Hi everyone, I am getting the itch to go French again.
I have had a DC2 Integra Type R as a daily driver since 2006 (I’m now in my mid 50’s with a bad back and am getting tired of the crashy ride). Seven years after the earthquakes, the roads here in Christchurch are too rough to enjoy most performance cars. They say it will be another 20 years before they are up to scratch again.
I had a Pug 306 XSi for a while and regret selling. It seemed to be from an era when cars were both comfy and handled. More modern stuff is either one or the other.
Im hoping FF will help me find a car that is reliable and not too expensy to maintain and can do B roads, track days and is compliant for our Christchurch goat tracks. The budget is open to dearer options than shown below, I’m happy to pay top dollar for a good car as I plan to keep it forever. For those that know stuff, feel free to rank my list or add your suggestions :-) Or offer your opinion …or sell me a beauty.
My short list is …
Pug 306 GTi-6
Clio 172 RS
Off topic I know, but maybe e30/ e36 325I coupe
A votre santé, and thanks
Jonre