15k car, what would you get?
14 May 2007, 10:45 PM
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15k car, what would you get?
I currently have a Civic Type R. Had it for just over 3 years, been dead reliable (touch wood) and isn't expensive to run but now fancy a change for something different.
Before the Civic I had a Scoob (JDM STI Type R) that was also a fantastic car. I wouldn't mind another Scoob but it would probably have to be another JDM STI. The thing is I now live close to work (about 6 miles) so not sure if a scoob would really be suited to a round trip of 12 miles a day although takes about 20-25 mins to do that distance!
Other cars I was also thinking about are:
- 3 Series BMW (nice drive but think I would get bored to quick?).
- DC5 Teg (Never driven one?).
- Focus ST (same money as Scoob maybe a little more, so bang for buck I guess the scoob would be better anyway).
What other cars are out there which I could also consider? What have others gone for after owning a Scoob?
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Before the Civic I had a Scoob (JDM STI Type R) that was also a fantastic car. I wouldn't mind another Scoob but it would probably have to be another JDM STI. The thing is I now live close to work (about 6 miles) so not sure if a scoob would really be suited to a round trip of 12 miles a day although takes about 20-25 mins to do that distance!
Other cars I was also thinking about are:
- 3 Series BMW (nice drive but think I would get bored to quick?).
- DC5 Teg (Never driven one?).
- Focus ST (same money as Scoob maybe a little more, so bang for buck I guess the scoob would be better anyway).
What other cars are out there which I could also consider? What have others gone for after owning a Scoob?
Thanks
14 May 2007, 10:57 PM
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hmmm, Golf's always seem to be over priced for what they are.
Leon Cupra, can't say I have taken much notice of those. Are there any forums for these? I will have a search.
Leon Cupra, can't say I have taken much notice of those. Are there any forums for these? I will have a search.
14 May 2007, 11:00 PM
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14 May 2007, 11:11 PM
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Can't get a boxster for under 15k can you?
Evo, hmmm not bad and wouldn't say no
does anyone use a scoob/evo or similar high performance car as a daily drive and do short trips?
Evo, hmmm not bad and wouldn't say no
does anyone use a scoob/evo or similar high performance car as a daily drive and do short trips?
14 May 2007, 11:20 PM
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I've got a Scoob and have just started working from home which is a pretty short trip!
I reckon the shorter your commute the dafter the car you can have. What about an elise or a VX220?
The less time you spend commuting the more you can spend enjoying yourself.
I reckon the shorter your commute the dafter the car you can have. What about an elise or a VX220?
The less time you spend commuting the more you can spend enjoying yourself.
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Just looked on Autotrader and you can get a 3.2 S for under £15k now 
Def consider an Elise or VX220 as well if a 2 seater is ok for you!
Doubt the short trips would be a problem for you in any modern car.
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14 May 2007, 11:49 PM
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eye spy with my little eye.........
(5th car down) - Auto Trader Dealer Pages - Summer House Cars Ltd I take it thats a JDM, no idea if it's been re-mapped for UK fuel. Might have to drop them an e-mail
Also a Boxter on the same site too!
(5th car down) - Auto Trader Dealer Pages - Summer House Cars Ltd I take it thats a JDM, no idea if it's been re-mapped for UK fuel. Might have to drop them an e-mail
Also a Boxter on the same site too!
15 May 2007, 09:33 AM
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I had a Civic Type-R and loved it, then went to an 03 WRX PPP, then a Golf TDi, now a Nissan 350Z. Absolutely love it 
A friend has a Focus ST and has had nothing but trouble with it, its forever back in the workshop. Personally I wouldn't even consider the 2.5 Boxster, maybe the 3.2 Boxster S though.
A friend has a Focus ST and has had nothing but trouble with it, its forever back in the workshop. Personally I wouldn't even consider the 2.5 Boxster, maybe the 3.2 Boxster S though.
15 May 2007, 09:54 AM
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Dont get a Focus ST, If you want a decent Focus get the RS, very low mileage mint ones going for £15k, and they really do take to tuning very well, my car with sports cat and exhaust system and manifold, induction kit, Bluefin chip, made 270bhp 310lb/ft on Powerstations rollers!!! with a new Turbo im hoping for 300+bhp. Ive owned my FRS for a year now and ive had no problems with it at all, even though its modified its brilliant on petrol best Ive got recently was 270miles to a tank of petrol, Insurance is very cheap, I did insurance quotes on a Clio 182 and Civic Type R and they where more expensive then the FRS!!!!
Only negative thing I can say about the FRS is that when the roads are wet, the car is a bit of a handful, but what do you expect from a car running a lot of power through the Front wheels, But everything else about the car is great, nice interior, good engine, handling is spot on, and they seem to be dropping in price at the moment which is good for a potential buyer who will keep the car for a few years as I cant see you losing that much money in depreciation!!!!!
Only negative thing I can say about the FRS is that when the roads are wet, the car is a bit of a handful, but what do you expect from a car running a lot of power through the Front wheels, But everything else about the car is great, nice interior, good engine, handling is spot on, and they seem to be dropping in price at the moment which is good for a potential buyer who will keep the car for a few years as I cant see you losing that much money in depreciation!!!!!
15 May 2007, 12:13 PM
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I think I've said this for pretty much every 'which car' thread I've posted on... but here goes again!
