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As the saying goes ‘you can’t be a true petrolhead until you’ve owned an Alfa’, and if you are looking for one of the Italian marques most mad motorcars, you can’t go far wrong with the 147 GTA. Wh...
Read more about Alfa Romeo 147 GTAIf you are looking for a fun and exciting sports saloon (or estate/station wagon if that is more your thing) from the early 2000s, you can’t go far wrong with the 156 GTA. While it is often overloo...
Read more about Alfa Romeo 156 GTAIf you are looking for a late nineties to mid-2000s executive saloon with a bit of style, the Alfa Romeo 166 could be just what you are looking for. Produced from 1998 to 2007 with a facelift in 20...
Read more about Alfa Romeo 166 Buyer's Guide - 1999 to 2007There is nothing quite like an Alfa and if you are looking for one with a bit of practicality, the 159 could be just what you are looking for. However, before you rush out and buy one there are a f...
Read more about Alfa Romeo 159 Buyers GuideWhile some motoring enthusiasts and journalists saw the Mk1 Audi TT as more of a fashion statement than a true sports car, the reality was and still is quite different. The first gen Audi TT quickl...
Read more about Audi TT Mk1 Buyers GuideIf you are looking for a fun, stylish and fairly robust second-hand sports car you really can’t go wrong the Audi TT Mk2 (also known as the Type 8J). The Mk2 is not only more modern than the previo...
Read more about Audi TT Mk2 Buyers Guide<p>When the first generation Audi S3 launched in May 1999 it was somewhat overshadowed by another one of the company’s other cars, the TT Coupe. However, the S3 soon established itself as one of th...
Read more about Audi S3 Gen 1Today the Isuzu nameplate is more well known for its commercial trucks, but there was a time where they were an established competitor to regular passenger vehicles from the likes of Toyota and Nis...
Read more about BighornIf you are an M3 fan on a budget, there is no better model to go for than the E36 M3. Prices for E30 and E46 models have gone pretty crazy over the years, but the E36 M3 still remains fairly afford...
Read more about BMW M3 E36 Buyers GuideThe Honda S2000 has all the ingredients of an exceptional sports car. Its engine is in the front, has rear-wheel drive, perfect 50:50 weight distribution and only two seats. It is one of the greate...
Read more about Buying a Honda S2000The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R is one of the greatest and most loved cars to come out of the land of the rising sun. It is regarded by some as the pinnacle of the GT-R range and has become somewhat of...
Read more about Buying a Nissan Skyline GTR R34All exhaust systems on all cars sold in the United States since the early 80's have been stainless. That's because of government emissions requirements mandating that the entire exhaust system last...
Read more about Exhaust Gases and RustingWhen Porsche’s first generation Cayenne was released into the market in the early 2000s, many questioned why the maker of some of the world’s best sports cars would want to produce an SUV. Two deca...
Read more about First Gen Porsche CayenneThe different generations of the Ford Focus RS are some of the most exciting hot hatches of their respective periods and the third-generation model continued this trend. The Focus RS Mk3 was widely...
Read more about Ford Focus RS Mk3 Buyer's GuideBack in the early to mid-2000s there were a whole range of performance cars available, however, budget friendly ones were few and far between. That’s where Dodge came in with their Neon SRT-4. Whil...
Read more about Dodge Neon SRT-4If you are looking for one of the greatest front-wheel drive hot hatches of all time, you really can’t go far wrong with the Ford Focus RS Mk2. The massively powerful RS Mk2 burst onto the scene in...
Read more about Ford Focis RS Mk2 Buyers GuideIn the 1990s, Mitsubishi was one of the heavy hitters of the Japanese motoring industry. They produced incredible cars such as the 3000GT/GTO, the Lancer Evolution range, and of course the FTO.
Read more about FTO Buyers GuideBetween 2010 and 2016, the Megane RS evolved into a genuine success story for Renault Sport. Your first decision is the model year. Early cars are the RS 250, but aim for the RS 265 launched in 201...
Read more about Navigating the Megane RS LineupThe Mk5 R32 is somewhat of a last hurrah to the big engined Golfs. It’s a car with good performance and levels of comfort, refinement and sophistication that many of its rivals couldn’t offer.
Read more about Golf R32 Mk5When the Ford Focus RS Mk1 appeared in 2002 it was the first car to wear the illustrious RS badge in five years. The car was extremely well received when it first launched and since then it has gon...
Read more about Ford Focus RS Mk1 Buyers GuideThe different generations of the Honda Civic Type R are regarded as some of the best performance cars to ever come out of the land of the rising sun. They have defined Honda as a company and some o...
