new car, little help needed.

[Zulu26]

Hi, im taking my test in a few months and would like a little help on what to buy. Ive been saving so have a bit of a kitty behind me to work with if set a limit of 7k british pounds on you guys. But thats kinda maxing my budget a little, im fairly new to the world of moding and cars in general, not a complete dick though, so a little explanation of most phrases would be appreciated.

Cheers in advance

Dai

[Maserati Man]

i dont know exactly how much that is in us but id say get a vw gti. if you dont have the money get a slightly used one. they are fast very nice cars i think. but this has been a topic a lot on this forum.

[12 inch pianist]

First off how much can you spend for running costs. Second speed or looks? Answer this and we'll find something

[Zulu26]

Bit of both, would rather speed. Um running costs should be to much hassle as im on 20k a year and live at home for the time being so i ahve quite a bit spare but please stick to the 7k for initial costs. Cheers Dai

[Kirstyn]

its $12,555

i suggest getting a 1999 bmw e46 3-series

look hard, you'll be able to find one for $12k

[Importfan]

its $12,555

i suggest getting a 1999 bmw e46 3-series

look hard, you'll be able to find one for $12k

99 :?: for 12G's

[Kirstyn]

yep

[Kirstyn]

http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ur?kbb.TX;989664;TX453&78735;sed+p &722;BMW;1999%203%20Series&6;BM;C5&&&

11k

[12 inch pianist]

See if you can get a Marcos if you only want 2 seats (an early post steel bodie is the pick)

[Kirstyn]

1996 BMW Z3
110k Miles
5 SPD MT
Good Condition
Private Party Sale
Base Model
$6375 or 3555 GBP
Then I'd spend the other half of your money on some nice but subtle upgrades, bavarian autosport has some great stuff, maybe a front and rear lip, maybe a nice small lip spoiler on t he rear or a small touring spoiler, i'd get some nice 17 inch wheels on that car($1500 wheels and tires,850 GBP), i suggest mille miglia F20's they're charcoal, like 20 spoke, my friend's sister has them on her z3 and they look great, maybe an AC Schnitzer shift nob, and hand brake, I'd lower it maybe 1 inch,

and there you go!!! a great looking and running bmw roadster for $12,000 or 7,000 GBP

I might also do a little engine stuff, maybe a cold air intake and air filter....

http://www.aaacarolinas.com/Automotive/Used/images/2000%20BMW%20Z3%20Convertible.jpg

[12 inch pianist]

ah hem hair dresser car man. Marcoses are manly as hell as are TVR Tuscans

[Importfan]

kool 8) :lol: never knew

[Kirstyn]

1997 Jaguar XJR (THATS A MANLY CAR)
98000 Miles
Good Condition
$12,300 or 6859 GBP

http://www.northeastasia.net/qcbl/cmsj/ppch/images/jaguar_xjr_1.jpg

[12 inch pianist]

hate to say it (actuly i love it but hey) but you know very little bout the used car trade.
A. You can't look at prices in one country and compare them to another country just buy converting currancy
B. You must be looking at blue book or glass guid that gives AVERAGE prices meaning they count everything from wrecks to 0 miles cars.
C. Jags make great engines and bute bodies but everything attached to thems a piece of sh*t. I dont even know if they've stopped using Joseph Lucas (aka the prince of darkness) electrics. You have to study a car before you buy one and just seeing one in the beverly hill classifieds and think wow thats good value won't cut it.

[Kirstyn]

I'm just trying to make a suggestion to him, I'm not seeing you leaping up to give him ideas....

[12 inch pianist]

Are you blind or stupid? Scroll up

[Kirstyn]

you suggest a marcos, no speicfics nothing, and he cant afford a tvr tuscan can he?

[12 inch pianist]

i said marcos early steel body which rounds it down to 3 liter, 2 liter and 2.5 liter. And by refering to TVR Tuscan i am talking bout the original 289 powered grantura which was a in house copy of the griffith but of course i bet you knew all that didn't you?

[Zulu26]

Thanks mucho guys, anyone know any online dealers in the uk where i could price up that TVR Tuscan and Marcos that 12 inch pianist was talking about although im sure theyr'e gonna be a little over budget.

Cheers Dai

[Kirstyn]

if your talking about new cars, i'd try tvr.com or whatever their website is... i'm sure they have a 'build and price'

[Malin]

you are gone get a TVR Tuscan as you first car? buy a cheap car and learn to drive first.

[12 inch pianist]

yeah, probably a Marcos would be a better choice since its cheap basically in every regard but if your focused on a Grffith just search your local goggle. A while ago i had a loot and found 2 or 3 at varrying prices