What sporty number should i buy for £12-13k?? Reliable..
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Just a suggestion as requested.
Lotus M100 Elan, I bought mine and have never regretted it. Very reliable (ie never broken down) Used in all weathers incl. snow Still looks good, attracts attention and has excellent road handling and A to B performance. No back seats though.
Edited by smeagol on Saturday 15th December 23:46
Lotus M100 Elan, I bought mine and have never regretted it. Very reliable (ie never broken down) Used in all weathers incl. snow Still looks good, attracts attention and has excellent road handling and A to B performance. No back seats though.
Edited by smeagol on Saturday 15th December 23:46
Jamie,
Great minds think alike - I have a TVR Chimaera and a Citroen ZX Turbo Diesel!!! The Citroen gets 40-50MPG on a run and has so far cost be around £300 for 10,000 miles! The TVR gets between 22 and 25 MPG and has cost £200 in 2000 miles.... Mmm, which will cost the most?
In my job I needed something to be reliable and cheap to run - why did I get a Citroen again? I could end up in Manchester for a couple of days and the TVR wouldnt be the best choice for the trip and ability to leave anywhere. Plus it is not critical on servicing and maintenance - have a second car to cover any situations.
Oh, only problem is insurance and car tax - if you think that it is expensive for one, they try two!!! It really hurts....The sooner we can get insurance to cover the driver and not the car the better - as for car tax, I can drive both at the same time, so why should I pay twice....
Cheers,
Paul
Great minds think alike - I have a TVR Chimaera and a Citroen ZX Turbo Diesel!!! The Citroen gets 40-50MPG on a run and has so far cost be around £300 for 10,000 miles! The TVR gets between 22 and 25 MPG and has cost £200 in 2000 miles.... Mmm, which will cost the most?
In my job I needed something to be reliable and cheap to run - why did I get a Citroen again? I could end up in Manchester for a couple of days and the TVR wouldnt be the best choice for the trip and ability to leave anywhere. Plus it is not critical on servicing and maintenance - have a second car to cover any situations.
Oh, only problem is insurance and car tax - if you think that it is expensive for one, they try two!!! It really hurts....The sooner we can get insurance to cover the driver and not the car the better - as for car tax, I can drive both at the same time, so why should I pay twice....
Cheers,
Paul
lol JMGS4. Corrado VR6, then a Tiv when you can afford/house/want two cars ? Mate drives one of these, no worries about reliability, 4 seats(ish) and the last "Storm" VR6 are still in the dealer network.
Don't get a 12k 968, answers your criteria but it'll be a shed at that money.
I know I'm going to get shouted down. But he did say reliable&4 seats, which rules out my fav. cars and yours...
Don't get a 12k 968, answers your criteria but it'll be a shed at that money.
I know I'm going to get shouted down. But he did say reliable&4 seats, which rules out my fav. cars and yours...
the othere may mock me, but theres a lot of choice for 13k, I kinda think the fiat coupe is great fun, 2,0 turbo and four seats.
Im in the same boat myslef with 13k, and have been tempted by a selection of lancia inegrale HF Turbo Evo's
the one owned by a saudi prince here, has my attention at the mo.!
www.ralliartuk.com/contents/index.htm (used cars)
Im in the same boat myslef with 13k, and have been tempted by a selection of lancia inegrale HF Turbo Evo's
the one owned by a saudi prince here, has my attention at the mo.!
www.ralliartuk.com/contents/index.htm (used cars)
OK so a Tiv for the weekend (I have an S) and sensible box for work/ weekdays.....or
If you just want a tin top, how about a Honda Integra Type-R....good ones 2-3 years onld are at about £12K with FHSH and rock solid reliability. 0-60 in 6.8 from a normally aspirated 1.8 ! with 32mpg.
Or for a bit more comfort (ive just ordered one) an Accord Type-R 2.2, same performance but 5 series dimensions & handles superbly for FWD. £13K will buy a 2 year old with 30-40K miles if you look around.
I would also look at the Fiat Coupe Turbo or perhaps a scooby if you fancy it.
good luck & let us know what you get
Giles
If you just want a tin top, how about a Honda Integra Type-R....good ones 2-3 years onld are at about £12K with FHSH and rock solid reliability. 0-60 in 6.8 from a normally aspirated 1.8 ! with 32mpg.
Or for a bit more comfort (ive just ordered one) an Accord Type-R 2.2, same performance but 5 series dimensions & handles superbly for FWD. £13K will buy a 2 year old with 30-40K miles if you look around.
I would also look at the Fiat Coupe Turbo or perhaps a scooby if you fancy it.
good luck & let us know what you get
Giles
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