A PistonHeads car for AED60k (ish)? Is it possible?
Discussion
Having two ladysizedlandy's is begining to piss me off. Despite it being a lovely place to while aways the clicks and pretty capable on the soft stuff (ride height being the major issue) it is becoming clear that all other LR2s are driven by women. Plus, I just hate seeing two of the same car next to each other in the car port - seems like a waste.
My wife's is worth probably 65/70k, and that's the one I'd like to be rid of. So the challenge, is to find a PistonHeads qualifying car for the folding that would bring.
Is it possible to find a decent (i.e. not mega miles, not ruined by its current owner, not a dubious import) manual drivers car, that is also suitable for one or two blasts a week to A.D/A.A, for about GBP10k?
In the UK this would be easy!
My wife's is worth probably 65/70k, and that's the one I'd like to be rid of. So the challenge, is to find a PistonHeads qualifying car for the folding that would bring.
Is it possible to find a decent (i.e. not mega miles, not ruined by its current owner, not a dubious import) manual drivers car, that is also suitable for one or two blasts a week to A.D/A.A, for about GBP10k?
In the UK this would be easy!
i read that as your wife was worth 65/70k, which at that price HAS to be have been ruined by the previous owner 
if we had the uk used car market mate, we'd be like pigs in s
t. alas, it's not to be.
i'd say it can be done depending on your tastes and comfort [i.e. bork risk] limits.
z4 [coupe possible]
older boxster
996
e39 m5 [have seen a couple of nice ones on evolve go for under your budget]
impreza/evo
or this?
http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/bmw...
drop the manual requirement and you could squeeze into this:
http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/aud...
if we had the uk used car market mate, we'd be like pigs in s
t. alas, it's not to be.i'd say it can be done depending on your tastes and comfort [i.e. bork risk] limits.
z4 [coupe possible]
older boxster
996
e39 m5 [have seen a couple of nice ones on evolve go for under your budget]
impreza/evo
or this?
http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/bmw...
drop the manual requirement and you could squeeze into this:
http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/aud...
Hitch78 said:
Already had one, great fun but ultimately not a great drive. What's the R32 like for spirited hooning?
The R32 ticks a lot of boxes but it's a long way from being a race car. It generates a fantastic amount of grip and breaks into a satisfying 4-wheel drift when you push a little too hard. However, it can also understeer if you come into a corner way too fast and feels nose-heavy if you try to fling it around like a go-kart. It's got plenty of power (for a hot-hatch type thing), makes a wonderful noise, is well-built and rides very well. In summary I'd say it's a great all-rounder but if you're looking for pure driving thrills, look elsewhere.
Now I've had a Boxster since I've been here, a full spec manual 987 S. I sold it because someone offered me exactly what I'd paid for it six months and 15k after I bought it.
I'd not spent a penny on it so couldn't say no, but I've always regretted the sale because it had more speed than I had talent and was just a lovely thing to punt...
(...off to dubizzle)
I'd not spent a penny on it so couldn't say no, but I've always regretted the sale because it had more speed than I had talent and was just a lovely thing to punt...
(...off to dubizzle)
Guy in the same building I used to work in had a turbo'd S2000, went like st off a shovel.
There is one on the Bizzle now
http://tnydu.biz/DOhgYm
t off a shovel.There is one on the Bizzle now
http://tnydu.biz/DOhgYm
Hitch78 said:
That looks sweet as a nut. Slightly over your budget but I am sure if you have crispy folded notes, you get it down.Hitch78 said:
Checked Car and Classic earlier - seems 10k is about top so AED70k seems a little rich, but it does look lovely.
as I said earlier, if you have ready cash (folded notes) the price will come down.There is ZERO harm in you contacting the seller and going over to see it. No need to even drive it - appear interested and have a good look around, start her up blah blah blah and see what happens from there.
Hitch78 said:
Checked Car and Classic earlier - seems 10k is about top so AED70k seems a little rich, but it does look lovely.
it has rarity value here, but on the other hand there can't be that many buyers for that kind of car. dusty is your man for don johnson styleee pork.i am pretty sure i saw it at al awir a few weeks back though.
Hitch78 said:
I am not ashamed to say that I did a quick search. After a Boxster S and a Mustang V8 such low power is a concern. Even the LR2 has 240bhp!
Power to weight sir, that's the important bit! Get on the phone to BBR and have them send their kit for the mk1 over. You'll eat Boxsters for breakfast and howl with laughter while doing it.http://www.bbrgti.com/product_details.php?id=11646
Gassing Station | Middle East | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff