Rare editions of normal hatchbacks

[Silvanus]

T6 vanman said:

Silvanus said:

ChevronB19 said:

MDMA . said:

ChevronB19 said:

Wicker eco coffin too…

Probably twice the cost of a normal funeral/burial.

‘Probably’ and also irrelevant.

My godfather had an eco burial (woodland, cardboard coffin) - worked out significantly cheaper than a traditional burial (coffins are expensive).

Traditional coffins are a massive waste, its nice people are choosing different options

Just to close off this thread drift .... Quotes for both Cardboard & Wicker caskets were double a normal Ash casket when we enquired for a family member last year ... Every day's a school day etc ..

ash is cheap as chips due to over supply of ash trees being felled because of ash die back, quite a lot goes straight to a plant in Kent to be burnt for energy, oak would be a different story.

[the-norseman]

I know its a saloon rather than "hatch" but I came across a Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre by Tickford the other day at a car show.

[Silvanus]

the-norseman said:

I know its a saloon rather than "hatch" but I came across a Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre by Tickford the other day at a car show.

Awesome cars, incredooking thing at the time

[Ste372]

pocketspring said:

It has been dude earlier on. I was looking at these for my next car but sure if its big enough for a chunk and I'm not a great fan of the dashboard.

Definitely go and drive one before you discount it. Awesome awesome car. Once you get to grips with the lsd it's great through the Twisties

Dashboard was ok for me although depends what you've come from, audios not the best but noise of the supercharger whine and exhaust makes up for it

[pocketspring]

Ste372 said:

pocketspring said:

It has been dude earlier on. I was looking at these for my next car but sure if its big enough for a chunk and I'm not a great fan of the dashboard.

Definitely go and drive one before you discount it. Awesome awesome car. Once you get to grips with the lsd it's great through the Twisties

Dashboard was ok for me although depends what you've come from, audios not the best but noise of the supercharger whine and exhaust makes up for it

That's the addiction to me, a supercharger is the best noise a car makes. Small tank though, only 42 litres and I do 36 miles a day four days out of eight . Think you're right though, be a bit stupid not to try one first. I've noticed one on autotrader 4 years old but already dampers are starting to mist.

[swisstoni]

biggbn said:

OneTwo said:

Fiat 696 Edizione Maserati - never seen one but I’d prefer one to an AM Cygnet.

Oh that is lovely

Fiat have done lots of interesting editions of the 500 over the years. It’s a good idea and just keeps the ball rolling.
If I was ever in the market for one, I’d definitely look for one of the editions. I like the Riva ones for instance.

[Silvanus]

swisstoni said:

biggbn said:

OneTwo said:

Fiat 696 Edizione Maserati - never seen one but I’d prefer one to an AM Cygnet.

Oh that is lovely

Fiat have done lots of interesting editions of the 500 over the years. It’s a good idea and just keeps the ball rolling.
If I was ever in the market for one, I’d definitely look for one of the editions. I like the Riva ones for instance.

there's been some great ones, the 695 Biposto is the fastest most hard-core version. Stripped out 2 seater complete with a 5 speed H pattern dog ring gearbox, 5.9 second 0-60mph.

[The Rotrex Kid]

Matt Cup said:

The Rotrex Kid said:

Baldchap said:

The Rotrex Kid said:

FA57REN said:

Non-RS Clio Mk 3 Gordini. 1.6 VVT or 1.5 unblown diesel. Three- or five-door. Seems to have existed just for 2011MY



Twin exhaust pipes. Rawwwrr!

What do you mean by ‘unblown diesel’?

Naturally aspirated, I expect. Non-turbo (i.e. mega slow) diesel.

That’s what I thought and why I questioned it.

The Gordini got a 106bhp 1.5 DCi Turbo diesel with a 6 speed box. It’s a great engine/box/car combo.

Renault haven’t put a non turbo derv in a car since the 90’s I think.

Yep ops post sounds like utter BS. They have used DCI lumps since the Mk2 Clio so it’d be bonkers for them to go to a n/a lump.

