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which used car would you buy for driving fun?

willempi

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by willempi » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 04:02:08

Good day my fellow simmers...lend me yer ears..
Recently i've been sitting on a pile of cash, well...a small pile..
but i feel the need to spend it...around 2000-3000 euros.
Now i was wondering what to go for...
RWD for sure...and no electronic stuff like injection cause i want to
be able to work on it myself.
And that's all i'm sure off.
It's not gonna be a everyday driving car but just a 'take to a circuit
for a day now and then' car...although it will go to a circuit driving
on normal roads...
It can be any age...in any 'state of being'...
Suggestions?
redTe

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by redTe » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 04:12:33


Mini.

luke

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by luke » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 04:04:39

Porsche 944 all the way
And yes, you can get them that cheap!


Robin Lor

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Robin Lor » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 05:19:07

Hmmm maybe you can pick up an old or tatty one for that price?
Try http://www.mobile.de
Question is can you afford the maintainance?

How about a BMW 325i? (OK its injection!)
I've just bought one with a friend for use as a toy on the Nrburgring
Nordschleife
There's a ready prepared one here for sale:
http://www.touristenfahrer.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1206

Or maybe a 318is?

Or an old RWD MK2 escort, or Opal Kaddett?

--
Cheers,

Robin

http://www.oppositelock.freeserve.co.uk


> Porsche 944 all the way
> And yes, you can get them that cheap!



> > Good day my fellow simmers...lend me yer ears..
> > Recently i've been sitting on a pile of cash, well...a small pile..
> > but i feel the need to spend it...around 2000-3000 euros.
> > Now i was wondering what to go for...
> > RWD for sure...and no electronic stuff like injection cause i want to
> > be able to work on it myself.
> > And that's all i'm sure off.
> > It's not gonna be a everyday driving car but just a 'take to a circuit
> > for a day now and then' car...although it will go to a circuit driving
> > on normal roads...
> > It can be any age...in any 'state of being'...
> > Suggestions?

Nick

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Nick » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 05:50:43


RWD Mini?

redTe

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by redTe » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 06:03:23




> > Mini.

> RWD Mini?

He could drive it backwards.  Just kidding..
Minis are great for all sorts of small club events. Rally-X for one.
J.D. Elli

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by J.D. Elli » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 07:09:40

I agree on the E30.  Just modern enough without being overly complex to
prevent DIY maintenance.  Solid, well-built, reasonable parts, and a ball to
drive.

-jde

Leo Landma

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Leo Landma » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 07:42:11

An old Porsche is the best option, like Luke said. Failing that, have a look
at an Alfa 75 and don't forget the Sierra 2 litre. It's suprisingly good on
the track!

Bye,
Leo



Gerry Aitke

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Gerry Aitke » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 08:23:37


> Good day my fellow simmers...lend me yer ears..
> Recently i've been sitting on a pile of cash, well...a small pile..
> but i feel the need to spend it...around 2000-3000 euros.
> Now i was wondering what to go for...
> RWD for sure...and no electronic stuff like injection cause i want to
> be able to work on it myself.
> And that's all i'm sure off.
> It's not gonna be a everyday driving car but just a 'take to a circuit
> for a day now and then' car...although it will go to a circuit driving
> on normal roads...
> It can be any age...in any 'state of being'...
> Suggestions?

How about a Triumph GT6 MkIII? Lovely sounding V6, RWD, gearbox has
overdrive, plus they look fantastic!

http://www.geocities.com/star_shine_3/DCP_0010b.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/star_shine_3/DCP_0009b.JPG

Gerry

grub

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by grub » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 09:10:57

1972 ford pinto


> An old Porsche is the best option, like Luke said. Failing that, have a
look
> at an Alfa 75 and don't forget the Sierra 2 litre. It's suprisingly good
on
> the track!

> Bye,
> Leo



> > Good day my fellow simmers...lend me yer ears..
> > Recently i've been sitting on a pile of cash, well...a small pile..
> > but i feel the need to spend it...around 2000-3000 euros.
> > Now i was wondering what to go for...
> > RWD for sure...and no electronic stuff like injection cause i want to
> > be able to work on it myself.
> > And that's all i'm sure off.
> > It's not gonna be a everyday driving car but just a 'take to a circuit
> > for a day now and then' car...although it will go to a circuit driving
> > on normal roads...
> > It can be any age...in any 'state of being'...
> > Suggestions?

Damien Smit

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Damien Smit » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 09:22:50

Do what every other American is doing - buy an SUV.

not

Randy Chapma

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Randy Chapma » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 10:10:50

Howdy,
MGB or MGB GT...or how about a Triumph TR250???

Randy

Randy Chapma

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by Randy Chapma » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 10:11:55

ok, one more time..
MGB Roadster..MGB GT or a Triumph TR 250

Randy

DJRJ

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by DJRJ » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 11:01:43


I would take a Datsun 2000 over an MG or a Triumph, it might be hard to
find, but alot more fun.

GMpartsgu

which used car would you buy for driving fun?

by GMpartsgu » Sat, 02 Aug 2003 11:55:37


1976 Toyota Corolla Sport Coupe Deluxe. Bought as a daily driver, it quickly
had me thrashing late 80's Escorts of the day. 2TC motor, RWD, 4-speed, a
fuel cell (of sorts), and none of that fancy pants ***like power steering
or power brakes. If it only hadnt been rear-ended by a Suburban back in
1990, i may have kept it mothballed somewhere. That car sits near the top of
the list of my fav rides ive been through.


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