Im looking to replace the fto to replace it with something with 4 doors as we maybe trying for kids soon we think lol!!!

 

I am thinking of the vectra GSI or the mondeo ST200

 

can anyone shed some light on what they think is best etc problems etc

 

Any other type of sporty 4 door you can think off around the 3K mark ??

How about one of these:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-T-MERCEDES-E55-AMG-W210-5-5-V8-PX-P-X-SWAP_W0QQitemZ140387487904QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item20afbf10a0

 

2.5l v6

205bhp

173 ft·lb

7.5-60

150mph

29-32mpg?

 

also has fully heated electric Recaro leather seats driver and passenger airbags and side airbags

 

 

 

2.5L v6

195bhp

170 ft·lb

7.6-60

148mph

27 mpg

 

Electric Recaro cloth seats and single airbag

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by Car.Mad

How about one of these:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-T-MERCEDES-E55-AMG-W210-5-5-V8-PX-P-X-SWAP_W0QQitemZ140387487904QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item20afbf10a0

 

im only 24 not 64 :lol::lol:

 

plus it need to he half decent on fuel. im still keeping the supra and the zed. so its going to be a 3rd car

Still prefer my option :tt2:

 

if you can find one, the 150bhp pug406 petrol turbo exec, nice fast car, with the reliability of a taxi, plus you get leather seats, windows that do up when you remote lock the car, good a/c, not bad on fuel (i had a constant 30mpg out of mine regardless of how i drove it) big boot space, and the ability to fit 4 fully grown ruby mates in the back, one in the front, and a shit load of DJing equipment in the boot.

 

And if anything goes wrong with it, you can PM me and ill tell you how to fix it lol

Still prefer my option :tt2:

 

 

 

Dont think becks would let me have a V8 lol!!!! ive already asked about an old skool AMG :lol:

 

if you can find one, the 150bhp pug406 petrol turbo exec, nice fast car, with the reliability of a taxi, plus you get leather seats, windows that do up when you remote lock the car, good a/c, not bad on fuel (i had a constant 30mpg out of mine regardless of how i drove it) big boot space, and the ability to fit 4 fully grown ruby mates in the back, one in the front, and a shit load of DJing equipment in the boot.

 

And if anything goes wrong with it, you can PM me and ill tell you how to fix it lol

 

9secs to 60 :sleeping: i do like the coupe but there a 2 door:bored:

Dont think becks would let me have a V8 lol!!!! ive already asked about an old skool AMG :lol:

 

 

 

9secs to 60 :sleeping: i do like the coupe but there a 2 door:bored:

 

if you're planning on having a sprog, last thing you should be thinking about when buying a daddy mobile is 0 - 60 times lol

if you're planning on having a sprog, last thing you should be thinking about when buying a daddy mobile is 0 - 60 times lol

 

yeah i know lol!! just give you an idea on how smooth and effortless the drive will be if you know what i mean. can over take with ease and safely etc and becky does alot of motorway miles :)

I like the ford! Looks better then vectra...

I forgot to add a poll :rolleyes:

yeah i know lol!! just give you an idea on how smooth and effortless the drive will be if you know what i mean. can over take with ease and safely etc and becky does alot of motorway miles :)

 

well if you're planning on having just the one, get one of these

 

 

3 seats

N/A 48 valve v12

0-60 3.2 seconds

top speed 241 mph

kenwood 10 disc cd changer, no radio though

 

im sure you would have no trouble over taking with that though, only problem is, the price :D :sailor:

Edited March 21, 201015 yr by vodkashots

Sporty 4 door for under 3k.....I would'nt even consider a ford or vauxhall

 

Bmw 3 series, 5 series, Audi A4, MkIV Golf - All vastly superior and in price range.

 

or maybe an Evo or a Legacy if you wanted to go Jap.

Edited March 21, 201015 yr by Yowser

I like the ford! Looks better then vectra...

 

That era of Mondeo is th ugliest. Looks like a potato. Give me the Vectra any day....despite it being a Vectra.

 

I'd probably go for a Mitsubishi Galant/Legnum VR4. Some do pop up for around the 3K mark

 

 

Or how about a sporty jap luxo barge.

