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If I was after a sports car, I'd probably go for a Porsche 924/944. Bomb-proof mechanics, no trouble with new or used spares and a guaranteed future classic with rising used values. Transaxle too! For that, I'd take into account a few "horsepowers" less. I especially like the really early 924 - on steel wheels, without a rear spoiler and only 125 bhp from its VW LT engine ...
If it's cheap jap power you're after though, a late '80s / early '90s Supra Turbo (238 bhp) might be worth thinking about. Over here, they're cheaper and more powerful than a 200 SX.
Tom
If it's cheap jap power you're after though, a late '80s / early '90s Supra Turbo (238 bhp) might be worth thinking about. Over here, they're cheaper and more powerful than a 200 SX.
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
I know how you feel Steve, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet
How pratical does your car need to be? There's a bit more choice if you start looking at 2 seater cars (MR2s, MX5s, MGFs etc). If you really felt like going crazy you could even look at TVRs.
Assuming you need a bit more space then I'd be looking at Supras like Tom says, Imprezas, E30 325i/318iS (or even a 525i), Vauxhall Omegas, XR4x4, Alfa 75 V6, Lexus Soarer and of course the 200SX. They're all the cars that have been on my list when I've been looking for a similar car to you.
How pratical does your car need to be? There's a bit more choice if you start looking at 2 seater cars (MR2s, MX5s, MGFs etc). If you really felt like going crazy you could even look at TVRs.
Assuming you need a bit more space then I'd be looking at Supras like Tom says, Imprezas, E30 325i/318iS (or even a 525i), Vauxhall Omegas, XR4x4, Alfa 75 V6, Lexus Soarer and of course the 200SX. They're all the cars that have been on my list when I've been looking for a similar car to you.
Carl
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
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Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery
It doesn't have to be that practical but I want it to be comfy and have some toys, which is why an S14 200sx fits the bill precisely. I don't really want a big barge-like saloon either really. Subaru would be nice but if you've ever been to Birmingham, you'd know why I can't possibly consider one. Plus the interior/dash is horrid!
Not sure if I'm a big fan of convertibles, although I imagine pretty fun for a while.
Not sure if I'm a big fan of convertibles, although I imagine pretty fun for a while.
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
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Front wheels scrabbeling for grip in the wet when you want to get off quickly - hugely annoying ...
Tom
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
It totally depends on the chassis (and even the wheel/tyre choice). I've owned a fair few cars (FWD, RWD, 4WD) and I think one of the quickest point-to-point cars is Nat's current 106. It's just setup perfectly and could run rings round lots of supposedly better cars. Similarly a 205 is a fun little car to drive quick. But I think RWD and 4WD become a lot more relevant as you start upping the power and torque levels, and the benefits become a lot more apparent.
300ZX's are great, but running costs are a killer. The 200SX is much simpler to look after and probably a fair bit cheaper to run. I can totally understand why that seems to be your top choice, but also consider a mk2 MR2 Turbo if you can live with the reduced space.
300ZX's are great, but running costs are a killer. The 200SX is much simpler to look after and probably a fair bit cheaper to run. I can totally understand why that seems to be your top choice, but also consider a mk2 MR2 Turbo if you can live with the reduced space.
Carl
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery