Can i justify a performance/sportier car?
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Ads22 said:
Would love a 2 car setup and is something ive debated but not overly enthusiastic about double the running costs, mot insurance and also parking. If i was in a position to though i would without a doubt choose an MX5, i am starting to miss mine quite a bit. I do like the look of those 325 though! Rover-esque front end aside. Frustratingly the Celica does a lot of what im after but for some reason they do nothing for me.
And thanks for the JayEmm link Obee, is a good channel for 130 related stuff as he used to own one. Hes just released and interesting video comparing the hydraulic and electric steering on that model and concluded the hpas is not worth fretting over too much if you prefer the lci cars.
The Lotus Handling guy did quite like the 190 And thanks for the JayEmm link Obee, is a good channel for 130 related stuff as he used to own one. Hes just released and interesting video comparing the hydraulic and electric steering on that model and concluded the hpas is not worth fretting over too much if you prefer the lci cars.
Cant be doing with more options im struggling as it is! Ads22 said:
Would love a 2 car setup and is something ive debated but not overly enthusiastic about double the running costs, mot insurance and also parking. If i was in a position to though i would without a doubt choose an MX5, i am starting to miss mine quite a bit. I do like the look of those 325 though! Rover-esque front end aside. Frustratingly the Celica does a lot of what im after but for some reason they do nothing for me.
And thanks for the JayEmm link Obee, is a good channel for 130 related stuff as he used to own one. Hes just released and interesting video comparing the hydraulic and electric steering on that model and concluded the hpas is not worth fretting over too much if you prefer the lci cars.
Having two cars is definitely a luxury, but it needn’t be implausible if it opens up two cheaper cars. I had a V70 alongside my 130i for two months and it made me £227 including all running costs/road tax/insurance over that time...I did get a massively underpriced V70, but still, it can be done.And thanks for the JayEmm link Obee, is a good channel for 130 related stuff as he used to own one. Hes just released and interesting video comparing the hydraulic and electric steering on that model and concluded the hpas is not worth fretting over too much if you prefer the lci cars.
I know what you mean about the Celica. You could get a Toyota Corolla T-Sport with the same engine...on paper it does exactly the same as a Civic Type R...
I used to have an LCI 130i and have since had two pre-LCIs. The steering in the LCI is far better than many systems, including the EP3 Type R - well weighted and precise. The main difference you’d notice is that it’s far lighter when manoeuvring than the hydraulic system. I think my two pre-LCIs revved harder than the LCI, which in contrast felt a bit smoother at low revs, but I’m not sure how typical that is.
Thought why not revive this thread since it has turned into a bit of a saga but went for a E82 125i in the end after mulling over so many different cars. Was pretty set on the N52 powered 1 series but fell for the coupes looks over the hatch. It did take some time to find something in decent condition and car prices are really climbing at the moment.
Was a nice Water blue one which seems to be an unusual colour. The market had loads of black ones i found but is still a rare car.
Very nearly decided to push budget and go for a z4 coupe but would have been right at bottom end of market. Hopefully i stick with my decision this time!
Was a nice Water blue one which seems to be an unusual colour. The market had loads of black ones i found but is still a rare car.
Very nearly decided to push budget and go for a z4 coupe but would have been right at bottom end of market. Hopefully i stick with my decision this time!
I would say go for the 1-series...125i could be a coupe or a convertible, or 130i hatch...or slightly different 123d (hatch, coupe, or conv) they are pretty quick
Just find a nice example, keep a few ££ to one side just in case anything major needs doing, and enjoy...
there's no substitute for rwd, and a good engine is a must, and you only live once (and a 1-series isn't going to bankrupt you)
Just find a nice example, keep a few ££ to one side just in case anything major needs doing, and enjoy...
there's no substitute for rwd, and a good engine is a must, and you only live once (and a 1-series isn't going to bankrupt you)
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