Ten cars to own before you die (Or hit 40 lol!)

[RJM25R]

Dead simple, a list of ten REALISTICALLY AFFORDABLE cars I want to own before I'm 40 (or die!)

No Ferrari's or silly gear (Although a Porsche 944 Turbo, or old 911 are possible)

I've had an evolving list, but this is my definitive lot.......


1. Sierra Sapphire Cosworth
2. Kit car (Caterham style)
3. Lotus Elan (90's model)
4. Evo 4/5/6
5. BMW M3 (E36) Coupe or convertible
6. Lotus Elise or Vx220
7. Subaru Impreza
8. XR3I convertible
9. Nova GTE/GSI/XE
10. Calibra

I've done 1,7,8,9 and 10 already.

Whats your list?

[Bubba]

only got 2...Lotus carlton and a cav turbo in burgandy.

[vaughanmc]

1. Nova Sport (That I can actually drive)
2. Mk2 Astra GTE Champion
3. Mk1/Mk2 T40 Nova
4. Cavalier Turbo 4x4
5. Vectra ST200 (1 of the 38)
6. Ford Escort Mk2 RS 1800
7. S1 Escort RS Turbo
8. Clio Williams 1
9. 205 GTi Mi16 T40/T45
10. Lotus Sunbeam

[Joe Richardson]

1. nova sr/gsi/gte
2. sierra cosworth saph/3dr/rs500
3. Audi s3
4. subaru
5. Evo
6. mk2 astra gte
7. nissan skyline r-32
8. nissan pulsar gtr
9. mk2 escort rs2000/mexico ect.
10. escort rs turbo

I have done 1 Nova sr :thumb:

[sulphur]

There's plenty I'd like to drive, but to actually own I've only a few. Focus RS/ST3, Mazda RX7 and a Vectra VXR. :)

[L14MNP]

There's not may on my list TBH.

1) Ford Escort RS1600i
2) Nissan Skyline KGC10 GTX (GT-R replica)
3) Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R
4) Some type of Caterfield
5) Build a bike engined Fiat Sciecento
6) 3dr Sierra Cosworth RS500
7) Nova GTE
8) Plymouth Roadrunner
9) A mk1 Escort
10) GTi6 engined 309 GTi

Assuming we're staying at realistic money (sub £20k). These are just some of the cars that interest me. I don't have a 'list' though. Never seen the point.

[muzzy]

My list is fairly **** but they are cars ive always said i would own! There's plenty more too.

1. Lotus Carlton
2. Astra Champion
3. Rover Metro GTI
4. MK1 Escort Mexico
5. Renault 5 GTT
6. MK2 Fiesta XR2
7. MK1 Fiesta XR2
8. MK2 Escort RS1800
9. Fiesta RS Turbo
10. Nova Sport

Sierra Saph Cosworth would be up there too.

[bazil]

1) nova 1.3sr
2) nova GTE
3) nova GSI
4) Lancia Delta EVO 3
5) Escort cozzie
6) smart diablo lol
7) audi rs4
8) audi quattro sport
9) rs200
10) ferarri F40 ( would never afford one but its gota be there )

owned 1,2,3 but just a wee shot in the rest would be nice :d

[L14MNP]

Ah time to dream? lol

1) Ferrari F40
2) Ford RS200 Evo
3) Metro 6R4
4) KGC10 Skyline GT-R
5) 1200 BHP R32 GT-R
6) 997 911 GT3 RS
7-10) A selection of Super Tourers and Group B monsters.

[bazil]

Ah time to dream? lol

1) Ferrari F40
2) Ford RS200 Evo
3) Metro 6R4
4) KGC10 Skyline GT-R
5) 1200 BHP R32 GT-R
6) 997 911 GT3 RS
7-10) A selection of Super Tourers and Group B monsters.

Dead simple, a list of ten REALISTICALLY AFFORDABLE cars I want to own before I'm 40 (or die!)

No Ferrari's or silly gear (Although a Porsche 944 Turbo, or old 911 are possible)

I've had an evolving list, but this is my definitive lot.......


lol you must be mega rich matelol

[L14MNP]

lol I posted after you though. Epic fail on your part.

You also said an F40 (good taste btw) lol [which you have just went back and edited!] lol

See above for my realistic choices. :p

[Mike]

1. Sierra Sapphire Cosworth
2. Kit car (Caterham style)
3. Lotus Elan (90's model)
4. Evo 4/5/6
5. BMW M3 (E36) Coupe or convertible
6. Lotus Elise or Vx220
7. Subaru Impreza
8. XR3I convertible
9. Nova GTE/GSI/XE
10. Calibra


1. Sierra or Escort Cosworth
2. Nova SR T40 (tick)
3. S1 RST
4. RX7 (FD model - soon to be ticked)
5. EK Civic Type R
6. Integra Type R (DC5 model)
7. 106 Rallye (phase 2)
8. Skyline GTR (any model)
9. Evo 3
10. Caterham (but build it myself as oppose to buy pre done)

Ive had loads of radom cars, but those are the ones id like to have owned to be able to say "yes ive had a xxxx an yes there ace/shÃ*t etc)

All the other hot hatch type cack (R5 Turbo, 205 GTi's, 106 GTi's etc) ive already had an liked/disliked.

[DAN-F]

ive owned a lot of the cars ive wanted but on the to do list are

1 escort cosworth
2 rs200
3 mk1 escort
4 mk1 lotus cortina
5 mk2 escort
6 a mint nova sport
7 a sliver cav turbo
8 a twin bike engined track nova
9 a bathurst vxr8
10 a massive powered jap machin r34 skyline maybe an evo or blob eye scoob or a skylin engined 200sx or silvia

[Jack]

TBH Limp you'd struggle to find a decent Roadrunner for <£20k, unless you get a poverty spec one with something like a 318.

