Alternatives to the obvious.

[inconsistant]

Ford Orion Ghia Injection?

https://www.eastlancashireclassics.com/vehicle.php?id=53

 

[garethj]

https://not2grand.co.uk/not-2-grand-cars/perodua-kelisa/
 

The 2 door looks a lot like a Mini too

[Mrcento]

2 hours ago, inconsistant said:

Cinquecento Sporting?

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1498581

This. Even though they are the same car underneath as the Seicento, they 'feel' more like an old car. Far rawer than a Seicento. Steering is superb with no PAS, the dash etc feels more 1980's.

[Amelia]

Wow, thank you for all the replies x

There are some amazing suggestions. The 106 and AX will definitely go on the list. As will the 205 is probably a bit big. I have driven one before and agree they are a good car. Perodua Kelisa is an excellent idea too, although probably too similar to the Fiat Seicento.

Seems as though small and french may be the way to go, although the Yugo suggestion is definitely interesting, if I could find one. 

Reliant Rialto/Robin would be cool too, I never even thought of those. (And yes, I'm over 21 - try double that!) Although my habit of going round roundabouts at the highest speed possible might rule those out 🤣

Thank you again everyone ☺️

 

So, to carry on the conversation, how about alternatives to these 'obvious' classics?

VW Beetle?

VW Golf Gti?

Ford Capri?

Rover SD1?

 

[Stanky]

14 hours ago, garethj said:

https://not2grand.co.uk/not-2-grand-cars/perodua-kelisa/
 

The 2 door looks a lot like a Mini too

You can also get a 'Gino' kit to modify the front end and make it look like a Japanese take on a 60s car - I'm biased but I think they looks pretty cool actually. Think 'Toyota/Daihatsu/Perodua's answer to the Nissan Figaro' and you're not miles off.

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

40 minutes ago, Fennec said:

 

So, to carry on the conversation, how about alternatives to these 'obvious' classics?

VW Beetle?

VW Golf Gti?

Ford Capri?

Rover SD1?

 

Walk

VW Golf Driver

Porsche 924

BMW E34 5-Series.

[inconsistant]

1 hour ago, Fennec said:

So, to carry on the conversation, how about alternatives to these 'obvious' classics?

VW Beetle?

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1444466

1 hour ago, Fennec said:

VW Golf Gti?

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1526937

https://www.theparking-cars.co.uk/used-cars-detail/peugeot-309-gti/309-gti/6FZZM5HC.html

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1430629

1 hour ago, Fennec said:

Ford Capri?

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1535802

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-nissan-silvia-turbo-rally-pack-s12-nJmK9g

1 hour ago, Fennec said:

Rover SD1?

 

https://www.theparking-cars.co.uk/used-cars-detail/talbot-tagora/talbot-tagora-sx-v6-2-6/2N28T3YB.html

 

[Dobloseven]

We somehow came to run a '94 L Rover Metro for a while in the late noughties, eventually replacing it with a Panda diesel. Wasn't that bad a thing really.A very basic  1.1,8v Nightfire. Did a bit of welding on the front floorpans and a rear wheelarch. They got panned for the crash tests, but probably best to avoid an accident in any small car of the era then, and especially now. The Hydra gas suspension would put me off, along with the lack of PAS, but if the values follow those of the original Metros, "buy now, while they're still this cheap", as the classic car mags might say. 

[3VOM]

106 205

Opinions on Seicento Schumacher?

[catsinthewelder]

Mini alternative, Daewoo Matiz 

Beetle.......... Rear engined Skoda,

Golf GTi..............MG Maestro or ZR 

Capri........... Renault 15/17/Fuego 

Rover SD1........................Saab 9000

 

[jon.k]

Beetle - Renault 4?

 

[leafsprung]

Another vote for Pug 205/106. From experience a Mk 3 Polo also a sound choice for solid motoring but a bit plain Jane. One of the last of the properly built VW's though and rare enough now to have some curiosity interest . I went from a Phase 1 106 to a Mk3 polo in the late 90s and the difference in sound when shutting the door was quite startling. Tinny French clang to reassuringly Germanic clunk. The same with the seats; soft comfy French to unyielding German plank. 

The 106 was much more fun and full of character but wouldn't have wanted a smash in it. 

[Ghosty]

Mini alternative - Honda Logo? 🤔

[motorpunk]

Some alternative car choices from me;

VW Beetle? - Fiat 127 .

VW Golf Gti? - Mk3 Gti, how about an Audi A3 1.8T, or a Mk2 then something like a Rover 216 Gsi.

Ford Capri? - Nissan Silvia S12.

