What next folks?

Darryn · 05-10-2008, 00:23

My Car history;

1995 Rover Mini 1275 (1year)
2007 Suzuki Swift 1.5GLX (8months)
2006 Honda CTR Ep3 (6weeks)

Im now in a state thats dangerous, ive no long term plans, so if im not carefully ill end up wasting all my spare money on Stuff.

So i need suggestions for what cars to look at buying next... in about 12months time... to give me a reason to start saving up again.

Heres my current short List based on £18k budget;

Honda S2000 GT
Honda Integra Type R DC5 (jap)
Honda Civic Type R FD2 (jap)
Nissan 350Z Coupe
Noble M12
BMW M3
Lotus Elise 111r

From my short list ive today looked at an S2000, not a bad little car, i was shocked to see the car weighed 70kg more than my Ep3, with only a a couple of extra horsies... Practicality wise, i could fit my camera gear in the boot and the seat was comfortable enough for me to be able to sleep in at tracks... i dont do tents.

The more i think about the Integra and FD2 the more i dont want the hassle of a Jap Import, I expect when trading it in id get a raw deal, unless i sold privately which im just too lazy to do.

The 350Z looks a nice car, IMO its aged well... Its a heavy car, but, the 3.5V6 gives out 50% extra HP than the EP3, and about 100% more torque, so its hardly a slow old barge.

The Noble is a dream car, which if i could afford to run 2 cars id strongly consider, but the reliability is a concern and the main reason to discount this.

Bmw M3... probably the most sensible car in my list, but from what ive been told the worst to insure, especially given my experiance, by the time im buying it will be 3years NCB(hopefully), 2year experiance and ill be the wrong side of 30, so it might not be too bad.

Finally the Lotus Elise, Lightest and nippiest of the lot, nice and low to the ground, but i dont live in the nicest of areas and i would be a nervous wreck if I left the car parked at my front door... to many chavs and it could become a target.

Any other suggestions?

Darrin · 05-10-2008, 03:04

http://www.tau-sales.com/defaultMall...GoodsNo=229808

Oh, come on now. 4.3L of V-6 happiness, electronic 4WD, enough space to carry EVERYTHING you'd ever need (plus if you fold the back seat down you can comfortably sleep 2), and you could drive over anything that got in your way and still get 25+mpg out of it!!

Justsomebloke · 05-10-2008, 19:06

What a complete Head F**K.

There's me thinking **** me Darrin has turned his life around pretty damn sharpish WTF !!! Then the penny dropped when I scrolled past Darrins post

Now I have my head back on straight I'll say the Noble without doubt the Noble. Has to be the Noble.

Did I say the Noble

THE KIN NOBLE

Darryn · 05-10-2008, 19:55

Sorry for the confusion.

Been and had a test drive in a S2000GT and 350Z today...

The S2000 seems a little daft, and left me with a few queries to check out online, mainly because i want a hardtop.. the GT comes with a removable hardtop, but, it also has the softtop folded away underneath it, so you are carrying the extra weight, even if you never plan on using it.

Im sure it must be possible to strip the softtop hood out, but why leave it in...

the softtop+mechanise and motors weighs in at 75-80pound (5.5stone) its like driving about with a child in the boot...

The 350Z was awesome, and really highlighted the lack of torque in my CTR, this is currently the top of my list, the noise from the 3.5v6 was lovely.

I also saw a Merc SLK200k, which im told is a hairdressers car, but, i was shocked i could get such a sexy car for the same budget, ill be going to have a test drive in the Merc tomorrow, on paper it should be too slow and heavy.

After a chat with my dad this afternoon, i can have full access to his workshop, which is ideally fitted and sized for a car build project. For a little over £7k i could buy and build from scratch a road legal Ginetta G20 junior (with the "senior spec" 1.8zetec) this would be a great little project, and something differant and slightly more practical than a Caterham Kit that ive been looking at.

Feek · 05-10-2008, 20:10

Spend your money on stuff. Stuff is good. It's not wasting.

Darryn · 05-10-2008, 20:12

Stuff isnt good... ive blown loads on Alloys, tyres, brake disks+pads+hoses... none of which i needed, all of which were shiny and i wanted...

If i could decide what i wanted in the future it would stop me wasting it all.

Feek · 05-10-2008, 20:13

OK, here's a suggestion. A house! Save up the deposit, get yourself a place where you can keep LOADS of stuff

Darryn · 05-10-2008, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

OK, here's a suggestion. A house! Save up the deposit, get yourself a place where you can keep LOADS of stuff

Why would i want a house... houses=bills... bills=no toys.

But as its you, you have reminded me of 1 thing ive never replaced... My crappy Breitling... I suppose i could save up for that Panerai Luminor GMT that i wanted.

Mark · 05-10-2008, 20:26

Gotta agree with Feek - house or stuff - or get a non-instant-access account and put the money in there so you're not so tempted to spend it.

No offence intended but if I'm reading your post right, you've only had your current car six weeks. Besides the reason stated in the OP is there a reason you're looking for (and test driving) other cars so soon?

I'm an absolute disaster area for spending on stuff, and I got into a hell of a pile of debt as a result. Maybe the more sensible option would be to try to kick the spending habits. Do as I say, not as I do, I know.

vix · 05-10-2008, 20:29

I didn't know you had a Mini

Any pics?

