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Suggestions sought - something interesting, under 5k

  • 05-03-2015 8:51pm
    #1
    RecordStraight
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭


    Guys, I'm thinking of picking up a second car that would interesting (subjective, I know) and not too expensive to run. Ideally it should be in very good nick, so not something that's cheap because it's in rag order. I'd like something interesting that I could be a little bit proud of.

    Here are my ideas so far, and I'd love to hear more:

    1. VW Corrado G60 - interesting because it's got a supercharger
    2. Alfa GTV - interesting because it's an Alfa
    3. Alfa 147 Q2 - interesting because it's got an LSD on the front
    4. Fiat Coupé - interesting because it has an interesting design and is fun
    5. MGF/MGTF - interesting because it is mid-engined and fun

    What else is out there that could be bought for 5k or under (this bit is flexible), in good condition, and not cost a fortune to tax/insure?


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,545 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mk1-gti-clipper-cabriolet-lots-of-history/8828263?sv=1


  • #3
    RecordStraight
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭RecordStraight


    Any more ideas? It doesn't have to be a car that's for sale today! (I wouldn't be buying until next late in the year anyhow).

    Here's another idea:

    Porsche 944 - Interesting because it is just coming into classic tax territory, it's a Porsche, and it's rear-wheel drive.


  • #4
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    predictable comment by me - Toyota MR-S?


  • #5
    RecordStraight
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭RecordStraight


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    predictable comment by me - Toyota MR-S?
    Thanks for the suggestion :)

    MR-2 - interesting because?

    (I'd probably be most interested in the first generation MR-2, as they are rear-wheel drive, but I wonder could you get one in very good nick under budget?)


  • #6
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    RecordStraight wrote: »
    Thanks for the suggestion :)

    MR-2 - interesting because?

    (I'd probably be most interested in the first generation MR-2, as they are rear-wheel drive, but I wonder could you get one in very good nick under budget?)

    the mr-s is a rear engine, rear wheel drive convertible which, if produced by any other manufacturer would be considered interesting. the older mr2 is nice too, but as you say, finding a clean one is very very hard. a member on here is selling a nice rev5.


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  • #7
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    Cooper S?
    Supercharged, great handling.
    As close as you are going to get to an original classic mini - they seem intent on mutating into a 5dr golf these days.

    Edit - if you're confident enough to drive one of them then I guess an MX-5 is on the table too?


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