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Have a budget of up to around 15k maybe more, But also not ruling out cheaper cars.
Looking for something bit different weekend car sort of thing.
Any suggestions ?
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All depends on what you want - I gave up the going quick thing many years ago - I had loads of fun with a race team virtually every weekend through the season for 15 + years so I got it well out of my system - for the last 10 years I have had nothing but fun holding up the moderns & boy racers in something slower but comfortable & unusual come to that - 52' Jowett Javelin - not expensive either sub £10k gets you a nice one - equally a nicely looked after Rover P6 V8 if you want some grunt - but comes with style & comfort - if you want something a little newer I don't think that you could go far wrong with looked after / low owner Jag XK convertible - my neighbours have just purchased a early 2000's 4 litre one and its nothing but fabulous
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every single person on here will give you a different answer. what sort of things float your boat??
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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vertex
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Apr 21, 2019 10:58:40 GMT
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every single person on here will give you a different answer. what sort of things float your boat?? That's what I'm hoping for some fresh ideas. Currently have a mgb roadster bmw z4 and a mk3 astra gsi so as you can see my interests are quite all over the shop. Z4 is currently up for sale. |
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Apr 21, 2019 10:59:39 GMT
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All depends on what you want - I gave up the going quick thing many years ago - I had loads of fun with a race team virtually every weekend through the season for 15 + years so I got it well out of my system - for the last 10 years I have had nothing but fun holding up the moderns & boy racers in something slower but comfortable & unusual come to that - 52' Jowett Javelin - not expensive either sub £10k gets you a nice one - equally a nicely looked after Rover P6 V8 if you want some grunt - but comes with style & comfort - if you want something a little newer I don't think that you could go far wrong with looked after / low owner Jag XK convertible - my neighbours have just purchased a early 2000's 4 litre one and its nothing but fabulous Do quite like the p6 can remember my old nan had quite a few. |
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Apr 21, 2019 13:45:29 GMT
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Porsche Cayman?
Jaguar XJR?
VW Camper?
a Yank?
Mk1 Golf GTi?
Ford Capri?
Mk1 Opel Manta?
Those are currently this week's list of favorites for me with a slightly lower budget?
or you could buy my lovely 1966 Mustang ;-)
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Currently driving a 1972 BMW 1602 as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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New toy what to buy.....b3nson
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Apr 21, 2019 14:00:41 GMT
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For £15k I'd be importing a FD Mazda RX7 from Japan, in a nice spec and in yellow. Like this one.  |
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'99 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo
'08 Panda 100HP
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Apr 21, 2019 14:46:46 GMT
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For £15k I'd be importing a FD Mazda RX7 from Japan, in a nice spec and in yellow. Like this one. Don't they have really bad engines? |
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vertex
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Apr 21, 2019 14:57:04 GMT
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before any additional fees to get them cleared ready for export 2 mill yen is £13,751 ¥935,000 is £6428   |
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Apr 23, 2019 10:16:44 GMT
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For very slightly more than £15k, you could buy my X150 XK-R, which I am just preparing for sale.  4.2 Supercharged V8 430BHP 6-Speed Full Auto with Sport Model/Paddle Shift 59K Miles Factory Silver and Chrome Trims plus wheels changed to Satin Black for a more aggressive contemporary look New front Tyres just fitted (J-Marked Dunlop Sportmaxx SP as per original spec and same as the rear) New Pads all round I've owned it for 6 years. Didn't think I'd ever sell it, but purchasing a classic Ferrari needing a lot of TLC has made me decide to thin out my fleet a little Changed the oil every 3000 miles Only taken out in nice weather The car has never seen a non-genuine/factory approved part Epic engine and handling, all aluminium so feels very light and lively. The bare shell weighs less than a new MINI shell All the toys, fully loaded. 86K new in this trim! Epic Engine, quiet and civilised at normal speeds, amazing performance and supercharger whine when you put your foot down and open up the flaps in the exhaust CATS adaptive suspension, unbelievably smooth and refined, but handling is razor sharp for a big car I've driven a lot of cars and never come across anything that is so easy and happy to driven slow and sedately, yet turns into an animal when you want it to Gutted to be selling it, but if I want to get all my projects sorted out then needs must! |
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I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Apr 23, 2019 11:17:41 GMT
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Panda Trueno!
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Apr 25, 2019 10:08:50 GMT
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For £15k I'd be importing a FD Mazda RX7 from Japan, in a nice spec and in yellow. Like this one. Don't they have really bad engines? This is exactly what I did (although not yellow!). For around that budget you could get a good later/'99 spec car or a really nice earlier one. Had mine for over a year now and had zero issues (runs away to touch wood  ). They do require a bit of looking after but not really any more than other 90's performance cars. My advice would be to find one that has not been played around with under the bonnet. I have enjoyed owning mine greatly. Every drive out puts a smile on my face, and often get a thumbs up from passers by which is nice. Another "bonus" is that my knowledge of petrol station locations in the area has increased greatly... |
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Current cars:
Mazda RX7, Subaru Legacy, Citroen Saxo VTS
Previous Cars:
Mazda RX7, Toyota MR2, Toyota Yaris TSport, Mazda MX5, Nissan 350z GT4, Citroen Saxo VTS x2, Citroen Saxo VTR x2
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Apr 25, 2019 12:23:04 GMT
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I would buy a mk1 Celica or an a series manta, what cars did you love on your walk home from school?
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Apr 25, 2019 17:29:01 GMT
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I would buy a mk1 Celica or an a series manta, what cars did you love on your walk home from school? Ive been lucky enough to have already owned most of the cars on my bucket list, Current cars are... Z4 MGB Roadster Astra gsi Red top VW T5 Only 2 left but at the present moment of time they are well out of my reach, Noble M12 & and a Aston Martin so I'm looking for something a bit different to the norm. I'd really like a mk2 cavalier sri 130 4 door but when was the last time you seen one of them. |
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Apr 25, 2019 17:42:29 GMT
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I wonder if a bitter SC would scratch the itch and good on you for being in this position ☺ I am currently off work with bad nerves so it's warming to hear such a positive conundrum☺
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New toy what to buy.....Mercdan68
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Apr 25, 2019 18:25:43 GMT
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Triumph stag
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Apr 25, 2019 19:00:21 GMT
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Ive thought of them but its a bit to much like the mgb, and thats a long term keeper. Although i have been looking at the dolomite sprints. |
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Apr 25, 2019 20:59:28 GMT
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Apr 25, 2019 21:05:27 GMT
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American pick up truck.
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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). They do require a bit of looking after but not really any more than other 90's performance cars. My advice would be to find one that has not been played around with under the bonnet.
