£4k to spend - suggestions?

[Deako]

LOL. Worst advert ever. Doent even say where in the UK this Clio is.  

Ive been to see 2x 172s both described as mint and they were complete sh*tters. One persons rubbish and all that...........

[tony_danza]

Don't be so 'glass half empty'!

I've bought plenty of amazing stuff by looking at adverts others dismiss as sh*te. My Mg OZs for example, worst thing I've ever read and pics taken with a Fisher Price My First Camera. In the fog. At night. With Vaseline on the lens.

Remember when you used to get the autotrader and buy a car based on a black and white picture the size of a stamp and 20 words?

[Deako]

Don't be so 'glass half empty'!

I've bought plenty of amazing stuff by looking at adverts others dismiss as sh*te. My Mg OZs for example, worst thing I've ever read and pics taken with a Fisher Price My First Camera. In the fog. At night. With Vaseline on the lens.

Remember when you used to get the autotrader and buy a car based on a black and white picture the size of a stamp and 20 words?

Those were the days.  

Its just that i have seen 2 very poor Clios advertised as mint. 3x actually including the 182. I would happily take a Clio, means i can spend the other £2k on a cheap daily too!

I went to see a Mk2 ABF the other day, 150 mile round trip. Advertised at £2500 andi woudnt give £1k for it. :(

[tony_danza]

There are a lot of tits out there. I would be more inclined to buy a "known" car for a little more if I were shopping for something older.

In better news, my Dad got a diesel MKI Caddy t'other day for £200. It's ace!!

Have faith.

[Beddie]

How about a MK1 Skoda Vrs? Peanuts to buy and a very underrated car imo  

Mk1 Leon Cupra R would make my shortlist too!

[Greeners]

I have a 182 coming in next week Luke that will be pretty mint when I've got my mitts on it! 

05 plate aorund 45k, and below your budget!

[tony_danza]

MKI LCR is such a good looking car, like a modern day Alfasud.

[Deako]

Fabia and LCR have been considered but are both 5 doors. Just cant bring myself to get one in a hatchback.

Will see if i end up buying this Corrado VR6 tomorrow, viewing has been put back.

[Deako]

I have a 182 coming in next week Luke that will be pretty mint when I've got my mitts on it! 

05 plate aorund 45k, and below your budget!

Do you know the spec/colour yet Nathan? Spoiler and chassis pack? Ive even seen Trophys for my budget.

Plenty of 182s around for £2500-£3000. Just travelling to find a good one that takes the time.

[Greeners]

I have a 182 coming in next week Luke that will be pretty mint when I've got my mitts on it! 

05 plate aorund 45k, and below your budget!

Do you know the spec/colour yet Nathan? Spoiler and chassis pack? Ive even seen Trophys for my budget.

Plenty of 182s around for £2500-£3000. Just travelling to find a good one that takes the time.

I know it's Blue with Anthracite wheels and its has no chassis packs that I'm aware of. Unmodified other than a Milltek. Will have a better idea next Wednesday.

[Tfsi_Mike]

Don't be so 'glass half empty'!

I've bought plenty of amazing stuff by looking at adverts others dismiss as sh*te. My Mg OZs for example, worst thing I've ever read and pics taken with a Fisher Price My First Camera. In the fog. At night. With Vaseline on the lens.

Remember when you used to get the autotrader and buy a car based on a black and white picture the size of a stamp and 20 words?

 

[tony_danza]

Fabia and LCR have been considered but are both 5 doors. Just cant bring myself to get one in a hatchback.

Will see if i end up buying this Corrado VR6 tomorrow, viewing has been put back.

I kind of agree, I don't like 5 doors based on 3 doors - they often look like an afterthought. The LCR however was always a 5 and designed to be proportioned as such.

Boat anchor sounds promising, I've a feeling you'll end up hating it very soon though as a daily.

[Deako]

Fabia and LCR have been considered but are both 5 doors. Just cant bring myself to get one in a hatchback.

Will see if i end up buying this Corrado VR6 tomorrow, viewing has been put back.

I kind of agree, I don't like 5 doors based on 3 doors - they often look like an afterthought. The LCR however was always a 5 and designed to be proportioned as such.

Boat anchor sounds promising, I've a feeling you'll end up hating it very soon though as a daily.

Maybe. My daily isn't like most peoples though. My idea of a daily is a weekend car, as I don't have to commute (walk to work). I'd like to keep it VAG if possible, due to my involvement with a certain Club.

[Deako]

I have a 182 coming in next week Luke that will be pretty mint when I've got my mitts on it!  

05 plate aorund 45k, and below your budget!

Do you know the spec/colour yet Nathan? Spoiler and chassis pack? Ive even seen Trophys for my budget.

Plenty of 182s around for £2500-£3000. Just travelling to find a good one that takes the time.

I know it's Blue with Anthracite wheels and its has no chassis packs that I'm aware of. Unmodified other than a Milltek. Will have a better idea next Wednesday.

I think anthracite wheels (if standard) are a sign it had the chassis pack. With lower, stiffer springs and slightly wider track.

If its Racing blue without xenons etc, then it would be a 182 cup.

Good guide here for anyone interested: http://www.cliosport.net/content/guides/Renault%20Sport%20Clio%20Guide.pdf

[Portent]

Corrado VR6?