Fred: Thanks. I loved it I really did, But I put so much money into it, I was skint all the while, Couldn't go out and was scared to drive it. IT basically needs a touch up on bodywork (few fibreglass cracks) The Interior sorting and a new Engine. Obviously that work reflected the price.
Well, I'm 20 at the moment, Earning quite a bit more money then I was back in the day, I've still got a few debts to settle, Nothing big, But I'm not buying a new one till I've got The CASH to buy and insure the new car.
Looking at waiting till winter when I'm 21, And Buying an 2003 Astra 2.0 Turbo Convertable, In Gunmetal grey, With a few bhp increases, Some Nice alloys and some coilovers.
The only thing with me is I'm a sucker for paying over the odds. I'd much rather buy one thats £9kish, With super low miles and the spec I want, Even though there are good ones for £6-7kish.
It must have leather too, and Under 40k. In fact leather, colour and low mileage are mroe important to me than the engine, I'd prob go for a 2.2 16v over the Turbo, If it had the correct combo of mileage, colour and options.
Also looked at a Civic Type R, But I'm just not sure if its what I'm after (A Hot Hatch). Its the only hot hatch in my budget I'd consider.
Also looked at a Mk 4 Golf GTI, But I'd end up body kitting it (Admitedly not to the spec of the Clio, But R32 Panels etc etc.
Ideally would like the Astra Cab, Then upgrade to a E46 330ci Cab a few years later.
If they made a 3 Door LCR, I wouldn't be looking anywhere else.
I just want something with a few toys, And More importantly is NEW and low mileage. Did look at the S14's, But I know if I waited a few years, Kept the metro, And even kept earning what I do now, I'd be able to have an Evo/Scooby, Which IMO is the ultimate Japanesse car.
I'm in no rush. I've got my £400 Metro, That I can leave where I want, and Costs me £12 a week in petrol.
