Jap2Scrap

Following on from the nice cars, why do we bother thread, and in addendum to my Clio 182 vs Civic type R thread of a few weeks back...

We've settled on the 182 (unless something else comes along) but on top of that I've been allowed a budget of £1000 to get something to run alongside it for work and that.

Now most of my miles commuting is motorway and I'm looking for something with a big, reliable engine to make the journey more pleasant than it is in my current ride (Saxo VTS).

For that sort of money I'm thinking of an early 90's 328i or 528i with about 100,000 on the clock and a FSH. I think that's reasonable to expect but has anyone got any other ideas?

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

I've just put a Carlton gsi 24 valve up for sale £300 to you sir

zilch

whats wrong with it then .. hows it going, im still carless.. and relying on the wife as a taxi driver

Thanks

Jim

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Hi Jim

No MOT etc I've been working on it but I'm running out of time & light, it's too big for my garage with the capri still in there I have 2 of these but I'm keeping the other one

It's going good thanks Been doing alot of organising lately when I'm not working on the cars because it's now less than 8 months 'til I get married You fancy a pint at that pub near your house one evening?

Paul

Jap2Scrap

Cheers Paul but the last thing I need is something I need to w**k on right now.. I always fancied one of them Carltons too. Mind you, I used to fancy a Scimitar once.

What Capri you got? Fancy selling that? I could go for Capri number 7 on my list

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

I've also got a mark 2 3.0s That's been an ongoing project for 5 years now


It's only got half an exhaust at the moment and the clutch is seized on When I get some time again I'll do some more work on it Goes like stink even by todays standards

goonasuk

I've got a Rover 220 Gsi 2.0 16v with 95k on clock.. all old MOT's, 17"'s, stainless zorst filter, in ok condition for ages, looks nice... wanting £900 for it or thereabouts

Mail me on marc@car-torque.net if u want.

Jap2Scrap

Paul, I've said it before and I'm not afraid to say it again, I rate the Capri as one of the best driver's cars ever. I've had 2 three litre motors a Mark II Ghia and a 3 Series S. Both lovely cars. The X reg 3 series I paid £200 for and sold it after a crash for £150, it was the last production year of the 3.0s before the 2.8i took over. You see them on ebay now in all sorts of condition but typically asking around £750 for a shocker and £3500 for a minter. Wish I still had mine, and definitely a sound investment for you that one

Goonasuk.. No ta mate, thanks but really looking for something RWD and bigger powerplant.

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

I had a 2.8i for a while and that was fun but I wished I'd gone for a special because of the lsd

You can pick up a good gsi for that sort of money you want to spend and they handle very well and have a lsd as standard 204bhp on tap too

zilch

Give us a buzz on the mobile, it has not changed, still working up the smoke
..my local pub would be good, got no transport

Cheers

Jim

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Hi Jim

I'll give you a call tomorrow I'm still on the same number btw

Paul

zilch

is it the 764 ending one ??

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Yep Had that one a while now Must change it again to keep people on their toes

zilch

Paul, i will give you a buzz tomorrow then, if it does not work, check here..or i will try your works email address

Cheers

jim
p.s. found something more enjoyable than watching depreciation on a rice rocket
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/sh...0/ppuser/26224

excellent

Skoda_Boy

For motorway mile munching I'd recommend a Saab 9000. Big and comfy and safe. Probably get a decent 1996 2.0 Light Pressure Turbo for around a grand.