Decided I really want a 1.8t in my life...
Discussion
Gotta be the 180 rather than the 150. Why have less when you can have more?
I hate the MK4 golf looks, they look really dated. So I think the cheapest car with that engine is an Audi A3, there are a fair few available, but can anyone advise how to tell apart the 150 from the 180 just from looks? Alot of the ads dont mention it.
For example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-AUDI-A3-1-8-T-hatch...
Pretty sure that will be a 150 but not sure?^
I hate the MK4 golf looks, they look really dated. So I think the cheapest car with that engine is an Audi A3, there are a fair few available, but can anyone advise how to tell apart the 150 from the 180 just from looks? Alot of the ads dont mention it.
For example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-AUDI-A3-1-8-T-hatch...
Pretty sure that will be a 150 but not sure?^
All the SEAT Cupra Mk1s were the 180 engines, but as mentioned above, the Cupra R is a much better drive than any of the Golf derivatives, Brembo brakes, 18 inch rims, Audi TT 225 BAM engine, easily mapped to 270 BHP etc.
Another option is the Skoda Octavia VRS Mk 1, 180 engine and they can be had for a good price now.
Another option is the Skoda Octavia VRS Mk 1, 180 engine and they can be had for a good price now.
Chrisw666 said:
Why an A3 or a Golf?
Leon Cupra R, Octavia VRS and even the Audi TT at least bring some form of joy to proceedings.
I think I'd rather buy a Beetle with a 1.8T and modify it to S3+ Spec than drive a Golf or A3.
I guess the OK would rather not look like a Chav or a girl.Leon Cupra R, Octavia VRS and even the Audi TT at least bring some form of joy to proceedings.
I think I'd rather buy a Beetle with a 1.8T and modify it to S3+ Spec than drive a Golf or A3.
bga said:
Chrisw666 said:
Why an A3 or a Golf?
Leon Cupra R, Octavia VRS and even the Audi TT at least bring some form of joy to proceedings.
I think I'd rather buy a Beetle with a 1.8T and modify it to S3+ Spec than drive a Golf or A3.
I guess the OK would rather not look like a Chav or a girl.Leon Cupra R, Octavia VRS and even the Audi TT at least bring some form of joy to proceedings.
I think I'd rather buy a Beetle with a 1.8T and modify it to S3+ Spec than drive a Golf or A3.
Chrisw666 said:
Why an A3 or a Golf?
Leon Cupra R, Octavia VRS and even the Audi TT at least bring some form of joy to proceedings.
I think I'd rather buy a Beetle with a 1.8T and modify it to S3+ Spec than drive a Golf or A3.
I think A3s look great. They also look like they handle well. Leon Cupra R, Octavia VRS and even the Audi TT at least bring some form of joy to proceedings.
I think I'd rather buy a Beetle with a 1.8T and modify it to S3+ Spec than drive a Golf or A3.
Golfs = look st
Octavia = more of a saloon, would prefer a hatchback
Audi TT = Nice, but £5k+ for an ~02 plate?! Expensive.
And since they only 180s in an A3 is quattro, it looks like my best option will be to look at a Cupras.
Chrisw666 said:
So you judge people by their cars then?
Infrequently. We all have different circumstances.The Leon comes pre-chavved out of the factory and looks like a pig in a wig. The VRS's near me tend to be driven by angry men who feel it is necessary to tell everyone that they drive the "thinking man's Golf". TT's are usually driven by girls & without a bit of work are even less fun to drive than a standard Mk4 GTI 1.8T
bga said:
Infrequently. We all have different circumstances.
The Leon comes pre-chavved out of the factory and looks like a pig in a wig. The VRS's near me tend to be driven by angry men who feel it is necessary to tell everyone that they drive the "thinking man's Golf". TT's are usually driven by girls & without a bit of work are even less fun to drive than a standard Mk4 GTI 1.8T
Apart from the VRS thing I agree, I normally find more angry Leon drivers than Skoda ones. The Leon comes pre-chavved out of the factory and looks like a pig in a wig. The VRS's near me tend to be driven by angry men who feel it is necessary to tell everyone that they drive the "thinking man's Golf". TT's are usually driven by girls & without a bit of work are even less fun to drive than a standard Mk4 GTI 1.8T
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