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okay: inpractical,fun and for 6k?
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26-06-2009 08:36PM#1Okay, mine balances are sorted, and i am ready to buy a second car for 6k, and still have some savings. Mine misses will be driving mine old merc clk200, so if ill need something more roomy, i can allways take it for a longer trip or whatever else.
It will be second car, so it can be allmoust anything:
1) 2seats/4seats/1seat
2) Cabrio OR coupe OR Saloon ( as long as its not boring, surprise me)
3) Smallest engine would be 1.8, max 3.0 ( just in 2999 bracket of tax)
4) Fun, fun, fun.
Limits: 23years 2ncb, full Eu ( moust insurance companies see it as full irish aswell)
So far i can get qoutes for: 328,200sx,mx5,mr2 etc... So its not that hopless as it seems.
I have no problem to switch insurance if needed. Becouse ill be driving this car atleast untill 25, when ill be able to get a qoute on skyline r32 ( i am not a boy racer! I love this car as a legend, not as item to drive around town in circle for Nxtimes! )
so far:
I had allready checked one MX5, 99", felt in love with it, but that one got away, becouse i was doubting, and mine current car faked ilness and pushed me away from buying a mx5. but after a visit at mechanic i sorted it, and back on track...
Checking on 530d, as long as i dont whant it to be practical, but this car seems to be a bargain of a century.
Checking on one 200sx at the moment. Will see how it will go
I have time, not in a rush. So what can you offer lads? Have fun, and see what can you find interesting!
p.s. sorry for spelling mistakes, english is not mine first languadge. thank you for understanding!0
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Saab 9-3 Viggen? 2.3 high pressure turbo, 0-60 in ~6.5 seconds:
Would be my choice of second car - if you wanted you'd probably get the convertible for that price too.
Since you already have a 'coup, maybe a 530D estate, 330D estate... That's what comes to mind straight away.0 -
Saab is actually good idea, wondering now... will i find Aero for 6k mark... I will need to look in to it.
As long as it goes, i would prefer a coupe, i am still young, so baby carrier not in mine plans, yet.
Cheers for that saab idea.
Emm not a fan of alfas.. sorry...
Btw was checking adds there and found this:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Accord/Type-R/200926194408227/advert?channel=CARS
Only downside: FWD. Ill call insurance company tommorow to ask how much will cost a change. If i wount, 123.ie gives me a qoute of 1.1k eu.
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ShadowHearth wrote: »Saab is actually good idea, wondering now... will i find Aero for 6k mark... I will need to look in to it.
As long as it goes, i would prefer a coupe, i am still young, so baby carrier not in mine plans, yet.
Cheers for that saab idea.
Emm not a fan of alfas.. sorry...
Btw was checking adds there and found this:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Accord/Type-R/200926194408227/advert?channel=CARS
Only downside: FWD. Ill call insurance company tommorow to ask how much will cost a change. If i wount, 123.ie gives me a qoute of 1.1k eu.
ill check some saabs aswell
You'd *deffo* get a very clean aero coup' for under budget, but keep in mind the Aero is a fast car, whereas the Viggen is a monster, and it's an incredibly rare car too.
You'd have to go the the UK for a 'Vig... Still, Aero would be seriously fun too!!0 -
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Fto sounds fun, i actually whanted it so much when i was a kid.. all that Grand Turismo 1 on PS. Ill check it out. cheers.
Now aero are 2.3t or 2.0t lads? and what kind of power are we talking about, but i guess its FWD aswell?
btw i called today to mine insurance ( quinn-direct) and they refused insuring Accord type-r :mad:. Even when i said i got putted deposit on it ( hihi, i am such lier), they just said: ah well then you will have to cancel insurance with us then... I allmoust snapped!
And i got a qoute on it for 1.1keu on 123.ie, its cheaper then i pay for clk200 at quinn atm!!!
Btw just whanted to ask you lads, how would i do then? if i need to go to check car in dublin, and then bring it back, but i will need to get a new policy ant ather insurance company. But i cant get it before i go... i dont know if i will like the car in first place...0 -
get volvo c70, http://www.carlist.ie/vehicles/144,457/3000-8000/*/*/flat/ you might get convertible, loads of power 0
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Octavia VRS - same engine as a Golf GTI
180bhp standard and remapped in 5mins to over 200bhp
I had one and loved to pieces ( literally
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http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Octavia/1.8t-VRS/200924193048048/advert?channel=CARS
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Thx for more cars lads, thought newer had warm feelings to Skodas... sorry... Its not you! its me!
