£10k to spend. 197?

aucky · Oct 9, 2009

New car this spring with about £10k to spend, No more than insurance group 17.

Short list so far issss:
-197 on an 08 plate.
-Honda s2000 gt (hard top)
-Focus ST3
-Astra Vxr
-Maaaaybe a JCW Mini.. Havent decided how ..you know.. it would make me look =/

Thoughts?
Suggestions??
Thanks

Addz · Oct 9, 2009

mini everytime personally

JayR · Oct 9, 2009

1, 2 or 4 in that order for me!

Davis · Oct 9, 2009

i know its not on your list but what about a megane F1?
but from your list i would have the astra VXR

Bodge! · Oct 9, 2009

S2000

Aluco · Oct 9, 2009

S2000 / ST3 - they look comfy !

I would get a cheaper 197 if you want one mate, unless you go for an R27.

aucky · Oct 10, 2009

Aluco said:
S2000 / ST3 - they look comfy !

I would get a cheaper 197 if you want one mate, unless you go for an R27.

Really want the revised gear box and recaros though..
Picky

DannyR · Oct 10, 2009

1*2, ITB's/LPT Coilovers, Brakes, Stripped, Buckets, Harness and rollcage. Just my opinion though

Mark R27 · Oct 10, 2009

The S2000 is insurance group 20 isn't it?

JamieG · Oct 10, 2009

Focus RS?

Pinkorstink · Oct 10, 2009

Think you might be pushed to get an 08 197 for 10K, nearer 11-12.

ben_r1 · Oct 10, 2009

197 FTW, keep it renault lol.

Dafthead · Oct 10, 2009

S2000

DanDennehy · Oct 10, 2009

Honda Integra Type-R (DC5 model)?
It'll be more reliable than any Renault ...

ForceIndia · Oct 10, 2009

R26. The vxr's hideous, don't do it. Mini jcw out of your list.

ForceIndia · Oct 10, 2009

DanDennehy said:
Honda Integra Type-R (DC5 model)?
It'll be more reliable than any Renault ...

If you read the original post, insurance is an issue.

JamieG · Oct 10, 2009

Focus RS - would be cheaper to insure a RS than it was for me to insure a 172 cup.

saltyhair81 · Oct 10, 2009

Defo discount S2000 they are group 20

seb · Oct 10, 2009

standard seats in rs are imo are more comfortable and sit you lower than the recaros. recaors look pretty though. well unitl they wear out... :/

theduck · Oct 10, 2009

Other than a being a newer faster car, what do you want from it? Do you want something tuneable or will you leave it standard? Do you need to be able to get anything partciular in it? etc etc

Jonny1*2 · Oct 10, 2009

182 and wack a supercharger on it :evil:

.Ben. · Oct 10, 2009

gaz44 · Oct 10, 2009

S2000 but are they not group 19?

330 Beemer?

Jonny1*2 · Oct 10, 2009

thought he said group 17

gaz44 · Oct 10, 2009

Jonny1*2 said:
thought he said group 17

He did, which is why I am questioning the S2000 as I thought these were higher than 17.

Jonny1*2 · Oct 10, 2009

gaz44 said:
He did, which is why I am questioning the S2000 as I thought these were higher than 17.

Dohhhhhhhhhhh, sorry miss read what you put

Jamie · Oct 10, 2009

I know you're only young mate, I think you may regret spending 10k on a car when you come to want to buy a house/have a deposit. Since it will be your first quick car I would buy something cheaper. Maybe go for a 182 for 5k and if it feels you lacking get something else.

gaz44 · Oct 10, 2009

Jonny1*2 said:
Dohhhhhhhhhhh, sorry miss read what you put

NP!:rasp:

Šįk · Oct 10, 2009

2006/7 Mazda 3MPS (MK2 Focus RS pace for 8-9k)

End thread!/

Hawkeye · Oct 10, 2009

Focus RS is worth a shout mate.

cat171 · Oct 10, 2009

An S2000 is about group 20 (I think) Tbh though i'd not worry about the group, try a price on one you maybe surprised ! Not all gropu 20 cars cost a load to insure.

A mk1 FRS is group 16E. I still like them a lot (and they are rare) out of the lot they still hold their value, even today.

yellowbelly · Oct 10, 2009

if insurance is an issue Audi S3 or Leon Cupra - both highly tunable and insurance is very good especially on the Audi

nth · Oct 10, 2009

astra vxr or jcw

DAIR · Oct 10, 2009

Astra VXR!

Andyman · Oct 11, 2009

Why does it have to be no more than group 17?

''Expected'' high cost of insurance above this? or is there a spacific reason?

aucky · Oct 11, 2009

Andyman said:
Why does it have to be no more than group 17?

''Expected'' high cost of insurance above this? or is there a spacific reason?

Pretty much expected, group 17 seems to give quotes of <£1200 ish.

Basically, I want small-ish car (not a saloon or anything), Fast, Handles well, Usable on a daily basis, and a better quality interior than a 1*2.

MonkeyKnifeFight · Oct 11, 2009

s2000 is the only one of those i would want, my friend has one and its amazing. If i had 10k to spend and running costs wernt an issue id get an evo all day long, but i would definitely lose my license or probably kill myself in it lol.

Keep the clio and get a track car for some real fun

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1281909.htm

Christopher · Oct 11, 2009

aucky said:
New car this spring with about £10k to spend, No more than insurance group 17.

Short list so far issss:
-197 on an 08 plate.
-Honda s2000 gt (hard top)
-Focus ST3
-Astra Vxr
-Maaaaybe a JCW Mini.. Havent decided how ..you know.. it would make me look =/

Thoughts?
Suggestions??
Thanks

DC5. Forget the S2000.

Šįk · Oct 11, 2009

as i have already said, seriously look into a 3MPS, awesome car and dirt cheap! will outrun any of them cars and easyly tunable to 300bhp! brillant all round car!! you can buy a 2007 one with about 30k on the clock for under 10k easly!

standard figures!
60-100mph = 8.2sec6nds
0-100mph = 14.3secs!!

ForceIndia · Oct 11, 2009

350z.

£10k to spend. 197?

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