I've got 5 grand to spend on an "fun" car that won't break the bank with running costs. Jap import MX5 roadsters keep coming up as possibilities a less risky choice would seem to be the 158bhp Honda Civic VTi.
Anyone have any thoughts on the above or got any better suggestions?
Tim
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Caterham!!!!
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I don't think you'll do much better than a properly maintained and historied UK model MX5, of which there are many around within your budget if you are prepared to spend time looking. These are mechanically simple and reliable. Have a look at mx5oc.co.uk for lots of information on specifications etc. There is also a very helpful list of things to check on used purchases.
There are all sorts of alternatives if you are prepared to have a roof, but, because I am thinking of a similar purchase, I have not found a better convertible option.
There are lots of arguments in favour of the Jap imports, but they have no history, and appear to be hard to sell on. All the leather seats, aircon and headrest speakers on the Jap models don't compensate for this IMO.
I am almost sure you won't find a decent Caterham for your money, but it's a nice thought.
Good luck!
Andy
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I am almost sure you won't find a decent Caterham for your money, but it's a nice thought.
Westfield!!!
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WHAT'S wrong with Jap imports? I think mine is a cracker!
Tomo
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If you're not bothered too much about trim and other bit's falling off, a well maintained Pug 205 1.9GTi should offer loads of fun for relatively little outlay - around 2k for minter plus 1k for some track day mods and you've got the other 2k left over - a nice holiday in the Caribbean? :-)
Be careful of the "lift off" oversteer though, will always catch you out the first time, then you learn to expect and sometimes provoke it.
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What do Lotus 7s go for nowdays?
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Is that code for Landrover 3?
You could get a couple of Series III's and have a grand for the petrol. And lots and lots of fun.
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Oh and I forgot : No depreciation if you choose carefully.
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Peugoet 306 GTi-6
Some at auction below £5000.
167 BHP,six speed gearbox, great chassis and all the right extras ..cd player /aircon/half leather...
Real performance bargain.
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Fun for less than £5k? Get a Yamaha R1 or a Fireblade.
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Nissan Sunny GTi-R - seriously fast and reliable
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Fun for less than £5k? Get a Yamaha R1 or a Fireblade.
Lets face it a GS450 would be better and quicker than a c*r!
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Agree,
Never had so much 4 wheel (drive) fun. The trip back from Southern Spain was a taster, the ex-pat Landie has been a larf.
Even parked in the local Tesco it draws attention.....its rather strange colour scheme, unique to the Spanish market ?? but definately original. Love it to bits.
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Pugugly
For you a must now...
www.lro.com
DVD
(Its built to leak)
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If you're going down the Land Rover route, £5K should be enough to get you a usable 90 V8, with enough to spare for an LPG conversion. Much more capable on and off road than a Series 3.
Richard Hall
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Mark - can't you do something?!!:-))
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Thanks added to my list of sites......
By the way it does...!! (Where are my Green Wellies !)
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Slightly biased - a well sorted, restored (obviously) TR7 v8.
OR prap's a late model (97) v6 Ford Probe - these are available for buttons now; if you don't fancy the blue oval badge get the Mazda MX6 - same car, different frock. Both built by Mazda.
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Civic Type R
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Thread’s nearly 16yrs old, I doubt the origional poster is still here. Good call on the Type R mind.
Edited by SLO76 on 20/03/2018 at 19:25
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Sprice - I think your sound advice may be 16 years too late!!
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Yes, although an MX-5 or a fast Honda Civic are as good answers to the question as they were in 2002.
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You can have fun with any car. It is not what you drive but how you drive it. =:-o)
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You can have fun with any car. It is not what you drive but how you drive it. =:-o)
I’ve driven plenty of heavy metal and the best fun I’ve had on four wheels is driving a small lightweight hatch or two seater with modest power.
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