Buying a car and I need more options

feckidyparp · 28-10-2007 3:56pm #1

So here's the deal. I'm looking to buy a second hand car and the budget is about 15,000. The main things I'm looking for in it is:

1. It has to be fast.
2. it has to look the business. (think small and slick looking)
3. It can't be "a hairdressers" car. I have no idea what qualifies a car under this heading but it seems important.
4. Don't worry about the year or mileage. I'm just looking for makes and models that I can lash into CBG.ie to have a look at.

I was thinking along the lines of a Toyota Celica so if that gives you any ideas then good stuff.

Any help would be appreciated.

ninty9er · 28-10-2007 4:24pm

Mitsubishi FTO
Mazda RX-7

also useCarzone, much better than CBG

feckidyparp · 28-10-2007 5:04pm

Nice one! I never even heard of that Mitsubishi before but its sweet. Thats exactly the kind of recommendations I'm looking for.

colm_mcm · 28-10-2007 6:33pm

I'd second the FTO (seeing as I have one) but most models are gonna fall into a lower price bracket than €15,000 unless you're going for last of the line models. (There's little point in paying twice as much for a 99 model as you'd pay for a 95 or 96 with similar mileage unless you're an enthusiast, this model is probably too old to consider for this kinda money) The ones to go for are the 2.0 MIVEC models (GPX or GPvR)

You could also look at:

Audi TT

Nissan 200sx S14

Volvo C70

Alfa GT

bazz26 · 28-10-2007 8:03pm

Colm, I don't think you'll buy an Audi TT or Alfa GT on the OP's budget of €15k though.

I would through the Honda Integra Type R into the ring too.

Another one would be the 1990 - 1999 Toyota MR2.

Atomic Pineapple · 28-10-2007 8:32pm

bazz26 wrote: »

I would through the Honda Integra Type R into the ring too.

definatly

i haven't stopped driving or smiling since i got mine, very very enjoyable cars to drive

colm_mcm · 28-10-2007 8:52pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Colm, I don't think you'll buy an Audi TT or Alfa GT on the OP's budget of €15k though.

I would through the Honda Integra Type R into the ring too.

Another one would be the 1990 - 1999 Toyota MR2.

There's a good fiew 99 TT's on Carzone with ASKING prices of between 15250 and 16950. there's also a 00 high mileage green one
for 13500
There's also an 04 Alfa GT 2.0 petrol asking €20.500, some bargaining could be done

IrishRover · 29-10-2007 1:01am

Check out the Toyota Curren if you like the Celica.
Also you might like the Toyota/Lexus Soarer.
Have you heard of the Mitsubishi GTO?
The Nissan 300ZX is still a lovely looking car too.

Biro · 29-10-2007 1:23am

The Curren is based on the 6th gen Celica, and the OP was probably looking at the 7th Gen Celica, which is a different ball game. Curren is a bit chronic looking too.
Best bet is integra type R or Celica T Sport. Go for the UK model in either of them. (Like dafford x's ITR, the UK ones are nicer and generally cleaner).

29-10-2007 10:56am

feckidyparp wrote: »

3. It can't be "a hairdressers" car. I have no idea what qualifies a car under this heading but it seems important.

A hairdressers car is one that is all show, and no go. A Hyundai coupe for example.

E92 · 29-10-2007 11:33am

E46 328Ci? Like this one perhaps?(pity about the non BMW stereo though, that would put me off it).

Or this Saloon version, €1500 under your budget too.

colm_mcm · 29-10-2007 12:11pm

E92 wrote: »

E46 328Ci? Like this one perhaps?(pity about the non BMW stereo though, that would put me off it).

What's the story with "Directors car"? all over the ad, there's 3 owners on it.
Unless Stephen Spielberg owned it, this information is irrelevant.

E92 · 29-10-2007 12:31pm

Yeah, and its an Auto gearbox too -I doubt it OP would want an Auto.

But the saloon was a manual, and this E36 Coupé isdefinately a manual.

Anan1 · 29-10-2007 3:17pm

ronoc wrote: »

A hairdressers car is one that is all show, and no go. A Hyundai coupe for example.

My interpretation of a hairdresser's car is one that is generally bought for show rather than to be driven hard. Most coupés fall into this category, TBH.

colm_mcm · 29-10-2007 3:47pm

in this country anyway.

feckidyparp · 06-11-2007 12:54pm

Thanks a million for all the suggestions. Just got off the phone with the bank (went with teso's finance btw. 6.9%, Not bad) and I have the loan. Now I can really start looking around. Happy days

Thanks again

Potential-Monke · 06-11-2007 12:58pm

If you're looking to spend €15k on a car, and you liked the FTO, then get the Mistubishi FTO GPvR MIVEC. Basically, it looks the exact same as the normal FTO, but it's hella fast!