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201010354504381/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/make/lexus/radius/1500/postcode/ta66ur/page/2/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201010354184437/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/make/lexus/radius/1500/postcode/ta66ur/page/2/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

 

Always had a soft spot for the old GS

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201010354570745/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/make/lexus/postcode/ta66ur/radius/1500/page/3/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

??

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 21, 201015 yr by Mid-wales-zx

4 door skyline???

 

 

??

 

 

 

you are not getting a lotus carlton for £3k ever. i would never have a vectra again after mine. i would maybe go for accord type R, bmw 3 or 5, audi A4, i have an audi A6 avant they really are great cars i think they come in A4 too but are estates

That era of Mondeo is th ugliest. Looks like a potato. Give me the Vectra any day....despite it being a Vectra.

 

I'd probably go for a Mitsubishi Galant/Legnum VR4. Some do pop up for around the 3K mark

 

 

Or how about a sporty jap luxo barge.

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201010354504381/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/make/lexus/radius/1500/postcode/ta66ur/page/2/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201010354184437/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/make/lexus/radius/1500/postcode/ta66ur/page/2/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

 

Always had a soft spot for the old GS

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201010354570745/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/make/lexus/postcode/ta66ur/radius/1500/page/3/quicksearch/true?logcode=p

 

You have the same tates as me lol!!!!

 

I was looking at the new lexus and the old GS one you mentioned but some of them look really old and pants

 

But this one did stand out to me

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-LEXUS-GS-GS300-3-0-SPORT-AUTO_W0QQitemZ370335964605QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item5639be5dbd

They love the Gs in the US but they have stupid cambers :thumbdown:

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2377/dsc0121yq9.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D2323271&usg=__g_kY-Zb87hEOPBAcw3KfSqo7pK8=&h=536&w=800&sz=245&hl=en&start=59&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=toPhi0-7tQCssM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlexus%2Bgs300%26start%3D54%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26ndsp%3D18%26tbs%3Disch:1

Loads of pics here

you need to make sure your not squirting potato juice 1st and get the preggo confirmed:tongue:

You have the same tates as me lol!!!!

 

I was looking at the new lexus and the old GS one you mentioned but some of them look really old and pants

 

But this one did stand out to me

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-LEXUS-GS-GS300-3-0-SPORT-AUTO_W0QQitemZ370335964605QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item5639be5dbd

 

Yeah, that's the sport model, same as the one I posted. They have those really nice wheels which do wonders for the overall look.

you are not getting a lotus carlton for £3k ever. i would never have a vectra again after mine. i would maybe go for accord type R, bmw 3 or 5, audi A4, i have an audi A6 avant they really are great cars i think they come in A4 too but are estates

 

maby not, but a gsi carlton with lotus kit is within the budget..

 

bit too old skwl for a trusty family wagon though i supose..

Unless you find a mint GSi, I'd not bother with a Carlton. Too old-hat now. If you wanted something from that ilk, then an Omega MV6 is the best route to go for.

 

Vauxhall always knew how to build good RWD cars. Senator, Carlton, and the Omega were all good and the press liked them.

 

Unless you find a mint GSi, I'd not bother with a Carlton. Too old-hat now. If you wanted something from that ilk, then an Omega MV6 is the best route to go for.

 

Vauxhall always knew how to build good RWD cars. Senator, Carlton, and the Omega were all good and the press liked them.

 

 

strange, ive just been searching for an MV6 omega, really nice comfortable motors

 

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1565729.htm

Yup, very nice to drive. Still look reasonably modern and are loaded with toys....they are now the price of a NA Z! 1500 will buy you an 8 year old one and if you're lucky, the odd Irmscher kitted one will pop up for not much more. These were some 35k new.

 

The one above is over priced, but looks ok. The wheels don't suit it at all. Need big chunky 5 spokes for these cars.

my uncles (twins) have had omega's for years, best thing was when his mate at work said it just cost £400 to have his timing belt done on his audi A4 and my uncle had done his and it cost him £12 and he done it himself in about 30 mins lol

 

parts for vauxhalls are dirt cheap, ive been looking for a salvage omega diesel estate for me dad, if its cheap enough i will treat him