TimD Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I've owned a single turbo RX7, S14, GT-Four, and whilst the old Japanese stuff is cool to look at, they are decades apart from my E46 M3 in terms of build quality, comfort, reliability and day to day performance. My brother has a 350z, it looks ok, sounds nice but is dreadful on fuel and i think it's fit and finish inside is really bad as well. Hard plastics all over, shitty buttons, etc. If you buy something new like the Ibiza you're buying at the top of it's depreciation curve, you stand to lose thousands of pounds if you buy one now. Edited September 17, 2013 by T11MNM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 GTR would be bought right now ,but cant pay 40k for that atm LOL...... shame.. how much for your starlet 3500 to you ;). Not blowing my own trumpet but the cleanest one I've seen in person, although not been to any shows Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 From what i've read from owners on a few forums is 45mpg is a dream.. Low 20's is a lot more likely. There is loads of documented instances of the 1.4TSI using Ridiculous amounts of oil and the engine being quite weak.holy fuck beans.. low 20!! this is very weird.. why would they put 45mpg then? heard the engine oil been used... hmmmm dunno what to do....Drink oil like an RX8 and have a habit of going pop by all accounts, however I've never owned one just going by the general consensus of my mates! 10k is a gooooood budget, I'd saim for something different and lairy if it's a project. Going off my experience of VAG's, theyre all a bit dull. Even my mates Leon Cupra is uber boring considering it's spec. ^ They can be picked up for 5k, and look epic with a lil work ;)yea dude never ever wanted to move away from jap tbh but theres nothing I want... that is LUSH but like said they seem to be shit on fuel...also no turbo... seen a nice blue one go for 5k actually in my area dammn..I've owned a single turbo RX7, S14, GT-Four, and whilst the old Japanese stuff is cool to look at, they are decades apart from my E46 M3 in terms of build quality, comfort, reliability and day to day performance.My brother has a 350z, it looks ok, sounds nice but is dreadful on fuel and i think it's fit and finish inside is really bad as well. Hard plastics all over, shitty buttons, etc.If you buy something new like the Ibiza you're buying at the top of it's depreciation curve, you stand to lose thousands of pounds if you buy one now.agreed was looking at spending 10k on a ibiza LOL... think the 350z is worse than the supra on fuel?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Henderson Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 My mates selling his 350z for around 6.5k full custom exhaust sounds amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Considering the size of the lump 350's arent too bad on fuel. My mates selling a 550bhp one for £9k come to think of it, not advertised he's just waiting for the right offer. Supercharged, decent stance etc. Can get from Birmingham to London on £15 of super unleaded apparently. If you paid £5k for a G35 you could turbo it with the remaining 5k... On a side note. Mazdaspeed AZ-1 ;) just for the giggle factor! Edited September 17, 2013 by Addymk2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix_Cube Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Same boat at you legend but can't decide!! 350z won't be any worse than a Supra TBH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm all for Nissan, like the skylines etc. But the 350z is just like a stretched and flatter micra. They're fucking rank and shit slow standard! Sound nice though.. I'd be looking at going to sva imports or something, they had/have a 800bhp supra for 9k................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Why did you get rid of the black Glanza? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
b16a2 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 E46 M3, E39 M5?Proper cars.Those might be abit slow compared to his glanza but most cars would be What about an old sierra cosworth, r32, r33 gtr old audi quattro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Edit, just over 10k sorry. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Supra-3-0-twin-Turbo-RZ-/321151426255?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac61ddecf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Or this . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Skyline-R33-Gtr-750bhp-/321151426260?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac61dded4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Why did you get rid of the black Glanza? got bored as fuck like I do... noisey..not comfy......inteiror in starlets SUCK..paint work was shit... needed more work done and I thought enough is enough could spend 20k on it and its a starlet... want somthing more comfy Edit, just over 10k sorry. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Supra-3-0-twin-Turbo-RZ-/321151426255?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac61ddecf crazy money for a TT... would have to be a single turbo this time... Same boat at you legend but can't decide!! 