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jamie gsi16v
12-02-06, 09:29 PM
got 8k to play with, i would save it but what for? wana try n keep my nova as a toy but if needs be i may sell it hopefully leaving me with about 10k max? insurance not a problem.
mainly wanting turbo, 3dr, 4x4? no rwd as i sold my beemer cuz i hated it.
options so far,
escort cosworth lux big turbo model (first choice)
evo 6
subaru p1 (ino ino :wtf: )
in no rush to buy owt, just covering my options? what would you buy (not rwd, must be around 8k mark?
jamie gsi16v
12-02-06, 09:50 PM
good thinking, how much do they go for? lhd tho! take some getting used to?
most go for ?5K for a goodun, upto anything
... then spend the rest on parts lol
Pulsar? ST205? GTR32? GTO? Errrm... depends on insurance I guess.
srwithblackwheels
12-02-06, 10:24 PM
i'd keep the nova and buy another one and make it twin engined or put a stupidly big engine in it.
from what i understand, the deltas if looked after right they are pretty reliable lol
jamie gsi16v
12-02-06, 10:35 PM
carnt justify spending stupid money on novas anymore as you could spend the money on summet else? iv been there and done that and do love em but theres a time wen u have to get summet else to play with?
what you boys thinking to escort cosworths? lux model big turbo etc
insurance is no problem as i do it through works company lol
id have the escort any day but i think youll struggle with 8k? i would say 10-12k
jamie gsi16v
12-02-06, 11:26 PM
as im in no rush i think i may keep saving to afford the escort or i may sell the nova, c how things go?
Paul16v
12-02-06, 11:27 PM
i think you will struggle to get any of them for 8-10 unless its been cat c/d or stolen recovered.
jamie gsi16v
12-02-06, 11:37 PM
been wathcing them on ebay for abit and they are adveragly ranging between 8-12 but a few are going cheap nowdays, not really cat c/d?
novataka
13-02-06, 12:10 AM
id get an s4
4WD nova running to LET engines
that would be fun
Delta!!!
:thumb:With the rally style paint colours.
Delta Integrale Evo 2 - Be different!
Escort Cossie Lux
Mitsi Evo 6
The rest I can think of are RWD!
:D
A minter of a Ford Capri :thumb: LOL
RWD iirc, but still cool :)
peester
13-02-06, 03:36 PM
wud u fancy another project?.. something non-turbo then convert it? mk1 or 2 golf then go nuts on fresh paint & engine conversions? bmw e30 m3? dc5 integra? - turbo convert it? out of ur choice, cossie wud be my bet.
jamie gsi16v
13-02-06, 03:46 PM
no more projects, iv done 2 serious ones in the last year, want a car i can buy and not really have to do alot to, jump in and have fun. and its gota be my everyday car.
novataka
13-02-06, 09:19 PM
theres a guy on audi-sport selling a 2.8 quattro supercharged
that would be fun to drive
Primie.uk
13-02-06, 09:25 PM
Mk1 Golf GTi, Peugeot 205 GTi?
Mk1 Golf GTi, Peugeot 205 GTi?
got 8k to play with... mainly wanting turbo, 3dr, 4x4
lol
jamie gsi16v
13-02-06, 10:29 PM
Mk1 Golf GTi, Peugeot 205 GTi?
yeh sounds good? :roll: :thumb:
You wont get a Escort Cos, or Evo 6 with that budget, you are looking at at least ?13k for a half about example......
jamie gsi16v
14-02-06, 10:34 AM
You wont get a Escort Cos, or Evo 6 with that budget, you are looking at at least ?13k for a half about example......
think again mate ebay rules, no reserve auctions with no bids equals bargains, iv been watching for ages and trust me you can.
-Bruce-
14-02-06, 11:20 AM
You wont get a Escort Cos, or Evo 6 with that budget, you are looking at at least ?13k for a half about example......
Yeh i agree. Also a impreza P1 is aout 18k!!
