bland to drive Renault sport Clio - the 200BHP one, nice handling and good fun, awful interior and a bit of a young lads image and I'd probably feel a bit daft driving one Fiesta ST - Does have boost and again meant to be great fun but I can't help but feel it's just a worse version of my car and that might get on my nerves Thoughts guys? Any other idea's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I have a huge soft spot for the Integras, and would pick that in a heart beat. It has the rarity on the road factor too, that the other selection doesn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 DC5 for the win. Friend has one and they are great. Ticks all your boxes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Depending on how far down the line you are looking, GT86/BRZ might come into budget if they drop a little more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 DC5 Is looking like the likely option, will have to be fairly high miles in my budget as sub 70k ones are going for silly money. Non within 100 mile of me which is a bit of a pain in the rear end but I'm prepared to travel for the right car. Never considered the BRZ/GT86 - off to pistonheads again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 They are a bit out of budget, but depends when you are looking i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 My SO wanted the GT86 instead of the Zed, the Zed was the compromise. I think the right DC5 would be worth the trip to purchase. You can always do what AttackZ did and get a local member to have look and take some pictures if it gets that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) The DC5 is a cracker, you could always go down the more practical route and save more cash by getting an EP3. There are some bargains out there and in my opinion knock the spots of an FN2 for driving pleasure. Edited February 9, 2018 by Zeezeebaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) Golf GTi edition 30, 130i, S3.... https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/golf-gti-mk5-mk6/beautiful-gti-edition-30/8339800 https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/1-series/bmw-1-series-3-0-135i-m-sport-2dr/7978920 https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/s3/stunning-07-plate-audi-s3-quattro-sprint-blue-sunroof-miltek-r-line-alloys-bose-two-tone-leather-sat-nav-cruise-control-mint/7279000 Edited February 9, 2018 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) I can vouch for ep3 type r, brilliant cars out the box for good fun driving and relatively cheap to run. Get some VTEC in yo life Edited February 9, 2018 by Rob350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Lot's of votes for the Wee Honda! I've had two EP3's one was stripped, semi caged and running Kpro ecu etc, the Mrs Daily drives a FN2 Type R at the minute too. Currently looking at a Jackson Racing Supercharged EP3 and a JDM EP3 with the Diff in champ white. Really keen on the JDM EP3 actually and I always wanted one back when they came out, still hold very good money for an EP3 tho 7K + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 JDM EP3 - https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-type-r-jdm-fresh-import/6604330 Supercharged EP3 - https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-mk6-type-r--jackson-supercharged-288bhp-full-service-history/8321251 Supercharged seems like a good option as it retains decent fuel consumption if driven sensibly, it also means I wouldn't be looking at a huge decrease in straight line performance. The hardest part of getting rid of the ST will be loosing the effortless Torque and Power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 The supercharged one looks standard from outside, like a little sleeper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yea I quite like that. It will be a bit of a weapon with 290BHP, the EP3 is a very light car. Jackson racing charger is a solid set up so shouldn't really have any reliability issues. I really do prefer the unique aspect of the JDM version tho, could always buy a Mint low miler and look into boosting it at a later date when the funds allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Did you every see the JDM version out at the same time as the FN2? It was more like a 5 door coupe/saloon than 5 door hatch. I liked them, but possibly because it left space for a boot spoiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I am sure its had a lot of money spent on it etc etc and i really have no idea of Civic values but £8k for a Civic!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Jetpilot said: I am sure its had a lot of money spent on it etc etc and i really have no idea of Civic values but £8k for a Civic!!!!! 8K is about right for a boosted one that's been done properly. The EP3 Prices are going a bit mad at the minute tho I agree, a low mile Premier edition will fetch 7K + now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 BMW 645ci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ekona said: BMW 645ci If only there was someone out there selling one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Ekona said: BMW 645ci Hmm, Big heavy V8, ticks all boxes in my OP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, nowhereboy said: 8K is about right for a boosted one that's been done properly Sure, but a Civic costing £8k I know its your money and ticks the boxes, but there are so many way better cars for £8k out there, just couldnt hand over that sort of cash for a Civic, no matter how good. Good luck with the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, nowhereboy said: Hmm, Big heavy V8, ticks all boxes in my OP In fairness the only box it doesn’t tick is the light one. It’s quick, good handling, involving, plenty of room for kids in the back plus you’ll easy get 35mpg on a motorway run. But it definitely ain’t light 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Jetpilot said: Sure, but a Civic costing £8k I know its your money and ticks the boxes, but there are so many way better cars for £8k out there, just couldnt hand over that sort of cash for a Civic, no matter how good. Good luck with the search. Their may well be better cars out their for 8K but not necessarily ticking the boxes I need currently. To me 8K for a boosted Type R is pretty good value, I mean it's likely to be very reliable, very fast and cheap to run. It would leave most of the modern 30K plus hot hatches wondering wtf just happened when it goes flying past them on track too. I get it tho, it's a lot of money for a civic. Saying that I paid 11 grand for a ford focus last year soooo..... Edited February 10, 2018 by nowhereboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I'm with you on the civic. And if you were to buy one and charge it yourself, how much would that set you back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Probably about 5K if done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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