View Full Version : Big comfy cruiser for £1200.....daft ideas welcome!
Hi next year were taking part in a scumball style rally across europe.There will be 3 of us per car and need some ideas for a car idealy it needs to be:
Comfy
Realible
Under £1200 (the cheaper the better!)
Big power with decent top speed
Also would like it to be rear wheel drive(doesnt matter if it isnt just takes some of the fun out of it:d ) and not too bothered about mpg!
corsa1.4sport
19-11-09, 09:53 PM
senator/carlton
There's more to life than Vauxhalls! I know this is a VX site, but come on. lol
A Nova. :thumb:
Just for you limp lol
loggyboy
19-11-09, 09:55 PM
If your not fussed about MPG then a Lexus would be a good bet.
If a IS200 is still a little dear (you can pick them up for close to £1200 but will be a tatty astromiler) then the LS are alot cheaper.
MattBrown
19-11-09, 09:57 PM
Xe nova?
Fast, fun, cheap, reliable, sounds a winner to me:thumb:
Hey man, I like Nova's (who'd have thought it) lol
However...
needs to be:
Comfy
Realible
Under £1200 (the cheaper the better!)
Big power with decent top speed
Also would like it to be rear wheel drive(
A Nova will only tick two of those boxes, and not both at the same time. lol
blue_peg_16v
19-11-09, 09:57 PM
old 5 series or volvo
Old 5 series gets my vote
Jon_nova1
19-11-09, 09:58 PM
L14 has the right idea!
volvo!!
I bought a sh*tter for £50, it hadn't been run in about 3 years, we trailored it to the mot station, put a jump pack on it (because the battery was dead) drove it off the trailor, took it in and it passed, then proceeded to abuse it around warrington for the next 3-4 months, the damn thing was unkillable
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v166/Unicorn007/LC3/DSCF0100.gif
and the only thing it got was a tyre so soft stones got stuck in it lol
oh and it topped out at 140, it was only a 1.8 lol
Southie
19-11-09, 10:06 PM
Mk1 rx7.
loggyboy
19-11-09, 10:07 PM
Mk1 rx7.
3 Adults in comfort? Reliable??
Think again.
Southie
19-11-09, 10:09 PM
3 Adults in comfort? Reliable??
Think again.
Daft ideas welcome ;)
Logical Improvement
19-11-09, 10:09 PM
V6 Omega and £600 spare !
how about my e36 325i?
its got a lsd which should make your trip a litle more fun.
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/cars-sale/386452-bmw-e36-325-coupe.html
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/twag/DSC02254.jpg
Never thought about a carlton/senator but dont know what chances are of finding one!lol
Seen a 4.0 v8 jaguar though
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200945345617962/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/4l_to_4-9l/price-to/2000/page/2/postcode/wf158jd?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2F postcode%2Fwf158jd%2Fengine-size-cars%2F4l_to_4-9l%2Fprice-to%2F2000%2Fpage%2F2%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&anchor=advert200945345617962&logcode=p
and a 5.0? mercedes
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200939342603514/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/5lplus/price-to/2000/page/1/postcode/wf158jd?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2F postcode%2Fwf158jd%2Fengine-size-cars%2F5lplus%2Fprice-to%2F2000%2Fpage%2F1%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&anchor=advert200939342603514&logcode=p
an xe omega. i had an estate one a few years back, & it was bloody fast. it would go down the autobahn at 130+mph with 5 up & luggage
GSi Cavalier FTW. Smart looking, can be economical and can kick their heels nicely.
As for the old 5 series, thats more designed for a load of guys clad in fake gold that own the local takeaway unless its the E39 in which case its ****ing sweet.
an xe omega. i had an estate one a few years back, & it was bloody fast. it would go down the autobahn at 130+mph with 5 up & luggage
Safe. Was that the kids on board and Kingpins finest ditch finders all round? lol
Safe. Was that the kids on board and Kingpins finest ditch finders all round?
workmates & michelins
i only buy decent tyres
workmates & michelins
http://www.kuroneko-chan.com/echoes/images/with_bibendum.jpg
Good bunch of lads. Bibendum FTW.
LEWI007
19-11-09, 10:29 PM
I was going to say Cav GSi, if not that then, well it isnt really a big comfy car, but its bigger than a nova.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/DSC_8552.jpg
Old escorts ftw.
loggyboy
19-11-09, 10:30 PM
an xe omega. i had an estate one a few years back, & it was bloody fast. it would go down the autobahn at 130+mph with 5 up & luggage
I cant see how a car (read barge) with around a 100/tonne could be considered 'bloddy fast'?!
i bet bibendum was asking 'who are these muppets?'
loggyboy
19-11-09, 10:30 PM
I was going to say Cav GSi, if not that then, well it isnt really a big comfy car, but its bigger than a nova.
