What ele, if not an E30 !?

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M3Tony
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Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:23 pm

OK, I have 2x E30s, and may soon sell the Sport.....what would be a fun alternative, manual box, etc....assuming no insurance problems (old git) and maybe Ԛ£3-5k range to spend. Thoughts anyone ??
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Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:24 pm

e21 323i

now they get the asssss right out winkeye
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:17 pm

Cossie? - 2wd can be very playful !
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:23 pm

dazleeds wrote:e21 323i

now they get the asssss right out winkeye
They are the dogs!!! I would love one, there was that turbo verison on fleabay a few weeks ago or then again I suppose you could cossie an e21.
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AE86 corrola? :cool:
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:28 pm

How about...

1995 N Reg BMW 3 SERIES M3 Coupe 3.0 Ԛ£ 4,995
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/ca ... ull=SEARCH

...any good?


It also has a fitting M3 number plate...

I love these cars - they are terrifying.
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Original 6 Series.... :cool:
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:01 pm

Audi s2 or possibly just about reach to an early bi turbo s4.

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Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:04 pm

delta integralle, e21, rs4 audi, e46 are a couple of REALISTIC cars that would have been on my list if i hadnt spunked a fortune on my sport.
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:08 pm

id take an audi A8 maybe even save up a few more quid for the S8 although they are hard to come by
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E36 328. refined, powerful, still a BMW (granted no soul), or otherside, a Land Rover for some off road fun!
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:39 pm

would have to be a off roader!

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Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:50 pm

Subaru Impreza - anyone have thoughts on these toys ? But no style or class, by comparison to E30. Not easy choice - VW Corrado VR6 might be interesting ? Z3M coupe look the business, but 12k+ pricing. Not much on offer for 3-5k.
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:53 pm

Corrado VR6 fast fun and should hold value,without silly running costs;and I don't like VW as a rule.
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:57 pm

Realistically , for the same money or a grand more, a 200sx or an s2. The S2 is a fucking machine! lancias are great cars but show even the worst e30s how to rust and break down.

If it had to be a beemer, obviosuly an m5 or a 328i/m3 e36 i think

dave ae86 corolla what a chariot, what was the top of the line model of these? great cars!
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:22 pm

Everyones forgotton about the good old mk1 RS Turbo!!

What a rust bucket of fun!!
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:29 pm

tomson wrote:Everyones forgotton about the good old mk1 RS Turbo!!

What a rust bucket of fun!!
bit hard to get the back end out!
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:50 pm

Apparently you've had no experiance in FWD cars!!

The rear end comes out, just differently :D
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Its called a "handbrake!!"
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:24 am

dazleeds wrote:e21 323i

now they get the asssss right out winkeye
Much as it naturally pains me to agree with Daz, :wink: he's spot on. Although you'll get three for Ԛ£3k.

Certainly, don't bother looking at an MX-5. Driven an '02 1.6 recently, admittedly very nippy, but no visibility (obviously) and on the skittish side (i.e. terrifying) at speed. Also, of course, massivley ghey.

If you're really looking for trouble, an E28 M535i. Mwahahahaaaaa...
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W202 Mercedes C280 Sport... :wink:
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:03 am

mr2 turbo cheep n well powerfull jap imports so low or no rust too ......... 8O
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Cheesy but... Nissan 350 Z..... :D
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:19 am

Blondencheeky wrote:Cheesy but... Nissan 350 Z..... :D
For Ԛ£5k...? 8O
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:22 am

huh? oh, sorry... missed that bit.... :mad: :mad:

but... reading back... where can you get a mercedes CLK for 5k?! Can i have one?!
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:52 am

Blondencheeky wrote: but... reading back... where can you get a mercedes CLK for 5k?! Can i have one?!
where are you gonna get half of the cars mentioned for 5K that aren't gonna drop apart or blow up with in a month
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:10 am

If a newer M3, what version, engine, etc is best package ? S50 3.0 M3 ? 286 bhp .... but still beemer quality, etc. ?
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:20 pm

300zx twin turbo (fairlady)
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:23 pm

a tastey e21, e28 or e34 M5.

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