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Find me a fun car

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  • #52
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Maybe I did something wrong. I'll try again :)


  • #53
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Try Chill.ie too.
    They were handy for me.


  • #54
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    From just looking at the title without reading the thread, an MR2 was the first car into my mind, followed by an MX5.

    Both are great fun to drive, you shouldn't have any problems getting insured on either, and they won't cost a whole lot to run.

    If you really want to live on the wildside, why not buy a dedicated track car, and spend the money you have aside for insurance and tax on some tuition on track.......that'll really be something to remember for the rest of your days!


  • #55
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    If you really want to live on the wildside, why not buy a dedicated track car, and spend the money you have aside for insurance and tax on some tuition on track.......that'll really be something to remember for the rest of your days!

    This interests me greatly. Where would I even start?


  • #56
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Deleted User wrote: »
    This interests me greatly. Where would I even start?

    Buy preformance car on it's last legs, strip out everything that isn't needed, add roll cage, bucket seats and harnesses, enjoy. :)

    For a start anyway.


  • #57
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    Deleted User wrote: »
    This interests me greatly. Where would I even start?

    Go and do a school day in Mondello to see if it would really be something you'd like before you commit to it. They don't cost a whole lot, and are good craic anyway.

    If you do like it......go and find a car!! Many people will argue over what is the best type of track car. In your position, I'd be looking for performance and reliability, which most likely means it will be Japanese. I dare suggest a Honda incase Lightning comes in here and starts moaning about it, but it's probably your best option.

    Track prepared cars often pop up on Donedeal in the rally section, you'd probably even buy a proper race car for your budget. After that, your only real costs will be tyres and some service items.

    Once you have a car, track days are fairly common occurances in Mondello, and Kirkistown up north.


  • #58
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Buy preformance car on it's last legs, strip out everything that isn't needed, add roll cage, bucket seats and harnesses, enjoy. :)

    For a start anyway.

    Doesn't have to be on it's last legs, that would probably only add to costs later down the line. Shouldnt be a problem picking up a decent motor with that budget!


  • #59
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    Doesn't have to be on it's last legs, that would probably only add to costs later down the line. Shouldnt be a problem picking up a decent motor with that budget!

    I only said last legs because I hate seeing clean cars getting stripped when there's cars with solid engines and shoddy body work that would be perfect for a track car.
    I guess I should have specified.


  • #60
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/rallycars/3557407

    And here we go.......

    Something else maybe to consider is a trailer, if you're going for something as mad as this. It is also possible to have a track car that is possible to drive to and from the track.


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  • #61
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    I'd go with the trailer.
    That way you can have unlimited mods and racing slicks. If you're going to go mad, you might as well go all the way mad. :)


  • #62
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    CianRyan wrote: »
    I'd go with the trailer.
    That way you can have unlimited mods and racing slicks. If you're going to go mad, you might as well go all the way mad. :)

    The only problem is having something to pull it with.


  • #63
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    The only problem is having something to pull it with.

    She's got a diesel, which one I don't know but she could be alright. :P
    What'cha got?


  • #64
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Oh wow I'll be honest lads, this has me fairly excited, driving a rally car has been on my bucket list for quite a while, I just really didn't know how to start off, at all. With a big birthday coming up I'm sure someone would like to buy me a day at mondello.....

    *phones mammy*


  • #65
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    CianRyan wrote: »
    She's got a diesel, which one I don't know but she could be alright. :P
    What'cha got?

    Saab 9-3.


  • #66
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Saab 9-3.

    1.9?
    Looks like plenty of pulling power there.

    Have to budget in €1k-€1.5k for a trailer.


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  • #67
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Sorry yeh 1.9 :)


  • #68
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    CianRyan wrote: »
    1.9?
    Looks like plenty of pulling power there.

    Have to budget in €1k-€1.5k for a trailer.

    Should be possible to get a trailer sub 1k. Don't forget this is only for a year (so far!) so if you start spending big money on a trailer, it would nearly be cheaper to pay someone with a transporter to drop and collect.


  • #69
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Ah, I forgot it was only for a year.
    Still, if you're not paying T/I every year that gets easier.

    It's so easy to spend someone else's money! :pac:


  • #70
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Ah yes, the year thing was before, things are different now :p


  • #71
    egan007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭egan007


    Twin-go wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/SPORTIVO/201222208479089/advert?channel=CARS

    Alfa Romeo GT 3.2V6.

    /Close thread.:P

    Close but no Cigar

    http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=109527

    You need the GTV which was actually built by Alfa :)
    One of these with a service history gives little trouble,

    Heres a retro top gear clip
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04OYFu8MDhk


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  • #72
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Not the most inspiring review.


  • #73
    markoire
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭markoire


    OP if insurance is an issue, buy a car that is 15 years old or more. If you do that then campion insurance will insure it as a classic for very little!! I looked into doing the same a while back with a dc2 but going to hold off until next year!!


  • #74
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,337 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    egan007 wrote: »
    Close but no Cigar

    http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=109527

    You need the GTV which was actually built by Alfa :)
    One of these with a service history gives little trouble,

    The 3.2L GTV and GT have the same Busso V6 engine. The cars themselves might have assembled in different plants, but post Fiat takeover, so not sure what 'built by Alfa' means?


  • #75
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    My tuppence worth...

    Anything with a GTA engine. ANYTHING

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OopGCW1R2A


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzVlUDik1aU


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJ1kjww_Uw


    Droolworthy (to me)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_IZ9hE2N0


    I'm not biased, I swears :pac:


  • #76
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Not the most inspiring review.

    Wouldn't sell me on it. Any car that does nothing but give you miles of understeer would be right off my list. Looking and sounding pretty is all very well, but driving like a christmas pudding is right out.
    You'd be better off with a Focus ST. Foci can be prodded into getting their arse out at least.:cool:


  • #77
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    You'd be better off with a Focus ST. Foci can be prodded into getting their arse out at least.:cool:

    Apples and oranges to be honest.


  • #78
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    smash wrote: »
    Apples and oranges to be honest.

    Yes of course. Just saying that it doesn't matter what it is, if it's no good, it's no good.


  • #79
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    Yes of course. Just saying that it doesn't matter what it is, if it's no good, it's no good.

    It is good though.


  • #80
    Viper_JB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Viper_JB


    RX8 would be a good choice....not that I'm biased or trying to sell one or anything...


  • #81
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Viper_JB wrote: »
    RX8 would be a good choice....not that I'm biased or trying to sell one or anything...

    I'll give you 4 grand for it :p


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  • #82
    Viper_JB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Viper_JB


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'll give you 4 grand for it :p

    Heh....darn :( MR2 it is so, I used to drive a MR2 turbo, very fun fast car, like driving a go cart. Could be worth looking at some EVO's or Impreza's if you can find one that doesn't look like someone drove through halfords with a big electro magnet they're very fun cars to drive.


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