Realistically... starting with the two I've done so far.

1) V6 Nova saloon - always fancied a V6 when I first got the shell off Rexy.
2) Celica ST205 - remember seeing them when they first came out in 1994 and thinking "I'd like one of those one day". Totally forgot about them til I was looking to replace the nova saloon I sold 5 years ago!
3) Dolomite Sprint OR 1850HL - preferably in Brunswick Green. My dad had one and I loved it.
4) Skyline R33 GTR - don't care how fat and heavy they are, I still like them.
5) S197 Mustang GT - I'm not a great fan of Mustangs but it would be nice to have a bit of modern muscle. Can see them being cheap in a few years once the Camaro takes off.
6) 1969 Camaro SS - classic American pony car. I'd settle for a replica as legit SS/RS cars fetch big dollar.
7) Triumph TR6 - classic British sports coupe. Bit pricey though for a good one, as I'd be after a RHD version.
8) Triumph Stag V8 - can be picked up quite cheap, those left around these days mostly all have the original faults fixed up.
9) Toyota Glanza-V Turbo - if I got rid of the Nova and needed a second car, this would be at the top of my list
10) Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 - again, another second in line car to the Celica.

Problem is I doubt I'd actually get round to owning half of them as I tend to buy a car I like and stick with it for ages. I don't tend to swap my cars every few years just to get something else.

The Celica has a backup list, if I sold it tomorrow it would be GTO, RX-7, GTR, Supra or Galant. Wouldn't consider anything other than Japanese for my "primary" car tbh.

[muzzy]

3) Dolomite Sprint OR 1850HL - preferably in Brunswick Green. My dad had one and I loved it.

:cool:

[L14MNP]

Thing is though Jaques, no-one says they have to be roadworthy.

Don't p!ss on my Mopar fire lol. Same deal with the KGC10. Would be struggling to find a worthy one for £20k to my door.

[Jack]

If you have £40k to spare, there was always a rather tasty orange GTX on ebay. There was a yellow track prepared one on there too for a lot less $$$ but the owner put up a vid of him seriously abusing it in a car park. FAIL lol

[DAN-F]

TBH Limp you'd struggle to find a decent Roadrunner for <£20k, unless you get a poverty spec one with something like a 318.

Realistically... starting with the two I've done so far.

1) V6 Nova saloon - always fancied a V6 when I first got the shell off Rexy.
2) Celica ST205 - remember seeing them when they first came out in 1994 and thinking "I'd like one of those one day". Totally forgot about them til I was looking to replace the nova saloon I sold 5 years ago!
3) Dolomite Sprint OR 1850HL - preferably in Brunswick Green. My dad had one and I loved it.
4) Skyline R33 GTR - don't care how fat and heavy they are, I still like them.
5) S197 Mustang GT - I'm not a great fan of Mustangs but it would be nice to have a bit of modern muscle. Can see them being cheap in a few years once the Camaro takes off.
6) 1969 Camaro SS - classic American pony car. I'd settle for a replica as legit SS/RS cars fetch big dollar.
7) Triumph TR6 - classic British sports coupe. Bit pricey though for a good one, as I'd be after a RHD version.
8) Triumph Stag V8 - can be picked up quite cheap, those left around these days mostly all have the original faults fixed up.
9) Toyota Glanza-V Turbo - if I got rid of the Nova and needed a second car, this would be at the top of my list
10) Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 - again, another second in line car to the Celica.

Problem is I doubt I'd actually get round to owning half of them as I tend to buy a car I like and stick with it for ages. I don't tend to swap my cars every few years just to get something else.

The Celica has a backup list, if I sold it tomorrow it would be GTO, RX-7, GTR, Supra or Galant. Wouldn't consider anything other than Japanese for my "primary" car tbh.

i have a 67 ss camaro convertible sat on my drive in bits and one of my first cars was a dolly sprint my grandad gave it me to potch with when i was 15

[Bubba]

time to dream time

http://www.rallye-info.com/images/photos/misc/2006eifel/740/Audi%20Quattro%20S1%20-%20M3%20-%20IN-NE%207.jpg
http://www.rpmgo.com/images/audi_rs6_avant1.jpg
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg471/ariefwiryanto1/gumpert_apollo_geneve.jpg
http://www.titanic.co.uk/GT3/GJBGT302.jpg
http://img0.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/b/3/4/866/4866448_1967_Chevrolet_Impala.JPG
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3232/1967_Ford_Mustang_Fastback_Shelby_GT500_02.JPG
http://musclecarscene.com/pictures/d/132-1/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Front-Quarter1.jpg

[Andy]

1.MG Maestro Turbo
2.Escort Rs2000 mk2
3.Lotus Sunbeam
4.Chevette Hsr
5.Astra VXR Nurburgring
6.Astra Gte 16v
7.Escort Cosworth
8.Subaru Impreza 22b
9.Mk2 Focus RS
10.Peugeot 309 Gti Goodwood

[Mike]

11. Sunbeam Lotus.

[L14MNP]

Ian Huntleys Fiesta. It would go nice next to the Scenic I bought from Jerry and Kate. :)

[saloonwoody]

1. delta integrale
2. cavalier gsi
3. cavalier turbo
4. impreza
5. r5gtt
6. valver nova
7. rs500
8. uno turbo..... yes really lol
9. nissan skyline
10. era turbo mini

iv owned 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 :)

[craig green]