What about a seirra cosworth 4x4?? Thats what i will be buying in a years time!! Std clean magenta cossie :D :D :D
Bruce
jamie gsi16v
14-02-06, 11:33 AM
Yeh i agree. Also a impreza P1 is aout 18k!! Bruce
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza-P1_W0QQitemZ4611828852QQcategoryZ18277QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
must of devalued abit since u last looked? theres atleast 6 on auto trader around 10k? fair enuf sum are expensize but some are also mega cheap,
one for u bruce
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4611124434&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
fair enuf sum are expensize but some are also mega cheap,
I'd be wary of cheap stuff... especially where 4wd and turbos are concerned...
jamie gsi16v
14-02-06, 05:11 PM
ino razor, just showing p1s arent 18k lol! sometimes cheap isnt bad, quick sales, not going to rush into owt, just considering my options. j
-Bruce-
14-02-06, 05:45 PM
I would agree with both of you on that point lol. But i would also say buy the best you can and look for a long time and find one that you want. You dont realy want to get stung when your buying a REAL car!!
11kish is cheap for a P1. When i was in the subaru garage in december with my dads car there was a P1 in there at about 18k. Very low millage and VERY clean, it looked brand new.
You have to remeber that the P1 was a rare car. Only made a small amount in 01. But any of the high spec phase one imprezas ( 22b, Type R, or even a sti jap spec) would be very nice. Im sure you could get a Sti type R for ok money, there a nice car also.
Bruce
-Bruce-
14-02-06, 05:48 PM
one for u bruce
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4611124434&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Now thats a nice car!! Absolutely stunning, great restoration of a great car!!
That is a very cheap price for a 3dr in that condition i think. Still would prefer a saff 4x4 though.
Bruce
yer i would get a cossie. escort or sierra. i love them both.
i seen a well nice escort cossie drive past when i was fitting my digi dash, i think that was 10k,
Primie.uk
14-02-06, 06:59 PM
yeh sounds good? :roll: :thumb:
PROJECT! ;)
get an Evo all day long mate, far superior over the escort. Delta parts are hard to come by now, my mate used to have the 8 valve version, i was'nt impressed at all.
ste
Give it some rev
14-02-06, 08:21 PM
this might sound daft but what about a Cav Turbo??? its got Cosworth performance with a leather trim what more do ya want lol and its miles cheaper. and with the rest of the money left over you could have it running some pretty big BHP figures. just a thought thats all.:)
subaru will depreciate like a stone, as will an evo (once they gat over 50k, they're worth a lot less!)
GOLF Anniversary GTI 180bhp or audi S3.....
280bhp+ for not much money, and u won't get carjacked as often...
Or spend 12k on Esc Cos
NovaB3ast
18-02-06, 03:39 PM
Got to be the Cosworth, Old skool Ford's are every boy's wet dream and after you have the cosworth its gotta be the Skyline/Supra direction next.
An original 3dr Sierra is my plans after my dad owning one but if you want 4-wd you'll get a belter of a Sapphire for your budget with no ends to tuning it.
Cosworth Rayvern leather is one of the nicest/functional interiors you'll get.....
Heading for the Escort won't Hold its price as well as the 3-door sierra and In my opinion was just another model of Cosworth whereas the Sierra is the Real Deal.
Anyway.........It's Got to be the COSWORTH
clockwork_mango
18-02-06, 11:27 PM
alfa 166 3.2
Rick Draper
19-02-06, 12:43 AM
TBH i would not spend ?10k on a ebay esc cos, evo 6 etc and expect anything more than a ringer or a car full of problems. If you want a good one then you have to pay the ?????? as with anything.
Got to be the Cosworth, Old skool Ford's are every boy's wet dream and after you have the cosworth its gotta be the Skyline/Supra direction next.
mmm, there's a thought, you can pick up GTR32's for under ?8k
NovaB3ast
19-02-06, 01:57 PM
mmm, there's a thought, you can pick up GTR32's for under ?8k
The Jap daddies are way ahead in the tuning game like, your BHP is only as big as your wallet with endless mods and routes to go down. I'd still say go for the Sierra Cosworth first, or even better a mk2 Escort Cosworth...........Class, Style, Speed and built to last!! You'll get one for around 12k and most are pushing 400bhp as these guys are obviously car addicts.Let us know what you go for anyway.......
