RE: SOTW: Austin Metro Supercharged
Discussion
My brother had one of these whilst at Uni around 1999/2000, his was the later incarnation of 114Gsi 5 door..it felt very quick and was great fun, supremely chuckable and like a Mini you didnt need to drive very fast to have a lot of fun/smiles.
He got it off a friend of my Mums, and it had only done about 8000 miles when he got it at 4 years old (on P plate). She had owned it from new and only ever popped to the shops and back in it. It was in graphite grey and had 14 inch alloys and sport seats and spoiler, but then typical Rover addition of walnut trim on dash/door caps!!..a cracking car for a student..then some mug in a white van piled into the back of it whilst he was slowing to turn...suffice to see it didn't fare well!..
not much good on a motorway either and it was written off before it had the chance to prove unreliable but I will always remember it well
He got it off a friend of my Mums, and it had only done about 8000 miles when he got it at 4 years old (on P plate). She had owned it from new and only ever popped to the shops and back in it. It was in graphite grey and had 14 inch alloys and sport seats and spoiler, but then typical Rover addition of walnut trim on dash/door caps!!..a cracking car for a student..then some mug in a white van piled into the back of it whilst he was slowing to turn...suffice to see it didn't fare well!..
not much good on a motorway either and it was written off before it had the chance to prove unreliable but I will always remember it well
British Beef said:
A Sally Gunnal, not much to look at but a good runner.
Essentially this car is good for one thing - that Eaton SC. Is that worth £700??
Someone is being a dreamer, delivery mileage M45's normally go for £200-£300 on eBay. They have become a bit rare recently, a lot of R53 MINI's need to replace them and the MX-5 guys are buying them too. They are a laughable £1200 new from a dealer, but next year MINI's exclusivity on them expires and Eaton can sell them direct Essentially this car is good for one thing - that Eaton SC. Is that worth £700??
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
J4CKO said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
It's an ancient 1.0 engine, I don't think it's power output is too bad considering. All people seem to see is massive power, this isn't about that. It's about fun, being different and a bit of a laugh.
Rammy76 said:
J4CKO said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
It's an ancient 1.0 engine, I don't think it's power output is too bad considering. All people seem to see is massive power, this isn't about that. It's about fun, being different and a bit of a laugh.
a bit of fun? well thats what wayne rooney thought when he paid a granny for sex.. look how silly he looked...
anything fast said:
Rammy76 said:
J4CKO said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
It's an ancient 1.0 engine, I don't think it's power output is too bad considering. All people seem to see is massive power, this isn't about that. It's about fun, being different and a bit of a laugh.
a bit of fun? well thats what wayne rooney thought when he paid a granny for sex.. look how silly he looked...
I'm sure your GTI was absolutely wonderful, now show me one for this price and i'll buy it...
Edited by Rammy76 on Monday 24th January 13:47
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
Rammy76 said:
J4CKO said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
It's an ancient 1.0 engine, I don't think it's power output is too bad considering. All people seem to see is massive power, this isn't about that. It's about fun, being different and a bit of a laugh.
a bit of fun? well thats what wayne rooney thought when he paid a granny for sex.. look how silly he looked...
I'm sure your GTI was absolutely wonderful, now show me one for this price and i'll buy it...
Edited by Rammy76 on Monday 24th January 13:47
t which ever way you look it! how long before the charger melts the engine or pops a driveshaft?? anything fast said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
Rammy76 said:
J4CKO said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
It's an ancient 1.0 engine, I don't think it's power output is too bad considering. All people seem to see is massive power, this isn't about that. It's about fun, being different and a bit of a laugh.
a bit of fun? well thats what wayne rooney thought when he paid a granny for sex.. look how silly he looked...
I'm sure your GTI was absolutely wonderful, now show me one for this price and i'll buy it...
Edited by Rammy76 on Monday 24th January 13:47
t which ever way you look it! how long before the charger melts the engine or pops a driveshaft?? I had an MG Metro Turbo, and it was not the best but I think the appeal to some people is the gruff "A" series note, gearbox whine and go kart handling. The gearbox was definitely the weak spot though.
Lastly I'm still seething from missing out on a 1983 Golf GTI Campaign Edition. Usual story, sat for a while because the old dear was past it, I then inquired and someone had bought it only a few days previously
Life goes on though
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
Rammy76 said:
J4CKO said:
Rammy76 said:
anything fast said:
what a pile of cack!
a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I very much doubt it, a standard MK2 Golf 1.6 was around 75BHP on a good day.a golf MK1 does not weigh a hell of alot more and even a 1.6 has 115 bhp
I think PH is becoming inhabited with those with little imagination, that cannot possibly beleive that something so Infra Dig could provide any enjoyment, even if it could their ego's could not cope with being seen in something that may lead people to think they are poor, I think the idea is that it is a bit of random fun, a silly diversion for petrolheads not for those that think the ultimate object of petrolheadom is an Audi A5 2.0 Tdi (S-line).
Edited by J4CKO on Monday 24th January 12:32
It's an ancient 1.0 engine, I don't think it's power output is too bad considering. All people seem to see is massive power, this isn't about that. It's about fun, being different and a bit of a laugh.
a bit of fun? well thats what wayne rooney thought when he paid a granny for sex.. look how silly he looked...
I'm sure your GTI was absolutely wonderful, now show me one for this price and i'll buy it...
Edited by Rammy76 on Monday 24th January 13:47
t which ever way you look it! how long before the charger melts the engine or pops a driveshaft?? I had an MG Metro Turbo, and it was not the best but I think the appeal to some people is the gruff "A" series note, gearbox whine and go kart handling. The gearbox was definitely the weak spot though.
Lastly I'm still seething from missing out on a 1983 Golf GTI Campaign Edition. Usual story, sat for a while because the old dear was past it, I then inquired and someone had bought it only a few days previously
Life goes on though
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