Nova LET
DC2 Integra type R (black)
Pug 205 GTi Mi16
concourse Nova 1.3 SR
mk2 Astra GTE 16v champion.
Escort mk2 RS2000
BMW E30 M3 Evo
Lancia Delta integrale evo
Honda civic Ek9 Type R
Pug 106 ph1 1.3 Rallye (white)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/Peder_Nilsson/463de5ae1ab09.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn48/Thijs-v-d-H/CIMG0092.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg173/eenstad_album1/d_delta_integrale_evo_12.jpg

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/ACISNEROS89/ALXSPIXS035.jpg

[Jack]

the Scenic I bought from Jerry and Kate. :)
http://ilprofessore.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/cillit-bang.jpg

You'll need that to get the blood stains out

[/bad taste]

[muzzy]

Pug 106 1.3 Rallye

I would say if you get the chance to own one, take it, i loved mine :cool:

[peester]

1. HSV Holden Race-Spec. Coupe.
2. HP Droopsnoot Firenza
3. Lotus Sunbeam
4. Opel Ascona 400
5. BMW E30 M3
6. Mercedes AMG C63 Black
7. Fiat131/Alfasuad
8. VW type-3 Fastback
9. Hillman Avenger Tiger 3dr
10. ITB/TwinCarb Nova 3 dr Hatch
Its only the nova ive done lol, ever likely to do..

[Rick Draper]

1. 996 GT2,
2. Audi R8,
3. Audi S3,
4. Escort Cosworth,
5. Nissan Skyline GT-R black edition,
6. Nova GSI,
7. Caterham,
8. EP3 final edition,
9. Hilman Imp,
10. Dans Nova turbo!!!

[MK999]

1. An actually track capable nova (in the making lol)
2. Opel Manta A - rather fancy squeezing in an RB25/26 or something similar, not sure if that counts as realistic though, especially as they're getting older and therefore rarer every year! Definitely turbo'd if I had one for the muscle looks/sneeze dual personality :d
3. R34 skyline, must be getting cheap before i'm 40 :p
4. S2000, hard topped to avoid the hairdresser look
5. Euro'd up daily of some sort, probably VW golf? yeah it's getting a bit overdone, but they still look cool

erm, tbc? 10 I *Really* want is hard lol

[RJM25R]

Some interesting metal on those lists and some absolute bollocks talked as well! Come on FFS, it's not "Cars I dream about having" but cars you CAN afford to buy and run, and WILL buy!!!!

I missed the RS2000 mk2, I spotted that on a couple of lists and I've always fancied one of those but they're really shooting up in value.

[Mike]

Theres a lot of Fords being metioned lol

[L14MNP]

I forgot a samba T2 with safari windows. :(

[Rickardo]

1 Mk1 Escort (4 wheel Cosworth powered)
2 Intergrale
3 G60 Rallye Golf
4 5 Turbo ( had one, need another)
5 Gt500 Mustang ( Eleanor)
6 911 (80's whaletale fat boy)
7 Holden Maloo
8 Skyline
9 Lotus Carlton
10 Rover 25

[mk1nova_rich]

1. Jamaica Yellow Nova SR XE
2. Mk2 Escort RS
3. Mk1 Escort RS
4. Nova Sport
5. Minivan
6. Zetec Pop 100e
7. Mk1 Astra GTE
8. Series 1 RS Turbo
9. Lotus Sunbeam
10. Mk2 Astra GTE 16v

[Rexy]

1. Anything as long as the Reg date or build date is 16/05/1982

End of lol.

[Joe Richardson]

Theres a lot of Fords being metioned lol

That's because there good Mike,me and you both know that :thumb:

[Keif]

only got 2...Lotus carlton and a cav turbo in burgandy.

Lol, my mate has a Cav Turbo, you can guess the colour.

10, not easy.

1. Lotus Carlton - Oh yeah, i have one. :thumb:
2. Monaro VXR
3. Astra Mk1 GTE
4. Manta A
5. Lancia Delta Integrale
6. Golf GTi MK1
7. Porsche 911
8. Lotus Esprit
9.
10.

I'll fill in the blanks when i can think of some more.

[Mike]

That's because there good Mike,me and you both know that :thumb:

True, i want this one...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/Random/Image008.jpg

[L14MNP]

Nice wheel choice. :) lol

[Joe Richardson]

True, i want this one...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/Random/Image008.jpg

looks well :thumb:

[Mike]

Nice wheel choice. :) lol

Was a mates dads Tarmac rally car that got laid up in a barn from about 98 until when that pick was taken in about 2006, my mate (his son) bought it off of his old man & resurrected it. 300bhp of Tarmac 4x4 spec. Insanly quick car TBH.

EDIT: Thats the car i measured to figure out Escos running gear is the best option for minimal mods onto a Nova.

[NOVA-KID-93]

id like:
1. Nova (mine :D)
2. Clean standard Nova GTE
3. Sierra Saphire Cosworth
4. Toyota Starlet Glanza
5. Evo 6
6. Mk1 Escort
7. Opel Manta GTE
8. Mk2 Golf GTI
9. Corsa VXR
10. Land Rover 90

[mayhem]

-nova c20let
-lotus omega
-manta A gt/e
-commodore A coupe
-E30 M3
-E34 M5
-jetta mk1
-AE86
-supra
-ascona B

[dan16v]

1/ BMW CSL e46 shape
2/ BMW M3 (new v8 one)
3/ Mk 1 escort with a YB set up
4/ Mk 2 escort with a YB set up
5/ Ferrari 360

Not sure what else with-out being silly and un-realistic.

[RJM25R]

1/ BMW CSL e46 shape
2/ BMW M3 (new v8 one)
3/ Mk 1 escort with a YB set up
4/ Mk 2 escort with a YB set up
5/ Ferrari 360

Not sure what else with-out being silly and un-realistic.

