Quick/Fast Car Suggestions - GOT ONE!!! pic on page 3

350Z - don't know if you can get for the money?

Otherwise R32 for me  

Arf333 said

A few suggestions from me

Nissan Pulsar GTi-R
Mistsubishi Evo 5 or 6
Toyota Supra
Nissan 300zx
Mazda RX7
Vauxhall Astra VXR
Corrado G60

or double your budget and get a Clio V6

Nissan too old, Evo/Scooby like but possibly high running costs, regular maintenance etc, Supra too small in back, RX7 possibly, Asta VXR plastic dash, Corrado tempting but bit old, saw a Clio V6 that was Cat D repaired for 8k the other day, was very tempting

Hairyarse said

350Z - don't know if you can get for the money?

Can get them for the money been watching a few, need to go see one really see if I think they would be too small in the back or not …..

Oh yeah, forgot the 4 adults thing - I don't think that's doable, thinks it's really a 2-seater

I had a mk4 R32 and like Anna said they are not as expensive as most people think to run. Its the AWD that sells it to most drivers. The power is sexy but its the deliverance that gets any person wet.

If you thrash it a lot you will be returning between 15 and 25 mpg, however chilling and not entering the high rev range you'll return 30+mpg easy.

Its wise to get one with a FSH from a VAG specialist as VW had two recalls regarding the coilpacks and the flat spot during mid revs. The engines run forever if well maintained even those with 100k+ mileage.

R32 all the way. If you got a hench wallet you can go nuts tuning them.   

Dublove said

I had a mk4 R32 and like Anna said they are not as expensive as most people think to run. Its the AWD that sells it to most drivers. The power is sexy but its the deliverance that gets any person wet.

If you thrash it a lot you will be returning between 15 and 25 mpg, however chilling and not entering the high rev range you'll return 30+mpg easy.

Its wise to get one with a FSH from a VAG specialist as VW had two recalls regarding the coilpacks and the flat spot during mid revs. The engines run forever if well maintained even those with 100k+ mileage.

R32 all the way. If you got a hench wallet you can go nuts tuning them.   

Just to add….its not the end of the world if the R32 hasn't had the recall work done. VW do it for free if you contact them. Thats what I did.

Altezza rs200 beams (jap import lexus is) Rwd and 210bhp

Nissan 200sx s14A

Always liked the look of the altezza and the speedo is pretty neat too !

Bag.

DubLove said

I had a mk4 R32 and like Anna said they are not as expensive as most people think to run. Its the AWD that sells it to most drivers. The power is sexy but its the deliverance that gets any person wet.

If you thrash it a lot you will be returning between 15 and 25 mpg, however chilling and not entering the high rev range you'll return 30+mpg easy.

Its wise to get one with a FSH from a VAG specialist as VW had two recalls regarding the coilpacks and the flat spot during mid revs. The engines run forever if well maintained even those with 100k+ mileage.

R32 all the way. If you got a hench wallet you can go nuts tuning them.   

Thanks mate, I had read about the coilpack and also the rev flat spot but most I have looked at have had a map to sort the flat spot and I would prob do that as well.

I don't wana get too excited but I might had one lined up and in not a common R32 colour ;-)

I have been trying to join the R32oc for the past 6 weeks!!!! but the validation emails don't work ,and no admin is getting back to me on there or their FB page, its a joke, I cant even reply to guys with cars for sale !! :-(

Baggie82 said

Altezza rs200 beams (jap import lexus is) Rwd and 210bhp

Nissan 200sx s14A

Always liked the look of the altezza and the speedo is pretty neat too !

