qwerty
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I'm really feeling the need for a big cheap cruiser. After looking at TonyCC's/Benzboy's merc's at the weekend I want something low and cool to just cruise about in! Something with a hint of Luxury after having small cars since passing my test. My Choices are:  Carlton!! (Preferably 2.0 Diplomat!!)  Ford Granada!! Mainly cos I can afford to insure both!! What would you get? There's so much choice even for under a grand!! Alfa Romeo 164, Rover 800, Jags, Bmw 7 Series, Merc 300, Vauxhall Senator etc etc. All of them IMHO have fantastic potential! Think really low, think big bling wheels, think VIP! What would you get? What would your plans be? |
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I'd go for the the Granny  Cheap for parts and go forever a 2.9I engine is reliable Even the 24V cosworth ones come in at that budget There was a 2.9I for sale here with long MOT and TAX for 300 quid that would leave 700 for playing with it I'd have a Granny preferably black on some grey anthracite coloured 16's and get it slammed ;D |
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qwerty
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Hmm Insurance for me personally wouldn't stretch to a Cosworth but could get a 2.9 12v.
They're same fitment as Mercs ain't they? So a set of Polished Merc 18's would fit? With half of each spring cut off??
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Scorpio bugeye ftw.... seen 'em for £250 for an ultima needing a bit of tidying, and they have all th toys. since it's only a sheetmetal upgrade over the granada the parts are just as cheap.
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Who names himself Trevor.
Or one day you might find
He's not a real drug dealer.
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qwerty
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Cheap ASS "Luxury" cars.qwerty
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 FTW!! Yeah they are pretty cool! Nimbus grey plenty of neg camber!! |
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dimebar
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On the Carlton theme how about a Senator? But if you want some real class maybe a Rover Sterling, everything you need and more.  |
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I'm sort looking at this market and really fancy a Scorpio. They are as ugly as curse word but so am I and I get by. Don't look as good in leather though.
BM 5-series is also a contender.
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Nice 80's shark-nosed BMW 5 series, should be able to pick a tidy one up and insure it for a grand easy.   |
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'77 Chevy G20
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qwerty
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Hmm BMW insurance is more pricey than Granada/Carlton
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Oh boo! Carlton or Senator maybe then?.. id still say "Sod the expense" and go for merc or beemer... maybe thats why I'm always skint  |
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'77 Chevy G20
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pug 605. Every toy in he known universe (just not all working at the same time). Top spec models reach nearly 50p  can dress up nice too! |
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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qwerty
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Aug 18, 2007 10:04:06 GMT
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Wow never even thought of 605!!
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Aug 18, 2007 11:14:50 GMT
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But if you want some real class maybe a Rover Sterling, everything you need and more. Some of it might even work if you're lucky. ;D |
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Aug 18, 2007 12:02:42 GMT
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Cheap ASS "Luxury" cars.Robinxr4i
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Aug 18, 2007 14:08:01 GMT
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Saab 9000, big luxo barge! Turbo ones offer great performance and torque steer ;D.......   .........ones on ebay seem to go for decent money, but check out the Auto Trader or local rag for bargain priced Aero and Carlsson models! VIP look 9000 would IMO be a totally sweet and original ride DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus being a ford-a-phile you can go wrong with a Granada, Scorpio or Ultima. The 2.9 24V Cosworth is a auto boxed weapon. |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Aug 18, 2007 14:12:20 GMT
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I'm glad somebody suggested the Rover 800 so I didn't have to. They're great! The dashboard is pure '80s Austin Rover. KWALITEE I'd love a down-wheeled and down-badged Vitesse. Kicking 200bhp and nobody would ever know.  They all have LSDs so they have none of the torque steer or understeer issues of other high-powered FWD luxobarges. |
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Last Edit: Aug 18, 2007 14:13:14 GMT by milfordcubicle
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tigran
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Cheap ASS "Luxury" cars.tigran
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Aug 18, 2007 18:04:36 GMT
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No no no get a senny of some sort, any sort. They all rock.
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Aug 18, 2007 19:06:01 GMT
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i had an 800 which rocked. until i sold it, 300% profit later. but why get a FWD luxomotah? an e34 (highly recommended) or a merc would be in my reckoning. or an ancient lexus, you'll find the very odd one although hard to insure i'd think.
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Aug 18, 2007 19:13:50 GMT
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i forgot about Lexus  early LS400 is around 1000 upwards now |
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Aug 18, 2007 20:01:04 GMT
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Agree with a Saab 9000. But then I would  Pick a 2.3 turbo (CSE bit cheaper than Aero models) for 200bhp of front-wheel-drive fun. Mine used to spin the wheels in 3rd at any speed 'til I got some decent tyres. Decent leather luxury, climate control, all the toys. For £600. The only downside with these is the gearboxes. |
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2006 Saab 9-3 Aero convertible - in mid-life crisis yellow
No new retro as yet ... all attempts to sneak one onto the drive have failed.
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They all have LSDs so they have none of the torque steer or understeer issues of other high-powered FWD luxobarges.