Read more about Honda Civic Type R Buyers GuideThe EP3 Civic Type R is one of the most loved hot hatches of all time. Its driving dynamics put much more expensive cars to shame while being incredibly reliable
Read more about Honda Civic Type R EP3 Type R Buyers GuideLike the EK9 and the EP3 before it, the third gen Honda Civic Type R was an excellent everyday performance car. For this generation Honda produced two different models, one for the Japanese market ...
Read more about Honda Civic Type R FN2FD2 Buyers GuideThe Honda e is one of the most exiting cars to come out of the Tokyo based company in years. Honda plans to make 100% of its European automobile sales electrified by 2025, and the e is going to be ...
Read more about Honda E Buyers GuideThese days it would be hard to imagine Honda without there Type R division, but when the Integra Type R DC2 and DB8 launched in 1995 many enthusiasts didn’t know about the company’s sporting divisi...
Read more about Honda Integra Type R DC2 Buyers GuideThe Honda CR-X was one of Japan’s most loved cars of the eighties and in the early nineties, the company decided to create a follow up. Honda completely changed the styling, gave the car a new VTEC...
Read more about Honda CRX Del Sol Buyers GuideThe Honda Integra Type R DC2 was a smash hit when it launched in 1995. Car journalists and motoring enthusiasts alike praised the little Honda for its incredible handling and performance. With such...
Read more about Honda Integra Type R DC5 Buyers GuideIf you are looking for a small, practical and cheap-to-run vehicle, you really can’t go far wrong with a third generation Honda Fit or Jazz. The Mk3 model has a sportier, more sophisticated look th...
Read more about Honda Jazz Fit Buyers Guide Gen 3Without a doubt the first generation of the Honda/Acura NSX is one of the greatest cars to come out of Japan. It challenged the performance of cars from many more expensive competitors from around ...
Read more about Honda NSX Buyer's GuideThe EK9 was one of the best performance hatches to come out of Japan during the 1990s. Good ones are becoming harder and harder to find and the car has become somewhat of a classic.
Read more about Honda Civic Type R EK9 Type R Buyers GuideImporting a car from Japan seems pretty daunting and there is a lot of information to take in. The language is different and finding a good example can be difficult (depending on what you are looki...
Read more about how to import a car from japanThe Lancia Delta Integrale is regarded as one of the most legendary cars ever produced. It dominated in the world of rallying and is loved by motoring enthusiasts from all across the globe. With su...
Read more about Lancia Delta Integrale Buyers GuideJust like the previous generations of the Lexus GS, the 2012 to 2020 car is famed for its fantastic build quality and excellent reliability. It’s a car that will sweep you along in luxury and will ...
Read more about Lexus GS L10 Buyers GuideWhen the Kia Stinger launched back in 2017 it was designed to be their flagship motor vehicle and improve the company image. While it couldn’t quite match sports sedans from the likes of BMW, Merce...
Read more about Kia StingerFor those who want a luxury car that is known to be reliable and dependable, the third generation Lexus GS (S190) is a great option. Prices have dropped considerably over the years, so they are an ...
Read more about Lexus GS (S190) Buyers GuideWithout a doubt the first and second generation versions of Lexus LS are some of the best classic luxury Japanese cars money can buy. The first LS turned the luxury car market on its head when it l...
Read more about Lexus LS400 Buyers GuideFor those looking for luxury on a budget you really can’t go wrong with the Lexus LS 430 (known as the Toyota Celsior in Japan). It has become one of the most popular luxury used cars from its peri...
Read more about Lexus LS430 Buyers GuideAs with many other older Lexus models, the second-generation IS (XE20) is an excellent choice if you are looking for something a bit more luxurious, but you don’t want to break the bank. The Lexus ...
Read more about Lexus XE20 IS 2005 Buyers GuideIf you are looking for luxury but want something dependable and reliable you can’t really go far wrong with the Lexus LS 460. It followed on from the massively successful LS 430/Toyota Celsior and ...
Read more about Lexus LS460 Buyers GuideWhen it launched in 2006, the Mazda 3 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) was one of the hottest hatches available. It produced some seriously impressive performance figures and was even practical when ...
Read more about Mazda 3 MPS Buyers GuideThe Mazda MX-5 Miata has become one of the world’s most loved and popular sports cars. The first generation model reintroduced the British-style “wind-in-your hair” style motoring and it was such a...
Read more about Mazda MX5 Buyers GuideThe Mazda RX-7 FD was the third and final generation of the RX-7 line. It is one of the most loved Japanese cars of all time and has appeared in all kinds of different movies, video games and much ...
Read more about Mazda RX7 Buyers GuideWhile the first version of the Renault Megane Renault Sport (RS) didn’t exactly set the motoring world alight when it launched in 2004, it soon proved its worth. Renault’s team of crackpot engineer...
