Suppose that you want to as hard as possible, but it should be cheap and unobtrusive. Check out these 12 options.
In the Netherlands, do we have the name Sleeper, acquired from the Americans. The British use an even better word: Q-car. That is as a result of the term ‘Q-Ships’. That comes out of the war. The trick was simple. Leave a warship to look like a cargo ship. At the time you are close enough to the enemy are it is already too late to reply to your attack. This ‘battle’ for the road, of course, is much more enjoyable.
It is clear how it goes. On the highway, you can drive quietly 120-130 on the left lane. Then is your rear view mirror completely filled with an Audi Q5 S-Line (or any other pretentious bumperklever) which makes it clear that his Uber-leasert superior to your piece of tin. There is nothing even more exciting right to go right and every time and little by little more gas to give, until the Yup in question drops out. It is childish, it is useless and it is oh, so entertaining.
As a small Willempie, I can enjoy the delights of the Sleeper remember well. My ouweheer had a Saab 900, a real Turbo. Then we drove into Rotterdam from traffic light to traffic light. And the moment that there is a Wave of GTI or BMW with big wheels sat down to it, you could go with that crazy Swede just next to it remain. In short: Sleepers are fun. Of course, we dream all of a E500, RS2, 850 T-5R or M5. But there are two downsides to that type of car. First: these are not really Sleepers, most people see that the fast cars are. A vlaflip-yellow Volvo or bright blue Audi station wagon? Fixed something snels. Second disadvantage: because anyone they adore, they are stervensduur become. So expensive that it is fun there is. Therefore, we went looking for the most affordable Beds. We start at 2 mille to finish at 15 mille. If you have the Passat W8 miss: right, which is not as fast (especially with auto transmission would), and has four thick exhausts. Exactly the opposite of a Sleeper.
What is it?
A Kia Cerato 2.0 centre console and luggage area (LD). Sadness on 15” wheels. From the time that Kia is cheap-looking cars built. The Cerato has it all. The better bum would still like to thank here the intoxication, to sleep it off. The design is missing completely. The non-lines, and the dashboard is built from anti-matter. It is just a car. Most are equipped with a 1.5 dieseltje or 1.6 petrol. But probably there was a lolbroek of an intern at Kia who secretly decided that there is also a thick tweeliter in had to be put.
Want it a bit forward?
Last we had a list of forgotten hot lead from the 90’s, cars that are almost legendary. In terms of power (143 hp) and weight (1,200 Kg) was Kia there. A little 418i M-Sport Gran Coupe you can drive there.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
From 2 mille you have an excellent anti-theft system. For the delivered performance and provided reliability is absolutely not wrong.
What is it?
A Honda Civic AeroDeck VTI (MB/MC). The perfect car for the Paul Walker-fanatic with mating drive. It is a rare stationversie of the Honda Civic. You saw them in the 90’s, barely passing. When Honda decided to make it a potent 1.8 VTEC engine in to hang out were the journalists in ecstasy, but the buying public did not. It is very rare.
Want it a bit forward?
Yes! It is but a 1.8 engine, but it delivers just 170 hp! Although the fair field to say that the numbers are not everything. This is a pure racertje. A high revving, naturally-aspirated engine with the excellent manual gearbox. The frame is also (for that class at the time) exotic: independent suspension all around.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
For about 4 mille you have great copy. Most specimens have considerably more than a ton of running, but with good maintenance this should be no problem.
What is it?
A Volkswagen Golf V6 4-Motion Typ 1J). A Wave of the fourth generation with a 24-valve version of the famous VR6 engine. The GTI from the Golf IV was a complete flop as a Hot Hatch and this really also. This car seems to have been built with this list in mind.
Want it a bit forward?
Of course! The engine delivers a regular 204 hp. That was and is above-average for a C-segment hatchback. Also the torque of 270 Nm is nice. Thanks to the four wheel drive to get the 100 in about 7 to count and you can 235 tap on the Autobahn. But the best part is the changes to the appearance. You got 16” alloy wheels and subtle double uitlaatpijpjes. That’s about it.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
For 6 mille, you have a choice of original copies with less than one and a half tons on the clock. You have no objection to non-original rims, high mileage and maintenance, then you are for half all spekkoper.
What is it?
The Rover 220 Turbo Coupe (R8). Despite the tough name, it is actually quite an elegant and understated car. The car is partly built of Honda engineering, but the engine is British Beef. A 2-litre Rover K-series 4-cylinder with a big turbo knows 200 hp to mobileren.
Want it a bit forward?
Oh, yes. Rover K-series 4-cylinders are always above average potent engines, but this beat everything. 200 hp is plenty, 240 Nm, is more than sufficient. However, it is the lack of mass that makes this car so of box with no insulation goes: so around 1150 Kg. 0-100 is behind the back in less than 7 seconds and 240 km/h belongs to the possibilities. You didn’t expect, huh?
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
There are not many to purchase. There is a good reason for that, because there are few of built. But for 4 mille you have been extraordinarily distinguished and potent Coupe on the driveway!
What is it?
A Volvo S80 T6. The ultimate bejaardenmobiel. But with a six-in-line with two turbo’s. Good for 272 hp and 400 Nm.. On the front wheels.
Want it a bit forward?
Definitely! The time for the standaardsprint is not really depressing. That has to do with a few unfortunate facts. A high weight, front wheel drive, and a viertrapsautomaat. But on the Autobahn you will not be bothered of. Between 100 and 250 km/h am your lord and master.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
For about 3 mille you can get a nice S80 T6 from a private individual on the nab. Check here the focus of attention.
