jabbles21 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Right ..Got some money coming in over the next month or so, so i'm after suggestions for decent power but still a bit of luxury.I've been looking at the s60 T5, some audi 1.8T and trying to get a quote on an S4 now.Any good alternatives?Not overly bothered about fuel but a bit of luxury would be nice.Cheers, Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Evo 4-5-6 Unfortunately luxury and big power usually meant a huge new price tag, so once it's in this price range it's usually older and expensive to maintain or has to the moon and back milageYou might have to compromise a touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Yeah I was wondering that. Hmm. I'll look at Evo's although im not a massive fan.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 RX8 for a grand, then a full ported engine rebuild with 3 year warranty from rotary revs. If you can stomach the mpg that is.I bet you can buy a right lemon of an E39 M5 for 4k, dare you to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Did look at them. £700 insurance for a 19 year old isnt bad. But £400 road tax and 12000 mile service period isn't fun.Hahaha I wish .. gonna have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEP51 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hey mate! havent seen/heard from you in ages! did u ever get the yellow sport back on the road?Just been browsing and found this: sorta what youre looking for but maybe a bit ott lol http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301225012996/sort/default/usedcars/model/passat/make/volkswagen/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/ta28as/page/1/radius/1500/keywords/w8?logcode=p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Jag XJR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 RX8 for a grand, then a full ported engine rebuild with 3 year warranty from rotary revs.If you can stomach the mpg that is.I bet you can buy a right lemon of an E39 M5 for 4k, dare you to!Not quite the M5 but how about this http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e39-5-series-96-04/bmw-5-series-e39-540i-2002-tax-end-june-mot-nov-2013/1176565Jag XJRCertainly are luxurious if you can cope with being that cramped haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201303105706213/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/7000/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/price-to/8000/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-age/up_to_7_years_old/body-type/hatchback/transmission/manual/quantity-of-doors/3/model/golf/make/volkswagen/onesearchad/used/radius/1500/page/1/postcode/cv115sa/keywords/170?logcode=pThink this is what you're looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on it in a lupo Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 This is what I'd think about getting http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/astra-vxr/excellent-condition-low-mileage-vxr-astra/955201 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/integra/honda-integra-type-r-dc5-top-spec/1176640 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/s2000/honda-s2000/1176283 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/polo/-vw-9n-polo-gti-mint-condition/1124231 Have seen these cars go for cheaper but I can't be bother to find them just ideas for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Some good suggestions. I like the passat W8 but would like a manual really. Can't really spend more than £4k on the car ... anyone got any experience with the Volvo s60 T5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 20VT's are money pits and are prone to many problems. (Coils, Turbos & other oil issues, Clutches (Dual Mass) to name a few)Unless you got good money coming in to splash about i wouldn't bother!Ever thought about an EP3 Civic Type R, or something Older with a B series Engine? not quite as Luxurious, but seem Reliable, in your budget, and have the performance factor! Just Insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) If it were me I'd go for a JCW Mini. Not exactly luxury but they do have nice interior, they are rapid, go karts and reliable . Edit, just checked the prices of them and they are tad more than £4k.You could get a Mini Cooper S? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mini/cooper-s/mini-cooper-s-1-6-cooper-s-3dr-full-leather-xenons-fsh-vgc/1109634I've raced a Cooper S in the GTi, an automatic one and it was bumper to bumper... So I not exactly big power. It's something to consider though. There is a charged Lupo GTI on Edition38 for £5k. An Audi S3? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/s3/--2001-audi-s3-quattro-fsh-87k/1119430S4 would be nice as you stated.Sound the baws with a Miltek.Ibiza Cupra? - Not luxury.. Honda Integra? - Not luxury..Hard to match performance and luxury... Edited March 18, 2013 by davidelliott294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) I bet you can buy a right lemon of an E39 M5 for 4k, dare you to!THIS!What are e36 M3's down to now? Would've thought you'd get a straight high miler for that money. 300hp+, RWD, relative comfort, most mod cons. Edited March 18, 2013 by Karl_Mac_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 you could probably pick up a mk1 with a 20v conversion if you look hard enough.wont be a minter but will shift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Quattro, everybody needs Quattro. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I like all of those last suggestions. Will have a browse this evening. Insurance on e36 M3 is a bit much unfortunately. And when I say luxury I meant modern haha should have been more clear. I mean electric windows and working heaters would be nice .. I just dont want something old and dated unless it's something extra special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 How do you want to use it, you can obviously get cheap power from some big cars but they may not be that much fun when flinging it round a corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 To be honest Ed i'm open to any suggestions... Don't need it for anything specific but i'd like it to at least have something going for it haha.Doesn't have to be an amazing all rounder (i know i don't have millions to spend) if it's quick in a straight line, good. Or if it's quick in the twisties, also good.Was looking at the volvo 850 T5 and V70 T5, few luxuries, leather, cruise control etc. and the same power as a slightly older S3 or TT as standard.Might be a giggle. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Really not cool, but 400bhp for under £4k http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201303135745219/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/engine-size-cars/4l_to_4-9l/model/s-type/make/jaguar/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/3/postcode/sn160ey?logcode=pIt will be comfortable, good in the corners and the jags of that period were actually quite reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hahaha dunno if insurance would like that.Gonna call about this tomorrow to ask about tax, service history and a load of other stuff. If it sounds okay i might go and have a nosey.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201303165804144/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/4000/model/850/make/volvo/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/200/page/1/postcode/gl502ur/quicksearch/true?logcode=pAny thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 its alright, but if you got a Big budget why not spend a bit more on a better base? and id be care full on making sure ALL the electronics work.if its local, then no harm in looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've raced a Cooper S in the GTi, an automatic one and it was bumper to bumper... So I not exactly big power. A standard Cooper S is considerably faster than a GTI - I've had both.Cooper S is easily modded too, £500 will see you 210bhp+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) A standard Cooper S is considerably faster than a GTI - I've had both.Cooper S is easily modded too, £500 will see you 210bhp+Remember I said it was an automatic Pretty sure you need to start using 98ron though? Edited March 19, 2013 by davidelliott294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Not super power but w210 E55 Amg? 5.4 v8. The w211 are supercharged but they are a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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