A ferrari is not un-realistic? Good for you!

[Nova-rich]

1. MK1 Escort
2. AE86
3. Sapphire cosworth
4. S13 200sx
5. MK2 Astra GTE 16V - DONE!
6. Opel Rekord C coupe - DONE!
7. MK1 cavalier saloon - DONE!
8. Ferarri Testarossa
9. 1957 Chevrolet bel-air
10. Track prepped 205 GTI

[dan16v]

A ferrari is not un-realistic? Good for you!

Thanks Rick:)

Can get a 360 now for 35-40k, sure if i sold the M3 the Escort Cosworth and broke the nova id get near that figurelol

[muzzy]

Looking at everyone else's lists, I'm maybe aiming too low in life lol

[adam c]

Tough one!as a couple of the ones i would like to own i have so i'll do the ones that i havent owned.....yetlol but are realistically affordable now.

1.)S2 Indigo blue 106 rallye
2.)Caterham style kitcar (not sure on engine)
3.)Corolla AE86
4.)Vx220 or Lotus Elise/Exige
5.)Evo 5 or later (saw a Evo 6 i liked the other night for sale so i got an insurance quote and it was £3701.71 tpf&t...so that ideas on hold for a few more years! lol
6.)S1 Escort turbo
7.)MK5 Golf R32
8.)TVR T350 (Ideally want a sagaris but with prices of them that aint gonna happen for sometime yet!lol )
9.)Land Rover Defender (dont ask why i fancy one:confused: )
10.)E30 M3 :cool:

[Mike]

Golf R32's aint actually that good. I used quarter tank of fuel doing 15 miles in one lol lol

[adam c]

Golf R32's aint actually that good. I used quarter tank of fuel doing 15 miles in one lol lol

I know and normal gti's are supposed to be on par with them(which i dont like the look of) and they look a bit lardy to be "quick" down some country lanes but i like the noise and with the optional extra recaros in have a really nice interior....plus iirc you can get an haldex controller so that the powers split more like 30% front 70% rear:cool:

P.S (Fuel cannot be much worse than my old novalol )

[craig green]

Golf R32's aint actually that good. I used quarter tank of fuel doing 15 miles in one lol lol

That'll be why everyone is strapping turbo's on them.

[twistysnovagte]

REALISTICALLY (i still wishlol)

1,sierra sapphire cosworth
2,mitsibushi evo 6
3,mk1 escort(with yb engine)
4,mk2 astra gte(with c20let engine)
5,subaru impreza sti type r(old shape,3 door model)
6,toyota supra tt(with big single turbo set up,oh yes)
7,lancia delta intergale
8,chevvy camaro rs/ss (69)
9,pontiac gto (69)(pro touring)
10,dodge challenger(with small block hemi)

[Lee H]

1. Mitsubishi Evo 6
2. Lotus Exige
3. VX220 Turbo
4. Lotus Carlton
5. Honda Civic Type R
6. Mazda RX7
7. Monaro VXR
8. Audi RS4
9. Honda Integra DC5
10. Mk1 Golf GTi

[FB_evolutions]

1) MK1 Rs Mexico
2) lotus carlton
3) BMW E30 M3
4) Rs 500
5) Metro 6r4
6) S1/S2 RS Turbo
7) 1964 chevy S/S Impala
8) 1968 lincoln continental
9) CCX
10) Defender 90

[de-slotted]

I'm already over 40 :cry: so here is my lot
1 Astra GTE MK1
2 RS Turbo S1
3 Escort XR3i MK 3
4 RS 2000 MK2
5 MEXICO MK2
6 Saab 99 Turbo
7 Mini 1275 GT
8 CAPRI 3.0S
9 CAPRI 2.0S
10 FIAT 124 SPORT

I've already owned these:d @ some point

[sulphur]

I'd also like to add a Volvo 850 T5R to my list, kthnxbai. :thumb:

[Lee]

Rick, just read your first post. Calibra???? Are you on crack? lol

[L33 LEG]

.

[Sloth]

Yaris? /\

[sulphur]

^ lol

[Saloony]

1) Lambo of some discription
2) Aston Martin DBS
3) Jag XKR (new one) or XJR
4) Merc CLS AMG
5) Vauxhall Firenza


Thats my lot really, doubt a lambo will ever be in my reach. The rest, one day. But i feel dirty talking about it with the Ro lol

[Sloth]

1 nsu ro80 with a rx7 turbo motor
2 bmw 2002 running an e30 m3 motor
3 mk3 cortina estate with a small block ford motor
4 austim maxi with a 1800 vvc k series motor
5 citroen ds sharknose in almond verte and english white
6 72 chevelle 454ci ls6 in go go yellow
7 23 track nosed model t running a toyota 7m-gte engine and running gear
8 75 audi 100 with a 20v 5cyl turbo motor and 4wd
9 77 cavalier mk1 slammed running a saab motor, gt40r, 6spd os-geikin box, z3m rear diff and 100bhp nos shot
10 porsche 550 spyder in bmw apineweib.

[sulphur]

1 nsu ro80 with a rx7 turbo motor
2 bmw 2002 running an e30 m3 motor
3 mk3 cortina estate with a small block ford motor
4 austim maxi with a 1800 vvc k series motor
5 citroen ds sharknose in almond verte and english white
6 72 chevelle 454ci ls6 in go go yellow
7 23 track nosed model t running a toyota 7m-gte engine and running gear
8 75 audi 100 with a 20v 5cyl turbo motor and 4wd
9 77 cavalier mk1 slammed running a saab motor, gt40r, 6spd os-geikin box, z3m rear diff and 100bhp nos shot
10 porsche 550 spyder in bmw apineweib.