350z won't be any worse than a Supra TBH. hmmmmmmm... what have you got in mind dude? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Or this . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Skyline-R33-Gtr-750bhp-/321151426260?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac61dded4 stunning but these are like titanics..thought the supra was big lol... out of my budget Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix_Cube Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I'm all for Nissan, like the skylines etc. But the 350z is just like a stretched and flatter micra. They're fucking rank and shit slow standard! Sound nice though.. I'd be looking at going to sva imports or something, they had/have a 800bhp supra for 9k................ I'd be going at least 1000 Miles awat from SVA. Cars are rough as...and anyone with half a brain should know you don't get a good 800hp Supra for 9k! Those might be abit slow compared to his glanza but most cars would be What about an old sierra cosworth, r32, r33 gtr old audi quattro E46 M3 might feel slow in a straigh line but its a far better all round car! Old cars come with their issues... My short list at the moment for a 10k budget is: E46 M3 Megane 250RS (Best FWD performance car on the market TBH) E39 M5 Evo 6 R32 GTR Rx7 Pretty much in that order... Need to do some test driving thats for sure. The megane is the odd one out as its more than 10k, but a fantastic handling car. Edited September 17, 2013 by Rubix_Cube Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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b16a2 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'd be going at least 1000 Miles awat from SVA. Cars are rough as...and anyone with half a brain should know you don't get a good 800hp Supra for 9k! E46 M3 might feel slow in a straigh line but its a far better all round car! Old cars come with their issues... My short list at the moment for a 10k budget is: E46 M3 Megane 250RS (Best FWD performance car on the market TBH) E39 M5 Evo 6 R32 GTR Rx7 Pretty much in that order... Need to do some test driving thats for sure. The megane is the odd one out as its more than 10k, but a fantastic handling car. How about a v8 s4? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/s4/audi-a4-b6-avant-s4-great-condition-reduced-2003/1573206 996 c4 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/911-carrera-996/porsche-911-996-carrera-4----------------1999/1563232 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottyb Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I really fancy a facelifted mini cooper s jcw. But that doesnt really fall into your budget (or mine!) lolCan easily get an r32 gtr for under 10k. But whether you want to spend the daily costs is another story! What about something like an s15? Ps theres a red glanza for sale up here for around £3k. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 is it to be purely a project, or does it have to act as a daily too?? for 10K i'd be away out for a Megabussa, simple as that. Been thinking about them alot recently. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I really fancy a facelifted mini cooper s jcw. But that doesnt really fall into your budget (or mine!) lolCan easily get an r32 gtr for under 10k. But whether you want to spend the daily costs is another story!What about something like an s15?Ps theres a red glanza for sale up here for around £3k. what it look like? pics spec? 98? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix_Cube Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 How about a v8 s4? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/s4/audi-a4-b6-avant-s4-great-condition-reduced-2003/1573206 996 c4 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/911-carrera-996/porsche-911-996-carrera-4----------------1999/1563232 Got an A4 at the moment as a daily and Its good but I don't think a performance varient would be to my taste. I'm looking for a hot hatch/coupe performance car. Never considered a Porsche TBH... might creep into the list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
b16a2 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 You can actually get an r34 gtt single turbos under 10k easily Quote Link to post Share on other sites
00joeindastarb0 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Unless you spend top dollar any 20 year old Jap motor will come with a host of issues. Get a cared for Low mileage Evo 8/9, Audi B5 S4, BMW M sport as mentioned, Focus RS Mk1 (safe place for your money) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix_Cube Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 ^^This man speaks the truth!! You can actually get an r34 gtt single turbos under 10k easily I think most will be triptronic.... you can get some manuals for around 9k. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Big turbo'd Suzuki Cappuccino. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rkane Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Mini Cooper S JCW GP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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