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rex-16v
21-09-08, 06:26 PM
hey, now do i buy a cheap little car for next to nothing and strip it and add to or do i buy one done, iv been looking and seen afew but some are a bit pricey for what they are.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Corsa-Widetrack-rally-car-race-car (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5335828416&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Corsa-Widetrack-rally-car-race-car_W0QQitemZ270276100636QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9858QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
your opinions......
novarally
21-09-08, 06:39 PM
The Corsa you've put the link to recently changed hands for £3500, and was a bargain considering the spec. of it. I'm surprised to see it up for sale again so soon.

It would cost a fortune to build something to the same level.
burgo
21-09-08, 06:47 PM
much much cheaper to buy one that is already done
Mike
21-09-08, 07:39 PM
much much cheaper to buy one that is already done

Agreed! If your planning on building something to a "decent spec" budget a good £5k max unless you spend years looking for bargains or your already "in" with "motorsport for a living" type people :thumb:
Rexy
21-09-08, 07:54 PM
another rex :O

lol whats this about.....
Lee
21-09-08, 08:05 PM
Basically..

Buy one built = Cheaper

Build it yourself = Learn way more about your car and make it how you want iy from the start.
calibra-keith
22-09-08, 11:09 AM
suppose it comes down to the size of your wallet and/or the spec you want, i would start from scratch its more fun and we all learn new things the more we mess around with our projects :thumb:
craig green
22-09-08, 11:22 AM
Buying pre-built also means you are essentially leaving full trust for the safety of the car & its integrity in the hands of who sold it to you. There are a lot of monkey-mechanics & children building cars these days.
Dod
22-09-08, 11:35 AM
Something like whats in your link is ideal. Its a big spec and it'll still need a lot of input from you which will help you learn more about the car.
Stuart
22-09-08, 11:36 AM
I'd buy pre built (laregely) then strip it down and ensure all parts were fitted right, and that they are on a good chassis etc blah blah
Pistol Pete
22-09-08, 11:54 AM
That Corsa would have been a good base, but as Lee said

"Basically..

Buy one built = Cheaper

Build it yourself = Learn way more about your car and make it how you want it from the start."

I would agree with that. Building one is fun aswell, and if it breaks down, gives you grief (all cars do!!) you may know what the problem is.
spanishfly
22-09-08, 03:06 PM
Do like Stu buy one built by a big company, it may be girly but they handle well! Even have space for scisors!!!!!!!
Stuart
22-09-08, 03:15 PM
Do like Stu buy one built by a big company, it may be girly but they handle well! Even have space for scisors!!!!!!!

fook off.......................................was it built by a big company lol
rex-16v
23-09-08, 05:25 PM
What about this one ? its abit far away but it seems a good price and good starting point
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150295342043&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5335828416&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI. dll%3FViewItem%26rd%3D1%26item%3D150295342043%26ss PageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWA%3AIT%26ih%3D005)
loggyboy
23-09-08, 05:37 PM
I dont think its always cheaper to buy pre-done. I'd like to think my novas worth more than ive spent on it. (obviously not including time, only money wise)
If you shop around and buy stuff cheap and cleverly.

And i prefer to make things myself - SO much more satisfaction. My next project is likely to be kit car from 'near' scratch.