Budget of £5000 car and parts

[clio_cup]

I'm after a new car and have a budget of just over £5000. It needs to be a good road car but i also do track days so needs to be able to cope with some track work.

My previous car was a Phase 1 172, which i put some coilovers on and loved it. It was a good everyday car and good fun on the track.

Or do i buy a newer car like a low milage cup or 182 and wait for the other bits.

What would everyone on here do?

Cheers All

 

[Justin]

Newer, low milage 182. They are more than good enough for track IMO.

Then later add mods if you need to.

 

[B16DOE]

dc2 end of why would you want a 182 when you could have a type r the clio will lose money cant see a 4k dc2 price to come down much more than that

 

[ed the driver]

i'd go for a 172 cup good all rounder, thats why i bought mine.

Can get a decent one for 4k and spend the rest on ast's or something along those lines.

 

[Peperami]

172 Cup, 4k, rest on a brake kit, and maybe some coilovers once you've owned it for a bit.

 

[ed the driver]

dc2 end of why would you want a 182 when you could have a type r the clio will lose money cant see a 4k dc2 price to come down much more than that

Thats a fair point, i never even thought about the dc2, only thing is they are getting on a bit and most out there are either high milers or dogs, you would have to spend your whole budget to find a good one, But amazing cars.

 

[caister]

If you want the all toys for when your driving it on the road then its got to be the 182. If you want it to be a bit more track focussed and can live without aircon then a 172 cup and for a compromise though you end up with a slightly older car a PH1.

 

[B16DOE]

evey time a dc2 does me i think why o why did i get another renault

 

[BoomOne]

there are two track ready ph1's on PH for way under 5K. That will leave you with some change for other parts you might want...