Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Yo dicky, I know that and have been practising it for years! I have bought about 3 cars in my whole life that cost over a grand - a 3-yr old SEAT malaga, an Audi V8, and something else that I cant remember. apart from those all cars i've ever bought have been £300 or so max. As for Norm's Pious suggestion, GTF!!!! Pop us an AMC Eagle on the boat and i'll LPG it to appease the polar bear lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Skoda Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Skoda Superb is a great one, 2.5 V6 diesel.... I would be all over one of those. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-SKODA-SUPERB ... 0540507656 This ones £4000, very appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 you could really annoy some boy racers with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Omega with the BMW 2.5 TD motor if you want to spend less Audi 100 to early A6 are fantastic things too, especially the 5 cyl TDI Same engine in a Volvo 850 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 this one has only done 10,000 miles. it would last you 20 years at least I should thinkhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0454842683 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Dunno how much you're thinking of spending on shite, but if you want some gangsta wheelz, a mate of mine is flogging a 30k mile Chrysler 300C Estate diesel on a 57 plate for £12k. It's actually rather an amusing thing. Other than that, yeah, I'd be going for that 2.5 TDi Superb. I rate 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaTom Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 This all sounds very familiar. At the time I had my ebay search set to: Mazda Xedos 9 Miller Volvo S80 T6 Volvo V90 BMW 7 Series ( any V8 ) Vauxhall Omega Elite Vauxhall Signum 3.0d Saab 9-5 3.0d Honda Legend VW Phaeton Lexus GS Skoda Superb 2.5tdi Lancia Thesis Sonata 3.3 Hyundai XG Nissan QX There may have been more, but I've forgotten. A nice mixture of sensible stuff and older vehicles that I had previously said "mmm, one day when I can afford them" to. The Thesis purely because they take the Scorpio look and fingerbang it to oblivion. I was sore loser on a fair few of that list (unusual Ebay discipline), and only bought the E39 as it was so cheap for a good car from a trusted seller. Had a lucky escape with the A8 more recently. What was I thinking? I had a 2 day test drive in an S80 V8. It left me cold - the seats were great, the performance was excellent, but it wasn't the cossetting experience of an A8. I've been spoilt by the Jag probably. I know it is a big car, but it felt even bigger than it was - the central console seemed to be a walk away. After my happy E39 experience, I'd probably be looking for a 51 reg 728i - as late and low miles as possible. I recently learned that the Phaeton was available with the 5.0 V10 diesel. I expect that would be stretching the budget, but it'd probably be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaTom Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 There are some terrific shite-barges out here from Buick. That's the old Regal, the new one is the same as the UK Vauxhall Insignia. If this (appropriately named "Forest Wolf Avenue" which appeals to the Chinese motorist more than "Park Avenue") was available in UK, I'm sure it would be on several Autoshiters luxobarge hot-list. It's how I image the Senator would have evolved into: The old one is more fitting though but I can't find a photo of it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Tata Nano. Be the first. Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_W_Q4 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Lancia Thema 8 dot 32! A few years back in Germany almost went for one of these but ended up buying an Alfa 164 Q4 (6 speed manual + Steyer-Puch 4WD) instead.. http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?__lp=4&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=14700&makeModelVariant1.modelId=15&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&vehicleCategory=Car&segment=Car&siteId=GERMANY&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=NO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&lang=de&id=134508517&pageNumber=1 Or how about an Alfa-engined 3.0V6 Thema estate? http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?__lp=4&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=14700&makeModelVariant1.modelId=15&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&vehicleCategory=Car&segment=Car&siteId=GERMANY&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=NO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&lang=de&id=65654292&pageNumber=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaTom Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I know your ideal car needs to be fairly easy to locate and buy, but I wonder what a Bitter SC would set you back nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 My old man had a Superb with the Turbo pez motor. 1800, I think ? Anyway he loved it though MPG was probably only average. Low 30s at best IIRC and my dad is the MPG MASTERAH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 As for Norm's Pious suggestion, GTF!!!!No Pious you say? Not even...-+??? PS would such a conversion make it a Toyota Primus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hmmm. Depends on mileage. If you aren't doing that much then go for a big petrol engine. Otherwise, van every time for me. The Vivaro / Trafic / Nissan is a pretty decent thing to drive and surprisingly quick. Also, GR8 4 having a good view of grlz in cars next to you at traffic lights (though having a van does mean that 'people' think you won't mind helping them collect something they've bought on ebay / from Ikea / go to the tip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 What about one of those V8 Rover 75/Mg ZTs? I would go with the A8, Phaeton or Volvo V8 ideas. A Jaguar S type V8 'R version' would also be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formula Autos Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 How about a V8 Discovery/Range Rover? Also GR8 4 A-framing, plus luxury and a V8 burble into the bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtd2000 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 My GF has one of those aforementioned Saabarus (9-2x) - it's a nice little motor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I would seriously advise against the van, especially a Vivaro. Atleast make it a Sprinter if you do. The Superb is a good call as in being a decent car, personally too popular/normal if it were my choice. I'd prefer the Passat W8 or Phaeton if going for something similar. Honda Legend too boring? Avantime? The S80 V8 is a cool motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I would seriously advise against the van, especially a Vivaro. Atleast make it a Sprinter if you do.Couldn't agree less, but that's what makes the world go round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsmith Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 If I were in your position I`d get the late `90s Cadillac STS - you can probably get one from the early 2000s - much better looking than the new Caddies, very well proportioned like a big `80s Italian number and a nice bluff front end, well rated, supposed to handle alright and the Northstar engine is meant to be tough, plus there`s plenty of them around, they were sold in UK dealers, parts shouldn`t be a big problem, but a totally different choice, I know the W8s etc are probably really impressive machines but why have such a commonplace shape when you don`t have to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 GOOD SHOT VIC! Well chosen, and why on earth didn't I think of it? They were even available RHD, in fact I've seen one out here on UK plates. 4.6 NorthStar is a cracker of a V8 even if it does drive the wrong wheels. Buy now before everyone realises.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Dammit man.http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1389197991 Gotta be an XJR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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