Read more about Megane RS Mk2Launched in 1990, the Mitsubishi 3000GT (Mitsubishi GTO in Japan) was designed to be the company’s flagship model. It replaced Mitsubishi’s ancient (but fantastic) Starion, and came loaded with mor...
Read more about Mitsubishi 3000GT Buyers GuideDespite being seen as a bit of a porker when it first launched, BMW’s first MINI Cooper managed to capture much of the charm of the original British motoring icon. Its styling was on point, had a s...
Read more about Mini Cooper R50 to R53When Mazda launched the RX-8 in 2003, it put the Wankel rotary engine back into the mainstream. The car was well received by motoring press all around the world, but as time has gone by the RX-8 ha...
Read more about Mazda RX8 Buyers GuideThe Mitsubishi Evo is one of the most famed and loved Japanese cars off all time. In the real world it could challenge much more expensive sports cars and proved to be formidable on rally stages ac...
Read more about Mitsubishi Evo Buyers GuideThe Nissan 240SX S13 is one of the most legendary Japanese cars of all time. It combined all the elements that make up a great car into one fun and exciting package. The car was also a hit with tun...
Read more about Nissan 240SX S13 Buyers GuideThe 300ZX is one of Nissan’s most loved sports cars. It was awarded Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year for 1990 and was on Car and Driver’s Ten Best list for seven consecutive years. The 300ZX is...
Read more about Nissan 300ZX Buying GuideThe Nissan 350Z had a lot to live up to when it launched in 2002. The car’s predecessor, the 300ZX, was widely popular and one of the most loved Japanese cars of the eighties/nineties. Thankfully, ...
Read more about Nissan 350Z Buyers GuideWhen the Nissan 370Z launched in 2008 it improved in nearly every single area when compared to the older 350Z. Its design was brought up to date with a more modern body and interior, and it was fas...
Read more about Nissan 370Z Buyers GuideLove it or hate it, the Nissan Leaf is one of the most popular electric cars on the road today. The Leaf was the world’s bestselling plug-in electric car up until the Tesla Model 3 knocked it off i...
Read more about Nissan LeafThe Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R is often regarded as the black sheep of the GT-R range. It didn’t have the same impact as the R32 GT-R, wasn’t as well loved as the R34, and was of course totally outcla...
Read more about Nissan GT-R R33 Buyers GuideThe different generations of Nissan’s Skyline GT-R are considered to be some of the greatest sports cars ever created. Today, all the generations of the Skyline GT-R are considered to be serious co...
Read more about Nissan Pulsar GTiRRegarded as one of the greatest hot hatches of all time, the Peugeot 205 GTI has become a real collector’s item. Back in 2017 a 205 GTI with just over 9,000km (5,500 miles) on the clock sold for a ...
Read more about Peugeot 205 GTi Buyers GuideAfter the rather lackluster 206 and 207 GTi generations, Peugeot hoped to recapture some of the magic of their much-loved eighties classic, the 205 GTi. What they came up with was the 208 GTi and w...
Read more about Peugeot 208 GTI First Gen Buyers GuideIn the late eighties and early nineties Peugeot made some incredible cars, with one of them being the 405 Mi16. The Peugeot was so good in fact, that it has been compared to the likes of the BMW M3...
Read more about Peugeot 405 mi16There is something wonderful about the simplicity of the Porsche 924’s design. It looks like a sports car should and performs like a sports car should (for the time of course), and it is fast becom...
Read more about Porsche 924 Buyers GuideWhen the T9-series 308 GTi launched in 2015 it was one of the most potent road-going cars Peugeot had ever produced. It quickly gained praise from car enthusiasts and motoring journalists alike for...
Read more about Peugeot 308 GTi T9 Buyers GuideWe are big fans of the Porsche 944 here at Garage Dreams and for good reason. The 944 was an incredibly well-built sports car that was aimed at the mid-range market. Today the Porsche 944 has becom...
Read more about Porsche 944 Buyers GuideThere is no doubt that the Renault Mégane RS 250, 265 and 275 models were some of the best hot hatches of the early to mid-2010s. Just like the previous version of the Mégane RS, the 2010 to 2016 m...
Read more about Renault Megane RS 2010 to 2016The Subaru Forester is a great option for those who not only want something practical and reliable, but also fun and enjoyable to drive. Subaru launched the first-generation SF model in 1997 and it...
Read more about Subaru Forester Second Gen Buyers GuideAfter two fantastic generations of the Subaru Impreza WRX and WRX STI, the third version of the car had a lot to live up to. While it would receive a lukewarm reception from some WRX enthusiasts at...
Read more about Subaru WRX Gen 3 Buyer's GuideThe original Subaru WRX had defined the performance car of the 1990s. It won numerous World Rally Championships, become synonymous with Colin McRae and showed the world what Subaru was capable of.
