The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVI)
Discussion
L100NYY said:
Sweet. It is two shades of red though, isn't it?anonymous said:
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I would say so yes. Maybe a tad whimsical and romanticist but with these kind of cars, these kind of settings then that is what I am after.An escape. A release from the bland, monochrome world that we live in. A sea of grey VW's and white BMW's is what fills my windscreen on the way to and from work and I yearn for a bit of hedonism, some joie de vivre and passion. I'm lucky that the view from my desk is glorious and thus the Petrolicious videos fit rather well with me and I'm sitting here now contemplating what to take home, to stretch its legs, to stretch my legs and to fall into a Petrolicious video in 3d.
Maybe I should start playing them on a loop on a big screen in the showroom......
Oh, and now I really rather want a 208/308 GT4.......
L100NYY said:
Oddly enough, I was looking at that very car last night. Reliability worries nag the back of my brain a little, but what can really go wrong that can't be fixed?? Like the Civic, most of the cars I've seen have 20-30k more for that kind of cash. 
Ta muchly for the suggestions gents, now to find something that doesn't require a flight or 10 hours on public transport to get too!!
D_T_W said:
Oddly enough, I was looking at that very car last night. Reliability worries nag the back of my brain a little, but what can really go wrong that can't be fixed?? Like the Civic, most of the cars I've seen have 20-30k more for that kind of cash.
Ta muchly for the suggestions gents, now to find something that doesn't require a flight or 10 hours on public transport to get too!!
Mechanically they are strong; the engine is a tough unit as long as the belts have been changed correctly (they require specific timing tools) then you should be all good; you'll be able to tell if the pulley (dephaser) is knackered as you won't hear yourself think due to the rattle Ta muchly for the suggestions gents, now to find something that doesn't require a flight or 10 hours on public transport to get too!!
. Gearbox's can be weak and the standard exhausts corrodes for fun but most will have had an aftermarket system fitted by now as they are cheaper than the OEM item.A lot of fun for not much cash and keep it tip top should be able sell it on in 12 months for a minimal loss; fairly cheap motoring.
Back to Hot Hatches;
Nice original low mileage Rallye that current owner has had since 2001 -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Or track prepared stripped and 'caged example -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Nice original low mileage Rallye that current owner has had since 2001 -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
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Or track prepared stripped and 'caged example -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
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The Moneytron Mondials are coming up for auction.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C555171
50k seems a low estimate for a period racer steered by Rosberg, Gachot and Johansson.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C555171
50k seems a low estimate for a period racer steered by Rosberg, Gachot and Johansson.
D_T_W said:
L100NYY said:
Oddly enough, I was looking at that very car last night. Reliability worries nag the back of my brain a little, but what can really go wrong that can't be fixed?? Like the Civic, most of the cars I've seen have 20-30k more for that kind of cash. Ta muchly for the suggestions gents, now to find something that doesn't require a flight or 10 hours on public transport to get too!!
What could go wrong? Well in my experience the gear box could s
t itself (I had a 172 Cup for 3yrs). That was a relatively big bill compared to the value of the car! Other than that it was very reliable and I came very close to buying a 182 last Spring. I think the knack is finding one that has been looked after as there are not inherent build quality issues IMHO. They're just in that price bracket and appeal to a certain demographic.olly22n said:
L100NYY said:
Back to Hot Hatches;
Nice original low mileage Rallye that current owner has had since 2001 -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Want.Nice original low mileage Rallye that current owner has had since 2001 -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
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Lots.
I should stay away from this thread. Supposed to be shopping for a cheap station car with a long MOT (now the weather has turned my 125 scooter isn't really cutting it!). Set myself £1k budget
Since the Thread is on page 427 (in 'default' view at least?), today i would like this:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C476175
For 75,000 Greenbacks, it seems a reasonable price to me.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C476175
For 75,000 Greenbacks, it seems a reasonable price to me.
Gaz. said:
L100NYY said:
2. Bomproof reliability, fantastic (if buzzy) engine and great fun (prefer the original to the later heavier cars personally) but not all have aircon
[pic of Civic]
Doesn't the ST170, CTR & 182 all have roughly 145ish ftbs at 5-6000rpm? Sorry, it just reminds me of people saying 8v golfs have more midrange than 16v golfs if you see what I mean...[pic of Civic]
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