What is it?
A Alfa Romeo 166 (936) with the 3.2 V6 engine. It is you noticed that the Italians are a little under-represented. That is not because they are not fast, but mainly because they have by their styling there is usually quite a quick look. A Maserati Quattroporte looks faster than it actually is. This is where the 166 around the corner, because this falls less on. It was the later models with the Uber-Busso engine, the 3.2-liter V6 with 240 hp.
Want it a bit forward?
However. 0-100 takes less than 7.5 seconds while the top speed 245 km/h is reached. Ok, there are faster competitors, but which are not so understated stylish. Or cheap.
What is the cost of a bit of reasonable copy?
Now comes the raison d’etre for this car on this list, looking at the corner. Because you already have a 166 3,2 for 5 mille. Then you already have a pretty copy. Other Alfa’s with this engine costs significantly more. It went not only to the sleeper content, but also the accessibility of it. An Autoblog reader went you already.
What is it?
A Opel Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo (C). And no, not the OPC. There is a model under that sporty top model. From outside saw this Vectra as all other Vectra’s, but you had the decision on the same engine, albeit with slightly less power. But a little bit chiptuner can that margin.
Want it a bit forward?
That’s of course depending on your frame of reference, but the Vectra V6 turbo drags always. The first series had 230 hp, later this was even 250 horses! The 0-100 time is not particularly, but once at speed, the Vectra is in his element. You have no disadvantage of the front wheel drive and the long bakverhoudingen. But these cars are limited to 250 km/h, thanks to the very low Cw-value. Chip in it from Irmscher and ready.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy?
New they are almost not sold, it is said that Ali B had one. So there’s a big chance that you are in Germany must go shopping. There you will find them all for a mille or five.
What is it?
A Subaru Forester 2.5 XT (SG). About missed opportunities spoken. A crossover with the thick engine is representative worth their weight in gold, but Subaru was Subaru, and hit the shelf wrong. Happy, because this means that we can this piece of writing. In principle, this is just a Forester with the engine of an Impreza WRX. There was also a Forester STI, but they aren’t really inconspicuous.
Want it a bit forward?
Yes, absolutely. 0-100 takes only 6 seconds. Six. That is bizarrely fast for a car that you mainly see in programs of Omroep Max.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
For about six to seven mille tap you a good Forester 2.5 XT on the head. If you have 1,500 to spend on an air filter, exhaust and chip you’ll be sitting on 300 hp…
What is it?
A Citroen C5 3.0 HDiF FAP Exclusive. A charming Berlin for people who have premium reject for the joys of air suspension, excessive torque, and hefty depreciation. It is just a Citroen C5, but with the engine out of a Jaguar XF. Lemon was one of the few non-Premium brands that a potent six-cylinder diesel in their D-segmenter lepelden.
Want it a bit forward?
Well and or! On the Autobahn, you can endlessly BMW’s to continue bullying. The maximum power is about 240 hp, more than enough. The 0-100 time is a little disappointing: a little less than 8 seconds. But it comes to torque: 450 Nm. That is also comes from 1.600 rpm. This engine is smeuïgere than a pot of Calve peanut butter.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
Tip: get ‘m from Germany. There you will find enough potent C5’s with about one and a half tons on the clock for about 10 mille. The advice can be viewed here.
What is it?
The Lexus GS430. Slaaptablet on wheels. Not only by the understated styling, but also the quietness on board. Really everything in this car is dedicated to comfortable continue to move,
Want it a bit forward?
But of course. There is a V8 that is more than 280 hp to the rear wheels is released. You can see it there, but this car pops in 6 seconds to the 100 to cheer the limiter in beech. Completely discreet, of course.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
For a little more than 10 mille, you can already have several copies, preferably without weird bodykit. But it could be even better if you go for the older type of GS430. Which has the same engine and is already to find for around 7 mille.
What Is it?
The Jaguar S-Type R, a heavily underrated retro-sedan. Ok, it’s a ‘R’ and looks, therefore, faster than his other brethren, but to stand out you do not. Vijfspaaks rims and the lack of chromium strips see nobody as athletic or fast.
Want it a bit forward?
Boy, these S-Types are fast. The 0-100 sprint in 5.5 seconds is ok, but how this thing accelerates between 150 and 250 is bizarre. The sound is special, you hear mainly the high howl of the compressor.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy?
For around the 12.5 mille begin with the first occurrences in the vicinity where you are not directly on the empty runs. Dare you take a gamble? Then watch this video.
What is it?
A Mercedes-Benz S600. While everyone looks to the AMG models, it is often forgotten. Until 2002, quite logically, no one comes out of bed for 367 hp. But the later versions had a 5.5 liter V12 with 500 hp and 800 Nm under the hood.
Want it a bit forward?
Hell Yeah! This goes off like a rocket,. Ok, the 0-100 time seems to fall by 5 seconds. But that tells half the story. Because if the two tons of steel, leather and wood in motion, there seems to be no holding back. This is a car that is noticeably is limited to 250 km/h. Without the electronic nanny, you take the 300 km/h with ease. Invest in a egg of Brabus, Vaeth Lorinser or Carlsson, then you have almost 600 hp and 1,000 Nm available to you.
What is the cost of a reasonable copy today?
Ok, affordable is relative. Because you are soon 15 mille lost and then we have not even talked about the cost to get it all rolling.
