10-12k to spend - what car to buy?

[T_Money]

Hey Guys/Girls,

I am chasing some ideas for a new ride. As much as I love my Sportivo, my overseas holiday requires funds so a quick sale fo the car into something a little cheaper might be the go.

So far i ahve been looking at Lexus IS200's but havent found one on the condition I want so I am open to new ideas. It doesnt need to be fast, but something with a bit of style would be good.

Let the ideas roll on in. fee free to post links to cars on carsales etc :)

[Guest]

GT4...

AHAHHA

[Mole]

GT4...

This. 12k will get you a non-dodgy ST185 no sweat with money left over for a front mount conversion!

[Keisari]

MR2 turbo

[Lawz]

MCV36R v6 Camry Touring/Sportivo... extra cash = purchase TRD supercharger and parts from U.S. = 200Killawasp Camry... sleeper style :D

Honda Accord, or BMW 318i...

Caldina 3S-GTE http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer...id=124AB7AFFFF2

MR2 Turbo http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=124AB7AFFFF2

AE112R sportivo turbo no. 38/110 http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=124AB7AFFFF2

SW20 MR2 http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=124AB7AFFFF2

Aristo http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=124AB7AFFFF2

Edited March 3, 2010 by 11TWO

[ELEGNT]

i would get a is200 if you want style, bmw or mercs for that price are old POS

speed, get a civic or something

[eviltwin]

i would get a is200 if you want style, bmw or mercs for that price are old POS

speed, get a civic or something

That's a very uneducated comment regarding the older BMW and Mercedes type vehicles.

[stuart bauer]

AUDI A3 or A4 if you can find one cheap enough

[chicaboo]

EP82 Starlet Turbo FTMFW!

[1stKill]

EP82 Starlet Turbo FTMFW!

+1...hard to beat :D

[whitestivo]

not a yaris, i don't care how jdm ppl think they are

whitestivo

[Guest]

not a yaris, i don't care how jdm ppl think they are

whitestivo

[¥uri]

my choice within budget: vw golf vr6 mk.III

..but keeping it with the Toyota Family: a Celica of some sort or even an older gen Corolla

my 2c :)

[DreadAngel]

not a yaris, i don't care how jdm ppl think they are

whitestivo

Not a Stivo either... I don't care what people think of them :P

I wouldn't touch Caldina unless you like being a owner of a fairly rare car in Australia with possibly only the engine having something in common with other Toyota. This isn't against the Caldina, I've driven both the ST215 (GT-T) and ST246 (GT-Four), they're really something! However even if you have minor issues and need replacement parts, it'll be difficult to source...

[ELEGNT]

i would get a is200 if you want style, bmw or mercs for that price are old POS

speed, get a civic or something

That's a very uneducated comment regarding the older BMW and Mercedes type vehicles.

alright.... so for 12k you can get a 00 model lexus or a 92 model e36 bema with 287000 on it and mercs for that price are even older and look like grandpas cars in the inside, as much style as a 121 bubble.

i would take the lex mate

whats your educated opinion?

[T_Money]

Hahahaha i love how all threads on this place end up in an arguement :P

got a pay rise today so i no loger need to sell the car!!!!!!!! doesnt mean i will turn down the offer of a 2000 celica for 12k ... mmm

[eviltwin]

I never wanted to argue the point as it's nothing to do with the topic but from playing around with a few old mercedes and BMW's my dad and his friends have owned i can vouch for their quality, especially when aged. I'd lean more towards a mercedes for the simple fact that you cannot go past them for build quality, absolutly amazing. Boring possibly but whats hot about a stock IS200 , they are about as quick as cammel

[rodspringer]

Buy a jzx 90 its so simple....

[T_Money]

I never wanted to argue the point as it's nothing to do with the topic but from playing around with a few old mercedes and BMW's my dad and his friends have owned i can vouch for their quality, especially when aged. I'd lean more towards a mercedes for the simple fact that you cannot go past them for build quality, absolutly amazing. Boring possibly but whats hot about a stock IS200 , they are about as quick as cammel

slow is an understaement :P but they do drive very very nice :)

[RoM2nV]

aristo for class and power but u will need to up your budget if u want a nice example

is200's are entry level like bmw 3 series, dont even try to compare them with luxury cars :)

Edited March 4, 2010 by RoM2nV

[chicaboo]

Lucky for the pay rise, as I couldn't really see you having much change left over after selling your car for $15-16k [optimistic] and then paying $12k+stamp duty/rego+insurance for a different car... :o

But a nice EP82 for ~$5k with some mods on the other hand. w00t!

Gav.

[keioffice]

u can pick up an ok condition jzx100 for that money.. but auto

Edited March 6, 2010 by keioffice

[Guni]

Get a Yaris or a Ralliart Colt ;)

[SuperDave]

I know a cheap R32 GTR going for 14k :D

[ELEGNT]

trav, your taking me for a ride in your car before you sell it just quietly