Suggest sports cars for under €7000?

Driver2

Hi all,

Don't know a lot about cars, but I'm hoping to get a good looking car in the next month or so. Few points:

• Engine power doesn't matter. Want to keep insurance premium down.
• Almost definitely has to be a saloon.
• Should have rear seats. No 2 seaters.

Been looking at the Mazda RX8 but there seems to be a lot of problems with it, definitely don't want any hassle. Subaru Impreza also looks good when modded a bit.

Would really appreciate any suggestions as I'm a bit clueless with this sort of thing. Thanks in advance!

Midnight_EG

I'm confused as hell, you want a sports car with less than reasonable power, you want a saloon but go looking at an RX8


Honda Accord Euro R CL1 maybe?

Driver2

Midnight_EG wrote: »

I'm confused as hell, you want a sports car with less than reasonable power, you want a saloon but go looking at an RX8


Honda Accord Euro R CL1 maybe?

Haha sorry, it's a bit late. I want something that looks good like a sports car (e.g. not a family car, SUV, etc.) but I'm not buying it for the power.

And by saloon, I mean something that's relatively flat in design (e.g. not a hatchback).

Will check out the Accord, thanks!

Compton

How much are you spending?

Sobanek

BMW M3 E36?
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/evo,IMMA/200943195623069/advert?channel=CARS

Squall19

Sobanek wrote: »

BMW M3 E36?
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/evo,IMMA/200943195623069/advert?channel=CARS

He wants something good looking.

Not a nasty looking BMW :rolleyes:

Honda Integra DC5 be my choice

Vertakill

I think maybe DC5's, Celica VVTLI's, Accord Type R's and maybe Impreza's of that area are probably the only ones I can think of.
Or possibly B5 S4's... but that's a lot of power and slightly older than I'd imagine the OP's looking at. ??

colm_mcm

Felt spec A4 1.6 should be ideal

TestTransmission

colm_mcm wrote: »

Felt spec A4 1.6 should be ideal

My first thought too

Mr Benevolent

So you want a non-sports cars for under €7000?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2350086

Plenty of those around.

Thatnastyboy

Confab wrote: »

So you want a non-sports cars for under €7000?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2350086

Plenty of those around.

Was just going to suggest one of these, seems to fit the bill.

HBK

OP.....Today is your lucky day.....I'm just about to put up my add for my Celica VVTLI-T Sport for sale!

1.8, not a killer on the juice, insurance is ok....PM me, ill send you the link to the add!
PS....Its a sexy beast!

Ardennes1944

this ? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2269421
or
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2295823

Twin-go

For me with that spec it would have to be this:

Matt Simis

Twin-go wrote: »

For me with that spec it would have to be this:

Yep, Newer model Alfa's like the GT or 159 fit the criteria really well .

Sobanek

Squall19 wrote: »

He wants something good looking.

Not a nasty looking BMW :rolleyes:

Honda Integra DC5 be my choice

M3 are gorgeous, inline 6 rumble + 321hp makes this car awesome. And they're not subject to rice unlike the integra.


:pac:

Squall19

Sobanek wrote: »

M3 are gorgeous, inline 6 rumble + 321hp makes this car awesome. And they're not subject to rice unlike the integra.

:pac:

Engine is gorgeous alright, those yoke's above are nasty looking, that's all.

Now that Alfa is gorgeous, love that GT

colm_mcm

I disagree, the op would more than likely get a 318ci than an m3, and there are some woeful looking modified BMWs out there. Very few distasteful dc5s out there, most I've seen look great.

Sobanek

Squall19 wrote: »

Engine is gorgeous alright, those yoke's above are nasty looking, that's all.

Now that Alfa is gorgeous, love that GT

Everybody has a different taste
Nasty looking - tell that to 71k owners of the M3

Squall19

Sobanek wrote: »

Everybody has a different taste
Nasty looking - tell that to 71k owners of the M3

No one buys an E36 M3 for its looks :P

If OP wanted performance, yeah the M3 is top dog.

He wanted looks.

Sobanek

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2311115

6 pot engine there, a bit pokey but definitely looks are here.

