Ok, lets say i do away with the mini fleet of diamond silver metallic sat outside, and look for a new car.

So far, things that interest me are -

VXR Monaro < certain death i feel >

Bmw 330c d.

Old shape M5.

Any more suggestions. Only criteria, it has to make me **** in my pants with joy when i drive in standard form. It also has to house a child seat at weekends.

No FWD or 4WD either. Cant get the power down at the traffic lights in FWD, and 4wd is for the scared. (just my view)

I want raw!!! Lairy, maybe even scary.

Monaro, no contest!.

Ariel Atom:eek:

Ariel Atom:eek:

Yes, well, it had crossed my mind, but i'd need a second car for weekends, which is the opposite of the idea for owning an atom i think.

Anything on the Top Gear Power Lap board catch the eye?.

Scooby Impezza WRX

Fabia vRS!!!!! Sorry could not resist!!! I know you have one!!!

Monaros are hillarious.

On the other hand....

This belongs to my mate Dave.

Lovingly restored by himself (he runs v-tuning with his father).

You are going to come to the same conclusion I came to.

A de-restricted M3 CSL.

You are going to come to the same conclusion I came to.

A de-restricted M3 CSL.

Not for

Not for

You got 5 days to save up

I know you said nothing with 4wd but if it were my money i'd look at the old shape Audi RS4...........

How about this;

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?nU=0&make=JAGUAR&model=ANY&min_pr=20000&max_pr=25000&postcode=FY1%206JX&miles=40&max_records=50&modelexact=1&photo=1&start=8&distance=30&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200625239659553

Giving you 400bhp of rear wheel drive fun for £22950 :eek:

or

this;

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?nU=0&make=JAGUAR&model=ANY&min_pr=20000&max_pr=25000&postcode=FY1%206JX&miles=40&max_records=50&modelexact=1&photo=1&start=4&distance=34&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200625239651759

Giving similar performance for £20995

http://forums.c7performance.com/showthread.php?t=11979&page=1&pp=10

Maybe this could be done within budget

ok, you said standard *gets coat*

Oh dear!!

What about a 350Z Dave? That would be on my list for that budget....

Steve

I know you said nothing with 4wd but if it were my money i'd look at the old shape Audi RS4...........

I was suprised to find out that these hold their value incredibly well...I could find a decent average mileage one cheaper than a newer M3.

Anyone know what the rear space is like in an M3?

I was suprised to find out that these hold their value incredibly well...I could find a decent average mileage one cheaper than a newer M3.

Anyone know what the rear space is like in an M3?

Ask DaveU he has been for a roll in the back of one.

Anyone know what the rear space is like in an M3?

I do

Actually, if you do decide on a BMW. I have a spare car seat you can have:thumbup: BMW of course

What about a 350Z Dave? That would be on my list for that budget....

Steve

You could just get a Coupe GT at the top end of your budget. Nismo mods can be added by the dealer and will not invalidate your warranty.

However' date=' I suspect that it wont [i']feel[/i] fast enough for you due to the silky smooth power delivery.

Can you get a child seat in a 350Z?

My money would be on an E39 M5 or a Litchfield Impreza Type-25 (but you said no to 4wd so I'd go with the M5 )

Chris

M5 would tick all of Shifty's boxes

Car Seat??!??!

Well, I don't have any recommendations other than what have already been touted, but just to say this:

Ensure it's got leather, because if you want a car that scares the **** out of you, imagine what it could do to a baby/toddler.........and from first hand experience, vomit & poop (and it's accompanying stench) is a real pain to shift from cloth/fabric interiors

Smart roadster at 15k

You may laugh but I went out in one the other night - what a laugh! Yes, you can slide it

Weighs about 800kg, chip costs aboput