Old escorts ftw.
Forgetting athe £1200 budget then!?
Unless your talking a 1.4 GLS and i cant see that being a fun drive
I was going to say Cav GSi, if not that then, well it isnt really a big comfy car, but its bigger than a nova.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/DSC_8552.jpg
Old escorts ftw. That 16i is fcuking sex! I'd rather scrap all the L reg Nova GSi's than scumball that Ford!
I cant see how a car (read barge) with around a 100/tonne could be considered 'bloddy fast'?!
an omega estate is a fine mile burner, comfortable, good neutral handling, not going to burn huge fuel & enough space for loads of crap & the booze run home from calais
CoolTiger
19-11-09, 10:35 PM
a bit of fun
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1353371.htm
Richie_B
19-11-09, 10:35 PM
That red escort for scumball ffs lol
RS1600i FTW!!!
As for the old GM Barge, what about a Carlton Diamond? Estate and 3.0 24v as standard with fuill heated leathers? Uprate the exhaust and it brings you an extra 12-15 bhp alone!
If you want reliability too, I'd be tempted by an LS400.
LEWI007
19-11-09, 10:39 PM
Yeh liam thats my wallpaper atm, i plan on having a w*nk over it tonight.
The reason its my wallpaper is because its the same colour im painting my nova, Ford Sunburst Red :D
Good man :)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/eurojdmp11/mk1%20xr2/A291%20FMS%20random/DSC00199.jpg
My XR2 had what looked like 80 grit key marks in the roof still. lol
Byker bodger FTMFL.
LEWI007
19-11-09, 10:42 PM
Is that the one that got stripped and all the parts lined up down your street ? lol
No. That was the donor/spares/money maker lol (EFR 8Y).
A291 FMS was chopped up and disposed of in my old lock up. lol
Richie_B
19-11-09, 10:44 PM
Byker Bodge did my door too ^ :(
Byker Bodge did my door too ^ :(
++ :(
At least FMS was painted when in the previous owners care lol
I just go to Mel Horne lol
BB's S1 RST FTW though. :thumb:
LEWI007
19-11-09, 10:46 PM
lol Byker Bodge lol
Where did that come from, i think ill have to start calling my mate that now lol
Clifford Auto Bodies in Byker (funnily enough)
He's a butcher! Painted a spare Nova door and my new wings and never even keyed up the factory primer. lol
chris gsi
19-11-09, 10:59 PM
if i was to have a blast at the rally i would look at a mitsubishi galant v6 or the jaguar xj6 but i would end up looking at a old range rover
JZA70 Supra Turbo :d
Or a Hilux lol
5 up in a Supra? lol Comfy!
Same applies for Hilux. Stop failing at the internet before I come down there and remove your batteries or cut your keyboard wire. :(
Questionable 1 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200927337056307/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/ssangyong/price-from/1000/price-to/2000/postcode/wf27az/page/1/radius/1501?previous=/search/results/usedcars/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501/make/ssangyong/price-from/1000/price-to/2000/page/1/sort/priceasc&anchor=advert200927337056307&logcode=p)
Questionable 2 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200942343759420/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/chevrolet/price-to/2000/price-from/1000/page/1/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501?previous=/search/results/usedcars/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501/make/chevrolet/price-to/2000/price-from/1000/page/1/sort/priceasc&anchor=advert200942343759420&logcode=p)
Questionable 3 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200947346457708/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/jaguar/price-to/2000/price-from/1000/postcode/wf27az/page/1/radius/1501?previous=/search/results/usedcars/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501/make/jaguar/price-to/2000/price-from/1000/page/1/sort/priceasc&anchor=advert200947346457708&logcode=p)
Questionable 4 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200946346087300/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/land_rover/model/range_rover/price-from/1000/price-to/2000/page/1/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501?previous=/search/results/usedcars/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501/make/land_rover/model/range_rover/price-from/1000/price-to/2000/sort/priceasc/page/1&anchor=advert200946346087300&logcode=p)
Erm 5 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200924335888118/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/reliant/price-to/2000/price-from/1000/page/1/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501?previous=/search/results/usedcars/postcode/wf27az/radius/1501/make/reliant/price-to/2000/price-from/1000/sort/priceasc/page/1&anchor=advert200924335888118&logcode=p)
How about -
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1184702.htm
loggyboy
20-11-09, 12:20 AM
5 up in a Supra? lol Comfy!
Same applies for Hilux. Stop failing at the internet before I come down there and remove your batteries or cut your keyboard wire. :(
There will be 3 occupants though.
Welsh Dan
20-11-09, 12:42 AM
XE/V6 Omega or a 2.0/V6 Late 90's Ghia X mondeo would be my vote.
