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Hello,

First - I realize there could be better forums to post this Q. But I believe there's a wealth of experience in here so I'll give it a go. (Also I'm lazy AF).

I'm looking into relocating geographically for a couple of years and looking into aquiring a fun car. I'll be driving it for 3-5 years, then sell it off.

I'm looking for a car that is both fun and reliable, and can take a good beating. Price shouldn't be "too much".

If you have a suggestion - bring it on! Pls motivate as well!

Cheers.

Mark 5 golf r32, absolutely bullet proof, quite fast, subtle and can't surely depreciate anymore, good build quality and cheap to maintain.

Looking at the two cars you have I'm not sure I could come up with something that would fit your criteria. My choice for a fun car would be a Lancia Integrale. I still miss my old one and I've always said one day I will have another just for fun

Ive owned a few integrales. Great cars of the time, but prices are now mental and there are better cars out there now imo.

Whats wrong with a B7 rs4? Can get a good one for 17k or so now it seems.

If thats too rich, how about an old m3?

Have we mentioned Integrale and reliable in the same thread?!

doodlebug wrote:Have we mentioned Integrale and reliable in the same thread?!

We have but that's what made them so much fun. What a perfect excuse to take to the specialist and talk cars. I agree there are much better cars around now and prices have climbed. If you never owned one I would have to ask why??

Before my time unfortunately. I'd love to have one, along with original M3. Not many gooduns left now.

This is what I love about this forum! Thanks gents!
My current cars will be kept. Looking into living 1/2 year in Sweden and 1/2 year in Philippines.

Golf R32 - good suggestion. Any generation/year particularly better than any other?
Integrale... Does not exist in Phils
B7 RS4 - Very nice cars indeed but over budget.

Have been looking at rx-8 and 350z as well. Anyone with any experience?

Well you didn't mention Philippines in your initial post!!!! It would have the wheel on the right side for you though!!! I'll stop trying to push this one now!!!!

RX-8 - Massively under powered and feels gutless (no torque) but handles very well and looks lovely. It just needs 100hp more to be fun!

350z - Fat, slow and soft handling but looks OK. Needs a few engine mods (+40hp) & suspension mods which really improve it.

Driven each one for about a month (looking after friends cars).

Honda S2000?

Awesome little car, great engine, handling & looks - Of the Jap 2 (and 2+2) seaters it's the very top of my list my a mile!

Loads of HP. Well Bull power and easily available locally in the Philippines !!!!!!

Carabao... I'll probably get 3 or 4 just for the hell of it.

S2000 is a really good suggestion that I didn't think of! Cheers! Any more - bring it on!

Ungjaevel wrote:This is what I love about this forum! Thanks gents!
My current cars will be kept. Looking into living 1/2 year in Sweden and 1/2 year in Philippines.

Golf R32 - good suggestion. Any generation/year particularly better than any other?
Integrale... Does not exist in Phils
B7 RS4 - Very nice cars indeed but over budget.

Have been looking at rx-8 and 350z as well. Anyone with any experience?

The RX-8 is underpowered and uses as much oil as petrol. Having said that, they respond very favourably to having a turbo banged on the side and then go like stink.

If you are going to the Philipines I would guess that jap cars would be more prevalent. How about a Nissan Skyline R32? Prices are starting to rise, but are still fairly sensible?