Cars for Colonies. 

"Svend" (svend) 01/01/2018 at 10:27 • Filed to: None

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Okay some EDM rather than JDM available for import during 2018.

Peugeot 205 1.9 CTi 2 door cabriolet, 67,000 miles, 105bhp, £22,995.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201712232252617?make=PEUGEOT&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&year-to=1995&model=205&postcode=ca25ll&radius=1500&year-from=1990&page=1

Peugeot 106, 1.3 Rallye, 76,922 miles, 100bhp, £6,940.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710170369911?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ca25ll&make=PEUGEOT&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&year-to=1995&model=106&radius=1500&year-from=1990&page=1

Vauxhall Astra 2.0i 16v Red Top SFi, SRi, 112,000 miles, 148bhp, £3,989.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705295919725?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ca25ll&make=VAUXHALL&aggregatedTrim=GSi&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&year-to=1995&model=ASTRA&radius=1500&year-from=1990&page=1

RT > Svend 01/01/2018 at 10:54

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DD 205, Track 106, Burn Astra.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > Svend 01/01/2018 at 10:55

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Sporty french hatches are expensive enough as is, stop advertising them to the US :)

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Svend 01/01/2018 at 10:58

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That 205 seemed so perfect until I saw 105hp... Dang.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 01/01/2018 at 10:59

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That 205 is a bit much but the rest? Are used cars just generally expensive in the US?

Svend > RT 01/01/2018 at 11:01

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I quite like the Astra, it reminds me of my youth.

RT > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:03

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Same here to be honest, if I had the choice I wouldn’t burn it either. Memories!

It’s still built like a 90s Astra though, so it’ll never be a true Golf GTi rival.

Svend > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 01/01/2018 at 11:04

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Sorry.

None of us would spend £23k on a 205 anyway. Lol.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:07

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I quite like that Astra.

Svend > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 11:08

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The 205 getting 105 from a 1.6 while the 106 gets 100 from a 1.3. !?

But it looks amazing.

Also it seems that car actually has 114bhp.

A 1991 205 GTi 1.9 does 130bhp.£8,995.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201709059001740?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ca25ll&radius=1500&make=PEUGEOT&year-from=1990&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&year-to=1995&page=1

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:11

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See the 100hp seems perfect for the 106 but that 205 looks so fast and fun to only have 106hp. 

duurtlang > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 11:15

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£4k for an old Astra? That’s quite a lot, unless it’s something truly special. Do note that in most of Western Europe (this includes the UK) you’ve got things like safety/emissions inspections that aren’t the joke the US equivalents are. Add ownership or registration taxation in specific countries and add mandatory insurance and simply owning a car does cost money.  Running uncollectible old cars eventually depreciate to 3 digit values as a result.

Svend > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 11:15

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I updated my reply.

It actually has 114bhp according ti the internets.

The older 205 GTi has more power.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:16

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Any hot hatch with flared rear fenders and intake things sh ould have at least 200hp imo.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 11:20

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It goes back to my youth when I’d see them all over the place.

Svend > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 11:20

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I like it as a cruiser.

duurtlang > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 11:21

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That thing weighs 900 kg (including convertible weight penalty) and really is a hoot to drive. It’s a subcompact released in 1983, being a subcompact it’s one segment smaller than a mk2 Golf. Outside dimensions are comparable to a modern Fiat 500, but with a usable back seat and less weight. It actually feels quick. Note that a base model had 54 hp, which is half.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:21

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True :)

Svend > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 01/01/2018 at 11:22

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We’ve just got to keep talk of the GTi down.

duurtlang > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:23

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They could’ve restored the seat bolster foam on that 205 for that price. How lazy. Price is crazy though.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:24

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I’ve been browsing the site since I opened it (using the old Top Gear postcode). looking for ideas after my TSX is paid off. So far only one Accord Type R, and it’s a 2001. Also looking at R33s and JZX cars.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:26

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I could see that but if I have something that looks liek a hot hatch I want it to be hot. The 105 and that second 205 have the perfect amount of horsepower for their looks.

Svend > duurtlang 01/01/2018 at 11:27

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You think that’s crazy.

How about this Vauxhall Lotus Carlton with 20,000 miles, 3.6, 360bhp.

wait for it.

Yep, £150,000!!!!!!!!!!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > duurtlang 01/01/2018 at 11:28

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Hmm.. I it really is that small I’ll take 14 0hp as a supplement . It looks too much like a Renault 5 Turbo 2 to have that little. Maybe I’m too ‘merican.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 11:30

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What price range you looking at?

Svend > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 11:30

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Very true.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 11:37

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Around $10,000. I have two years before the car will be paid off, so a lot will depend on the exchange rate in 2020.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 11:52

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I have just the thing.

