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08-06-2017, 03:59 PM
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Can people throw some ideas my way for a hot hatch for about 5k want something reasonably comfortable and that has good aftermarket support for mods as funds allow
Just after something fun I can blast around the hills in and maybe do the odd trackday. |
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08-06-2017, 04:05 PM
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You say hatch, but would an NA, NB MX5 be a contender?
I'm sure you would be able to find one of those for around $5K, and aftermarket support is huuuuuge.
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08-06-2017, 04:34 PM
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08-06-2017, 06:01 PM
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Don't be put off by the high kays .... the engines are pretty bullet proof and can handle these kays as well. Cheap fun. 
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08-06-2017, 04:07 PM
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civic. anything from 89-97.
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BAII XR6 Rapid yellow. gone Hopefully making a p plater somewhere happy. 2011 FG XR6 turbo lightning strike, shockworks coilovers, brembo 4 pot/pbr rear.  pb 13.6 @110mph AFF Drag Nats, the only time I've received a compliment for finishing in 13 new pb at Winton 1.45.8 the track taxi lives on |
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08-06-2017, 04:08 PM
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08-06-2017, 06:03 PM
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Work colleague had one ... but he hated the cost to fix stuff that broke constantly. And the thing never started first go ... from new as well. Quirky vehicle is you are willing to take on the expensive fixes.
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08-06-2017, 06:10 PM
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Cars can be two of these three things:
- fast - reliable - cheap 
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08-06-2017, 06:24 PM
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- fast - cheap - Italian
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08-06-2017, 11:30 PM
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 Actually cheap and Italian would have a very small set of bikes... |
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09-06-2017, 06:42 AM
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Was looking at these ... and finding a good one that was faded was hard. Although the 2L in such a small hatch at the time was a good thing and they punt along pretty well. Much easier to find one compared to a 90's Laser/Mazda too. Aftermarket support in the UK for mods as well ... so parts are available.
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08-06-2017, 08:57 PM
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The old Pulsar SSS with the SR20 must be dirt cheap now?
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08-06-2017, 09:20 PM
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08-06-2017, 09:28 PM
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Maybe a n14 pulsar with an sr20 like a sss or at worst a ti would be worth a look in. Manual of course, but they're cheap and parts are available. After market bits are also around. They do have 2 to many doors though and are front wheel drive, but like to Rev.
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08-06-2017, 09:41 PM
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Some other suggestions
Peugeot 205. Honda Prelude. Ford Focus Last edited by Swordie; 08-06-2017 at 09:49 PM. |
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09-06-2017, 06:39 AM
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If i see any ... they have been destroyed.
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12-06-2017, 09:50 PM
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Saw one on carsales - it needs work to bring it back https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...-4684964/?Cr=0 |
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09-06-2017, 01:45 AM
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Old escort or datto would be cool!
maybe a 90's jap ute, big cube 4cyl with a low pressure ebay turbo would be fun pretty light too about 1200kg... and a real chassis easy to mod
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09-06-2017, 02:09 AM
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The problem with a 1990's bomb such as the Laser, or Celica GT4 is that it's too old, and would leak oil, too complicated to repair and keep on the road. Try find something much newer.
You get a Falcon BA XR6 turbo for under 5K. (but it isn't small). You get a 2001 - 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX for under 5K (but it may need new gearbox etc.) A Focus with Zetec 2-litre would drive well, and respond to some engine mods. A Mondeo XR5 or Focus XR5 could cost a little more than 5k. The engine offers fun driving, and responds well to tuning. A car that already has turbocharger will give more power increase per $$ of modification than N/A cars. (MX5 was suggested above.. I would recommend staying away from the Mazda V6 as it has a few problems when getting old, such as valve lifters, valve stem seals, oil leaks. Auto trans failures, Not cheap to keep on the road / rebuild.) Cheers, |
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09-06-2017, 06:40 AM
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09-06-2017, 05:55 AM
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Mazda 323 SP20
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12-06-2017, 10:41 AM
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12-06-2017, 12:12 PM
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Too me they are just a tarted up 323 they came in the sedan version of the 323 as well |
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12-06-2017, 12:32 PM
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Does it have to be a hatch? Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 manual E36 BMW 328i manual Motorsport. Both would be decent fun as a daily and weekend drivers. Also not mentioned, Peugeot 306 GTi 6. |
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12-06-2017, 12:54 PM
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They did make a Barina SRi with an 1800cc and manual gearbox.
We had one for a while as a company car, no rocketship but at around 1100kg it was fun rowing up and down gears through the bends. I just checked carsales and they are very cheap also. |
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09-06-2017, 12:27 PM
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Vtec = lots of high revving fun
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