Nothing too specific then, eh? :tard:

You have too much free time. lol

[Saloony]

Nothing too specific then, eh? :tard:

You have too much free time. lol

He gets plenty of time to think during these bans

[sulphur]

lol

[NovaLad]

He gets plenty of time to think during these bans
lol +REP!

[Sloth]

thats the top of a 67 car list...... :D

[sulphur]

How many have you ticked off? lol

[Sloth]

12 lol the funniest? nissan bluebird zxturbo.....

[adam c]

8 75 audi 100 with a 20v 5cyl turbo motor and 4wd
9 77 cavalier mk1 slammed running a saab motor, gt40r, 6spd os-geikin box, z3m rear diff and 100bhp nos shot


whats so special about a 75 audi 100 and a 77 cavalier mk1?can you not just have a 76 or a 78(or any other year from that same shape) audi or cavalier?:confused:

And with the audi hadnt you might aswell just buy a proper audi quattro to start with?As to me a audi 100 + 20v 5cyl turbo engine+ 4wd=audi quattro anyway!:confused:

and whats so good about a z3m rear diff?

not being funny but just asking:thumb:

[L33 LEG]

For years now i have had a list of cars that i want to own in my lifetime. I will always have cars in my life and i cant wait till i have my own place with an amazing garage. I have never dreamt of owning zondas or supercars like that but have always dreamt of cars that i will own. Seen as i dont like new cars my list will pretty much stay the same.

1) E36 BMW. Years ago i photoshopped a black m3 convertable and told people i will have one within a few years. At the monet i have the black coupe which i love to bits and a near identical convertable. I dont feel the need of owing an M3 to be honest, the coupe will stay with me for a long time

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20BMW%20project/bmw083.jpg

2) E30 Convertable. 18months ago i finally bought one, was easily the coolest car i have owned. Even though it had problems i was constantly grinning driving it. I kind of regret selling it but i can always buy another one.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20bm%20cabby%20project/cab039.jpg

3) Merc SL500. Again, i have wanted one of these for years and i can see me owning one sometime this year. Basically a black one with black leather slammed on the standard alloys, perfect imo!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/qlR5ywm0KGrHgoOKicEjlLmZ3G2BKYHhMiM.jpg

4) CRX Vtec. Ever since seeing one whilst at college i have been in love with these cars. Apart from a nova they are the best hatch around. Since i was 19 i have nearly bought one so many times. Hopefully when i do finally make the purchase i won't be disappointed. I actually think they are in my top 3 cars of all time

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/05.jpg

5) Escort Cosworth. I hate fords but these are truely amazing cars. I have never thought about owning just one car but if the time ever comes up i will settle with selling up and buying one. Unsure on colour but must be a clean example bought from an enthusiast.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/fordescortcosworth.jpg

6) Holden Ute. In a couple of years time when i might want something a bit newer i have a very short list of cars that i would consider. An ute will just about beat an F150 or something odd like that Lol.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/ute3.jpg

7) Somesort of highly kitted up jap car. Not quite sure what yet but within the next few years i want to be either a S2000, skyline or similar and go crazy with it and make it a project lasting years.

8) Ferrari 348 Spider. In my mid 30s now and instead of buying a new bmw or something similar i will be wanting a black 348. Always fancied these over the other ferraris, think its because of the rear lights and the fact if i spent a bit extra for a 355 people may think its an mr2 Lol.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/f348-spyderr.jpg

9) Dodge Viper. The dream gets a little silly now but who knows what prices will be by then and how much il be earning. Would absolulty love a viper parked in my garage though.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/ext76.jpg

10) Porsche 993 Turbo. Will more than likely just stay a dream but when and if i ever own one of these my life will be complete, my best car of all time and always will be.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/2mguvqw.jpg

I guess il always have a black car aswell lol I have also purposely missed out my nova, even though it will hopefully be with me most of my life it was never a dream, more like a child i can never get rid of ha!

[Sloth]

whats so special about a 75 audi 100 and a 77 cavalier mk1?can you not just have a 76 or a 78(or any other year from that same shape) audi or cavalier?:confused: my grandfather had a 75 audi 100, and i own a 77 cav.

And with the audi hadnt you might aswell just buy a proper audi quattro to start with?As to me a audi 100 + 20v 5cyl turbo engine+ 4wd=audi quattro anyway!:confused: no cos the 75 100 never had 4wd mate.

and whats so good about a z3m rear diff? see this months ppc cover car, 682bhp e30 m3 running z3m rear axle. so very strong, and very light, and lsd as std.

not being funny but just asking:thumb:
.

[Asa-James]

1. BMW E30 M3 Evo
2. Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
3. Lotus Exige S
4. Lotus 340R
5. Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon
6. Lancia Delta HF Integrale
7. Morris Minor with turbo'd 1275 mini engine conversion
8. VW Golf GTi (already done with a mk2)
9. Porsche 944
10. Toyota Corolla AE86

[L14MNP]

lol the funniest?



9 77 cavalier mk1 slammed running a saab motor, gt40r, 6spd os-geikin box, z3m rear diff and 100bhp nos shot


:thumb:

[therealnovaboy]

dont think il actualy ever buy half of them but you can always dream.

