Originally Posted by
Derby_Gav
I bought a Volvo v70 t5 for £1100 not long back. Leather, climate and 250 bhp.
Cheap and turbocharged!
Gavin.
Had E39 Beemers in the back of mind, but much better shout will have a look at these... how are they on juice?
Originally Posted by
steviecossie
Go for the civic type r mate, or mk4 astra Gsi
I should I know, but near standard power how long before you want to throw cash at the Type R?
Originally Posted by
Robs Frst
Audi S3?
Would have one all day, but they're quite pricey to run & all have proper high miles unless you're spending a wedge. Always get big insurance quotes on em too
Exactly why I wouldn't have a Golf or Seat though...
Originally Posted by
Mike C
Nissan 200sx (S14) definitely if you're looking for something Coupe-like. More refined as a daily driver than most turbocharged Japs if you keep them near standard. Look subtle too.
If you fancied something bigger then a Legacy makes a great practical daily driver.
But from the sounds of it the 200sx would be more what you're looking for.
No Soarers or Legacy types, too big.
S14's that aren't ragged & silly miles you're spending at least £4k? or am I looking in wrong places? would love a S15 but that's 5k minimum.
Originally Posted by
Mike C
Alternatively, there are a few nice options with V6 engines going cheap right now that make more refined daily drivers with plenty of lazy power rather than going down the turbo route.
I was checking what Golf R32's had come down to, but running costs are shocking I've heard & they haven't come down much! 5k still, at least.
You mean like an S4?
Originally Posted by
CrOwSoN15
May I ask why you sold the 106 in the first place?
It was my 3rd 106, had Rallye's before & they just feel too small and rattle-box for a daily now, even though GTI had leathers etc.. I was slipping into modding it to justify keeping it & didn't want to chuck money at an old 106 with the Cossie always wanting something.
Originally Posted by
Chip
Astra coupe turbo or a Clio 182
Astra I don't like in any guise
... was ideally looking to swap on a 172 or 182 as it goes, keep trying to work out why they're so so cheap though even quite well spec'd, I'd say it's top of the list but a CTR will hold money at least, or I'm hoping lol.