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Hey all,
I'm thinking of speaking to the bank on Tuesday (Payday
) and borrowing a bit of cash to upgrade from the 216 to something meatier. Unfortunately my list of cars so far looks like this:
1) Honda Integra Type R
Any other suggestions? I want something a bit unusual, great to drive, not fussed about fuel economy, a young image (don't roll your eyes at me
) and a bit special, but my budget is probably only going to be around £5k ish. I've looked around and it seems unlike the last time I looked, there's some nice tegs for that. But I'm not sure what else really. I think I quite fancy something mental and japanese...
I'm thinking of speaking to the bank on Tuesday (Payday
) and borrowing a bit of cash to upgrade from the 216 to something meatier. Unfortunately my list of cars so far looks like this:1) Honda Integra Type R
Any other suggestions? I want something a bit unusual, great to drive, not fussed about fuel economy, a young image (don't roll your eyes at me
) and a bit special, but my budget is probably only going to be around £5k ish. I've looked around and it seems unlike the last time I looked, there's some nice tegs for that. But I'm not sure what else really. I think I quite fancy something mental and japanese...
I changed from a 21 Turbo to an Impreza Turbo Wagon - the impreza felt a bit soft at first compared to the front wheel manic drive of the 21. But after fitting a stainless exhaust, high flow air filter & new clutch it's fantastic & the handling is wicked + NO torque steer!!
A buddy of mine has a Nissan 200 S14 turbo that's been re-mapped to 300bhp & that really flies, plus RWD is always a giggle....could be an option..
A buddy of mine has a Nissan 200 S14 turbo that's been re-mapped to 300bhp & that really flies, plus RWD is always a giggle....could be an option..
Edited by jonboy21t on Friday 22 May 21:17
dwilkie said:
Only twin turbo Supras in the price range were Auto's, and I'm not sure they'd be that much fun or that quick if any of the auto cars I've driven are anything to go by...
the supra has one of the best auto boxes i have ever driven ( btw i hate autos!) it really suited the car as it is set up just right so it will drop the cogs if you want to boot it which results in a very quick car. certainly don't rule it out because of the box. take one for a spin and see what you think - which is all that matters at the end of the day 
No news yet as I have to wait till Tuesday to speak to the bank, but all your suggestions are being taken on board and very much appreciated
It's definately going to be Jap, and having gone out in my mates ATR I've had to add that to the growing list as well. So wish me luck on Tuesday because it's all down to the bank now!
It's definately going to be Jap, and having gone out in my mates ATR I've had to add that to the growing list as well. So wish me luck on Tuesday because it's all down to the bank now!
OK, so that didn't go quite to plan, my credit rating is still pretty low as it took a battering when I was unemployed for a year (like, 5 years ago) and hasn't fully recovered so they wouldn't lend me any money at the moment and said to go back in 12 months. Bugger.
However I've borrowed some cash from my folks, and have a car lined up pending me getting to have a look at it. I decided to get something cheap, fast(ish) and comfortable to tide me over for said year, so as long as it hasn't sold before I get the cash in his hand, I should soon be the owner of a Rover 800 Vitesse. Since it's the only Rover Turbo I havent' owned it seemed logical.
The other ideas will have to wait till next year, but such is life. When I get it, I'll stick piccies up, it looks mint though
However I've borrowed some cash from my folks, and have a car lined up pending me getting to have a look at it. I decided to get something cheap, fast(ish) and comfortable to tide me over for said year, so as long as it hasn't sold before I get the cash in his hand, I should soon be the owner of a Rover 800 Vitesse. Since it's the only Rover Turbo I havent' owned it seemed logical.
The other ideas will have to wait till next year, but such is life. When I get it, I'll stick piccies up, it looks mint though
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