1. audi r8 v10 in red
2.audi ur quattro sport
3.audi rs4 (b7)
4.lotus sunbeam
5.nova sport
6.mk 2 escort with an xe
7. vauxhall chevett hsr
8. opel ascona 400
9. lancia delta s4
10. lamborghini gallardo

[g111mds]

in no particular order (and the ultimate list is much greater than 10 for me!):

1. Porsche 964 (c2 or c4 coupe)
2. mk2 Cavalier SR/ SRi (early mk2 with the tartan style recaros
3. mk1 Astra GTE
4. mk2 Astra GTE 16v
5. mk1 106 1.6 xsi (white)
6. mk2 Golf GTi (oak green)
7. mk1 Golf GTi
8. Golf VR6 (just for the sound!)
9. vtec engined classic mini in brooklands green with old english white roof
10. e46 M3 CSL

Jamie

[RJM25R]

Rick, just read your first post. Calibra???? Are you on crack? lol



When they were new I thought they were the best looking car ever and I always wanted one! I bought an xe one in 2001 and P/x'd it in 2003. Black with black leather, I still have a soft spot for them tbh!

[RJM25R]

L33LEG, that's Porsche is a 964 pal, not a 993!

[L14MNP]

L33LEG, that's Porsche is a 964 pal, not a 993!
I reckon he got the model number wrong but has seen Bad Boys enough times to know a black 964 is the one he wants. lol :thumb:

[Stuart]

1. Jensen Interceptor or FF
2. BMW M5 Estate (they will come down enough in 5 years time lol)
3. Cobalt SS with a nice 5-600bhp reliable engine from the USA
4. tbh I'm done.

Wouldnt want a kit car for more than one track day as it would get on my voluptuous tits too much.
I have the "Velise" so thats done (and it wasnt even a dream car anyway, just happened to appear on my radar when buying something a few years back).

A simple man with simple wants lol

[L33 LEG]

I reckon he got the model number wrong but has seen Bad Boys enough times to know a black 964 is the one he wants. lol :thumb:

funny you say that. ever since watching bad boys i have wanted that car. i was certain it wasnt a 993 but after years of looking at 993s i believed that was the one i want. when i picked that pic out of all my others i kind of knew it wasnt one but just love the look of it lol

So basically, i either want a 993 turbo or that 964. (on bad boys he said it was such a rare car though, i take it this maybe true and worth a hell of a lot more than a 993?)

EDIT - just had a quick look at the 964 and they didnt seem to be made in 1994 so that's no good for me (my reg) and looking at them they arnt a patch on the 993. So yes, the one is bad boys is a very cool car but not the dream car.

So, il have this instead :)

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/5709/993s21024x7680rk.jpg

[L14MNP]

Just a shiny d!ck with two chairs in it! lol I thought that the Mikes 0-60 time of 3 seconds seemed a bit OTT too. Maybe it is speical. lol

Porsche model numbers are a fcuking mine field mate. lol

[L33 LEG]

Just a shiny d!ck with two chairs in it! lol I thought that the Mikes 0-60 time of 3 seconds seemed a bit OTT too. Maybe it is speical. lol

Porsche model numbers are a fcuking mine field mate. lol

Im usually ok with them, been learning for a good few years lol the 993 has always been the nicest shape. i have a habit of saving car pics that i see on forums to my desktop. i have a load of 993 ones and the pic i posted is in there aswell but from the front they all look the fcuking same lol

But yes, maybe it was about time porsche became a bit more imaginative in names and design...

[L14MNP]

maybe it was about time porsche became a bit more imaginative in names and design...
Hmmm
http://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/panamera.jpg
...Although when they used one for a Top Gear challenge it looked a lot better than the first pics I saw of them. The one above actually looks cool, but it's caught from a favourable angle. lol

It seems true that they're afraid/can't redesign the 911. Even my favourite Porsche of all time, the 959 looks like one. lol

[L33 LEG]

Ye maybe they did fail at the new design. agreed though, whilst they were driving it i did get used to the styling.

Like people say, the 911 doesnt need re-styling as they are perfect as they are (imo).

[Southie]

7 years till I'm 40 and the Nova has to last till then as I'm skint lol

[blue_peg_16v]

1. nova turbo
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/5493_114345548884_667958884_3048518.jpg
2. monaro vxr
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/VauxhallMonaroVXR5001.jpg
3. fiat 126 with a bike engine in the back
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/126-21.jpg
4. viva van with an xe (bedford ha)
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/291.jpg
5. manta a the turbo one
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/mantaaturbo1.jpg
6. westfield
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/DSCN10671.jpg
7. mk1 astra
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/23754280001_large1.jpg
8. cavalier sri130 saloon
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/DSCF01461.jpg
9. lotus cortina
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/epcp_0808_01_z1966_lotus_cortinafro.jpg
10. 3dr cossie
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/FORD20SIERRA20COSWORTH2075X17209X17.jpg

[Stuart]

porsche have only ever made one car as far as I can tell... the 911.

all these otehr numbers are just a con.

[Olly755]

3) Merc SL500. Again, i have wanted one of these for years and i can see me owning one sometime this year. Basically a black one with black leather slammed on the standard alloys, perfect imo!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/random/qlR5ywm0KGrHgoOKicEjlLmZ3G2BKYHhMiM.jpg



I owned one of these a few years ago. Cracking machine, hewn from granite. Lovely v8 soundtrack too. These are a superb buy now, as cheap as they will ever be, and they will only go up in value.


As for me, this is the next purchase on the list

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/Alpina2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/Alpina3.jpg

A very sorted machine, basically a 346i, handbuilt V8 shoehorned into a 3 series with 333bhp. The ultimate Q car. £20k buys a good one.

[N.I_Nova]

Heres some of the cars i would love :)

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/1930-Ford-Model-A-Sedan-Yellow-sy-1.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/DSCF0146.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/1967-shelby-mustang-gt-50_460x0w.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/1523507-1.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/camaro_ss.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/magoonewdemo.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/zz01.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/opel-manta.jpg

[RJM25R]

I owned one of these a few years ago. Cracking machine, hewn from granite. Lovely v8 soundtrack too. These are a superb buy now, as cheap as they will ever be, and they will only go up in value.


