8k to spend on a sports car

pm. · 23-09-2008 7:39pm #1

hi all as it says 8k to spend what would you guys recommend ? max engine size 2 litre

bikki · 23-09-2008 7:43pm

Think ul have to give us some more info, ur age and what sort of sports car u want. Something jap or classic? Also 8k isnt gonna get u much probably something thrashed.

Eoin · 23-09-2008 7:46pm

I'd say you could pick up some very tidy cars for 8K. Fiat coupe springs to mind.

marktspud · 23-09-2008 7:53pm

Hi
I have a 1998 Nissan 200sx (s14a) 2.0l Turbo Rear Wheel Drive for sale at the mo.

Excellent condition with only 63K miles. Full Nissan Service History and i have just replace the clutch & brakes. Full service.

Full leather interior, a/c, e/w etc etc

Car is not modified - it is completly standard which is rare for these cars.

Anyway just thought id throw that in there. PM for photos

Oh yeah, its in your price range! (looking for 6250 yoyos

)

Mark

Captain Slow IRL · 23-09-2008 7:56pm

this or this!

bikki · 23-09-2008 7:58pm

Well theres no better time to buy jap, import cars are rock bottom atm.

bikki · 23-09-2008 8:01pm

If ur feeling brave and u can get insured in it

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mazda/RX-7/Full-Engine/1167675/

Henry Ford III · 23-09-2008 8:05pm

Ford Puma 1.7. Great little cars.

victor1 · 23-09-2008 8:06pm

If ure budget is 8, considering its a buyers market at present, i'b be looking at advertised cars 9/9.5 even 10k!: - Old or new model, class car, prefer newer model myself!

Toyota Celica 2.0 BEAMS Dealer

Coupe2 PetrolMayo40,389
1999€9,500 2

Toyota Celica 2.0 GT 16V DealerCoupe2 PetrolCork60,000
1997€9,500 3

Toyota Celica 2.0 GT4 Dealer

Saloon2 PetrolCork81,400
1997€9,500 4

Toyota Celica 2.0 SS I I I DealerCoupe2 PetrolCork75,000
1997€9,500 5

Toyota Celica Celica VVTLI 190 BHP PrivateCoupe1.8 PetrolDublin51,000
1999€9,500 6

Toyota Celica RARE PrivateCoupe1.8 PetrolWaterford92,000
2000€9,500 7

Toyota Celica S S I I 97 DealerCoupe2 PetrolCork58,000
1997€9,500 8

Toyota Celica VVTi PrivateCoupe1.8 PetrolDublin87,750
2000€9,500 9

Toyota Celica VVTI 140bhp PrivateCoupe1.8 PetrolCork54,082
1999€9,500 10

Toyota Celica 1.8 vvti Dealer

Saloon1.8 PetrolTipperary59,000
2000€9,300

smash · 23-09-2008 8:13pm

victor1 wrote: »

If ure budget is 8, considering its a buyers market at present, i'b be looking at advertised cars 9/9.5 even 10k!: - Old or new model, class car, prefer newer model myself!

Toyota Celica Celica VVTLI 190 BHP

"FIRST TO WEE WILL BUY"
Learn to spell

"Very clean"
doesn't look it

"full factory fitted Body Kit"
no it's not

man that car's been through it... poor thing!

victor1 · 23-09-2008 8:15pm

steve06 wrote: »

"FIRST TO WEE WILL BUY"
Learn to spell

"Very clean"
doesn't look it

"full factory fitted Body Kit"
no it's not

man that car's been through it... poor thing!

-

Nice one steve, class outstandingly useful post,

OP, not necessairly recommending these specific celicas, just celicas in general, u cant go far wrong with toyota

L1011 · 23-09-2008 8:18pm

steve06 wrote: »

"FIRST TO WEE WILL BUY"
Learn to spell

They maybe mean the first to piss themselves laughing at the awful body kit will buy?

pm. · 23-09-2008 8:20pm

its for my brother age 26 full license and 5 years no claims, really like the corolla t sport but a bit over priced for him, not into civics also likes celicas new shape and the st170, some nice cars on the replys tho

victor1 · 23-09-2008 8:25pm

if u looking at celicas, would suggest the vvtL 190bhp vs the vvti 140bhp, u'd really notice it - yep defo think newer model looks better, but a lot of people prefer the older model, older comes in 2L, dont think newer one does?

Cerberus · 23-09-2008 8:39pm

Given your budget, and I have to assume you have a small budget to maintain this car as well, I think your best bet would be a jap spec DC2 Integra Type-R.
As quick as makes no difference as an evo, excellent handling, economical, and you can bang them off 9000 all day long and they won't even ask for a drop of oil.
If it's an actual sports car you're looking for, as opposed to something "sporty looking" then you won't get anything faster, more reliable and more enjoyable to drive in this price range.

the_manchine · 23-09-2008 8:55pm

eoin_s wrote: »

I'd say you could pick up some very tidy cars for 8K. Fiat coupe springs to mind.

