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1k 2k 3kMercdan68
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Oct 24, 2019 19:32:10 GMT
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So I’ve been looking at cheap retro stuff to buy in the new year, needs to be usable for commuting A few days a week But needs a certain amount of comfort and “I haven’t seen a nice one of them for a while”factor So say I give you a thousand pounds Then two thousand pounds Then three thousand what would you buy? My choices so far £1000 W202 Mercedes  £2000 Jaguar xj6  £3000 Bmw E38  Your choices within that budget? |
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Last Edit: Oct 24, 2019 19:32:39 GMT by Mercdan68
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1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Oct 24, 2019 19:42:18 GMT
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For a grand I would have a Volvo with 2.4 diesel like an s80. For 2k I would try for a mk1 mondeo st, and for 3k try and get a Lexus ls400
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Oct 24, 2019 20:25:47 GMT
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1k (ish) Audi 2.6 coupe/fiat coupe
2k good condition 6 cylinder auto E39 BMW
3k XR3i cabriolet / cavalier gsi
1 & 2k might get switched around 😂
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Last Edit: Oct 24, 2019 21:43:10 GMT by PistolPete: Edited for accuracy
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Oct 24, 2019 20:46:18 GMT
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for 3k try and get a Lexus ls400 This 100%. |
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Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!
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Oct 24, 2019 20:48:07 GMT
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Scorpio
BMW 740
Merc CL500
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Oct 24, 2019 20:53:16 GMT
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1. MINI R53 Cooper S. (I bought an R50 Cooper for £900 for the daily hack, which is great, but a supercharged one would be fun to try...)
2. Citroen C5, or XM (or similar hydropneumatic suspension jobbie).
3. Rover P6 3500 (always wanted to try one).
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ChasR
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Oct 24, 2019 21:04:43 GMT
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Hmmm, an interesting thread, and it brings me back to cars I considered at such price points. I'll not lie, but a few things have become apparent. -Bar a handful of cars, which are obvious, I've not actually paid more than £2.5k for a car. £3k is simply a figure I've not spent on a car. -I've done the what can I buy for £1-2k before. It's how I ended up with some different cars, including the Clio 172, when orginally I went looking at an Audi TT -The cars I previously consdired for £1k (70s and 80s cars) are now long gone from that price range for the same condition. But other cars have come in with me thinking, "Hmmm, I fancy some of that. Sure for people who want 'true' retros the game has changed buy as cars get older, and the newer stuff gets cheaper, this price point is always evolving. So, what's my choices? I'll not lie, I've struggled with choosing more than I thought! And well, I like being ambitious and then spending a small fortune on a car. I'll never learn...  www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Alfa-Romeo-GTV-Twin-Spark-72k-miles/174050197812?hash=item2886334134:g:eWIAAOSwv8pdk6kOI think the GTV wins it! I think I would struggle to get a nice example, but I'd like to think I could get an OK car for that cash point. Other cars I considered at this price point from memory included: -BMW Z3 2.0 -Rover 800 Series -MG (T) F; That one I am still surprised at. £2k?  Other choices? An E38 728i Mazda MX-5 I did see a Z3 2.8i for this money; I was tempted! £3k  It had to be the E39 540i for me. I'd love one in a touring but they are a little too strong on the cash front. What else? X300 or X308 XJR Alfa 166 - I found a V6 @ £3.4k which would have been my choice over the BMW, but I couldn't find another one for £3k at this time. |
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Oct 24, 2019 21:28:58 GMT
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Weirdly, I’ve done this and bought cars at all of those price points. £1000
Mini Cooper S (this one was owned by me, not a library pic) £2000 (and with a big chunk of change) Jaguar XJ8 – my current ride and loved more than cars I’ve owned which cost many times more.  £3000
Porsche Boxster – this one was owned by me recently. Proper sports car performance and handling for ludicrously low money  |
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Currently driving a 1972 BMW 1602 as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Interesting thread.
A nice variation on previous discussions
I cannot play. As my taste and needs are so weird.
But have to say, with some searching and some luck added to an open mind, there are some great options out there.
Under £1k Sharan Carat V6
Under £2k decent Japanese people carrier
£3k got me Blazer but not sure where there, possibly V6 Mustang, American “modern” truck.
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adam73bgt
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Last Edit: Oct 25, 2019 8:56:39 GMT by adam73bgt
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1k 2k 3kMercdan68
@forddan68
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Oct 25, 2019 14:25:19 GMT
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Jaguar seems to be quite popular
Still available at pocket money prices....
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1993 ford escort
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Shortcut
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Oct 25, 2019 15:42:26 GMT
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1K this pretty much came up first. Really any need to go past it? yum 2K These popped up   3K Now your talking. Out of the bargain basement and back up the other side  Of note: 1K can buy you a LOT of car these days!! |
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Oct 25, 2019 16:19:36 GMT
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adam73bgt
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Oct 25, 2019 16:57:10 GMT
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Jaguar seems to be quite popular Still available at pocket money prices.... I think it's because they're so plentiful and cheap to buy, LS400's were the same but prices seem to be firming up on the good ones as they've got that rep for solidity and they get a bit of the "JDM" attraction. The Jag's (to me at least) appear a bit simpler than other cheap luxobarges, seems to be less to go wrong, no air suspension, the straight 6 engines are pretty solid, my XJ40 was largely fine aside from its thirst and rust. I had an E38 750i which I only bought because it was stupidly cheaply priced, it was a better overall car than the Jag, was better on fuel but changing one of the electronically controlled dampers along with other MOT work ended up costing more than I bought the car for  The Jag had a different feel about it though, seemed to get more reaction (even if an attendant at a petrol station asked me if it was a Rover ) Typically after I posted my choices, I got thinking about other alternatives, Saab 9000's, Volvo 740's and the occasional Alfa Romeo 164 pop into budget as well... |
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Oct 25, 2019 19:53:50 GMT
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£1k - MGF
£2k - MGZTT
£3k - 2008 Fiesta ST Mountune
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Oct 25, 2019 19:58:30 GMT
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£1k - Clio 182
£2k - Tidy MX5 Mk1 ready for some boost
£3k - Corrado VR6 (may be a little ropey)
I really need a sensible, wafty daily but can't help my little hatchbacks and sports cars
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Oct 26, 2019 10:56:37 GMT
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That S class looks mint and only 57k miles for under 2k ... |
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Oct 27, 2019 13:24:19 GMT
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I recently saw a similar age (W-reg) silver S-class in Torquay, where almost every panel was showing signs of heavy corrosion.
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Oct 27, 2019 21:57:22 GMT
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I was sure I'd know what I'd look for at these prices and it's really difficult!
£1,000 Celica or TT.
£2,000 a wafty V70.
£3,000 a 2CV to work on and fix up with the kids.
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I know they have issues with timing chain tensioners and aren't the most robust engine Jag ever made but they look and sound good enough to make up for it I reckon 