I had a lexus IS200 b4 my BMW with a nice subtle factory kit fitted etc and did like them, S14A is a good shout but I am thinking of staying away from anything turbo or too brash and loud if you know what I mean otherwise would prob go the Evo/Scooby route

Mate stop all the messing and go mental ... given the chance I would put an extra couple of grand to it and have VX220 or a Lotus Elise

richyhill said

Arf333 said

A few suggestions from me Nissan Pulsar GTi-R
Mistsubishi Evo 5 or 6
Toyota Supra
Nissan 300zx
Mazda RX7
Vauxhall Astra VXR
Corrado G60

or double your budget and get a Clio V6

, Supra too small in back

That is when you reach for the Toyota Aristo. Its basically the lexus GS300 but with the supra engine in it. Shop around and you'll find one in that budget range with a single turbo on it that is easy good for 500 horses!! There are also some impressive soarers and chasers about as well if you like your metal classic.

http://clubaristo.net/forums/showthread.php?34620-Selling-my-202-black-Aristo-V300
http://clubaristo.net/forums/showthread.php?33530-Jzs161-toyota-aristo-single-turbo-£4500-MOT-AND-TAX
just to give you an idea of what I'm talking about
 

I had the same issues when i tried to join the r32 oc. I even contacted them directly whom sent me a web link to overcome the site fault but that failed too. Keep trying its a good club. I used it for viewing only in the end. Miss my 32😢

Gonna chuck this in the mix.  Just an example not mine.
But you will need to warm turbos up first, when you do it will be woth it


http://audisrs.com/K04_B5_S4_Saloon_about52972.html

Spudfingers said

Mate stop all the messing and go mental … given the chance I would put an extra couple of grand to it and have VX220 or a Lotus Elise

Its not a bad shout mate, but my backs not great so getting something that low everyday wouldn't be great, and I need something that I can use as a weekend commuter as well.

Dangerous_brain said

That is when you reach for the Toyota Aristo. Its basically the lexus GS300 but with the supra engine in it. Shop around and you'll find one in that budget range with a single turbo on it that is easy good for 500 horses!! There are also some impressive soarers and chasers about as well if you like your metal classic.

http://clubaristo.net/forums/showthread.php?34620-Selling-my-202-black-Aristo-V300
http://clubaristo.net/forums/showthread.php?33530-Jzs161-toyota-aristo-single-turbo-£4500-MOT-AND-TAX
just to give you an idea of what I'm talking about

That's a lot of power and sounds interesting but maybe a little bit older and bigger than I am looking for

DubLove said

I had the same issues when i tried to join the r32 oc. I even contacted them directly whom sent me a web link to overcome the site fault but that failed too. Keep trying its a good club. I used it for viewing only in the end. Miss my 32😢

Cheers mate I am gona keep trying , but so annoying no one will get back to me

gasco said

Gonna chuck this in the mix.  Just an example not mine.
But you will need to warm turbos up first, when you do it will be woth it


http://audisrs.com/K04_B5_S4_Saloon_about52972.html

I have been looking at a few of these actually mate, there is one on E38 in the classifieds as well, bit older than R32's but more power    …..

Buy a VX220 and a body hoist mate.... awesome!!

" I  had a lexus IS200 b4 my BMW with a nice subtle factory kit fitted etc and did like them, S14A is a good shout but I am thinking of staying away from anything turbo or too brash and loud if you know what I mean otherwise would prob go the Evo/Scooby route"

if you liked the IS 200, but want some more poke, how about an IS300?  3 litres, 211bhp - probably the best of the 40 or so cars I have had.


 

Lexus in Mars Red Rich - nice one  

Hairyarse said

Lexus in Mars Red Rich - nice one  

Still got some touch up paint and it's not far off - even closer is some Porsche Guards Red I kept, even though it's 20yrs old.

RichardHall said

" I  had a lexus IS200 b4 my BMW with a nice subtle factory kit fitted etc and did like them, S14A is a good shout but I am thinking of staying away from anything turbo or too brash and loud if you know what I mean otherwise would prob go the Evo/Scooby route"

if you liked the IS 200, but want some more poke, how about an IS300?  3 litres, 211bhp - probably the best of the 40 or so cars I have had.


 

Drop the TT engine straight in an IS300 and have 300-400 bhp depending on what box you can crane in it or just go NA-T there's lots of kits for that now.

Yeah I liked the lexus, but didn't love it enough to get an IS300 I don't think. One I had not thought of though.

Think its 99% likely I will end up with an R32.

In conversations about one with a guy now, but he is other side of country and flat out with work, so just arranging times for car inspection by AA / RAC most likely and then if all good, when I can pick it up  

Hey Richy, what about a nice Mk1 Focus RS? Just found a nice low miler, 340bhp pocket rocket FOCUS RS