Compton

colm_mcm wrote: »

Felt spec A4 1.6 should be ideal

Not enough lift lad, need the 1.9 at least, more torque than a train.

Compton

dc2

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2351783

colm_mcm

I would have thought a dc2 was more about performance/handling than looks. Its boxy and old fashioned looking in the same way an impreza is. People respect them because of their ability

Driver2

Jaysus lads thanks for all the replies, wasn't expecting that!

shblob wrote: »

How much are you spending?

Around €7000.

Sobanek wrote: »

BMW M3 E36?
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/evo,IMMA/200943195623069/advert?channel=CARS

Not a bad car at all, 3.2 engine definitely wouldn't play well with my already painful insurance premium though.

Squall19 wrote: »

Honda Integra DC5 be my choice

Great suggestion. That's a beauty of a car in the pic, can't imagine how much it'd cost to get it looking like that though. Any ideas?

Vertakill wrote: »

I think maybe DC5's, Celica VVTLI's, Accord Type R's and maybe Impreza's of that area are probably the only ones I can think of.
Or possibly B5 S4's... but that's a lot of power and slightly older than I'd imagine the OP's looking at. ??

Good call on the Celica, looks well with a few extras like this.
Accord Type R: Not the best looking IMO.
Impreza: Looks great when lowered a bit.
S4: Engine's too much I think.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Felt spec A4 1.6 should be ideal

Bit of an Audi fan alright, think the A4 looks like more of a family car though. Good to see there's a 1.6 though, insurance would be doable.

Confab wrote: »

So you want a non-sports cars for under €7000?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2350086

Plenty of those around.

Looks great with a few mods like this (doors just wouldn't fit the budget I think!), otherwise thought of as a feminine car as far as I know. :pac:

HBK wrote: »

OP.....Today is your lucky day.....I'm just about to put up my add for my Celica VVTLI-T Sport for sale!

1.8, not a killer on the juice, insurance is ok....PM me, ill send you the link to the add!
PS....Its a sexy beast!

Couldn't manage a 1.8 it seems, insurance is already killer as licence is just new. Cheers though!

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

this ? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2269421
or
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2295823

Not a hatchback fan unfortunately!

Twin-go wrote: »

For me with that spec it would have to be this:

Matt Simis wrote: »

Yep, Newer model Alfa's like the GT or 159 fit the criteria really well .

Yeah like the Alfas alright, good call. Not sure about the engine sizes though.

Sobanek wrote: »

M3 are gorgeous, inline 6 rumble + 321hp makes this car awesome. And they're not subject to rice unlike the integra.

Engine size wouldn't work unfortunately, otherwise good car.

Squall19 wrote: »

If OP wanted performance, yeah the M3 is top dog.
He wanted looks.

M3 doesn't look bad at all IMO, engine size wouldn't work though.

shblob wrote: »

Not enough lift lad, need the 1.9 at least, more torque than a train.

1.9 wouldn't go down well with my insurance co. sadly!

ShadowHearth

Well I think op needs something riced up or felted. 4 door too.

I still can't understand how can you argue: m3 or dc5... M3 e36 looks like **** but goes lovely, wheres dc5 ... Well ... Honda ...

Amyway. Op choose list:

1.9tdi felt spec Audi a4 with sticker: " no smoke - no poke.

2.0 BMW 5 series with m-pack. E39 I guess.

Octavia vrs ( I know I know )

Driver2

Sorry I didn't explain the engine size well enough lads. Just checked my quote against a few of these and it looks like 1.6L is as high as I could go.

ShadowHearth

Driver2 wrote: »

Sorry I didn't explain the engine size well enough lads. Just checked my quote against a few of these and it looks like 1.6L is as high as I could go.

Oh boy... 1.6 Audi a4 felt spec still fits the bill?

TestTransmission

Thread title is a bit misleading ,the terms sports car is a bit loosely used.