Novasport
20-11-09, 12:53 AM
V8 Range Rover running on gas, luxury barge for £950!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200944345083523/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/land_rover/model/range_rover/price-to/1000/postcode/de223bx/radius/1500/page/1?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostco de%2Fde223bx%2Fradius%2F1500%2Fmake%2Fland_rover%2 Fmodel%2Frange_rover%2Fprice-to%2F1000%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F1&anchor=advert200944345083523&logcode=p
LEWI007
20-11-09, 12:59 AM
Nova saloon with an XE, sorted lol
I cant see how a car (read barge) with around a 100/tonne could be considered 'bloddy fast'?!
They go ok ;) and they are bloody comfy
I have a v6 omega estate and a 200 mile trip feels like popping down the shops :)
Edit and it was 1200
rednova
20-11-09, 10:31 AM
as said dirty great lexus ftw failing that something big sand swedish or a rover 800 sterling with the leather recaros mmmmm and youd have 1100 change well nearly http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1335241.htm
600 turbo?
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1349097.htm
saab
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1333763.htm
lexus
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1354464.htm
Good call on the rover 800!
Other options I'd consider are the range rover, omega, or a 7 series for ultimate cruising comfort
5 up in a Supra? lol Comfy!
Same applies for Hilux. Stop failing at the internet before I come down there and remove your batteries or cut your keyboard wire. :(
as said, 3 up and there's plenty of room in a JZA70!
How is that failing!?!
Comfy - check, both. The hilux could drive over the himalayas without feeling a jolt
Reliable - both are toyotas so will never break
Cost - both can be had for <£1200 with ease
Speed - 2.5 straight six twin turbo much? lol
davidfox280585
20-11-09, 11:10 AM
cav td nothing else im afraid,
620ti is a better (read more reliable) setup than the 820ti
just dont expect to corner well in the wet lol
ant_tay
20-11-09, 12:44 PM
id go with the 2.5 v6 galant i have had one and it was quickish and was the most comfortable car i have driven and it had cruise control but they are fwd
Brutal ugly, but comfy and best of all can be bought for little ££:
http://www.dharma-bums.co.uk/pageindex/scorpio/scorpio!.jpg
/\/\ you could make a dodgy looky likey of this:
http://www.edmunds.com/media/2002/paris/subaru/subaru.imprezza.sti.f34.500.jpg
ben doodar
20-11-09, 02:48 PM
v6 omega
Id go for a big dirty great ex farmer Hilux, just for the ramming aspect really.
pikey ram raider much? /\
for £950 in tonights hull daily mail, there is a 100k mile lexus ls400 on an s plate. has every box ticked spec wise and full lexus sh. and that creamy v8 thats good for 1 million miles. it has 12 months tax and ticket. oh and new it cost £76 large!!!
NOVA_LEE
20-11-09, 04:21 PM
ex police v70, fookin rapid plus can get them cheap, the squarer ones like
Some form of Audi A6/A8, possibly a Quattro model.
Some very good ideas.never thought about the old rover turbos or saabs!
Are the big lexus RWD or FWD?
Welsh Dan
20-11-09, 06:12 PM
The big Lexus are RWD. Or at least the ones I've seen used as donor cars have been.
rwd, all lexii are. (lexii is the plural of lexus) other option is volvo 960 turbo, or a 850 t5
jakeufton
20-11-09, 08:17 PM
get an old granada 2.9. quite good...
I'd go for a megav6, lor a lolvo.
liam944nova
20-11-09, 08:26 PM
scorpio v6 24v cosworth :thumb: although they are getting rare as folk scrap them for the engines
Jim Mcrae
20-11-09, 09:53 PM
Find a volvo T5.
scorpio v6 24v cosworth :thumb: although they are getting rare as folk scrap them for the engines
which snap timing chains and eat themselves. :roll:
so, basically it comes down to watching ronin & buying one of the cars that they used in the chases
blacknovagsi
20-11-09, 10:16 PM
bmw 5 series or an OLD merc with whitewall tyres
liam944nova
21-11-09, 11:00 AM
which snap timing chains and eat themselves. :roll:
i know someone who has the 24v v6 in a sierra and its done 250k and still pulls like a train :)
i know someone who has the 24v v6 in a sierra and its done 250k and still pulls like a train :)
is it filthy and 20mins late then?????
Old BMW 5 series, 525 or similar imo
E34 5 series if you want manual or a E32 if you don't mind auto
Audi 100/early a6 with quattro
W126 merc or maybe a W124 - old W123s are getting harder to find now, unless you want to buy my 1977 manual 2 litre W123 in leaf green for £800. It's valid for classic insurance and situated in Bognor Regis, West Sussex.
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