Sold my car

[pbirkett]

So NEPHers, I need another one. I have just over £2k to spend. Want something fast, but relatively reliable, so if you know of anything, let me know

[SeanyD]

Sorry to hear you've sold up Paul, whats the reasoning? Probably need a bit more of a clue to what you're after, but a few suggestions below. Always had a soft spot for the Fiat Coupe, hmmm.

French?
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?cur...

Italian?
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?cur...

German?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...
http://www.bellfieldmotor.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall...

Edited by SeanyD on Monday 22 November 10:09

[pbirkett]

Hi sean, just fancied a change to be honest. The 5 was great fun, but I never truly bonded with it.

Like you, I too have a soft spot for the fiat coupe, and that is a car that appeals for its looks, performance and engine note. Just a bit worried about reliability (that old "italian" stereotype).

The calibra suggestion is an interesting one with that engine, not exactly a slouch is it... Not sure what the handling would be like.

Other than that, big engined beemers would appeal. I fancy something with more than 4 cylinders.

[2woody]

I have an Omega MV6 manual looking for a home for £2000. Really nice condition, too. 52-plate and just over 100K miles. Silver

let me know if you'd like a try.

Edited by 2woody on Monday 22 November 20:30

[pbirkett]

2woody said:

I have an Omega MV6 manual loking for a home for £2000. Really nice condition, too. 52-plate

let me know if you'd like a try.

Currently thrashing out a deal for an E36 328i Sport, but I'll let you know if anything changes.

[Gad-Westy]

pbirkett said:

2woody said:

I have an Omega MV6 manual loking for a home for £2000. Really nice condition, too. 52-plate

let me know if you'd like a try.

Currently thrashing out a deal for an E36 328i Sport, but I'll let you know if anything changes.

Good choice. Loved mine when I had one. It's going to feel big after the MX5 but you'll grow into it quickly. If you do go for one, look up the intake manifold mod. It completely changes the character of the engine as well as adding the best part of 30 bhp and for £400 or so I'd say it's well worth doing.

[pbirkett]

Cheers mate, I've put down a deposit and all being well should pick it up on Sunday.

See here for photos.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[SeanyD]

Looks nice Paul, Late nineties my boss had one which I borrowed for a few weeks, very nice ,and a LOT of car for the money. Let me know when you're up for a drive out.

[pbirkett]

Cheers mate, will do.

[FreeLitres]

I saw a 2001, 60k miles Jag X-Type 3.0 in the local paper for £1500 the other day.

Fairly fast (0-60 in 6.6 secs), AWD and looks fairly recent has they hardly changed the shape right up to 2009/10.

Everyone on PH will rib you about it being 'just a mondeo' though.

[After_Shock]

Looks a good buy well done, have came very close to buying an E36 3 series on several occasions, will own have one at somepoint!!

[lee111s]

Be an interesting drive home in the current conditions!

[pbirkett]

lee111s said:

Be an interesting drive home in the current conditions!

Well I'm sort of dithering as to whether to even attempt this at the moment.

One forecast (BBC) suggests we'll have heavy snow again at 9pm whereas another one (netweather) predicts no snow, but it looks as though its alright the further south you go so.... hmmmm!!

[Hedgetrimmer]

Must be that time of the year as I have itchy feet too.

[EVLXGE]

Hedgetrimmer said:

Must be that time of the year as I have itchy feet too.

[EVLXGE]

pbirkett said:

lee111s said:

Be an interesting drive home in the current conditions!

Well I'm sort of dithering as to whether to even attempt this at the moment.

One forecast (BBC) suggests we'll have heavy snow again at 9pm whereas another one (netweather) predicts no snow, but it looks as though its alright the further south you go so.... hmmmm!!

I would probably go for it tbh. Sounds like good craic.

[pbirkett]

I'm inclined to try anyway must admit

[Gad-Westy]

Hedgetrimmer said:

Must be that time of the year as I have itchy feet too.

Saw your Caterham in the classifieds. Somebody is going to get a bargain! Cerbera next then?

[SeanyD]

Sorry to hear you're selling up hedgey, but totally understand, i was there a few month back.

Evl any ideas what? I'm getting excited by some bike powered Westies, hmm

[EVLXGE]

SeanyD said:

Evl any ideas what? I'm getting excited by some bike powered Westies, hmm

Ill drop you a txt or something, Dont want to jinx things by shouting before I have one...