Suzie Sue

colm_mcm wrote: »

Felt spec A4 1.6 should be ideal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZHjwc8ilT4

EPM

Right, I'll get slated. You want something practical with a slightly sport edge. As you're considering a 1.6 A4 you'll get more for your money with a Seat Leon. I had one, in the right spec they can look well, have a few "sporty" touches and tour budget should get you a decent example of the new model.

colm_mcm

Ah but the Leon is a hatchback....

EPM

It's practical though. Loads of room front and back and the boots a decent shape if not huge.

colm_mcm

I get the feeling a felt a4 or impreza 1.6 is what the op will end up with.

Driver2

Thanks again for all the replies lads. Learned a good bit from this thread.

Probably get slated for this kind of talk, but it looks like what I'm really after is something I can get a good body kit for.

Really like the Celica with a body kit, would be a winner only for the 1.8 engine. Is there anything similar with a smaller engine? Seen the Hyundai Coupe which apparently has a terrible bit of cred, but to be fair this is some kit.

Anything similar to either of those in 1.4 or even 1.6?

GaryMunster

To be honest your gona get annoyed with a heavy saloon with a small engine..go for a celica with 1.8 and you will easily get a nice one for 5k and spend the rest on insurance with some change (hopefully)

B00MSTICK

I think a Levin would suit you down to the ground OP, with the advantage of actually being a relatively competent sports car.

Insurance mightn't be the cheapest but it meets your 1.6 spec and they're cheapish to buy so you should certainly see quite a bit of change from that €7k.

There's kits for them too if you really want...

Wossack

Driver2 wrote: »

Seen the Hyundai Coupe which apparently has a terrible bit of cred, but to be fair this is some kit.

lol, please no
the fact thats a hyundai under that tat makes it even more laughable

omb0wyn5ehpij9

You need to get quotes on certain cars before knowing what you can afford to insure. There will be a big difference between trying to insure a bog standard 1.6 car (something relatively normal and run of the mill like a focus) as opposed to a sporty 1.6 car (like a levin or civic type r).

Tea 1000

BDJW wrote: »

You need to get quotes on certain cars before knowing what you can afford to insure. There will be a big difference between trying to insure a bog standard 1.6 car (something relatively normal and run of the mill like a focus) as opposed to a sporty 1.6 car (like a levin or civic type r).

Dead right, I can insure something like a 530i no problem with probably only a €100 increase in insurance, but I'd say my premium would double if I tried to insure a Levin or Civic VTi or something similar.

Testament1

Nice STI Impreza here. Advertised for 3900 so you can spend the other 3k of your budget insuring it, might even have enough left over for a tank of petrol after

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2096345

johnos1984

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2351364
Great car to drive, enough space for you and friends, good parts supply and easy to work on.

Don't be fooled by those who have no actual experience of them

tossy

Driver2 wrote: »

Seen the Hyundai Coupe which apparently has a terrible bit of cred, but to be fair this is some kit.

Anything similar to either of those in 1.4 or even 1.6?

No no no.

johnos1984 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2351364

Eh... actually how much is a hyuandai coupe?

colm_mcm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2041124?cid=2041124&

Colour coded mudflaps - check
Wind deflectors - check
Turbo sticker on boot - check
Immediate respect for having a TDI replica - check

tossy

colm_mcm wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2041124?cid=2041124&

Colour coded mudflaps - check
Wind deflectors - check
Turbo sticker on boot - check
Immediate respect for having a TDI replica - check

Messy keyboard time!!!!!

colm_mcm

I've an Ipad, lad.

tossy

colm_mcm wrote: »

I've an Ipad, lad.

splash proof?

colm_mcm

Aye, 32GB but she's 8GB on the book, still get 20 hours out of a charge lad, she's a miser on batteries.

stevenmu

Driver2 wrote: »

Seen the Hyundai Coupe which apparently has a terrible bit of cred

To be fair to the Hyundai, it only has a reputation as a car that's all show and no go, which sounds exactly like what you are after?

vectra

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2179945

omb0wyn5ehpij9

vectra wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2179945

I think it looks like the airbag has gone off in that car. Honda badge on the steering wheel is black and it should be red. And the plastic bit surrounding the badge which pops out when the airbag goes off is actually grey, but the rest of the steering is black