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nibnob21
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27th Feb 14 at 20:47   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So I sold my B in September 2013 and in the months since I've been cycling to work and using the misses' D for when the weather's bad. She now needs the car every day so as of next week I'll be cycling come rain, thunder, hail, snow or sun.

So, my itch for a new car is growing again. Car will only be used for the odd commute and at weekends. Below is a list of what I'm after:

  • Reliable
  • < £1500
  • 0-60 < 9s as a rough guide
  • Petrol preferably
  • Doesn't have to be practical, the D car can be used for long journeys
  • At a guess I'll do under 2,000 miles a year so fuel costs aren't a huge concern
  • Can't be silly money for insurance

    So far I've been mainly looking at MR2s and MX5s.

    What are people's suggestions?

    [Edited on 27-02-2014 by nibnob21]

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    • AndyCorsaSport
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    Clio 172
    Jambo
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    quote:
    Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
    Clio 172
    corsarooney
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    27th Feb 14 at 20:54   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    MG ZS 180 - my current car and I love it! A much better machine than people think

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    nibnob21
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    27th Feb 14 at 20:57   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    quote:
    Originally posted by Jambo
    quote:
    Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
    Clio 172


    Struggle to find a decent one for the price. They tend to be £1500 upwards. I can always save up more, but I know I'll get impatient before I can afford more than £1500 and insurance.

    quote:
    Originally posted by corsarooney
    MG ZS 180 - my current car and I love it! A much better machine than people think


    I am not buying a glorified Rover.

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    GB123
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:04   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    You say that but the chassis was developed along with the honda civic, meaning plenty of modifying parts available.

    Also good 2.5 V6 engines and about as quick as a 172/mr2

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    nibnob21
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:28   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    quote:
    Originally posted by GB123
    mx5


    Already been looking at them as mentioned in my first post. Care to elaborate as to why you think an MX5?

    quote:
    Originally posted by corsarooney
    You say that but the chassis was developed along with the honda civic, meaning plenty of modifying parts available.

    Also good 2.5 V6 engines and about as quick as a 172/mr2


    Say what you like, it's not going to convince me to buy one lol. I'm really not a fan of any of the Rover MGs in the slightest.

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    corsarooney
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    Fair play bud, each to their own

    Mx5 Is a good shout

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    Darryl H
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:35   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    944 would need work at £1500 though.

    MX5 is what I'd be looking at that kind of budget

    [Edited on 27-02-2014 by Darryl H]

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    Jambo
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    If you can get a 1st gen MX5 In green with Tan interior
    And a Nardi wheel get that
    GB123
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    quote:
    Originally posted by nibnob21

    Already been looking at them as mentioned in my first post. Care to elaborate as to why you think an MX5?


    Pretty much fulfils every one of your requirements, great to drive, cheap enough to run etc etc.
    nibnob21
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    27th Feb 14 at 21:56   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    quote:
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    944 would need work at £1500 though.

    MX5 is what I'd be looking at that kind of budget

    [Edited on 27-02-2014 by Darryl H]


    Thought you might wade in trying that one

    quote:
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    If you can get a 1st gen MX5 In green with Tan interior
    And a Nardi wheel get that


    Not a fan of tan leather...

    But that aside, I've been finding most MX5s seem to suffer from arch rust. Finding a good one for the money will be possible but could take a little while.

    It's been easier to find a good MR2 for the money but there do seem to be a lot more MX5s on the market.

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    nibnob21
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    quote:
    Originally posted by daymoon
    E46 Coupe 328


    Did have a quick look at BMWs. Won't rule them out, but they're a bit big for what I need really.

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    27th Feb 14 at 22:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    MX5. All day long. Get a nice early one for that money
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    27th Feb 14 at 22:14   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    The slight lack of straight line speed with be made up with the grin that is on your face when you drive to work on a crisp summers morning with the roof down and your sunnies on and the fact you don't have to slow down for a corner. Ever.
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    27th Feb 14 at 22:15   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    Did I mention an MX5?
    nibnob21
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    27th Feb 14 at 22:20   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
    One more time...

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    pow
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    MX5. 1.6 is more revvy but 1.8 slightly more powerful. Don't get a 90bhp 1.6, make sure it's a 115
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    I want to scratch that itch one day but is be tempted to buy a Z3 instead because of my sickness
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    MX5 is more raw. I'm hopefully getting one as a project for freeeee
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    Yeah I've only been looking at the 1.8

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