timmy03

As mentioned in another thread i currently drive a tidy 1994 M Vauxhall Astra 1.4 GLS with a puney 82 BHP, i've had it since i was 17 and am now 20 so insurance is still a factor, i have about £4000 plus the car (which is worth about £900, on a good day) so the question is i want something with a bit more performance, good handling, and a little bit of grin factor. Now the challenge is that although the astra's c r a p, it is safe, with abs and twin airbags. Can all of you scoobynetters think f a car that fits the bill?

thanks if you can

tim

Chip

Looks like you need a Nova SRi. And probably a new cap to wear with it!



Chip

timmy03

very funny chip, no nova's, xr's, cause i am not a boy racer, my astra's totally standard, even steel wheels with no wheel trims at the mo, and its a 5 door!!! ;p

stormyuklondon1

106 gti?

16vmarc

1.6 16v Corsa Sport/GSi? 106bhp for the Sport 109bhp for the GSi.

Poor Guy

Scoob 2.0 sport?

timmy03

these are all pretty good suggestions, although if i can i want to steer clear of a boy racer image. I was considering an alfa 156 1.8 ts, ins group 13, same as 106 gti, anyone have any experiance with one of these. i do a spot of fishing so need a bit of room, thats the only thing stopping me getting a 106, corsa etc.

tim

workshy_fopp

I did about 500 miles in a hired 156 1.8 round the rough back roads of Donegall. Excellent suspension, good engine for a 1.8, plenty room for your stuff. A pretty good all rounder I'd say, though the ABS warning light kept coming on randomly which was a bit worrying.

matt85

how about a 1.6/8 focus? really safe, can be made to look very smart and may just about be in your budget. plus its got space in the back and its really cheap to insure. also handles brilliantly for a car of its size.

on the downside its not the most exciting car in the world performance wise but other than that would be a great option.

scooby_si

i think another key question is what runnign costs can you afford? there are plenty of top bannanna performance, if a little old, cars you can afford in that budget but if you cant afford to run them properly then a futile venture
Si

the chosen one

civic, vti, vti coupe?

scooby_si

eg how about a 200SX or sumin

timmy03

i must admit i like the civic coupes, but am strangely drawn to the alfa, as for running costs, anything i get will be a big jump anyway, as i have a m8 who gets me bits at trade price the astra has only cost me about £400, including a fan belt and 4 tyres (albeit budget ones) and its been serviced regularly.

tim

dosenöffner

Audi A4.

Alfa 156.

Dream Weaver

kinell, you're only 20, get something a bit more sporty. Dont worry about boy racer images, cars are there to be driven.

I'm 30 and drive a 205 GTi

If you want a sporty car get a MK2 MR2 - my previous steed and it was great

AllanB

Citreon ZX 16V. Really good a handling and pretty damn quick too. Plenty of room for the fishing gear.



AllanB

Cosworth427

Err...he said he wanted "something with a bit more performance, good handling, and a little bit of grin factor." Duh!

dosenöffner

Or an A3 1.8 non-turbo.

They can be made to look quite smart.

Mad Gypsy

A life

Mad Gypsy

An older E36 BMW 325 (170 bhp)
PUG 306 XSI
Calibre 4x4 turbo

Just ideas (flame suit on)

timmy03

definitely dont want a beemer, especially an older one, a bit drug dealer like, pugs a possibility but i've heard some horror stories about the vauxhall 4x4's. the lifes a good idea tho