As for me, this is the next purchase on the list


Alpina make some great machines but they're massively overpriced/overrated IMHO.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/Alpina2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Ollly/Alpina3.jpg

A very sorted machine, basically a 346i, handbuilt V8 shoehorned into a 3 series with 333bhp. The ultimate Q car. £20k buys a good one.


Why not just buy an m3 and put poverty spec bumpers on it? 321 bhp and 6grand buys a decent one, and you wouldn't be afraid to leave it parked!

[Paul]

1)E36 M3
2)EsCos
3)Nova 16V
4)Nova Turbo
5)Focus Turbo
6)Lotus Carlton

Dnt know other than that

I wouldnt own half od them though, although I like them.

[L33 LEG]

[quote=Olly755]I owned one of these a few years ago. Cracking machine, hewn from granite. Lovely v8 soundtrack too. These are a superb buy now, as cheap as they will ever be, and they will only go up in value.
quote]

I can't wait to get one. As soon as i have saved up a bit of money and sold my bm cab i will definetly be buying one. It will more likely go up in value but i can see me owning it for most of my life so that wouldnt bother me. I might pm you at somepoint nearer the time and ask you what to look out for, etc :thumb:

[stupot89]

escort cosworth
saphire cosworth
rs500
lotous carlton
lotous exeige s
focus rs mk2
cavalier turbo
cavalier calibre
range rover classic 3.8 v8
range rover 4.2 supercharged v8

my top 10 cars

[Danny s-p]

Heres some of the cars i would love :)


http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/DSCF0146.jpg

that lush

[Danny s-p]

bit sad all neally vauxhall but that all i wont really
1.nova sport
2.nova gte (building one at the min)
3.nova gsi
4.nova 2 door saloon (had a 4 door)
5.cav 4x4
6.cav mk 2 sri
7.corsa vxr artic
8.let powerd nova
9. lotus carlton
10.the first ever m3 that came out

[N.I_Nova]

that lush Got to love mk2 cav, gorgeous car, was a cracking 2 door one in january 2010 TV infact heres a picture of it, that would probably be number one in my list a 2 door cav

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/DSC01738.jpg

[brownbear]

Golf Rallye (For the where did you get that bodykit comments)
Golf VR6 (Noise)
Golf R32 (Noise)
Clio V6 (Drove one loved it, Bag of POO to drive but big smiles)
Porsche converted 1968 Herbie look-alike Beetle (suprise)
Saab 900 16v Aero (Circa 1991/2)
Pug 205 Gti 1991 Miami Blue, Black Leather (still looking)
R32 Converted Corrado
67 Mustang (Gone in 60 seconds ruined a generation)
TVR Tuscan

[RJM25R]

R32 are massively overrated, golf gti is far superior in all ways excluding perhaps the noise.

[brownbear]

R32 are massively overrated, golf gti is far superior in all ways excluding perhaps the noise.

You sir are SOOOOO WRONG!

I've played in far too many GTi's and R32's to let you say that!
(The joys of working for VW)

Straight line speed, We know the R32 wipes the floor with the GTi so no point even conversing about that.

The 4wd system with the epic haldex rear diff makes the R32 so so much more fun in the twisties, the mid range grunt from the V6 makes them a much more driver orientated option over the GTi... Admitedly the GTi is a phenomenal car but who wants to keep an engine revving so hard?

Chuck a GTi into a corner in third carrying too much speed and your dead! Keep the speed down but keeping it in third and the turbo lag is shocking so it's not even worth bothering, The low compression 1.8/2.0 engine off boost couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding let alone put a smile on your face!

You have to enter a corner in second and can only enjoy third when your well out of the bend otherwise the front end plays silly buggers if you shift mid corner even with the DSG box, The engine will only rev so hard and if your driving it like you stole it your out of puff and red lining in 2nd before you've exited the corner..

Compare that to the R32...

You can enter the corner in fourth carrying shed loads more speed than the GTi, Use the weight of the engine to keep the nose planted click the paddle and shift to third on the entrance to the corner revs shoot up but not stupidly high kicking the computers into "make it stick mode" so no silly twitching 4wd system takes care of the grip needed mid corner, plant it and the torque and delivery of the power makes it take off mid way round and fly round the corner not hitting the limiter in third till you're well out of the corner and have the biggest daftest grin on your face...

Anybody that rates the MK4/5 GTi over the R32 either hasn't driven one at all, Or hasn't driven one in true hot hatch style (like you stole it) or needs a crash course in how to drive a car on the limit to show what it really can do!

I'm all for opinions but how can you rate a 2.0 with a hairdryer over a 4wd 3.2 V6 with a gear ratio that is pure perfection for any type of driving and handling to die for??

[Sloth]

lol /\ flol uber pwnage....

[Southie]

The low compression 1.8/2.0 engine off boost couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding let alone put a smile on your face!

Love that line lol

[Stuart]

tbh both the GTi and R32 are dire as they are VAG cars :p end of

[Edd]

tbh both the GTi and R32 are dire as they are VAG cars :p end of :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[brownbear]

tbh both the GTi and R32 are dire as they are VAG cars :p end of

I agree 100%, But i think the line should read

tbh both the GTi and R32 are dire as they are "modern" VAG cars...

Remember if there was no MK1 GTi there would be no nova SR's or GSi's or etc etc..

If the VW hadn't released the Mk1 GTi what would we have instead of the hot hatch??

Near enough everybody's list includes a "hot hatch" of some description...