Have a turbo version - 220bhp is sooo much fun

Never had a bit of trouble with it either. Servicing is reasonable too.

Just watch the insurance though, the turbos are classed as "performance cars" and come with a hefty premium.

Tony Broke · 23-09-2008 9:05pm

Toyota Levin are nice.

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Toyota/Levin/car/790524/

scottledeuce · 23-09-2008 10:40pm

Go for an FTO, I had this one knocked down to nearly 6k until I found myself A pristine Version R FTO.

The GP is no slouch either at 180bhp but I really wanted a mivec and so didnt take it.

Very clean car never the less

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=1118762

23-09-2008 11:06pm

This looks like what your looking for op. Its appears to be a a very late 99 reg not many examples around which are that new and looks very tidy.

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Nissan/200-SX/S14A-Turbo/942983/

pm. · 24-09-2008 1:48pm

scottledeuce wrote: »

Go for an FTO, I had this one knocked down to nearly 6k until I found myself A pristine Version R FTO.

The GP is no slouch either at 180bhp but I really wanted a mivec and so didnt take it.

Very clean car never the less

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=1118762

thats a lovely car will pass the details on to him ty

bazz26 · 24-09-2008 2:03pm

Toyota MR2:
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Toyota/MR2/car/1203609/

smash · 24-09-2008 4:05pm

victor1 wrote: »

if u looking at celicas, would suggest the vvtL 190bhp vs the vvti 140bhp, u'd really notice it - yep defo think newer model looks better, but a lot of people prefer the older model, older comes in 2L, dont think newer one does?

I'd have to agree, I've had both and there's a massive difference. Get a UK car though, more extras and generally better looked after!

Here you go
2001 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/670124.htm
best colour IMO - very dark midnight blue, looks black till the sun hits it, it's the colour I had and the same spec too... s/roof, a/con, climate control, leather seats, cd/radio, alarm, immobiliser
Offer them £5,500

or here's a 2002 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/698804.htm
Also a nice colour, my Celica 140 was the same colour!

Another 2001, same colour, very cheap
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/698781.htm

Yakult · 24-09-2008 4:19pm

Katie Refined Gent wrote: »

This looks like what your looking for op. Its appears to be a a very late 99 reg not many examples around which are that new and looks very tidy.

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Nissan/200-SX/S14A-Turbo/942983/

amazing is the first word that pops in to my head. Very very nice car.

paddy316i · 25-09-2008 4:22pm

Don't mind those Jap tin buckets - get a proper car!

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW/3-Series

/328-E36/982520/

superjosh9 · 25-09-2008 5:24pm

paddy316i wrote: »

Don't mind those Jap tin buckets - get a proper car!

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW/3-Series
/328-E36/982520/

I don't know how else to describe that beemer but as 'gay'. It has 'M3 leather'. Whoa.

I'd rather have an M3 ENGINE.

I think it would be hard to find an un-abused bmw for that kind of money.

Eoin · 25-09-2008 5:40pm

superjosh9 wrote: »

I don't know how else to describe that beemer but as 'gay'. It has 'M3 leather'. Whoa.

I'd rather have an M3 ENGINE.

I think it would be hard to find an un-abused bmw for that kind of money.

The 328 isn't a bad compromise, and far from "gay".

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 25-09-2008 6:17pm

Cerberus wrote: »

Given your budget, and I have to assume you have a small budget to maintain this car as well, I think your best bet would be a jap spec DC2 Integra Type-R.
As quick as makes no difference as an evo, excellent handling, economical, and you can bang them off 9000 all day long and they won't even ask for a drop of oil.
If it's an actual sports car you're looking for, as opposed to something "sporty looking" then you won't get anything faster, more reliable and more enjoyable to drive in this price range.

Was going to suggest an integra. I have one myself and cant recommend them enough

bazz26 · 25-09-2008 8:10pm

paddy316i wrote: »

Don't mind those Jap tin buckets - get a proper car!

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW/3-Series
/328-E36/982520/

Have a look at the poor Euro NCAP ratings for the E36 and then you might want to retract you statement about "Jap tin buckets".

lightening · 25-09-2008 8:26pm

What defines a "sports car"? Are Toyota Celicas and Honda Civics sports cars? That Nissan 200 SX S14A Turbo looks like a saloon car, the Civics are surely hatchbacks.... educate me here please!!

superjosh9 · 25-09-2008 8:42pm

eoin_s wrote: »

The 328 isn't a bad compromise, and far from "gay".

I was referring to that particular vehicle complete with its 'M3 Leather' - twas that which makes me think that car, and not 328s in general, is gay!

superjosh9 · 25-09-2008 8:44pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Have a look at the poor Euro NCAP ratings for the E36 and then you might want to retract you statement about "Jap tin buckets".

was going to post the same, but then thought better not or I'll get jumped on! So hats off!

8k to spend on a sports car

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