Ollieh17 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Have a road trip coming up next year and not sure what car I want to do it in.. My current cars are out the question..charade just too uncomfortable, the daily quick and comfortable but a diesel Thinking of spending between 5-8k and one car will have to go! I want something fast, good fun, reliable and not too mental on fuel ideally reasonably modern. So far considered STI,Evos in price range, 350z,S200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I did Switzerland last year in an ep3 not that amazing but was quick enough for some fun. Sounds mental in the mountains and was reliable. Fuel wasn’t to bad not as bad as what you mentioned above they will drink fuel lol. 6th gear all the way til I hit the mountains hahaha!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Id be happy with anything around 20mpg lol. Its a 2750 mile trip Edited October 16, 2017 by Ollieh17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 DC2 / DC5 or turbo MX5 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Not bad shouts on the DCs . Whatever it is will likely replace the charade, a dc2 would be perfect for tracking after the trip. May look out for a k20 one Edited October 16, 2017 by Ollieh17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Theres a few nice examples about either that or an EK9 would be great with decent suspension set up for roadtrip and then track fun! james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 not a ek9, don't like that shape! EG or earlier for civics imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Be interested to know what a DC2 is like cruising at 100mph or so, imagine a DC5 isnt too bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Have a chat with @MARC MOSS hes up together with DC2s James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Pretty sure the import DC2's have ridiculously thin front wind shields, no sound deadening etc etc. So expect it to not be the best. A common as much, reliable okayish car, I agree a K20. Dirty on expenses though. My bang for buck would be an EP2 with a D16z SOHC Turbo conversion. Cheap tax insurance etc and can easily get 240 brake out of them. See loads of D16 Turbos for sale as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 5 hours ago, jimmymac101 said: DC2 / DC5 or turbo MX5 :) Out the question I think a good one starts @£9k-11k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Toyota aristo. Fast, comfy, cool as fuck.. only really hefty on fuel if you booted it all the time, bang the cruise control on most of the way and do a few drifts / 1 wheel peels outta the corners. Perfect all rounder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 47 minutes ago, daniel_g said: Toyota aristo. Fast, comfy, cool as fuck.. only really hefty on fuel if you booted it all the time, bang the cruise control on most of the way and do a few drifts / 1 wheel peels outta the corners. Perfect all rounder. That's an epic choice Dan or maybe a e39 540i v8 baby! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I'm have considered barges but then may aswell do it in the daily a4 avant 3.0tdi. Be better on fuel and just as quick. Want something that can have some fun on the 'twisties'. In terms of sound deadening etc that doesn't really bother me. Just a 1.0 3 cylinder isn't the best for a 2750 mile trip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 8 hours ago, jimmymac101 said: Have a chat with @MARC MOSS hes up together with DC2s James Ta James 9 hours ago, Ollieh17 said: Be interested to know what a DC2 is like cruising at 100mph or so, imagine a DC5 isnt too bad You would have a headache and bad back after a long journey especially at 100 10 hours ago, Ollieh17 said: Not bad shouts on the DCs . Whatever it is will likely replace the charade, a dc2 would be perfect for tracking after the trip. May look out for a k20 one Why a k20? Everybody is going k20 now in their dc2’s and it’s not all that tbh. My mate steve has one in his and he can’t get away from me at all especially on circuit. a k series anything would be better for Long journeys mind but it hasn’t got the thrill of a b at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fair comments. But yeh k for the longer journeys and the extra gear. Would have no issue with a standard b. The only car not to give me a bad back on long journeys is my missus seat altea. 100 don't want to do it in that haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) On 10/16/2017, 6:09:33, daniel_g said: Toyota aristo. Fast, comfy, cool as fuck.. only really hefty on fuel if you booted it all the time, bang the cruise control on most of the way and do a few drifts / 1 wheel peels outta the corners. Perfect all rounder. Great shout ^ Lexus 300GS or Soarer or one of these bad boys can be had for reasonable money ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MERCEDES-CLK55-5-4-AMG-SILVER-VERY-NICE-NO-RUSTY-ARCHES-OR-DOORS-/272888862913?hash=item3f897198c1:g:djYAAOSwpKtZ48Hs Edited October 18, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 5.4 V8 would kill me lol! and probably not even handle well. Im pretty sold on a dc2 atm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Dc2 would be great fun in the twisties but on the motorway a 6th gear wouldn’t go a miss. Either a dc2 or dc5 would be a good shout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 You thinking Type R Ollie? You can get early variants of the DC2 before Type R was even a thing. Just like they did with the Civic, the DC2 also comes in an SiR variant also. Boasting the B18B engine, albeit perhaps slightly less power. The chassis isn't reinforced as much either, but it's a very similar car, oh and the price can be half of what you'd pay for a Type R. Which means you can spend more money on getting a decent one that's going to give you hassle free motoring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yeh have to be a type r Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Lol. Okay. As said, SiR's are cool also though. Like they didn't do an EG Type R it was merely the SiR with the B16 Lump in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Don't really want to 'make do want it to be a car I want ideally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Ahh okay. I kinda got the impression you wanted something to have a bit of a laugh in on a road trip and not keep forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 No will be my track car after the trip too. Want something more road friendly as well as capable on a track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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