Im curious to know why you dont want to go down the RWD route? What did you drive that put you of em as IMO you wont get anything to handle as well as an FR or MR.
jamie gsi16v
19-02-06, 02:55 PM
e36 beemer, its the way i drive as why a rwd doesnt suit me, dont get me wrong there very good fun but there straight line cars or dry weather cars, my friend has the new e46 m3 with ac shnitzer upgrade at 370bhp and on a (private road) my xe nova dusts him until we get to straights, there just to **** end happy and jump out on you, after driving my other friends evo 6 and escort cos they are so much easier/more fun to drive as you can chuck them into bends and not worry bout a thing, im defintaly going 4wd after driving differant types.
Fair comment, i can appreciate that. i get the same stick for running a wide track on the Nova, it just suits my driving style, so there lol
Dont eliminate the XR4x4 while considering cossies. Yes, there no where near as good as the cossie in standard form, but on your budget, you could aquire a seriously mint one and fit a supercharger. Cologne V6 lumps are bulletproof, and with a blower, are a force to be rekoned with.
And you'll have no lag!
from what i understand, the deltas if looked after right they are pretty reliable lol
The Deltas are awesome cars, i think they could out accelerate the ferrari of the day from 50-90mph or something...
As stu said, get one with FSH, owned by an enthusiast e.t.c and you wont have a problem. Just have to find a fiat garage that will provide spares for it and your away... there are quite a few alfa/fiat/lancia specialists cropping up now !
for 10k you could get an immaculate EVOII
Don't buy a pulsar, ok they are fast, but every single one will have been thrashed to death, either in this country or in japan. Plus they have a crappy top-mounted intercooler as standard which soaks up all the heat, so summer + urban driving is a ball-ache.
Granted they are nice cars, but more risky than a delta
jamie gsi16v
19-02-06, 05:20 PM
very true mate, have been thinking of putting a 2.5 v6 engine in a escort and twin turboing it. meant to be 550bhp on tap?
TommySR
19-02-06, 05:27 PM
Fitz at Top Boss Performance has a Sierra 3dr with the above engine spec....
jamie gsi16v
19-02-06, 05:30 PM
Fitz at Top Boss Performance has a Sierra 3dr with the above engine spec....
apart from about 8k worth of performance mods on top and pushing alot more bhp, apart from that its the same start point.
Id have a delta if it wasnt a left hooker, that always puts me off.
jamie gsi16v
19-02-06, 05:47 PM
thats the offputting bit mate, i love them and the performance is great but its like trying to **** left handed int it (or right handed if your differant)
Rick Draper
19-02-06, 06:00 PM
for 10k you could get an immaculate EVOII
You are not going to get a immaculate evo II delta for that money.
If your looking at Deltas then prepare for shoddy electrics and rust like novas.
eddiecorke2
07-03-06, 01:22 PM
does anyone know if a cavalier boss kit will fit a mk2 nova??
saxofurio
07-03-06, 01:29 PM
id buy my car:) http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0010.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/flamerkit/PICT0011.jpg
saxofurio
07-03-06, 01:30 PM
pipercross induction kit,lowered 60mm by ecosse,virtuel sideskirts prepd nd painted by myself also laguna front splitter 18s go with it aswell 11k miles 8 k and its urs
jamie gsi16v
07-03-06, 02:06 PM
french crap springs to mind try the for sale forum instead of jacking my thread.
Give it some rev
07-03-06, 02:27 PM
poor peugeot, why make a nice looking car look horrible with those horrid back lights and bodykit??? :tosser:
lol well to be fair the 180 wasn't particularly good looking to start with... and handles like a drunk elephant on a pogo stick
does anyone know if a cavalier boss kit will fit a mk2 nova??
random?! :tard:
Philsutton
07-03-06, 05:45 PM
whats with in the increase in stupids people
tappingt
07-03-06, 06:22 PM
i'd make a ferrari 360 based on a peugeot 406 coupe.
slammed saloon
07-03-06, 08:56 PM
u can get rhd drive deltas cuz a bloke at works got one and its mint hes spent the last 4 years doin it up but i think if you offered him 8k hed laugh. its bloody rapid mind! think he said he bought it for 4 grand with a blown engine n completely rotten. get a pulsar!!!!!!!!!!!
jamie gsi16v
07-03-06, 11:08 PM
rhd delters arnt real! copies so arnt worth much at all.
