The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVI)

[CampDavid]

L100NYY said:

Talking of Boxsters........

"Overheats after running for 20mins"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Porsche-Boxter-S-3-...

+

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-996-GT2-Engine-P...

= winnner.

[jonnydm]

D_T_W said:

jonnydm said:

Obviously a hot hatch isn't about the numbers but the Panda and Twingo seem a bit luke warm.

Sorry, I come from a time when the mk2 Golf GTI was thought of as a proper hot hatch, the idea of a hot hatch requiring 300bhp to wear such a title I find a little abhorrent if I'm honest

Totally appreciate where you're coming from re. the mk2. I wasn't for a moment suggesting a Golf R to be the benchmark of hot hatches. If anything, I'd say the current breed of R, m135 etc. are a new genre akin to the Impreza and Evo of a generation ago. Was purely pointing out the performance difference between the Twingo/100HP and a Clio 182. 50/80bhp is a fair bit in a little car.

[Blueprint]

0a said:

Blueprint said:

Crikey! I've just had my first go in a Tesla and I am stunned by its ability, what a belting package!

'tis quite nippy but it also handles well and rides beautifully. The strangest bit for me is not the lack of noise (in fact it sort of makes its own type of noise that I like - its like a "rushing" noise), but its the regenerative braking effect as soon as you lift off the throttle. It'd take a bit of getting used to but my word it covers ground very quickly and competantly indeed.

Which one did you drive? I drove the 470bhp one a few weeks ago and was also pleasantly surprised. It tails off a bit as you go faster, but from 5 mph the thing is stunningly quick!

I'll double check tomorrow but I think its just the regular P85. Either way, I like!

[minimoog]

L100NYY said:

This looks rather clean.....

Damn you Loon! And damn you red wine before dinner!

[L100NYY]

[L100NYY]

D_T_W said:

Gents, whilst the topic is briefly on hot hatches, I could do with some useful suggestions that could accomplish the following

Carry a mountain bike in the back
Manage a 50 mile commute without requiring weekly attention
Be a hoot to drive on the numerous back roads that seem unique to the north of Scotland
Be less than £4k to buy.

Want to keep it for at least a couple of years, so far I've come up with the Panada 100hp, Twingo 133 and a Clio 182. What have I missed??

I would strongly consider one of the above that you've mentioned or if not;

1. The softer 'hot-hatch' ie. grown up?! 5dr, well equipped, roomy, comfy and a stonking chassis just not all that quick but I really like 'em

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

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2. Bomproof reliability, fantastic (if buzzy) engine and great fun (prefer the original to the later heavier cars personally) but not all have aircon

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...

[L100NYY]

Personally I would go here ->

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...

[L100NYY]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-1981-BMW-E21-323...

[olly755]

L100NYY said:

Personally I would go here ->

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...

That, and a healthy LS400 would cover pretty much all the bases. All for around 4 grand.

[jonnydm]

olly755 said:

L100NYY said:

Personally I would go here ->

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...

That, and a healthy LS400 would cover pretty much all the bases. All for around 4 grand.

Quite possibly but then at least 50% of the time driving either of those, I'd be regretting not spending the full amount on an E90 330. /boring

[L100NYY]

As a 'cheap' pairing I'd go for a 182 FF and a Disco I think.

[braddo]

Probably a W124 Merc and a Mk3 MR2 for me.

[L100NYY]

braddo said:

Probably a W124 Merc and a Mk3 MR2 for me.

My chum just sold this and I think it looks fantastic and.......


.......my brother's girlfriend has one too funnily enough!


http://www.gilescooperautomotive.co.uk/toyota-mr2-...

[L100NYY]

anonymous said:

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It does look great doesn't it, was kinda tempted by it myself if I'm honest!

[Luke.]

L100NYY said:

anonymous said:

[redacted]

It does look great doesn't it, was kinda tempted by it myself if I'm honest!

Do you happen to know what it went for?

[jonnydm]

Great wheel-arch-tyre profile ratio there.

And the wheels are the correct shade of polish or whatever its known as.

Its a good pic too, car looks great there, perhaps less so outside Sainsbury's.

[L100NYY]

jonnydm said:

Its a good pic too, car looks great there, perhaps less so outside Sainsbury's.

Which reminds me of this that I stumbled upon last night......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-RANGE-ROVER-VOGUE-S...

want



Don't wan't

[jonnydm]

Well summed up Loon.

[L100NYY]

New Petrolicious

Lamborghini Urraco

http://www.petrolicious.com/lamborghini-owner-enjo...

[L100NYY]

Which led me back to this one....

208 GT4 - 70's kewl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMjUxqOWNSs



Who happens to be the Autodromo man which happens to be where I am shopping now......spooky.

http://www.autodromo.com/