RE: SHED OF THE WEEK

[Timberwolf]

Shake, rattle and (body) roll.

[hirsty27]

Why would anyone buy a car that was know to have woefull handling, it does'nt even look special, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I cannot see why anyone, would ever of bought that car.

Is it a case of more money than sense!

[minerva]

My wife is looking for a cheap runaround for as little as possible. She is trying for a Focus, which will be horrid for a grand. I keep trying to tempt her with a KA, which are great little gokarts. She walked in and said.. "Ooooh lovely, I wish I could afford one of those"
Ironic. It's a poorly made, rubbish to drive, slow, thirsty lump. But chicks think that it looks a bit flash. So we buy them.

[interloper]

I have had the misfortune of driving a few of these, awful shaky rattly things. It always amazed me that people would put up with such a piss poor driving experience just so they could have "wind in the hair" whilst motoring.

Definitely a car to avoid.

[K321]

i have one and i got it done with abbott so it can basically go round corners, whoever buys this check the roof still works!
my car is currently broken though

[Pentoman]

NiallOswald said:

Just watch out for the 'engine >> gearbox' issue on the turbos...

Well I wouldn't worry too much, that sounds like a very minor problem (!!! )

[redgriff500]

I think they're ok.

Intending to get the GF one as a 'fun' 2nd car for the summer.

The alternative 4 seater convertibles are Rover, Renault, Ford or Vauxhall. Audis are considerably more.

Suddenly these look pretty good.

[angus54]

75_Steve said:

Despite them being a bit dodgy to drive, you have to say that's a real bargain.

Tidy it, clean it up and whack a set of NI plates on it (yeah, not classy, but cheap) and the neighbours will think your numbers have come up.

3 of them anyway!

My ex brother in law had one - I always thought it a bit of a girls car though to be honest!

[Mike400]

Far better car IMO was the 306 cabrio, especially with the 2.0 16v revving away under the bonnet, the 306 looked perfect with the roof off.

The saab on the other hand looks awful. Dont forget its a 1995 car, its 13 years old! Even if it was half the price I wouldnt be tempted.