Fun P plate legal cars

Latest revision as of 15:42, 3 March 2010

With many states of Australia now adopting power restrictions for new cars based on cylinder count or whether they have forced induction, many young drivers feel like they're forced to drive around boring cars for the early stages of their motoring career. The aim of this page, is to list cars which are not only quick and fun to drive, but also P plater legal.

There'll be age limitations (depending on price, but cars new enough to be suitable daily drivers are the aim).

This is by no means a 'you should buy this' thread, it's just stating what's available for P platers.

Oh, and if you're wondering what on earth would possess a person to create such a page, especially since they're on their full licence? Boredom.

If the car is a grey import, then please include IMPORT after the entry.

[edit] $5000 or less

[edit] Small Cars

• Alfa Romeo Alfasud
• Alfa Romeo 33
• Ford Escort RS2000
• Ford Laser TX3 (KF-KH) non-turbo
• Seat Ibiza GTi
• Peugeot 205GTi
• Nissan Pulsar 2.0L Q (N14)
• Nissan Micra Super S
• Suzuki Swift GTi
• Toyota Corolla (KE70/AE71)
• Toyota Corolla Twin Cam (AE82)
• Toyota Corolla SX/GTi (AE92)
• Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk2)

[edit] Medium Cars

• Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1.6/1.8/2.0L)
• Alfa Romeo 75 (2.5/3.0L)
• Alfa Romeo 90 (2.5L)
• Ford Cortina TE/TF (4.1L)
• Peugeot 505 GTI
• Peugeot 405 Mi16
• Rover 416i (rebadged Honda Integra 5dr)
• Toyota Celica (ST162)

[edit] Large Cars

• EB-ED Ford Falcon XR6
• R31 Nissan Skyline Silhouette
• Chrysler Valiant with Hemi 215, 245 or 265 engines.

[edit] Sports Cars

• Honda Prelude (3rd gen)
• Nissan Gazelle 2.0 GL (CA20E) / RS (FJ20E) IMPORT
• Toyota Celica RA40/TA40
• Toyota Celica RA60

[edit] $5000-10000

[edit] Small Cars

• Honda CRX (2nd gen, B16A)
• Honda Civic SiR (EG6) IMPORT
• Honda Civic VTiR (EK)
• Volkswagen Golf VR6 (Mk3)
• Peugeot 306 S16
• Holden Barina GSi (SB)
• Nissan Pulsar SSS (N14)
• Eunos 30X
• Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (AE86) IMPORT (unless converted local Sprinter)
• Toyota Sera IMPORT
• Early mazda rotarys, RX2, RX3, RX4, especially ported examples.

[edit] Medium Cars

• BMW 325i [E30]
• Mazda MX6
• Honda Accord SiR-T IMPORT
• Toyota Celica (ST184)

[edit] Large Cars

• Ford Falcon XR6 (EF-EL)

[edit] Sports Cars

• Alfa Romeo GTV (Transaxle)
• Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Transaxle)
• Honda Integra (1st gen, 2nd gen)
• Honda Prelude (4th gen)
• Nissan Silvia S13 "Q's" or "A's" IMPORT
• Nissan 180SX non-turbo IMPORT
• Toyota MR2 AW11 NA
• Toyota Supra (MA61, MA70)
• Toyota Celica (RA28 -- "Mustang")

[edit] $10000-15000

[edit] Small Cars

• Peugeot 306 GTi6
• Holden Barina SRi (XC)
• Proton Satria GTI
• Nissan Pulsar SSS (N15)
• Ford Laser SR2
• Citroën Xsara VTS

[edit] Medium Cars

• BMW 325i [E36]

[edit] Large Cars

• TJ Mitsubishi Magna Sports/VR-X

[edit] Sports Cars

• Alfa Romeo 105 coupe (unmodified)
• Ford Cougar (FWD)
• Honda Integra (DC2)
• Honda Prelude (5th gen)
• Mazda MX-5 (NA)
• Mitsubishi FTO IMPORT
• Toyota Corolla Levin BZ-R (AE111) IMPORT
• Toyota Corolla Levin BZ-G (AE111) IMPORT
• Toyota Corolla Levin GT Apex (AE101) IMPORT
• Toyota Soarer 3L (JZZ31) IMPORT
• Nissan 300ZX (Z32) non-turbo
• Subaru SVX
• Toyota MR2 (SW20) non-turbo
• Mazda RX-7 (FC) non-turbo

