chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi all, Few guys asked me in my noobie thread what I was after in my next motor so thought I'd post it here. Any advice I could get would be fantastic. I've loved scoobs since I was a kid and now find myself in a position where I could potentially own one ;) so here is a few point that might help you guys out when advising.... BUDGET At the moment i'm looking at around 1k or less mark. I know that this is most likely on the Mount Everest side of Optimistic ha. Basically my current motor was tanked by an Arctic the other day and is undergoing assessment for damage. Most likely it will be a write off. So until everything comes through I won't know for sure how much I'll be getting if anything. Could be more hopefully. PROJECT or MINTED? I don't mind a bit of a project. I'm not a total muppet when it comes to basic maintenance and repairs such as servicing, changing over suspension, exhausts, replacing interiors, minor electrics such as SMD/HID conversions etc etc. and age/mileage doesn't bother me as long as it runs ok and reliably. PETROL or DIESEL I'm not particularly bothered as long as it goes like stink and is Turbo'd. I will be using it to motor to work and back which is a 36 mile round trip 21 days of the month so economy could be a factor, but at the end of the day I'm aware Scoobs aren't the greatest when it comes to fuel consumption. My last 3 cars have been total and utter turkies and I have lost thousands. So I'm now in the mind set of 'sod it...lets play' :) Cheers in advance guys Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You want a good turbo for less than a grand ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyc Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'd be wary of anything less than a G, it will need money spent on it and probably had a few careless owners though they are out there for that price. Be prepared for 20mpg, and anything more you can be pleased with! insurance can be expensive depending on age, experience and model/modifications. As it will be a classic check for rust and bad mods, slipping clutch etc etc theres plenty of buyers guides. If you go into ownership knowing its going to be more expensive than a normal saloon you shouldn't be too disappointed, expect to run it on a budget and you will be. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 You want a good turbo for less than a grand ?? My list is simply a wish list. As I said Mount Everest of optimism. I'm hoping all being well I'll have a decent amount to sink into one. But if all back fires then I suppose its back to saving the pennies and looking down the back of the sofa. I'm open to the fact its going to be thirsty and cost me. I used to own a 2.5L Hilux pick up fully kitted and modded years ago and that drank fuel, but like I said I've had enough of doing the 'sensible' thing and getting bent over a table, so my view now is get something not so 'sensible', I might actually get lucky this time. In terms of the non turbo engines, as I know that having this luxury is going to cost, what is the performance like of these and can they be modded decently/safely to be quicker and have more torque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Or find some old chap who's had his since day one with a fsh. They are around just have to hunt high and low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Or find some old chap who's had his since day one with a fsh. They are around just have to hunt high and low Hmmm might have to blow the dust off the add mag!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The trader is your friend ! Gumtree the bay all useful sources even if it's just to have a look and see what lemons are around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just been having a good mooch around gum tree and there are plenty of turbo models on there for less than 2k. Most of them state 'very good runner' , 'Clean car' etc etc I guess the proof is in the pudding and testing really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yeah god and look at a few and get a feel for what's what. I managed to stumble into one and bought the 1st one I looked at, not the best practice but sometimes you get lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 They are out there, I found mine for a grand as guy didn't knownwhat it was and wanted shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Excellent, gives me abit of hope..... Next question, do I need to be worried about high mileage? I.e cars with over 100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Not as long as they have been looked after, belts done at regular intervals (if applicable) oil ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Old cars so I wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sorry stants think I accidentally gave your post thumbs down what ever that means. :s Well I suppose the next trick is to wait and see what happens with my motor and go from there really. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1811 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 My current motor?? 2.0L insignia tuned to 210 bhp. It's pants lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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