RHD Delta Integrales use the slow steering rack from the normal Turbo deltas sold here and was never done by Lancia. LHD is not a prob, I drive my Dads Yank tank and its fine, you get into it. An Escort Cossie for 8k will be a dog, whereas a Sierra Saph 4x4 is do-able for 8k. If you are hell bent on a Delta Integrale (decent, straight evo versions are over your budget and a lot of work), look in classic car mart, mainly loving collector owners there. I would invest in a Corrado VR6 personally, great evryday car and 5 stars from EVO magazine "still to be bettered for all round ability and appeal". Just dont get a Subaru as ugly 40 year olds drive them and they are common as f***. Subaru clit****, because every *unts got one
Give it some rev
08-03-06, 11:00 AM
yeah but bear in mind that Subaru's are a cheap substitude for a 4x4 Cossie (sapp, escort). and also they have a pretty strong drivechain and engine, and they dont rot. just one more thing, they built by the japs which means they'll do spaceship miles if their looked after.
slammed saloon
08-03-06, 01:37 PM
thats pants delta did make rhd bt nt many of them at all accordin to that bloke at work n hes a reet anorack pmsl
So therefore almost all the RHD ones you come across will be aftermarket conversions which suck. As do RHD conv E30 BMW M3s with 325i steering racks in which are about 20 turns lock to lock
slammed saloon
08-03-06, 04:23 PM
yea bt u can get factory rhd integrale's even though there very rare
Rick Draper
08-03-06, 04:42 PM
I do not believe there are any Intgrale's available from the factory as right hand drive, only left hand drive. RHD ones will have been converted using bits from a poverty spec RHD UK spec delta.
slammed saloon
08-03-06, 04:45 PM
like i sed its wat a bloke at works sed im prob wrong bt he swears that there are a few that were rhd from factory
you want to get someting like this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-Skyline-R33-GTST-EPRacing-Show-car-S13-S14_W0QQitemZ4617489931QQcategoryZ18238QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem
jamie gsi16v
08-03-06, 08:33 PM
big barge lol, a lad near me has got a 400 bhp thing and a local lad with a 280bhp astra gsi turbo dicks all over him lol lol
as title said im after a good 4x4 no rwd
How about a V8 range rover, they rock from side to side when you rev them, roundabouts arent a problem because you can drive over them and its a good 4x4.....
slammed saloon
08-03-06, 10:47 PM
from sum1 hu works on them day in day out do not buy a range rover there absolutely w**k. allways go wrong n not cheap to fix, besides for 10k ud get a dogger p38 which is the worst one ever built pmsl
bonkars
12-04-06, 05:10 PM
you want 3.0 twin turbo skyline fastest car i have ever been in n look nice aswell
you want 3.0 twin turbo skyline fastest car i have ever been in n look nice aswell
Skylines are 2.6l (GTO and Supra are both 3.0TT, but the latter is rwd), and on a ?10k budget you'll be looking at an R32 GTR - nice car, but apparently they are a dog to work on :tard: :(
Skylines are 2.6l (GTO and Supra are both 3.0TT, but the latter is rwd), and on a ?10k budget you'll be looking at an R32 GTR - nice car, but apparently they are a dog to work on :tard: :(
Agreed, theyre great cars until they go wrong, and you need a degree in computer programming as well as mechanics to put anything serious right yourself.
Apparently according to a friend who owns one, GTO's or GT3000's are a great drive, but you have to spend some money on the chassis as they handle like drunk sperm in standard spec.
How about an old Panda 4X4 running a tuned Uno turbo lump lol
or maybe not
Hes biulding a Nova Turbo now...
Apparently according to a friend who owns one, GTO's or GT3000's are a great drive, but you have to spend some money on the chassis as they handle like drunk sperm in standard spec.
Really? I'd been told they're about as interesting to drive as a digestive biscuit lol
Suppose they're quite heavy though, hence poor handling... Still, they look nice :cool:
Panda sounds like a good idea tho lol
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