[edit] $15000-20000

[edit] Small Cars

• Mazda 323 SP20
• LR Ford Focus ST170
• Renault Clio Sport
• Peugeot 206GTi
• Holden Astra SRi (TS) non-turbo
• Proton Satria GTi
• Citroën C2 VTR/VTS

[edit] Medium Cars

• Honda Prelude VTi-R (BB)
• Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-4 IMPORT

[edit] Large Cars

• TJ Mitsubishi Ralliart Magna
• BA Ford Falcon XR6

[edit] Sports Cars

• Alfa Romeo 105 coupe (GTA clone or modified)
• Honda Integra (DC2)
• Toyota Supra (JZA80) non-turbo IMPORT
• MG F
• Mitsubishi GTO non-turbo IMPORT
• Nissan 200SX non-turbo (AUDM S14)
• Toyota Celica (ZZT231R)
• Alfa Romeo GTV (FWD)
• Alfa Romeo Spider (FWD)

[edit] $20000-30000

[edit] Small Cars

• Ford Fiesta XR4
• Suzuki Swift Sport
• Holden Astra SRi 2.2L
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3) IMPORT
• RenaultSport Clio 182
• Peugeot 206 GTi 180
• Mazda 3 SP23
• Toyota Corolla Sportivo

[edit] Medium Cars

• Lexus IS200
• Subaru Impreza RS

[edit] Large Cars

• VZ Holden Commodore SV6

[edit] Sports Cars

• Honda Integra Type-R (DC2 & DC5)
• Mazda MX-5 (NB)
• Toyota MR-S
• Nissan Silvia Autech version (S15) IMPORT
• Nissan Silvia Varietta (S15) IMPORT
• BMW Z3
• MG TF
• Hyundai Tiburon (as of yet, Hyundai do not manufacture these for men)
• Nissan Skyline GT (R34) IMPORT

[edit] $30000 or more

[edit] Small Cars

• Honda Civic Type-R (FG)
• Volkswagen Golf R32
• BMW 130i
• Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

[edit] Medium Cars

• Alfa Romeo GT
• Alfa Romeo 156 GTA
• Lexus IS300
• BMW 330Ci

[edit] Large Cars

• Chrysler 300C V6

[edit] Sports Cars

• Alfa Romeo Brera
• Lotus Elise
• Lotus Exige (not S)
• Honda Integra Type-S
• Honda S2000
• Mazda MX-5 (NC)
• Mazda RX-8
• Nissan Skyline 350GT IMPORT
• Lotus 7 Replica - PRB, Westfield, Fraser
• BMW Z4

[edit] Victoria - Fun Cars Under 125kW per Tonne

Here is a list of fun cars other than listed above, which comply to Victoria's 125kW per tonne ratio for P platers who obtained their license prior to July 1, 2007. This includes certain turbocharged & V8 models. Below power & weight figures are based on Redbook specifications. Actual results may differ - contact VicRoads for more information.

[edit] Turbocharged

• Daihatsu Charade Turbo [1984-1988] - 70kW per tonne
• Ford Laser TX3 Turbo [1987-1990] - 85kW per tonne
• Ford Laser TX3 Turbo [1991-1993] - 102kW per tonne
• Ford Telstar TX5 Turbo [1987-1992] - 80kW per tonne
• Holden Calibra Turbo [1994-1997] - 106kW per tonne
• Holden Commodore VL Turbo [1986-1988] - 111kW per tonne
• Mitsubishi Cordia [1984-1989] - 106kW per tonne
• Mitsubishi Galant VR4 [1990-1993] - 100kW per tonne
• Mitsubishi Starion [1982-1989] - 85kW per tonne
• Nissan Pulsar ET Turbo [1984-1987] - 82kW per tonne
• Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-T [1989-1993] - 125kW per tonne IMPORT
• Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-4 [1989-1993] - 112kW per tonne IMPORT

[edit] More Links

• Motoring, Pre-Purchase Examination
• IK's Grey Import FAQ, Licencing, Driving Tips
• Push Start, Guide to Road Rules
• Dealing with the Police, Speed Cameras