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Oct 4, 2006 | 10:22 AM

SapphyMike

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quickish cars, sub £800...

as topic, but must be a saloon.

any suggestions??

Oct 4, 2006 | 10:27 AM

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you might buy a 530 for that money

Oct 4, 2006 | 10:35 AM

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rover 620 ti

2.0l turbo just shy of 200bhp IIRC

mate had one wicked cars, get recaros in em 2!

only down side is your driving a rover! lol grandad!

Oct 4, 2006 | 10:41 AM

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2.5 Omega or 3litre 24v Carlton or Senator.
Saab 9000 Turbo.

Oct 4, 2006 | 10:42 AM

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dont fancy the 530 - the V8's of that time had issues with the nikasil liners too.

Cawood LOL - i had an 800 Vitesse Sport and i currenlty have an 825SD, which i think is now sold LOL..

the Recaro's in the 800 are MILES better than the 600's too!

Oct 4, 2006 | 10:43 AM

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2.5 Omega or 3litre 24v Carlton or Senator.
Saab 9000 Turbo.

I have an Omega Elite, and its chipped, but its Auto and just not quick enough really.

dont really want a rot box carlton (i'd have the 3.0 Turbo Lotus Cartlon rep on Ebay tho)..

Not thought about the Saab......

Oct 4, 2006 | 10:44 AM

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It depends what you want from it. If its to be a daily runner then I think the Rover 600ti is a good bet as it will be a newer car than the alternatives and they are pretty reliable.

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Oct 4, 2006 | 10:44 AM

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(i'd have the 3.0 Turbo Lotus Cartlon rep on Ebay tho)

Me too

That fueling problem is prob summat supid and easy to fix as well

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:00 AM

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(i'd have the 3.0 Turbo Lotus Cartlon rep on Ebay tho)

Me too

That fueling problem is prob summat supid and easy to fix as well

Very likely - just a shame its out of my price range and needs some welding

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:01 AM

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get an vitesse!!!!

lol

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:02 AM

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Im hoping a cheap Volvo 850 T5 turns up!!

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:18 AM

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dont know if i want another Vitesse.............

theres a T reg 600Ti on Auto Trader - £500.. hmmmmm

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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buy it!

or what about a tomcat

they got the same engines in, mite av to pay a bit more 4 it but you can still pick them up cheap

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:31 AM

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i have got my eye on a vitesse on ebay too... argh.. why?? why do i want another Rover???????

ARGH LOL

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:32 AM

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here you go steve..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CARLT...QQcmdZViewItem

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:56 AM

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Nissan Primera GT. Sub £800 easy, 150bhp 2.0 bombproof engine.

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:14 PM

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here you go Steve..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CARLT...QQcmdZViewItem

I like that!!!!

would be nice everyday car once fixed!

OMG what am I saying aarrrggghhh

steve

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:15 PM

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here you go Steve..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CARLT...QQcmdZViewItem

That is very nice

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:25 PM

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My dad loves alfas...he just got a 155 2.0 16v t-spark widebody
150bhp
Handles amazingly (WB version)
£750

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:36 PM

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here you go Steve..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CARLT...QQcmdZViewItem

That is very nice

What about the exhausts

Lovely car though

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:36 PM

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quickish cars, sub £800...

Pretty much anything with me driving it

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:38 PM

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by BatFink

Quote:

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here you go Steve..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CARLT...QQcmdZViewItem

That is very nice

What about the exhausts

Lovely car though

Details mate details

Oct 4, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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subaru legacy quad cam turbo

old but fun,,m535i

montego turbo

be aware-the temp goes up to the red at the same pace as the speedo goes up

audi 200 turbo quattro(100?)

Oct 4, 2006 | 01:47 PM

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errr, a Tomcat isnt a 4 door saloon

and i dont fancy the ever so reliable Alfa electrics either LOL

Oct 4, 2006 | 01:52 PM

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dovboy,

all out of my price range...

and finding a montego.. LOL

Oct 4, 2006 | 02:18 PM

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405 Mi16

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:23 PM

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errr, a Tomcat isnt a 4 door saloon

and i dont fancy the ever so reliable Alfa electrics either LOL

Whats wrong with alfa electrics?

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:29 PM

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Here we go Mike.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/peugeot-405-mi...QQcmdZViewItem

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:29 PM

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Carlton GSI 12v Manual,
Mot till end of July 07, Tax till end of Jan 07
£500

Oct 4, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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HOW ABOUT A CAV GSI? I THINK THERE COOL

Oct 4, 2006 | 07:43 PM

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I had an Mi16 for 6 years and it never missed a beat.

Not everso fast - but quick, always did 30mpg and outhandled most hot hatches!

Sold it to make way for the cossie, thats bloody quick, 20mpg and handles like an over powered Sierra. Progress?

Oct 4, 2006 | 07:47 PM

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m535i as said earlier,easy under 800 notes,quick and bloody strong built motor

Oct 4, 2006 | 07:53 PM

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granada/scorpio cosworth, easy get one for the money and you can say you drive a cossie. down side they are all auto but still go well and all the toys as well.

Oct 4, 2006 | 07:53 PM

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dovboy,

all out of my price range...

and finding a montego.. LOL

have a look!! easy m535i for under 800 u just got to find it!! legacy on autotrader for 995 ono,,u will maybe get it for about 800 if you haggle!!

i could send you links but you gotta get off your ass and look yourself if you wanna bargain