I only found one nice saab aero, and its 7k eu, a bit off mine budget to be honest...
And i really hate interior of saabs. They look so good outside thought. But if you think about it, you spend inside of it moust of the time, not outside. 0 -
What about an old BMW? E30 325i sports can be got in good condition for 6k.
EDIT: Something like this one
1990 sport on northern reg still
sterling silver
lowered on alpina's
re-condition lsd
137,000miles with almost full service history and receipts
full new exhaust system fitted with mongoose back section
full faultless black leather with all m badges and rear headrests
cd head unit
just fitted new electric arial and back sub frame bushins
up graded steering to e36 rack
sills, archs, pockets, inner archs, etc all rust free
prob loads i'm forgetting but car is rust free, few lads here seen it at meet and dave has seen under car while fitting rack with me if anyone wants to ask around about it
bad points that i know off, needs gear linkages changed cause sometimes won't take first but these are supplied with the car, just had't time to fit, also clutch slave cylinder odd time needs to be pumped but also is supplied, just used to car like this and never needed to change them
car drives perfect with not a rattle anywhere
looking for offers in around 5500euro and no p/x's
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you wount believe this, but i had it in mind aswell. I told mine misses about it, and she was like: " OM*G! spending around 5k eu on old bemmer?! ( back in lithuania theres loads of them ). So i dropped idea...
i would like to check on. Need to ask for insurance first.
So far:
Mazda Mx5 1.8
Honda accord Type-R
Nissan 200sx
Saab 9-3 aero
BMW 325i e30
BMW 530i e34 ( mine personal favorite BMW, last proper one)
Guys do you think Porch 944 is expencive to live with? Its kind of cute to be honest, and can get for proper price and classic insurance...0 -
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PirateShampoo wrote: »Il sell you this for 6k, 310bhp
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/PirateShampoo/SSL11703.jpg?t=1246137659
I was lurking in Subaru forums, and for sale section, lovely m8, but as far as i remember it has no nct?
And problem is... i cant get insured on impreza... trust me i wouls be all over the scoobys in the first place!
Manta is cute, but too old school for me lads, i had calibra red top, and its still mine favorite owned car... But its hard to find any in this country 0 -
ShadowHearth wrote: »BMW 530i e34 ( mine personal favorite BMW, last proper one)
I had an E34 530i (with the 3l V8 engine). Original Irish car owned by the Finnish ambassador. Proper old skool BMW that
Be very careful with that engine though. You could be fine, but it could also be a nightmare. Google "nikasil" and you'll get the idea...Lotus Elan turbo for sale:
https://www.adverts.ie/vehicles/lotus-elan-turbo/35456469
My ads on adverts.ie:
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I had an E34 530i (with the 3l V8 engine). Original Irish car owned by the Finnish ambassador. Proper old skool BMW that
Be very careful with that engine though. You could be fine, but it could also be a nightmare. Google "nikasil" and you'll get the idea...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/BoxCarBob/DAAAAMN.jpg
Cheers for that info, Which BMW engines nikosil went on?
That actually really pushes me off 530 now....0 -
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ShadowHearth wrote: »I was lurking in Subaru forums, and for sale section, lovely m8, but as far as i remember it has no nct?
And problem is... i cant get insured on impreza... trust me i wouls be all over the scoobys in the first place!
Manta is cute, but too old school for me lads, i had calibra red top, and its still mine favorite owned car... But its hard to find any in this country
Nope no nct, i never bothered putting it through. It wouldnt have problems passing it, just the gards never gave me any hassel so never bothered. lol
Insurance is hit and miss on a imprezza, i think its all down to who u speak to on the day.0 -
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ShadowHearth wrote: »
ROFLShadowHearth wrote: »Which BMW engines nikosil went on?
Roughly the straight 6 from the mid to late 90s and the V8 from the early to mid 90s. Nearly all cars with this issue were run on cheap dirty petrol (USA and UK). Many of these cars in Ireland today started out in the UK so that's what's the issueShadowHearth wrote: »That actually really pushes me off 530 now....