I’m pretty sure they only came in 3 door as well…..

[Golfgtimk28v]

joshcowin said:

Never knew about this, epic!

Mini Goodman was a similar one, kitted out by RR, always wanted one.

[Ste372]

pocketspring said:

That's the addiction to me, a supercharger is the best noise a car makes. Small tank though, only 42 litres and I do 36 miles a day four days out of eight . Think you're right though, be a bit stupid not to try one first. I've noticed one on autotrader 4 years old but already dampers are starting to mist.

Tank size never bothered me although car wasn't used for commuting. I never saw more than 250 miles to a tank full even when I went down south to visit family/friends. Definitely came alive down there on the twisty country roads.

I wouldn't worry about shocks etc... As long as you get the car serviced at Toyota then they have a 10 year warranty. The servicing falls under the normal Yaris umbrella which is nice. Just be aware grade of oil is different from all other Yaris in the model range and supercharger/aux belt should be changed every 2 years/20k miles

Only reason I sold up was covid used car prices. I drove it for a year and got back what id paid

[Matt Cup]

Leon Cupra R. 799 examples made worldwide of which only 24 RHD made it to the UK.

[Google [bot]]

Silvanus said:

the-norseman said:

I know its a saloon rather than "hatch" but I came across a Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre by Tickford the other day at a car show.

Awesome cars, incredooking thing at the time

I always thought they were a disgrace.

[ChrisH72]

I remember seeing this at a motor show many years ago.



Daihatsu YRV turbo. 130bhp, but that's all I know about it. Must've been early 90's maybe?

Edit... 2000s apparently. Seems longer ago.

Edited by ChrisH72 on Sunday 18th September 17:21

[Matt Cup]

ChrisH72 said:

I remember seeing this at a motor show many years ago.



Daihatsu YRV turbo. 130bhp, but that's all I know about it. Must've been early 90's maybe?

Hubnut did a video of one of these recently.

https://youtu.be/23lHu_sDgTo

[MDMA .]

Impreza R205. Only 400 made for the JDM market. 6 pot Brembos as standard. One of the best Impreza’s made.

[C70R]

ChrisH72 said:

I remember seeing this at a motor show many years ago.



Daihatsu YRV turbo. 130bhp, but that's all I know about it. Must've been early 90's maybe?

Edit... 2000s apparently. Seems longer ago.

Edited by ChrisH72 on Sunday 18th September 17:21

Erm... It's wearing a 2004 plate in your photo.

[Alorotom]

C70R said:

ChrisH72 said:

I remember seeing this at a motor show many years ago.



Daihatsu YRV turbo. 130bhp, but that's all I know about it. Must've been early 90's maybe?

Edit... 2000s apparently. Seems longer ago.

Edited by ChrisH72 on Sunday 18th September 17:21

Erm... It's wearing a 2004 plate in your photo.

Late import at a guess, assigned a plate based on arrival and registration in the UK

[ChrisH72]

C70R said:

ChrisH72 said:

I remember seeing this at a motor show many years ago.



Daihatsu YRV turbo. 130bhp, but that's all I know about it. Must've been early 90's maybe?

Edit... 2000s apparently. Seems longer ago.

Edited by ChrisH72 on Sunday 18th September 17:21

Erm... It's wearing a 2004 plate in your photo.

Yes I know. Hadn't noticed it until later!

[The Rotrex Kid]

Alorotom said:

C70R said:

ChrisH72 said:

I remember seeing this at a motor show many years ago.



Daihatsu YRV turbo. 130bhp, but that's all I know about it. Must've been early 90's maybe?

Edit... 2000s apparently. Seems longer ago.

Edited by ChrisH72 on Sunday 18th September 17:21

Erm... It's wearing a 2004 plate in your photo.

Late import at a guess, assigned a plate based on arrival and registration in the UK

They were UK model cars. Sold around 2003-2005 IIRC.

I nearly bought one a few months ago. Horrible to drive though and quite hard to get parts for now.