05-10-2008, 00:23	#1
Darryn Loves his cars more than his friends Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 108	What next folks? My Car history; 1995 Rover Mini 1275 (1year) 2007 Suzuki Swift 1.5GLX (8months) 2006 Honda CTR Ep3 (6weeks) Im now in a state thats dangerous, ive no long term plans, so if im not carefully ill end up wasting all my spare money on Stuff. So i need suggestions for what cars to look at buying next... in about 12months time... to give me a reason to start saving up again. Heres my current short List based on £18k budget; Honda S2000 GT Honda Integra Type R DC5 (jap) Honda Civic Type R FD2 (jap) Nissan 350Z Coupe Noble M12 BMW M3 Lotus Elise 111r From my short list ive today looked at an S2000, not a bad little car, i was shocked to see the car weighed 70kg more than my Ep3, with only a a couple of extra horsies... Practicality wise, i could fit my camera gear in the boot and the seat was comfortable enough for me to be able to sleep in at tracks... i dont do tents. The more i think about the Integra and FD2 the more i dont want the hassle of a Jap Import, I expect when trading it in id get a raw deal, unless i sold privately which im just too lazy to do. The 350Z looks a nice car, IMO its aged well... Its a heavy car, but, the 3.5V6 gives out 50% extra HP than the EP3, and about 100% more torque, so its hardly a slow old barge. The Noble is a dream car, which if i could afford to run 2 cars id strongly consider, but the reliability is a concern and the main reason to discount this. Bmw M3... probably the most sensible car in my list, but from what ive been told the worst to insure, especially given my experiance, by the time im buying it will be 3years NCB(hopefully), 2year experiance and ill be the wrong side of 30, so it might not be too bad. Finally the Lotus Elise, Lightest and nippiest of the lot, nice and low to the ground, but i dont live in the nicest of areas and i would be a nervous wreck if I left the car parked at my front door... to many chavs and it could become a target. Any other suggestions? __________________ My Flickr

05-10-2008, 03:04	#2
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	http://www.tau-sales.com/defaultMall...GoodsNo=229808 Oh, come on now. 4.3L of V-6 happiness, electronic 4WD, enough space to carry EVERYTHING you'd ever need (plus if you fold the back seat down you can comfortably sleep 2), and you could drive over anything that got in your way and still get 25+mpg out of it!! __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern". Last edited by Darrin; 05-10-2008 at 03:14.

05-10-2008, 19:06	#3
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	What a complete Head FK. There's me thinking ** me Darrin has turned his life around pretty damn sharpish WTF !!! Then the penny dropped when I scrolled past Darrins post Now I have my head back on straight I'll say the Noble without doubt the Noble. Has to be the Noble. Did I say the Noble THE KIN NOBLE __________________

05-10-2008, 19:55	#4
Darryn Loves his cars more than his friends Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 108	Sorry for the confusion. Been and had a test drive in a S2000GT and 350Z today... The S2000 seems a little daft, and left me with a few queries to check out online, mainly because i want a hardtop.. the GT comes with a removable hardtop, but, it also has the softtop folded away underneath it, so you are carrying the extra weight, even if you never plan on using it. Im sure it must be possible to strip the softtop hood out, but why leave it in... the softtop+mechanise and motors weighs in at 75-80pound (5.5stone) its like driving about with a child in the boot... The 350Z was awesome, and really highlighted the lack of torque in my CTR, this is currently the top of my list, the noise from the 3.5v6 was lovely. I also saw a Merc SLK200k, which im told is a hairdressers car, but, i was shocked i could get such a sexy car for the same budget, ill be going to have a test drive in the Merc tomorrow, on paper it should be too slow and heavy. After a chat with my dad this afternoon, i can have full access to his workshop, which is ideally fitted and sized for a car build project. For a little over £7k i could buy and build from scratch a road legal Ginetta G20 junior (with the "senior spec" 1.8zetec) this would be a great little project, and something differant and slightly more practical than a Caterham Kit that ive been looking at. __________________ My Flickr Last edited by Darryn; 05-10-2008 at 20:09.

05-10-2008, 20:10	#5
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Spend your money on stuff. Stuff is good. It's not wasting. __________________

05-10-2008, 20:12	#6
Darryn Loves his cars more than his friends Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 108	Stuff isnt good... ive blown loads on Alloys, tyres, brake disks+pads+hoses... none of which i needed, all of which were shiny and i wanted... If i could decide what i wanted in the future it would stop me wasting it all. __________________ My Flickr

05-10-2008, 20:13	#7
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	OK, here's a suggestion. A house! Save up the deposit, get yourself a place where you can keep LOADS of stuff __________________

05-10-2008, 20:26	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Gotta agree with Feek - house or stuff - or get a non-instant-access account and put the money in there so you're not so tempted to spend it. No offence intended but if I'm reading your post right, you've only had your current car six weeks. Besides the reason stated in the OP is there a reason you're looking for (and test driving) other cars so soon? I'm an absolute disaster area for spending on stuff, and I got into a hell of a pile of debt as a result. Maybe the more sensible option would be to try to kick the spending habits. Do as I say, not as I do, I know.

05-10-2008, 20:29	#10
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I didn't know you had a Mini Any pics? __________________