Well, it shouldn't really. If the car doesn't have any issues today, it is unlikely to develop them in the future
Anyway, if you like BMWs with V8 petrol engines, you might be better off with the M62 V8 (3.5l or 4.4l) in the E39 535 and 540 and the E38 735 and 740. Now those are all superb cars built to last with engines that go forever!Lotus Elan turbo for sale:
https://www.adverts.ie/vehicles/lotus-elan-turbo/35456469
My ads on adverts.ie:
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Roughly the straight 6 from the mid to late 90s and the V8 from the early to mid 90s. Nearly all cars with this issue were run on cheap dirty petrol (USA and UK). Many of these cars in Ireland today started out in the UK so that's what's the issue
Well, it shouldn't really. If the car doesn't have any issues today, it is unlikely to develop them in the future
Anyway, if you like BMWs with V8 petrol engines, you might be better off with the M62 V8 (3.5l or 4.4l) in the E39 535 and 540 and the E38 735 and 740. Now those are all superb cars built to last with engines that go forever!
Well, i like bmws, but only e30 and e34 moustly, and i would not say i am in love with them...
I cant go more then 2999, becouse 1.6keu tax will kill me, plus then mine misses will revive me and kill me again!
7series are lovely, but i am not looking for a sofa on wheels, i got clk200 ( its not near 7series, i know) and its enought for me.
And i need something to wake me up! not to sleep in
K, i am going to bed, this weak i am spending 7 days at work, and time after work in carzone.ie.... It makes me depresive now! 0 -
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ShadowHearth wrote: »So far:
Mazda Mx5 1.8
Honda accord Type-R
Nissan 200sx
Saab 9-3 aero
BMW 325i e30
BMW 530i e34 ( mine personal favorite BMW, last proper one)
it's a 50/50 for myself between e30 an e34... someday when i can get insured i'll move up to the 540i 0 -
Deleted User wrote: »it's a 50/50 for myself between e30 an e34... someday when i can get insured i'll move up to the 540i
yeah, e30 and e34 have that look, rought, agressive, manly
Btw i got really interested in saab aero, but theres only one for sale and its over mine budget 0 -
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niceirishfella wrote: »work Sundays @ Quinn do they?:D
that was saturday. And i called around 10:00
Btw, yes, they just shot be down! theyr answer was clear: Unfortunatly we cant insure this car on you, you will have to cancell insurance then...
So what do i say them? Do i just start pushing it, and say you have to?
i got top 2 atm:
Accord type-r
Mx5
i had second thoughts on 200sx... Lovely car, but... just not mine cup of tea 0 -
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niceirishfella wrote: »My Bad, I was quoting Bars post.
Anyways, back on topic, Accord type R and an Mx5.
2 completely different cars, so so different.
The Accord is just a taut/kinda fast family saloon and the mx5 is a proper balanced 2 seat roadster.
What will fit your life better OP?
Too be honest, after i test drove that mk2 mx5 i just fell in love with it... Unfortunatly ( or even lucky) i lost that one...
It has only advantages:
1)2 seats, no drunk friends/misses friends friends will ask for a lift home!
2)small and agile, perfect for irish rally-100km/h back roads
3)Cabrio...
4) MX5 club in ireland is really nice and active, would love to make a new friendship with lads, and that would be some extra after work activity.0 -
1999 ukdm Integra type r, milano red and quad headlights so its different to the thousands of white jap ones here, all extras a/c, rear strut brace, almost full service history, new brake pads and tires all round.
190bhp, easy to insure, coupe, quick and great handling.
see the link in my sig! 0 -
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1999 ukdm Integra type r, milano red and quad headlights so its different to the thousands of white jap ones here, all extras a/c, rear strut brace, almost full service history, new brake pads and tires all round.
190bhp, easy to insure, coupe, quick and great handling.
see the link in my sig!
I cant see your sig m8. I think i have seen that integra on carzone.ie...
cute, but somehow integras are not in mine taste. They lovely cars, best fron wheel handling cars.. But meh... Inside it looks like bucket with stearing wheel and recaro seat... 0 -
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