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Old 10-07-2011, 10:36 AM
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Default What fast car for 4.5k

Whats out there for around 4.5k?

Ive been thinking of putting the 3 door up for sale at that but want to replace it with something more reliable but still fast

Any ideas guys

This aint a for sale post or anything like that
Old 10-07-2011, 10:41 AM
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what about a

m3

seat leon cupra

some evo's you get one about cheap

golf's v5's
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e36 m3??
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Good cars but I dont want a beemer
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depends on what you call fast?
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Originally Posted by gavt123
e36 m3??

ya e36 m3

as any othere m3's are about 10k
Old 10-07-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by cossie891
Good cars but I dont want a beemer
i had a few there good cars but ya get boored of them

going from a 3dr to sumit else is gonna be a hard pick im sure


do you have any cars in mind ??
Old 10-07-2011, 11:04 AM
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Best bit of advice I can give you, don't sell the 3 door. Spent your budget on making it reliable, book it in with someone like MSD, get it all checked over, fit new sensors, gaskets, check for air leaks etc, sort out any worn suspension/braking components. You'll have a brand new car at the end of it, a reliable fast car that you won't have to regret getting rid of. You know it makes perfect sense.
Old 10-07-2011, 11:19 AM
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cheapest bhp/ton car has to be a corsa c20let 300 hp for Ł3k, i quite fancy one tbh just for a laugh.
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Originally Posted by hynes67
ya e36 m3

as any othere m3's are about 10k

that question was for the op mate was writing it as you posted your reply

321bhp
no traction control on the early models
and the awesome sound of that straight six

but as said already dont sell the 3dr
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why is your 3dr unrealiable? what spec is it?
Old 10-07-2011, 11:53 AM
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if it was my money, i would go merc

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-Mercedes-...item3368768284

or something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-Mercedes-...item3cb7bf1503

or smaller c class amg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-S-Mercede...item20bab1e591


i had an AMG E class and what a tool, way better and classier than a BMW for your money
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My saff !
Old 10-07-2011, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jaimesdna
why is your 3dr unrealiable? what spec is it?
Cars not unreliable as such....
its as reliable as a rolling shell should be
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S14a 200sx
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Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works, nice small little pocket rockets
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Originally Posted by Statey
Cars not unreliable as such....
its as reliable as a rolling shell should be
, the car's not unreliable it's the driver
Old 10-07-2011, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Webby``
evo 5

I agree with this one!
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St220, not really a fast car, but nice all the same.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-AUDI-A3-1...item3a67e7a49a

PLUS leaves you with 3k left over.
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Originally Posted by Len
, the car's not unreliable it's the driver
Old 10-07-2011, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Umi
Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works, nice small little pocket rockets
for 4.5k? It'll be a snotter
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The 3 door aint unreliable as such I have just given up with it i have spent over 11k on it now even got a 500 bumper for it
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Originally Posted by cossie891
The 3 door aint unreliable as such I have just given up with it i have spent over 11k on it now even got a 500 bumper for it
Break it mate
Old 10-07-2011, 05:14 PM
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For that sort of money id be getting a nova or corsa c20let with cash to spare. Proper, little, fun, addictive license losers.
Old 10-07-2011, 05:38 PM
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Old 10-07-2011, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bj928
if it was my money, i would go merc

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-Mercedes-...item3368768284

or something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-Mercedes-...item3cb7bf1503

or smaller c class amg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-S-Mercede...item20bab1e591



i had an AMG E class and what a tool, way better and classier than a BMW for your money
This is the merc you want. BUT its a little bit more money

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2961386.htm
Old 10-07-2011, 06:00 PM
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4.5k buys a nice classic Impreza which make good and reliable power

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/subaru-impreza...item4aac1d078e
Old 10-07-2011, 06:36 PM
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Statey I dont want to break it mate I know if I do break it I will get loads more the bottom end is fully rebuilt and balanced and the head has been rebuilt too none has even ran yet lol so should get more money for that
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how about a real sleeper, v8 manual RWD, and its a Ford (with a rover body)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p

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Originally Posted by yellowsierra
4.5k buys a nice classic Impreza which make good and reliable power

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/subaru-impreza...item4aac1d078e
Everybody I know who has got or had Imprezas would not call them reliable. After 3 engine failures in 2 years one calls it "that fucking car". Thought that comment was reserved for us Ford boys
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Originally Posted by bj928
how about a real sleeper, v8 manual RWD, and its a Ford (with a rover body)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p
Even better , it's actually an e39 five series with a ford v8 and a rover body
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