Need help deciding on next car
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Afternoon chaps. I am a long time lurker however I have just signed up and I thought I would ask the lovely members of PH for some sound advice.
I am looking for a new car. Currently driving a 1.2 polo. Only owned that and a 1.2 corsa so I have not had anything fancy or amazing. Now I feel it's time to upgrade.
I was originally looking at land rover defenders however after test driving one compared to another car (we will get to that in a minute).... I did enjoy it but it was sluggish. After doing more research they are bulletproof, but can also be a pain to look after.
The next car that I test drove is was a GT86 (I know its a love hate relationship with the GT86 here). I must say I LOVED it. Every second was brilliant and it felt just right. Coming from a 1.2 it felt really fast as well. I am a big fan of the original AE86, however getting one of those is next to impossible. After lurking PH I have a little doubt in my mind about the GT86 now.
Hence why I am coming to you guys. I am looking for a fun quick car that is reliable and wont cost me an arm and a leg. Budget is about £14k tops. RWD or AWD is preffered. I aint really too fussed about space or seats, although if poss 4 seats would be preferred.
I have looked at:
2.5l vovlo c30 (my friend had a 2.0 turbo c30 and it felt awesome to ride in).
GT86
Maybe an old MR2
Lancer evo/Lancer
Impreza/WRX/WRX STI
John cooper works mini
S2000
MX5
skyline or supra (providing I can get one in good nick cheap)
Bimmer M3
Any other suggestions? I am a little lost and want help. My mind is currently 98% GT86 but you guys have put a little doubt in my mind. But it just seems insane value for the money with everything you get and the experience it gives you.
I am looking for a new car. Currently driving a 1.2 polo. Only owned that and a 1.2 corsa so I have not had anything fancy or amazing. Now I feel it's time to upgrade.
I was originally looking at land rover defenders however after test driving one compared to another car (we will get to that in a minute).... I did enjoy it but it was sluggish. After doing more research they are bulletproof, but can also be a pain to look after.
The next car that I test drove is was a GT86 (I know its a love hate relationship with the GT86 here). I must say I LOVED it. Every second was brilliant and it felt just right. Coming from a 1.2 it felt really fast as well. I am a big fan of the original AE86, however getting one of those is next to impossible. After lurking PH I have a little doubt in my mind about the GT86 now.
Hence why I am coming to you guys. I am looking for a fun quick car that is reliable and wont cost me an arm and a leg. Budget is about £14k tops. RWD or AWD is preffered. I aint really too fussed about space or seats, although if poss 4 seats would be preferred.
I have looked at:
2.5l vovlo c30 (my friend had a 2.0 turbo c30 and it felt awesome to ride in).
GT86
Maybe an old MR2
Lancer evo/Lancer
Impreza/WRX/WRX STI
John cooper works mini
S2000
MX5
skyline or supra (providing I can get one in good nick cheap)
Bimmer M3
Any other suggestions? I am a little lost and want help. My mind is currently 98% GT86 but you guys have put a little doubt in my mind. But it just seems insane value for the money with everything you get and the experience it gives you.
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