Read more about Subaru WRX Buyers Guide Gen 2The different generations of the Suzuki Swift Sport are some of the greatest small performance cars on the road today. While they don’t set the world alight with their performance figures, they are...
Read more about Suzuki Swift Buyers Guide Gen 3Without a doubt the first-generation Subaru Impreza WRX is one of the most iconic cars to come out of Japan. It would reimagine the somewhat quirky manufacturer from a company that was more known f...
Read more about Subaru Gen 1 Buyers GuideWhen Tesla launched the Model S in 2012 it was light years ahead of the company’s competition. While more established brands had created electric cars, nothing was more advanced than the Model S.
Read more about Tesla Model S Buyers GuideThe different generations of the Suzuki Swift Sport are some of the greatest small performance cars on the road today. While they don’t set the world alight with their performance figures, they are...
Read more about Suzuki Swift Buyers GuideWhen Tesla unveiled the Model 3 in 2016 it instantly became one of the most desirable cars on the market and by the time production began in July 2017, the new mainstream Tesla had racked up over 4...
Read more about Tesla Model 3 Buyers GuideIf you are looking for a car that provides luxury motoring without breaking the bank, a twelfth generation (S180) Toyota Crown could be just what you need. The Crown is Toyota’s longest-running mod...
Read more about Toyota Crown S180 Buyer's GuideFor those looking for a reliable and fun rear-wheel drive coupe you can’t go far wrong with the Toyota 86 (Also known as the Scion FR-S or GT86) or Subaru BRZ. Since their launch, these two jointly...
Read more about Toyota GT86 Subaru BRZ Buyers Guide<p>If you are looking for a retro-inspired, capable off roader you can’t go far wrong with the Toyota FJ Cruiser. What started out as a design concept turned into one of Toyota’s most interesting c...
Read more about Toyota FJ Cruiser Buyers GuideThe 90s was an incredible time for Japanese sports cars, with most manufacturers from the Land of the Rising Sun producing at least a couple of performance models. Toyota was at the forefront of th...
Read more about Toyota GT-Four ST205 Buyers GuideFollowing on from the massively popular Mk2 MR2, Toyota launched the third-generation model in 1999. This new W30 MR2 would be labelled the MR-S in Japan, the MR2 Spyder in North America, and the M...
Read more about Toyota MR-S Buyers GuideLooking to buy a fourth generation Toyota Prius? The 2016 to 2022 Prius is a fantastic car for those looking for a hybrid car that is both economical and reliable. However, there are some things to...
Read more about Toyota Prius Fourth Generation Buyers Guide XW50The second generation MR2 is one of Toyota’s most loved cars of all time and the turbocharged version was a seriously quick car when it launched (and still is today). Toyota’s little two-seater, mi...
Read more about Toyota MR2 Mk2 Buyers GuideWith the impending launch of the new Toyota Supra (2018 Toyota Supra) we thought it would be a good idea to do a buyer’s guide for arguably the most famous Supra, the Mk4. The new Supra looks to be...
Read more about Toyota Supra Buyers GuideAfter the poorly received Mk4 Golf GTI, Volkswagen needed something special to get them back in the hot hatch game. Thankfully, the German manufacturer took the criticisms of the fourth-gen model o...
Read more about Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk5 Buyers GuideThe performance versions of Volvo’s 850 range of cars are some of the most loved vehicles of all time and they have become modern classics of the motoring world. The first of these performance Volv...
Read more about Volvo 850RWithout a doubt the first generation MR2 is one of the greatest Japanese sports cars of the eighties and the nameplate has gone on to become one of Toyota’s most famed and loved. Compared to its yo...
Read more about Toyota MR2 Mk1 Buyers GuideThe Toyota Supra is one of Japan’s most iconic cars. There have been four generations of the Supra so far, with a fifth one coming soon. It is the dream of many to own one of these magnificent cars...
Read more about Where To Find A Toyota Supra For SaleWhen it first launched, the first Volkswagen Touareg competed against the likes of the Mercedes Benz ML-Class, the BMW X5 and of course the Range Rover. Despite being up against some stiff competit...
Read more about VW Touareg Buyers GuideNow is your chance to own this rare and rather handsome Volvo 940 Polar. The car was originally purchased by a family member about 6/7 years ago and it has travelled about 35,000 km since then. It ...
Read more about Volvo 940The second generation Volvo V70 is instantly recognisable with its unique styling and practical design. All versions of the car are an excellent buy for those looking for something with excellent c...
Read more about Volvo V70 Second GenerationWithout a doubt Volkswagen’s Golf R series of hot hatches are some of the most iconic sports cars on the road today. They provide an abundance of performance, sophistication and practically that no...
Read more about VW Golf R Mk6 and Mk7