[E30 sam]

Mk5 Golf GTI DSG

[Jase 320d]

Alfa GTA
Honda s2000
Z4 3.0l

Loads on offer

[DanTheManc]

I need rear seats so the S2000 and Z4 is out.

Not into the Prelude, it's older than what I'm willing to go. Its going to be daily rather than a play thing.

The trophy is good but don't you need to service the suspension every 5k miles or something?

St would be ideal but I'd need to up my budget or I'd be left with a dog or Cat C. Same with the MK5 Golf.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

I need rear seats so the S2000 and Z4 is out.

Not into the Prelude, it's older than what I'm willing to go. Its going to be daily rather than a play thing.

The trophy is good but don't you need to service the suspension every 5k miles or something?

St would be ideal but I'd need to up my budget or I'd be left with a dog or Cat C. Same with the MK5 Golf.

you can find st2 for your budget.

[DanTheManc]

Originally Posted by cupraraj

you can find st2 for your budget.

Do you have a link? Cheapest I can find on autotrader is £4600 but that has 130,000 miles one the clock.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Do you have a link? Cheapest I can find on autotrader is £4600 but that has 130,000 miles one the clock.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-06-FO...ht_2160wt_1400
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Ford-...ht_1268wt_1400

not mint but may be worth a check out. keep your eye on autotrader for private sellers. you will find decent one for 4k but takes time.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Do you have a link? Cheapest I can find on autotrader is £4600 but that has 130,000 miles one the clock.

mine had 106k on and it drove mint. 130 is too high tbf

[DanTheManc]

Yes 130 is way to high. I think I'd need another £1000 to get a half decent ST

[dy63]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Yes 130 is way to high. I think I'd need another £1000 to get a half decent ST

probs 4500 to get a decent one. st3 decent one youd need just over 5

i wouldnt get anything else if im honest

[tomwh85]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Mitsu...item19fda34b3f

or a mini supercharged

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Sta...item2a4d63e871

Or if you don't mind some diy
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Mazda...item20f96318b3

I wouldn't go french personally.

[DanTheManc]

The deed is done. As of next week the BMW will be gone because I've just left a deposit on a 2008 Civic Type S 2.2 diesel (I know, I know)

It cost me quite a bit more than my £4000 budget but I'm buying it from a main dealer so comes with

Full Honda service history (getting serviced again before I collect it)
12m warranty
12m MOT
12m AA Cover

So over the next 12 months all it will cost me is fuel.

I very nearly bought this Focus ST, but the salesman said the previous owner didn't supply any proof of service history with the vehicle, and to honest, the test drive left me feeling disappointed so I'd need to spend more money tuning it to at least stage 2.

The reason I bought a Civic diesel is because I decided I can't buy a car I'd want with my budget, so I decided to let my head rule my heart. All the fun cars I liked were either too old or too raw to be used as a daily. All the new cars were either too slow, CAT D's or had 130k miles on clock.

So, my thinking was get something which isn't likely to lose money over 12 months and very reliable. Then, in 12 months time I'll part ex it against something exciting again. I've been spoilt with cars and the drop in refinement and performance were too much to swallow. So, I've bought a sensible stop gap instead. Kill me now!

[E92Dan]

The type s 2.2 diesel is a fantastic car. Is it the GT with the huge glass roof?

[DanTheManc]

No, It's not a GT. Its just a standard Type S.

A GT would of been great, but only main dealers were willing to take a reasonably high value M135i as a part exchange. The car is a very good example with an immaculate FHSH so I thought the car was worth the punt.

[AWSAWS]

My brother has a civic type R EP3 he's selling as he just got a BMW for fun on weekends and has a company car for work. Its heavily modified to push over 240 (with dyno print out) by TDI North but he's looking for £5,500.
I don't want him to sell it as I think the market value is well below just how much this car is worth for fun and enjoyment etc...
Even though I know it's not it feels faster to drive than my 335i

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121478237989

[jrp73]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

The deed is done. As of next week the BMW will be gone because I've just left a deposit on a 2008 Civic Type S 2.2 diesel (I know, I know)

It cost me quite a bit more than my £4000 budget but I'm buying it from a main dealer so comes with

Full Honda service history (getting serviced again before I collect it)
12m warranty
12m MOT
12m AA Cover

So over the next 12 months all it will cost me is fuel.

I very nearly bought this Focus ST, but the salesman said the previous owner didn't supply any proof of service history with the vehicle, and to honest, the test drive left me feeling disappointed so I'd need to spend more money tuning it to at least stage 2.

The reason I bought a Civic diesel is because I decided I can't buy a car I'd want with my budget, so I decided to let my head rule my heart. All the fun cars I liked were either too old or too raw to be used as a daily. All the new cars were either too slow, CAT D's or had 130k miles on clock.

So, my thinking was get something which isn't likely to lose money over 12 months and very reliable. Then, in 12 months time I'll part ex it against something exciting again. I've been spoilt with cars and the drop in refinement and performance were too much to swallow. So, I've bought a sensible stop gap instead. Kill me now!

good choice... how many miles is on it out of curiosity?

had one for a couple of years not too long ago and the only issue I had with it was worn lower suspension ball joints - unfortunately on these cars you can't just replace the ball joint you have to replace the whole control arm as the joints aren't removeable.

a stage 1 remap will get you close to 200bhp and a load of torque

[DanTheManc]

Originally Posted by jamespheely

good choice... how many miles is on it out of curiosity?

had one for a couple of years not too long ago and the only issue I had with it was worn lower suspension ball joints - unfortunately on these cars you can't just replace the ball joint you have to replace the whole control arm as the joints aren't removeable.

a stage 1 remap will get you close to 200bhp and a load of torque

It has 70k miles so not bad for an 8yr old car.

When I was considering the Civic I stumbled across a forum called Civicinfo and there is a popular stage 1 remap from a company called Celtic tuning. This boosts Ower to 190bhp and 300lb/ft and forum members get a discount so it's only £200.

[E92Dan]

I looked into a civic 2.2 before getting the BM. I think the clutch is a bit weak and needs changing if you remap the engine.

[Brian mc21]

Yep. Clutch is a bit of a weak point on them. Had one myself for a year or so with no problems apart from having to get the clutch adjusted once and getting the roof repainted under warranty. Another common thing on the civics. Other than that good motor. Nice torque in them too.

[jrp73]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

It has 70k miles so not bad for an 8yr old car.

When I was considering the Civic I stumbled across a forum called Civicinfo and there is a popular stage 1 remap from a company called Celtic tuning. This boosts Ower to 190bhp and 300lb/ft and forum members get a discount so it's only 200.

Yeah it's a good forum... I had the Celtic stage 1 remap on my car. It had done 130k when I had it remapped with clutch replaced at 100k and was still going strong when I got rid at 150k

[dy63]

2.2 civic diesel are way quicker than people think

[DanTheManc]

I collected the Civic today. I'vecnly driven it home in traffic for about 5 minutes so can't really give an opinion on it yet, other than the gear change is very nice.

[The0pportunist]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

I collected the Civic today. I'vecnly driven it home in traffic for about 5 minutes so can't really give an opinion on it yet, other than the gear change is very nice.

The misses drives the same car & colour, tints are a must IMO, you have to tame that phat ass.