Let's talk cars

[SPCK111]

Friend of mine has one. Constantly moans about the amount of fuel it uses. Putting it lightly.

[Charlie747]

Had 5 years ownership...............wish I'd never sold her 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trnfp9VyC2E

Not a hairdresser car 

The only car I've owned were the speedo moves faster than the rev counter

[Lonewolf]

Charlie, how this brings back fond memories of me starting up the 1.2 ltr diesel Corsa's every morning at work......if only!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htvTzFx2zuU

[Longtom]

Some lovely pictures of some lovely cars-but I'd like to stick in a plug for Land Rovers, classic, fun and really useful when things get 'iffy' out here in the winter countryside, let alone the fun of off-roading! I've got a series 3 and a Disco 2, will carry anything and go anywhere I want.

[Debs]

Here you go Charlie...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201501280496687/sort/default/model/monaro/make/vauxhall/usedcars/quicksearch/true/radius/1500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/bh121eq/page/1?logcode=p

[Charlie747]

Here you go Charlie...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201501280496687/sort/default/model/monaro/make/vauxhall/usedcars/quicksearch/true/radius/1500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/bh121eq/page/1?logcode=p

Thanks Debs 

[Kwikasfuki]

Wow, some really nice cars there.

So if you guys had a budget of around 4k, what old car would you go for?

My shortlist has been:

Ford Cortina mark v
Ford Capri
Audi TT
Porsche Boxster

Discounted the Fords as they are too expensive and I won't be getting much driving enjoyment from them - its more of a nostalgia thing.

The Audi and Porsche are hairdresser cars, but at the price they are being flogged for, I can live with that. But this thread has opened my eyes to some other classics that I may be missing.

[pross]

Wow, some really nice cars there.

So if you guys had a budget of around 4k, what old car would you go for?

My shortlist has been:

Ford Cortina mark v
Ford Capri
Audi TT
Porsche Boxster



Discounted the Fords as they are too expensive and I won't be getting much driving enjoyment from them - its more of a nostalgia thing.

The Audi and Porsche are hairdresser cars, but at the price they are being flogged for, I can live with that. But this thread has opened my eyes to some other classics that I may be missing.

Ford used to do a lotus cortina wicked motor not sure if you will find one for 4 k though

[Charlie747]

We've also got one of these 3.0 auto.....................a Marmite car (no middle ground)

A real sense of occasion every trip 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zTyfulQJuo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTArJKLsBHs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdvJau4amyI

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/richard-hammond-drives-vauxhall-monaro-vxr-500-2013-12-9

how many german hot rods out on the street ?

less than 250 Monaro

less than 150 Avantime

Both are in their own way a little bit special and a very rare treat

[Debs]

Wow, some really nice cars there.

So if you guys had a budget of around 4k, what old car would you go for?

My shortlist has been:

Ford Cortina mark v
Ford Capri
Audi TT
Porsche Boxster

Discounted the Fords as they are too expensive and I won't be getting much driving enjoyment from them - its more of a nostalgia thing.

The Audi and Porsche are hairdresser cars, but at the price they are being flogged for, I can live with that. But this thread has opened my eyes to some other classics that I may be missing.

My friend has a Porsche Boxster.. She loves it but if it's left standing for a few weeks the battery goes flat. Her partner who is also a biker has fitted an external socket under the front bumper so they can connect it to a optimate without having to get to the battery..

[Boomer]

Mark 1 Skooby Impreza.
Merc SEC 500.
TR7 ? <LOL>

[Lonewolf]

The Scooby's are ten a penny but still have a certain desirability factor to them. Oh & they're pretty fast. 

[Boomer]

If ya want a mid-life crisis car, the Skooby is the Daddy. Fast, furious, superb handling and you can get a pretty decent mk1 for 4k.

[Lonewolf]

If ya want a mid-life crisis car, the Skooby is the Daddy. Fast, furious, superb handling and you can get a pretty decent mk1 for 4k.

Very affordable......and no doubt very FAST!!


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-Type-Uk-17k-worth-of-upgrades-400-bhp-/151568385158?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item234a2e0486

[Charlie747]

4k.....................is that the mileage you do a clutch change on a Scooby Snack ?