June 1976 - First Golf Gti... Not the best drive but started something! :thumb:

[blue_peg_16v]

and your totaly unbiased working for them and looking at you list lol

[brownbear]

and your totaly unbiased working for them and looking at you list lol

Don't work for them anymore.

Love "some" older VW's would rather have Asa-James's 5dr 1.2 Merit over a Mk1 GTi so not entirely biased. lol

List is formed from experience of what i know. :thumb:

[novashed]

Heres some of the cars i would love :)
http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/UlsterNova3/opel-manta.jpg

nice choice, i have one currently in earlish stages of build though,
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/403650-project-series.html

[John]

Lol at haldex being called epic! Tbh i'd have a well mapped ed30 gti over a 32. (personal opinion, please don't open the debate again!)

[N.I_Nova]

novashed, had a look at yours there very nice :thumb:

[novashed]

novashed, had a look at yours there very nice :thumb:

cheers.

[sparkie1401]

1)Aston Martin DB9
2)Nissan R34 GTR
3)Mk1 Astra GTE
4)Lancia DElta Intergrale HF
5)Lotus Carlton
6)Sierra Cossie RS500
7)Pulsar GTi-R
8)Porsche 928 S4
9)Fiat 500 Arbarth Essess
10)Evo 6 TME

[RJM25R]

You sir are SOOOOO WRONG!

I've played in far too many GTi's and R32's to let you say that!
(The joys of working for VW)

Me too, 5 years a VW sales guy, including having R32's and GTI's as company cars, NOT playing with them but driving them for many many miles (over a thousand a month)

Straight line speed, We know the R32 wipes the floor with the GTi so no point even conversing about that.

Wipes the floor? GTI 0-60 7.2, edition 30 6.8, R32 6.5. Less than a car length over an 8th of a mile.

The 4wd system with the epic haldex rear diff makes the R32 so so much more fun in the twisties, the mid range grunt from the V6 makes them a much more driver orientated option over the GTi... Admitedly the GTi is a phenomenal car but who wants to keep an engine revving so hard?

Lighter front end on the GTI makes it better in the twisties than the R32, also GTI outsells R32 by 4 to one so most people want to keep that turbo 4 spinning!

Chuck a GTi into a corner in third carrying too much speed and your dead! Keep the speed down but keeping it in third and the turbo lag is shocking so it's not even worth bothering, The low compression 1.8/2.0 engine off boost couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding let alone put a smile on your face!

1.8/20? No my friend, the mighty 2.0 TSI.

You have to enter a corner in second and can only enjoy third when your well out of the bend otherwise the front end plays silly buggers if you shift mid corner even with the DSG box, The engine will only rev so hard and if your driving it like you stole it your out of puff and red lining in 2nd before you've exited the corner..

Compare that to the R32...

You can enter the corner in fourth carrying shed loads more speed than the GTi, Use the weight of the engine to keep the nose planted click the paddle and shift to third on the entrance to the corner revs shoot up but not stupidly high kicking the computers into "make it stick mode" so no silly twitching 4wd system takes care of the grip needed mid corner, plant it and the torque and delivery of the power makes it take off mid way round and fly round the corner not hitting the limiter in third till you're well out of the corner and have the biggest daftest grin on your face...

Anybody that rates the MK4/5 GTi over the R32 either hasn't driven one at all, Or hasn't driven one in true hot hatch style (like you stole it) or needs a crash course in how to drive a car on the limit to show what it really can do!

I'm all for opinions but how can you rate a 2.0 with a hairdryer over a 4wd 3.2 V6 with a gear ratio that is pure perfection for any type of driving and handling to die for??

R32 is old fashioned, heavy, languid, £400 a year road tax, over-thirsty (My demo rarely went over 17mpg) thiefs dream, chavs bracelet look, impractical (Battery in the boot anyone? Small boot due to 4wd system that isn't real 4wd). Sounds nice though!

Golf GTI is just as quick in the real world, £175 road tax, genuine 26mpg round town and 38 on motorway, more practical. . .

And here's the final nail. VW don't make th R32 anymore, but we still make the GTI. Go figure!

[Joe Richardson]

The 3.2 v6 engines in r32's are ****e anyways,why anyone would want that engine i dont know lol

[RJM25R]

bttt

[sparkie1401]

i smoked a R32 in my civic type R, they are heavy and slow

its just a VR6 lump in 3.2 cc , they still 12v also

[Zeus]

1. Nova Sport standard apart from 14" Revo RFX & slight lowerage
2. VW Polo G40 they dont handle but I've wanted one since they were new
3. MG Metro turbo
4. Audi ur quattro
5. Ford Escort RS16i
6. Opel Monza GSE
7. BMW M3 E30
8. Astra GTE mk2 16v in white
9. Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
10. Opel Manta GTE Exclusive

[Sloth]

i smoked a R32 in my civic type R, they are heavy and slow

its just a VR6 lump in 3.2 cc , they still 12v also

coulda sworn they were 32v? anywhoo google storm motorsport for a 600bhp r32 powered mk2 gti. pure sexytime....

[Jon_nova1]

i think my list is very realisticlol

1. skyline R34 v-spec 2 or new GTR
2. Silvia spec r
3. opel manta
4. the new scirocco, wow, they look nice
5. RX8, just to see if they are as good as everyone makes out
6. porsche 944
7. shelby GT500....it could happen!
8. bentley continental....only for a day though, just to feel pimping, i wouldn't really suit lol
9. Golf R32
10. lamborghini countach....which would cost about 20K and break down every 50 miles lol

[RJM25R]

coulda sworn they were 32v? anywhoo google storm motorsport for a 600bhp r32 powered mk2 gti. pure sexytime....


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