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10-07-2011, 09:15 PM
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|  Torquecars £999 challenge
OK, what is the shortest 0-60 mph car you can find for under £999
I'll start the ball rolling with 6.5 secs £920 Fiat Coupe 20v turbo http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1501?logcode=p
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10-07-2011, 09:44 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
How about this.
0-60 in around 6 seconds and not bad for 900 notes. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3019289.htm
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10-07-2011, 09:49 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
is a good game you started off with a good car
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11-07-2011, 08:40 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
It's amazing what you can pick up nowadays for under £1k
1997 BMW 7 SERIES 740I V8 4DR AUTO TIPRONIC TV £999 7 seconds. Slower but a lot of car for your money.
Here is my winner though...
a MITSUBISHI GTO 3.0 Twin Turbo £500 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...49qz?logcode=p 1990
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11-07-2011, 11:21 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
Volvo T5. Didn't think I would find one http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p
6.6 Seconds 0-60 
So all you haters out there can marvel in Volvo's ability!! lol | |
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11-07-2011, 01:10 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
Nice, I was looking for a T5 for this but didn't turn any up. It's a shame there are no scimitar SS1 turbos out there for sale. | |
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11-07-2011, 01:12 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by turbonutter69  | Ex police car, misplaced the v5. Is this guy really expecting to sell the car? | |
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11-07-2011, 01:13 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
i don't know if the rule allows cars outside UK
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11-07-2011, 01:18 PM
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I don't see why not as long as you convert the currency and it is less than £999 GB pounds. | |
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11-07-2011, 02:02 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1127401408587/
£795, 0-60 7.3. And I bet it doesnt need a new clutch, just the slave cylinder kit. | |
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11-07-2011, 03:32 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by waynne Ex police car, misplaced the v5. Is this guy really expecting to sell the car? |
I know but a couple of checks and it'll be fine. 
For the price it's a bargain. | |
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11-07-2011, 08:30 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
I thought the t5's were 7.5 secs. What are the numbers on the scimitar SS1 turbos?
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11-07-2011, 09:03 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
If we make it sub 500 quid there's a 620ti on pistonheads for 275 quid. 0-60 in 7 seconds. | |
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11-07-2011, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Yugguy If we make it sub 500 quid there's a 620ti on pistonheads for 275 quid. 0-60 in 7 seconds. |
Cheapest 200 brake around. I've been saying this for ages. | |
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11-07-2011, 09:17 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by waynne It's amazing what you can pick up nowadays for under £1k
1997 BMW 7 SERIES 740I V8 4DR AUTO TIPRONIC TV £999 7 seconds. Slower but a lot of car for your money.
Here is my winner though...
a MITSUBISHI GTO 3.0 Twin Turbo £500 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...49qz?logcode=p 1990 |
It's a non runner, 0-60 is eternity | |
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11-07-2011, 09:40 PM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
6.2 secs as standard but tuned to 250bhp (so they say) for £600 (Rover 220 Turbo Coupe) http://cars.trovit.co.uk/index.php/c...M1q6t8J/pos.9/
Shame Metro 6R4's are not bucket prices
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12-07-2011, 08:07 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by aston I thought the t5's were 7.5 secs. What are the numbers on the scimitar SS1 turbos? | I knew I was going to have to prove it  http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...spx?model=1073 
I trust parkers. They always seem pretty reliable. | |
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12-07-2011, 08:16 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by waynne | Has anyone noticed my second choice? | |
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12-07-2011, 08:26 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by waynne Has anyone noticed my second choice? | Look at me, look at me! lol
Yeah Waynne, great choice. I think we are all a bit gutted we didn't find it first tbh. You always have to win these things!!! | |
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12-07-2011, 11:18 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
I'm sure that it can be beaten though. I have a few ideas myself but am just waiting for one to come up at the right price.... | |
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12-07-2011, 11:30 AM
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
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Originally Posted by waynne I'm sure that it can be beaten though. I have a few ideas myself but am just waiting for one to come up at the right price.... | Me too. I'm looking for a pulser that has just faild an MOT, a 1.4 Turbo Starlet or a nissan stigna (I think thats how you spell it). I'll bide my time. | |
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12-07-2011, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbadjoe Me too. I'm looking for a pulser that has just faild an MOT, a 1.4 Turbo Starlet or a nissan stigna (I think thats how you spell it). I'll bide my time. | £ over. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2967452.htm | |
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12-07-2011, 12:01 PM
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I think we'll let you have that, the owner would surely drop it by £1! What are the stats then? I think we have a new winner. | |
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12-07-2011, 12:08 PM
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12-07-2011, 01:22 PM
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| | Very Senior Member Torque Junkie Car: Evo 8 @ 400bhp
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| Re: Torquecars £999 challenge
I now feel sick. I have just shouted at my boss that I may need leave this week, and I had lifted the handset. Gutted. I would have flown to where ever it is, bought it, drove it back up here and repaired it. I know a good welder who could have sorted all that work out. I would have drove it and then sold it next year at a massive profit.
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