For all you car enthusiasts, I need your help

2009-02-18 05:08:39

#1

Ultimatrox: Member; +38|6234|Netherlands

I'm looking for my first car and thinking about spending around 2k.

Things I want:

- 3 doors hatchback (or something like a mx-3)
- Speed, doesn't need to be super fast though.
- Low cost per month for fuel.
- Reliability.

If you can think of something, many thanks.

- Ultimatrox

Last edited by Ultimatrox (2009-02-18 05:11:05)

2009-02-18 05:09:57

#2

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6154|what

If your worried about fuel prices convert to LPG.

*not sure if that's applicable already when you say GAS prices. lol

2009-02-18 05:10:25

#3

1927: The oldest chav in the world; +2,423|6674|Cardiff, Capital of Wales

Get a old style Golf? Providing it isn't sporty under the bonnett it should't criple you on insurance, if not then, Corsa, Clio, anything small like that.

2009-02-18 05:11:34

#4

Ultimatrox: Member; +38|6234|Netherlands

AussieReaper wrote:
If your worried about fuel prices convert to LPG.

*not sure if that's applicable already when you say GAS prices. lol

hehe you're right. edited now

2009-02-18 05:35:07

#5

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|6811|Nårvei

Toyota Corolla
-Boring
-Low fuel cost
-Low maintenence cost
-Not super fast, not even close to superfast
-Reliable
-Cheap parts
-HB, LB, sedan, WG

Nissan 200 SX (S14)
-Way more exciting
-Superfast
-Low fuel cost for having 250 hp
-RWD equal more fun
-Reliable
-Cheap parts
-HB
-Costs more than 2K though

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2009-02-18 05:56:41

#6

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6622|London, England

golf

maybe you can find a decent A3 for 2k, doubt it

2009-02-18 08:10:33

#7

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6501|so randum

spendin 2k (euro?)

You should be able to find some used versions of

Fiesta
Corsa
Golf
Astra
Civic (if you're lucky)
Corolla.

Out of all of them, Fiestas probably the best choice, they do a nice 1.6, reliable, fun (very very fun) to drive, and cheap to repair. Give us some options

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Always raining and foggy
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2009-02-18 08:14:32

#8

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6621|Mhz

206GTI, probably the most fun you can have for 2k, Golf GTI is more fun but for that money you're going to be buying a shitty one, and the insurance is more costly than the 206 too, or a 206CC for posing purposes, more like 3-4k for that though

2009-02-18 08:23:24

#9

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6131|Carnoustie MASSIF

Mazda 323f sport. In White. The sex.

2009-02-18 08:28:01

#10

Beduin: Compensation of Reactive Power in the grid; +510|5751|شمال

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2009-02-18 09:55:08

#11

Benzin: Member; +576|5999

In reply to Varegg:
You could also get an S13 200sx (1989 to 1993). Then you have a choice of 89-90 being a CA18DET or after that, the SR20DET redtop. Then if you get an S14, only the 97-98 will have the black top.

I have no idea what these cars go for over here in Europe, though. However, if you want cost efficiency, get yourself an S13. Same SR engine that came in the early S14s and they look better. Now if you can find a 97-98 S14 for €2k - BUY IT! Those cars are super rare and dead sexy.

That being said, anything Japanese should serve you well. Then if you ever think about getting into the aftermarket, your choices are pretty broad in many cases seeing as how the Japanese motors are really popular for tuning and they are reliable AND you can use the parts across many different platforms.

Buying a VW Golf is a stupid idea, though.

2009-02-18 10:13:08

#12

Ultrafunkula: Hector: Ding, ding, ding, ding...; +1,975|6474|6 6 4 oh, I forget

Then aim for a 1.6 litre engine. It will get you started from the intersection and it's a moderately low cost for fuel. Don't go for a 2.0 car. I have one and the fucker drinks around 9l/100km even if I drive nicely Ofcourse a 1.3 litre is more of a low cost. I'd actually suggest a 1.3 if you drive mainly in the city and not much on highways. A Toyota could be quite ok. Spareparts are cheap too.

2009-02-18 10:14:50

#13

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|6682|Disaster Free Zone

I have no idea about Euro prices, but I'd get try and get a mid 90s BMW 320 or 323.

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