1994, Vauxhall Calibra 2.5 V6, 74,000 miles, 170bhp, £1,800.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C939254

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 12:23

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Not bad.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 12:51

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Oh, I found a reasonably priced A80 Supra. Disregard the automatic, this would cost nearly twice as much here.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711141238489?advertising-location=at_cars&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=w127ts&model=SUPRA&page=1&make=TOYOTA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 12:54

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Nice I knew a guy who had a 1996 one of these.

Great car, but like BMW M3s, E30s, etc... it’s finding one that hasn’t been molested and got a nest of wires where previous owners have messed about with the car.

On a car like this it’s worth getting an auto electrician and a mechanic check it over before hand.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 12:57

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Yeah, most of the ones I saw were horror shows. The two A70s I saw were clean, but they’re much cheaper here. I’m thinking of picking one of those up as a project car.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 13:07

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As a project car, your choice will be a lot more open.

I think by 2020 your choice will be more varied in type of car but not a lot of choice withing a certain vehicle model.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 13:12

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Yeah. I want either a red-top Honda or something with a Japanese turbo straight-6 or Toyota V8. Something like this, Clarkson and May’s opinion notwithstanding:

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/d/lexus-sc430/6441429361.html

Or this, which I would buy now if I weren’t $9000 deep into a car loan already (it’s $9300 with the exchange rate):

http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/TOYOTA/SUPRA/700070089530171120001/index.html

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 13:25

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Ouch on the Lexus.

The Supra looks good.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 13:29

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Yeah, that Supra is a bargain compared to a lot of its peers. The Lexus would be a longer-term project, probably with a supercharger thrown on there.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 13:41

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I’m not a project person. I wouldn’t know where to go other than to look through forums of places to send the car. Lol.

I hope you get your car paid off sooner and you can get the project you want sooner.

duurtlang > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/01/2018 at 13:50

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I actually own a 205 CTI (1987) and I’m in the middle of an engine swap. 150 HP 2.0t engine from the mid 90s. Probably 0-62 mph in 7.5 or so, which is more than sufficient in a 30 year old convertible that small. But even with the stock engine (my engine was utterly, utterly worn, but it’s not my first 205 gti/cti) it was very fun.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Svend 01/01/2018 at 13:56

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yeah, the Carlton has serious cred and a storied history, the 205 Cabrio is rare and cool, but not the same way. That Price on the Carlton is insane, but it frankly doesn’t surprise me.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > duurtlang 01/01/2018 at 14:08

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I’m very jealous of you now. 150hp in that car would be a dang blast.

Svend > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/01/2018 at 14:09

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There are other Carltons going for just £30,000. The dealer for this one is high on some very good stuff, very good stuff indeed.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 14:50

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Thanks. It’s not the easiest thing, but the JZA70 Supra R I linked would be the only one that’s close to what I want out of the box. I have plenty of time and space for one. It’d be a welcome distraction.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 15:09

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I top up screen wash, engine coolant and tyres. Cleaning is the only other thing I do.

I’m less mechanically minded than a mouse on a wheel.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 15:16

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I was the same way until I embarked on an engine swap on my Prelude. I had help, but now I do a lot more than I did 5 years ago. Sadly the Prelude is getting a bit rusty and I want something with boost.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 15:24

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Did you do like most Prelude owners did and deactivate the rear steer on it?

interstate366, now In The Industry > Svend 01/01/2018 at 15:47

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No, the last generation didn’t get rear steering here. I probably would have if it did, though. It also makes my back hurt if I drive it more than 15 minutes or so. I’m out driving it now, just stopped for coffee. So far so good.

Svend > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/01/2018 at 16:20

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Cool. You have a good evening mate.

I’ve just got to work, oh the joys of night shift, so I’ll only be on in fits and starts (breaktime) through the night.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Svend 01/01/2018 at 22:00

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That Dimma-kitted CTi is THICC!!!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Svend 01/02/2018 at 06:38

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bargain

Svend > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/02/2018 at 06:39

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Not even remotely so.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Svend 01/02/2018 at 07:13

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Loving that little Peugeot 106 Rallye! Now go find me some classic 105/120/130/Estelle series Skodas! :P

BlurpleToyotaDishwasher > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/02/2018 at 16:57

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Yes, the US has cheap new cars and expensive used ones.
The 106 and the Astra, you used to be able to get them for about half that a couple of years back (and the going rate for a normal 205 GTI or CTI was a couple of grand, not like now).

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > BlurpleToyotaDishwasher 01/02/2018 at 17:05

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I’ve been looking at new cars because used cars are not that much cheaper. I guess that makes perfect sense.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > duurtlang 01/02/2018 at 17:06

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I guess at about 4k US that seems to be in the right ball park. Maybe just because it is foreign fruit it seems like it should be more.