Suggest a quirky/ interesting/ oddball car for me.

andyseadog

finally, my turn to have one of these threads

a guy from work has made me a rather good offer on my car, and i think i'm going to accept providing i can find something else i like more than my car, which at the moment i'm finding a bit difficult. but i would quite like a change too, so hopefully this all goes well.

currently driving my 2001 Vitz RS, so i want to go not necessarily bigger but definitely better than that.

i'm pretty much open to anything really, providing its something a bit different in the same way as the Vitz. absolutely not interested in civics, glanzas, and VAG TDi carry on or the usual suspects.

the criteria

- 4500 euro to spend on the car and 6 months tax.
- preferably a chain driven engine
- i definitely rank reliability over appearance
- must have a bit of 'poke' but doesn't need to be a ferrari
- currently i'm doing a very small mileage, but come September i'l be doing 350+ miles a week so maybe a diesel is the man for the job
- i'm soon to be 21 with 4 years no claims, license holder for 4 years, 3.5 of those a full license, so insurance is still a constraint.

thats about it, tricky criteria i know but do your worst

TheAnswer

You say you may want a diesel but dismiss the VAG TDi (any of them) immediately? Best 'O luck pal.

andyseadog

TheAnswer wrote: »

You say you may want a diesel but dismiss the VAG TDi (any of them) immediately? Best 'O luck pal.

pretty much yeah, they are gaining a certain image (felt spec i think they call it), and i think insurance would be tough on them given my age and the fact they are fast becoming the tossers car of choice.

plenty of other manufacturers do diesels, and i'm after something a little less stereotypical for my age group than a golf/ bora/ passat done to death stuff.

diesel avensis

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2106374

diesel E class perhaps

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2099246

i think i have a few options within my budget, just brainstorming for ideas at the moment. nothing is set in stone, i'm not too sure what i do want, i'm only sure of what i don't, hence the thread .

shawnee

Get a saab, one of the quirkiest around Id say !:D

EPM

I know it's VAG but pretty rare still. How about a Mark 1 Fabia RS? should find a minter for your budget.

CrowdedHouse

WTF is a Vitz ?

fletch

EPM wrote: »

I know it's VAG but pretty rare still. How about a Mark 1 Fabia RS? should find a minter for your budget.

Or an Ibiza Cupra PD160? I don't think I've ever seen one in the Republic of Ireland.

Zubeneschamali

andyseadog wrote: »

i'm pretty much open to anything really, providing its something a bit different in the same way as the Vitz.

If you think the Vitz is different and interesting, then I suggest that you buy an exciting Yaris diesel.

CrowdedHouse

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

WTF is a Vitz ?

Jap Yaris (I think)

bijapos

Oddball and reliable (I think). The Subaru XT.




Mad interior as well..
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2366/4501/5914750005_large.jpg

voxpop

you want quirky/ interesting/ oddball and then mention diesel avensis :pac: .

Get a 156 2.4JTD

cosmic

Something like this?

bijapos

^ . Or take your pick from here.

Wolverine_1999

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/Figaro/201113201779279/advert?channel=CARS

Soarer

I don't imagine it'll have "a bit of poke", but I believe it was previously owned by Mr. Quirky McQuirkerson from Quirkeston, Quirkeyville.

Quirke-mobile!

Matt Simis

voxpop wrote: »

you want quirky/ interesting/ oddball and then mention diesel avensis :pac: .

Get a 156 2.4JTD

He prolly wont pay the tax on that after getting comfortable with the Vitz. But it is a good suggestion.

colm_mcm

I've got it!

Smart ForFour 1.5 diesel
Quirky
Small
Odd
Economical

It's basically a colt underneath

A colt cz3 with the same engine would also be worth a shot if you're into that kind of thing.

andyseadog

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

If you think the Vitz is different and interesting, then I suggest that you buy an exciting Yaris diesel.

i think the vitz is different, not very often you see an RS, lots of kit and looks a bit smart, and its a 1.5 so has a small amount of go.

and for those of you who asked what it is




some interesting replies in this thread, a big saab might well be an option aswell, are the 156's in 1.9 form any good? i know alfa's reliability in general is questionable but the 2.4 is a rarity i'd imagine.

nissan cube is one i never considered and is a potential contender alright, although its a bit of a mammywagon, going to have to rule out the figaro and forfour though, just too 'quirky' lol

i think i'l spend the evening scouring the sites and see what i turn up :pac:

(F.L.) Anders

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2033524

Ticks most of the boxes?

fletch

(F.L.) Anders wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2033524

Ticks most of the boxes?

That one is sold...my sister bought it

andyseadog

andyseadog wrote: »

i think the vitz is different, not very often you see an RS, lots of kit and looks a bit smart, and its a 1.5 so has a small amount of go.

and for those of you who asked what it is

:pac:

'twas only when you posted the pics I realised it was you, must pay more attention to the usernames. Luckily I didn't mention earlier that another boardie motors regular has one too

RandomAccess

Hard to tick all those boxes.. but how about an Audi A2 TDi
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A2/1.4TDi-S/201105201069965/advert?channel=CARS

My other thoughts were Nissan Cubes (Probably too slow)


Alfa GT (nice looking car in the metal)

Diesel
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.9-spor/201102200821933/advert?channel=CARS

Petrol
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/201114201892494/advert?channel=CARS

homer90

I would have to agree with the A2 also .. Just don't prang it tho !!

Going the classic/modern classic route of any interest ??
350 miles per week aint all that much TBH still within petrol territory



A2

^^ Pricey I know - but they can be landed for your budget



525i

^^ failing that for me it would have to be a minty e34 525i Sport ( Forget the ****e talk in the add) And the price for that matter ......



325i

^^ Or an e30 :rolleyes: that hasn't been diffed to death

A lot of German stuff there ( im starting to be predictable )

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