what to get with 3k
01-01-2007, 10:50 PM
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an st24 ain't gonna blow anyones head off but for comfort and reliability (especially if you got kids and don't wanna be stuck on the m25 waiting for the AA etc) its in a class of its own.
If you get a cossie you should get a minter, full history, etcetc otherwise you may end up with a dog (theres so many around now) same goes for the rst's.
Mazda looks wank, but thats my opinion
I got an st24, 1998 50k on the clock for £2.5k in mint condition and only 2 owners, not a problem in 12 months so far.
If you get a cossie you should get a minter, full history, etcetc otherwise you may end up with a dog (theres so many around now) same goes for the rst's.
Mazda looks wank, but thats my opinion
I got an st24, 1998 50k on the clock for £2.5k in mint condition and only 2 owners, not a problem in 12 months so far.
01-01-2007, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Escy
They are already RWD 
a. finding a gbox to use with a 2.3 turbo fwd designed engine with 250ish hp standard and 300hp chipped and torque to match
b. a gearbox that will work with the engine but rwd, lol
02-01-2007, 09:43 AM
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T5 Manual gearbox is a superb box from whats been posted in terms of power by stavros in the 915 bhp nissan cherry thread.
the 850 T5 is a capable car.
I will be getting one, partly cos i like them and partly cos i'll be selling RICA software as well.
the 850 T5 is a capable car.
I will be getting one, partly cos i like them and partly cos i'll be selling RICA software as well.
02-01-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by martyn
Have you actually got any insurance quotes for these cars?
If not, Id suggest doing that before going any further!!!
If not, Id suggest doing that before going any further!!!
as said somewhere ill be driving it sub 50 miles i want a project car which i can just insure for the day once in a full moon and rag the hell out of it and spend the next few weeks fixing / uprating it, if you get what i mean.
swaying towards that volvo idea or an s13 now heh
02-01-2007, 12:53 PM
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I am quite tempted with all this Volvo talk Steve 
Seems like you can get a proper fun car that goes well for not alot of money..............And you will upset a few people in it
Seems like you can get a proper fun car that goes well for not alot of money..............And you will upset a few people in it
02-01-2007, 01:00 PM
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Standard volvo 360s go well enough, mines bog shit stock 2litre carb, and ive gone thru 5 tyres in under 2 weeks 
Rear mounted gearbox means great weight distribution and tons of castor as standard so has great self acting steering.
Hopefully when someone gets their ass in gear there will be some pics/vids of the beast in action last friday
Rear mounted gearbox means great weight distribution and tons of castor as standard so has great self acting steering.
Hopefully when someone gets their ass in gear there will be some pics/vids of the beast in action last friday
02-01-2007, 05:42 PM
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i reckon a volvo 240 with the t5 engine, would be a ideal sleeper. 
However, doesn't day-insure only work if theres already a policy out on the car? sounds a bit iffy to me.
However, doesn't day-insure only work if theres already a policy out on the car? sounds a bit iffy to me.
02-01-2007, 06:03 PM
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Yeah it was on Ebay, was on for 10 days with a starting bid of £2900 and buy it now for £3500. Auction ended by the time I sold mine but I kept hid details and gave him a ring. Called down to see it and managed to get it for £2900 after a good bit of haggling. Payed him for it and drove her home. Wing mirrors and fuel cap are being replaced with standard ones (getting them painted soon).
My running problem was solved today after tracing the wiring for injector 4 and finding it earthed on the chassis, causing it to dump fuel in constantly. Shes sweet again now.
Insurance for it is £928 TPFT / £1052 FC for me, 23 with 3 yrs no claims.
did you really buy that cossie for £2900 ? where from ???
My running problem was solved today after tracing the wiring for injector 4 and finding it earthed on the chassis, causing it to dump fuel in constantly. Shes sweet again now.
Insurance for it is £928 TPFT / £1052 FC for me, 23 with 3 yrs no claims.
02-01-2007, 10:40 PM
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Re: what to get with 3k
Originally Posted by Porsche911r101
want to get a car
21 with 3 yrs ncb no claims no points in my whole life!
have 3k to spend, or atleast will have.
a mates offered me his mazda mx3 with a 2.5 engine, it does 210hp without turbo or supercharger, has coilovers, but its not going to get any more powerfull without mega tuning.
other candidates are
escort rst
fiesta rst
mondeo st24
and the car id really like - sapphire 2wd or 4wd
but 3k isnt much to buy a good sapphire with is it.
id like to buy a car already modified so i just have to spend money on insurance etc, servicing and running it.
what advice can you give for me.
heres the mazda:
21 with 3 yrs ncb no claims no points in my whole life!
have 3k to spend, or atleast will have.
a mates offered me his mazda mx3 with a 2.5 engine, it does 210hp without turbo or supercharger, has coilovers, but its not going to get any more powerfull without mega tuning.
other candidates are
escort rst
fiesta rst
mondeo st24
and the car id really like - sapphire 2wd or 4wd
but 3k isnt much to buy a good sapphire with is it.
id like to buy a car already modified so i just have to spend money on insurance etc, servicing and running it.
what advice can you give for me.
heres the mazda:
i you a fun (very!) car to drive, and VERY fast around bend's (wet or dry) its the for you !
hope it helps...
03-01-2007, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew_M
Originally Posted by COMEDY DAN
Volvo T5 R with a tow bar....
Yesh Smesh........
Yesh Smesh........
03-01-2007, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SapphyMike
The T5 on the right is for sale too mate
Thanks for the ad mention Mike.http://pistonheads.com/sales/121978.htm
03-01-2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew_M
Originally Posted by SapphyMike
The T5 on the right is for sale too mate
Thanks for the ad mention Mike.http://pistonheads.com/sales/121978.htm
03-01-2007, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SapphyMike
Originally Posted by Andrew_M
Originally Posted by SapphyMike
The T5 on the right is for sale too mate
Thanks for the ad mention Mike.http://pistonheads.com/sales/121978.htm
03-01-2007, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew_M
Originally Posted by SapphyMike
Originally Posted by Andrew_M
Originally Posted by SapphyMike
The T5 on the right is for sale too mate
Thanks for the ad mention Mike.http://pistonheads.com/sales/121978.htm
06-01-2007, 08:45 AM
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fiesta cosworth for 3k ??????????
Got a problem with volvos
-most are auto, so could i buy an auto and convert it to manual easily ?
-most are green, call me sad but all my family who have green cars crash them, aswell as all my mates,
Got a problem with volvos
-most are auto, so could i buy an auto and convert it to manual easily ?
-most are green, call me sad but all my family who have green cars crash them, aswell as all my mates,
06-01-2007, 09:49 AM
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fiesta cosworth for 3k? when they're on ebay they're normally between 6-10k mark.
could probably get a tidy xr2t for that money though.
Re: volvos' theres loads about with manual box and even more in white!!
have you considered something like a bmw 325i e30?
if you look hard enough you might even get a e34 m5 for 3k.
could probably get a tidy xr2t for that money though.
Re: volvos' theres loads about with manual box and even more in white!!
have you considered something like a bmw 325i e30?
if you look hard enough you might even get a e34 m5 for 3k.
06-01-2007, 01:11 PM
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im 22 4 years ncb no points or crashes and for me i would love a cossies but on a standard saff i couldn`t find any chaeper than 1500 to insure it tptt which for me wouldn`t be a good idea i would only end up finding a ditch 
let us no if you`ve had better quotes
let us no if you`ve had better quotes