BMW Z3M. 15k would get you one with 30-40k on the clock, which isn't bad for an M series BMW.
For 15k I wouldn't personally go for anything with a 0-60 time of over 6 seconds... But that's just me.
BMW Z3M. 15k would get you one with 30-40k on the clock, which isn't bad for an M series BMW.
For 15k I wouldn't personally go for anything with a 0-60 time of over 6 seconds... But that's just me.
15 May 2007, 12:35 PM
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Depending on how adventurous/mad you are here's some alternative suggestions to your average FWD hatch:
z4m Coupe - BMW : BMW Z3M Coupe
3.2L V6 c32 AMG - Mercedes : C32 AMG saloon.
5.7L Monaro -
Vauxhall : 5.7 V8 Two Door Coupe.
4.5L Cerbera - TVR : Cerbera 4.5L Coupe
z4m Coupe - BMW : BMW Z3M Coupe
3.2L V6 c32 AMG - Mercedes : C32 AMG saloon.
5.7L Monaro -
Vauxhall : 5.7 V8 Two Door Coupe.
4.5L Cerbera - TVR : Cerbera 4.5L Coupe
15 May 2007, 12:56 PM
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Subaru : WRX STI Type UK
Subaru : IMPREZA WRX 300
Ford : Escort Cosworth Lux
Amg Performance : MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 MR FQ-300
Mitsubishi : EVOLUTION 6 RS!!!!!!!!!!!!
BMW : BMW M5 e39
Dicksons of Dunblane : Honda Integra Type `R`
Just a few I can think of which I'd like for 15k.
Have to admit I like the sounds of a your JDM STI myself.
Subaru : IMPREZA WRX 300
Ford : Escort Cosworth Lux
Amg Performance : MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 MR FQ-300
Mitsubishi : EVOLUTION 6 RS!!!!!!!!!!!!
BMW : BMW M5 e39
Dicksons of Dunblane : Honda Integra Type `R`
Just a few I can think of which I'd like for 15k.
Have to admit I like the sounds of a your JDM STI myself.
15 May 2007, 01:07 PM
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DC5! In blue! You won't regret it for a second.
I went through a week where I thought I had to get rid of my P1, and the DC5 was the car I would have got, even test drove one. In my opinion it's not just a good car, but a great car, (for an FWD anyway!), and that opinion is coming from someone who owns arguably the best Impreza version made.
DC5 all the way!
I went through a week where I thought I had to get rid of my P1, and the DC5 was the car I would have got, even test drove one. In my opinion it's not just a good car, but a great car, (for an FWD anyway!), and that opinion is coming from someone who owns arguably the best Impreza version made.
DC5 all the way!
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DC5! In blue! You won't regret it for a second.
I went through a week where I thought I had to get rid of my P1, and the DC5 was the car I would have got, even test drove one. In my opinion it's not just a good car, but a great car, (for an FWD anyway!), and that opinion is coming from someone who owns arguably the best Impreza version made.
DC5 all the way!
I went through a week where I thought I had to get rid of my P1, and the DC5 was the car I would have got, even test drove one. In my opinion it's not just a good car, but a great car, (for an FWD anyway!), and that opinion is coming from someone who owns arguably the best Impreza version made.
DC5 all the way!
oh! and I happen to be selling mine, seriously, if I were spending £15k I would snap my car up, it's had £10k's worth of very well choosen high quality mods, plus much cheaper running costs than an EVO which you will need deep pockets and money in reserve just in case the diff or clutch go.
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I think I've said this for pretty much every 'which car' thread I've posted on... but here goes again!
BMW Z3M. 15k would get you one with 30-40k on the clock, which isn't bad for an M series BMW.
For 15k I wouldn't personally go for anything with a 0-60 time of over 6 seconds... But that's just me.
BMW Z3M. 15k would get you one with 30-40k on the clock, which isn't bad for an M series BMW.
For 15k I wouldn't personally go for anything with a 0-60 time of over 6 seconds... But that's just me.
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Here you go https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ype-r-dc5.html
Log onto here Honda Integra Type R Owners Website and go to the for sale section mine is advertised on there too with better pics...
Log onto here Honda Integra Type R Owners Website and go to the for sale section mine is advertised on there too with better pics...
15 May 2007, 10:01 PM
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I would buy a brand new euro import WRX for £14k, fit a Walbro fuel pump £70, remap the ECU (free DIY), fit a used stainless exhaust £300, STI intercooler £200 and used 20G turbo £500, uprated brake pads £100, geometry £50, rear ARB £80. Should do about 380 BHP, but I wouldn't go mad on the torque and boost for the sake of the gearbox, just a bit beyond PPP, about 350 lbft say.
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Ive had all sorts, S2000 / Evo 8 / STi / WRX / UK spec scoob / DC2 / DC5 etc etc, all as daily drivers.
Ask away
But Cyber's car must be bloody awesome.
Im currently on a blue DC5 and really enjoying it.
If I had the choice I would still have my Evo 8 back but the DC5 is truly excellent.
Re the 3 series and Focus - have a word with yourself man! Dull dull dull
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But Cyber's car must be bloody awesome.
Im currently on a blue DC5 and really enjoying it.
If I had the choice I would still have my Evo 8 back but the DC5 is truly excellent.
Re the 3 series and Focus - have a word with yourself man! Dull dull dull