Rover SD1? - Citroen CX.

[eddyramrod]

VW Beetle: Renault R8/10, Simca 1000

VW Golf GTI: MG Maestro, it's a barrel of laughs

Ford Capri: Vauxhall Magnum Coupe/Firenza (pre-DroopSnoot)

Rover SD1: Volvo 740/760

[Felonious]

Some excellent and interesting suggestions so far. Here are a few more if you can find them.

Reliant Kitten - a four wheel Reliant

Lancia Y10

Citroen Visa

Renault 9

Renault 11

[Weird Car]

Has Trabant been suggested yet? 
they are starting to creep up in value though 

[PhilA]

I was going to suggest Subaru Justy but it would appear somebody discovered that under the paint they're made from platinum and gold. Damn, they went up in price.

Very capable little cars though

[warch]

Citroen Saxo VTR or VTS is a cheap(er) alternative to a 106 XSI or GTi. You will look like that bloke off Gavin and Stacey though.

[loserone]

7 minutes ago, warch said:

Citroen Saxo VTR or VTS is a cheap(er) alternative to a 106 XSI or GTi. You will look like that bloke off Gavin and Stacey though.

Not sure that's the case anymore, the 45 year olds with money reminisce of their saxos and couldn't afford 106s, so they're not in as much demand 

[Shite Ron]

I noticed you said 90’s or earlier but discounted the Seicento , I think they are a great modern small car but the seating position is a bit high, I always feel I am sat on it rather than in it . The Cinquicento is a bit nicer but similar seating position. A proper 500 is a good alternative to a Mini but no cheaper. For a sensibly priced small car which is fun I would look at a Fiat 850 or Austin A30/A35, or even an A40. I also like early mk1 Fiesta’s now but they seem to have got expensive. Peugeot 104 could be worth a look also.

Fiat  850 just listed on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394418718143?hash=item5bd53005bf:g:~V4AAOSw3bNjwQ~V&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoCMAEb%2FpDbnhqL8HGCVauUI8Vmv%2FBFS2B9oUqUyD3mCInHvl%2FXj9LWuY8a8ikztQf%2FgGa5SL4fDvhc3aKoEsZuTzrGaXkG6GrshOBh5sSQSQOIVSSlmQqYM65tRdTL51QIxriQGynlMx178uIrMSkLjb4PL7o5Yiy5r800RvL8dSvu7x1xNTo%2Fjpq6kPSDhhCEScwWHqpxw1S24O8n7vOYE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9Dyob-1YQ

[Timewaster]

On 09/01/2023 at 22:09, garethj said:

https://not2grand.co.uk/not-2-grand-cars/perodua-kelisa/
 

The 2 door looks a lot like a Mini too

What 2 door?

Am I missing something?

 

[StescoG66]

N13 Nissan Sunny with that lovely little 1.4 12 valve engine??

 

OK this one is a 1.6 and a B12, however........

https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1527463

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nissan+sunny&_sacat=0&rt=nc&Model%20Year=1989&_dcat=18238

[warch]

21 hours ago, loserone said:

Not sure that's the case anymore, the 45 year olds with money reminisce of their saxos and couldn't afford 106s, so they're not in as much demand 

A decent Saxo VTS is usually about half or third of the price of a 106 GTI, a VTR is often still sub 2k which, allowing for the price of scrap is bargain basement these days. I think scene tax has really pushed up values of 106s, especially the Rallye.

[loserone]

2 minutes ago, warch said:

VTR is often still sub 2k

Where!?

[warch]

 

19 minutes ago, loserone said:

Where!?

Ebay, Saxos (Saxi?) from £2k for a VTR or £3k for a VTS. 106 GTis are at least £5k.

[sierraman]

21 hours ago, loserone said:

Not sure that's the case anymore, the 45 year olds with money reminisce of their saxos and couldn't afford 106s, so they're not in as much demand 

Weren’t Citroen the kings of 0% finance and free years insurance back in the day? I remember loads of people getting the default metallic blue 3 door Saxo. 

I could never get on with them, the pedals were made to be operated by children. You don’t see any about any more, I suspect most had brief but hard lives. 

[Barry Cade]

Has nobody mentioned a Twingo yet?

[Mally]

On 1/9/2023 at 5:57 PM, MiniMinorMk3 said:

1997-200? Ford Ka,

 

I have a Streetka, which is quite fun and reasonably cheap.

Difficult to find without rust. So exactly like the Classic mini used to be.

[garethj]

9 hours ago, loserone said:

Where!?

I think I posted one on the eBay thread yesterday that was around £2k