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Josho

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I want to go as fast as possible. It's only for a few months thanks to some scumbag stealing my Polo GTi.

The Mrs needs a car while we get paid out/buy a new car.

Really hoping to see a MK1 Audi S3 fall in budget.

What would you buy?

castex

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I can't see that Audi being much fun. I would be, and am, looking at Clio 172s.

defblade

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Just put £1000-1500, petrol, manual, engine 2.6 litres +, into Autotrader and came up with 28 cars, most of which should be nippy. looks like the 3000GT wins the BHP prize, but there's a good few BMWs and audi/VW 2.8s there to pick from as well.

Krikkit

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LS400 is pretty quick, straight line only mind - 156mph.

mx5ian

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I think at £1500 for a S3 you would be buying yourself a load of trouble unless your really lucky. Most Mk1 S3 on eBay at around 1.5 to 2k look really tired. If you like A3's What about an A3 1.8T
£995 with long MOT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-1-8T-Sport-5-Doo...

Cfnteabag

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I think I may have mentioned it on similar threads but Puma?

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PH Marketing Bloke

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Mk1 MX5 or Clio 172. Haven't driven the former, but been a passenger and they're brilliant and as it's the summer perfect time to own one for a few months.

Own the latter in Cup format, and they're just incredibly fast and fun affordable little cars, would run rings around an S3. 172 Cups are just over a tonne, S3s are 1400kg+. Sorry to hear about your Polo getting stolen too!

Chrismawa

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An EP3 is also a good shout for this budget and fun factor.

CX53

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At £1500? Even some of the ones for double that are ropey

Chrismawa

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Depends what you're buying I guess. I've seen some people bag some bargains on the Type R owners. And surely no worse than a £1500 S3?

Edited by Chrismawa on Friday 3rd June 10:47

DanQyou

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You could get a few decently quick cars for the budget, few ideas:
Clio 172
Mazda RX8
BMW 325TI
BMW 328/5
Leon 1.8T
Puma 1.7
MR2 MK3
MB c/clk 230/280/320
Audi a4 2.8
TT 1.8 T
Mx5 1.8

Personally id go for the RX8, 325TI or Leon 1.8T.

S10GTA

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I'm looking forward to what 300bhp has to suggest...

Maybe this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-Pontiac-Grand-Am-GT...

Josho

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Thanks guys some seriously good suggestions here.

That Pontiac would take priority just for WTF status but no way the Mrs would drive a LHD Auto!

I have seen a cheap 330ci with Xenons and the Harman Kardon in budget, it's an itch I do need to scratch. The Mrs HATES them otherwise we'd be buying an E46 M3 when we get paid out,

But it's only for a few months! biggrin