My next car advise me please

[dannytherev]

Hi I've had my C2 now for nearly 3years and have been thinking of changing it,just feel I need a more powerful car (thinking hatch again) so any suggestions would prefer something quite subtle but quick enough for a weekend of hooning budget is £8k thanks in advance

[adycav]

Do you need 4/5 seats?

[dannytherev]

not fussed

[lordlee]

I have seen a few 07 R26 Megane's going for 8.5k they are an excellent steer.

[mnkiboy]

Plenty of choice at that price. 2.0 Focus? Or are you thing more Focus ST?

[wackojacko]

Mx5 BBR turbo ?
E39 530i
S2000
E36 M3

???????

Few more specifics would help :
How many seats?
Is insurance a problem? (age)
Running cost limitations
Trackdays ?
Etc

[adycav]

2 seats = Z4 3.0, S2000, 350Z

4/5 seats = RX-8, 330i, many many hot hatches.

[andy118run]

A nice Clio 182, with low mileage would come in well under the 8k.

The original civic type r is a cracking, reliable car and you can get a decent one for 8k.

Focus ST, Astra VXR, Corsa vxr, Megane 225 are all possible on that budget though miles may be a bit high.

peugeot 206 gti 180 - can get a decent one for 4-5k, decently quick and a comfy car imo.

[dannytherev]

lordlee said:

I have seen a few 07 R26 Megane's going for 8.5k they are an excellent steer.

Good suggestion having been on a hoon with one last year can say they are great a car

mnkiboy said:

Plenty of choice at that price. 2.0 Focus? Or are you thing more Focus ST?

Was thinking more ST if I'm honest

wackojacko said:

Mx5 BBR turbo ?
E39 530i
S2000
E36 M3

???????

Few more specifics would help :
How many seats?
Is insurance a problem? (age)
Running cost limitations
Trackdays ?
Etc

Must be a hatch so I can fit my detailing gear in for work need 4/5 seats insurance isn't really a problem(apart from living in a high risk post code area) again running costs not really an issue and won't be using on a track main use will be to and from work and weekends out and about hooning

[wackojacko]

dannytherev said:

lordlee said:

I have seen a few 07 R26 Megane's going for 8.5k they are an excellent steer.

Good suggestion having been on a hoon with one last year can say they are great a car

mnkiboy said:

Plenty of choice at that price. 2.0 Focus? Or are you thing more Focus ST?

Was thinking more ST if I'm honest

wackojacko said:

Mx5 BBR turbo ?
E39 530i
S2000
E36 M3

???????

Few more specifics would help :
How many seats?
Is insurance a problem? (age)
Running cost limitations
Trackdays ?
Etc

Must be a hatch so I can fit my detailing gear in for work need 4/5 seats insurance isn't really a problem(apart from living in a high risk post code area) again running costs not really an issue and won't be using on a track main use will be to and from work and weekends out and about hooning

arrhaarr ! Simples ! Clio 182 Trophy or a fettled 182 cup

[adycav]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2294457.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2405989.htm

You'd get your detailing gear in one of these.

Better strap it down well though...

[Johnnytheboy]

You'll get a mint Clio Trophy for that budget.

[dannytherev]

Johnnytheboy said:

You'll get a mint Clio Trophy for that budget.

What you reckon too this its local to me as well but only 1 picture
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

[geeteeaye]

Get an Impreza.

[carmonk]

R26 would be my bet, although you won't get a great example for £8K I doubt. Or if you want a to do a bit of modding then you might manage a decent medium/high mileage 2005 182 Cup and get a stage 1 turbo + big brakes fitted. Performance-wise that would rape the R26 but it'a a bit of a fuss to get it sorted out. If I keep my Cup I'll probably get that done at some point.

[Jayho]

andy118run said:

The original civic type r is a cracking, reliable car and you can get a decent one for 8k.

I'm sorry for being really anal about this, but it cheesed me off. What do you mean by original?

For me Original is the JDM EK9, but for the 8K mark it sounds like you're thinking more about the EP3 CTR.

Back to the OP's question.

How about a DC5 Integra Type R? Or maybe the DC2 if you're not fussed about the age.

Slightly aged Audi S3/A3?

SEAT Leon Cupra?

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA V6? (Hear the rumble :P)

[The Boy Lard]

Early 986?

[PLamborghini]

MX5

(standard PH response)

[Johnnytheboy]

dannytherev said:

Johnnytheboy said:

You'll get a mint Clio Trophy for that budget.

What you reckon too this its local to me as well but only 1 picture
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

At that price, probably (over)due a cambelt change. If you like Trophys, the one make forum (cliotrophy.co.uk) is a good place to look for cars for sale. And they are great cars, believe me.

[Hell27]

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