Looking for a cheapish, fun, RWD car

llatsni

Thinking of an MR2 as tax and insurance are quite reasonable. But also considering BMW 320Ci or maybe a 200sx (insurance nightmare?).

Any advice? Suggestions?

What do you think of this one?:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1252932

Paul

I'm 29 with 9 years NCB and I was recently getting some insurance quotes, no bother on the BMW, even a 328ci was only €500 or so, €1300 for a 200sx though Although they're a lot cheaper to tax than a 2.8.

that's a very reasonable asking price for an MR2, I wouldn't be put off by the track use if its maintained properly. Check for a whiney gearbox though.

B00MSTICK

Does an MX-5 do it for you?

martydunf

RoverJames wrote: »

I'm 29 with 9 years NCB and I was recently getting some insurance quotes, no bother on the BMW, even a 328ci was only €500 or so, €1300 for a 200sx though Although they're a lot cheaper to tax than a 2.8.

that's a very reasonable asking price for an MR2, I wouldn't be put off by the track use if its maintained properly. Check for a whiney gearbox though.

Only problem with the MR2 is the engine bay is so compact its very hard to carry out any work on it yourself so its nearly always a case of handing it over to the mechanic.

If I was to go for a RWD fun car I'd be looking at the Silvia/200sx.
Insurance-wise, out of interest, I recently got a quote from Britton on a S15 Spec R (the turbo version) for €2900:eek:. I know its steep but considering Im 21 its not that bad

Viper_JB

llatsni wrote: »

Thinking of an MR2 as tax and insurance are quite reasonable. But also considering BMW 320Ci or maybe a 200sx (insurance nightmare?).

Any advice? Suggestions?

What do you think of this one?:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1252932

Paul

I used to have a MR2 Turbo.....very fun, possibly the most bang you'll get for that kind of buck, beware of leaking roofs and dodgy brakes and cracked turbos, also if you do get one....keep her original so much nicer that way.

llatsni

RoverJames wrote: »

I'm 29 with 9 years NCB... €1300 for a 200sx... that's a very reasonable asking price for an MR2, I wouldn't be put off by the track use if its maintained properly. Check for a whiney gearbox though.

1300! eek. Yea track use doesn't bother me... it will get more

B00MSTICK wrote: »

Does an MX-5 do it for you?

nope!

martydunf wrote: »

Only problem with the MR2 is the engine bay is so compact its very hard to carry out any work on it yourself... I recently got a quote from Britton on a S15 Spec R (the turbo version) for €2900

Will be doing all the work myself no matter what!

2900!!!! You are crazy.

Viper_JB wrote: »

I used to have a MR2 Turbo... keep her original so much nicer that way.

think i'll avoid a turbo... but will keep whatever I get standard, yes.

robtri

whats cheapish..... to you budget wise....

big question before anybody can answer that...

as to some people a 2009 €40k M3 is cheap.....

Viper_JB

You should try both non-turbo and turbo it makes a big difference, although I know it's probably more down to insurance costs, was insured on mine for 800 I have lots of ncb though. Had one for 2 years though, once it's in good nick I'd definitly advise one on....so much fun.