My first car - "Like a Golf, Not a Golf, but a Hatchback"

My first car - "Like a Golf, Not a Golf, but a Hatchback"

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LukeSi

5,753 posts

160 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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DanielJames said:
LukeSi said:
First hoon out of the way. Love driving. Also went to the McDonalds drive thru.
Do you lads still go on Forza a lot? I might have to get back in on that game
Not as often but sometimes. Might do when Horizon comes out.

Chunkychucky

5,941 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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93Jay said:
West midlands, screw the north thumbup
yes will try and borrow the old man's E55 wagon or M3

93Jay

3,383 posts

163 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Chunkychucky said:
93Jay said:
West midlands, screw the north thumbup
yes will try and borrow the old man's E55 wagon or M3
Worcester has some good roads, I wouldn't mind coming down, get Alex and a few others PH'ers out thumbup

Edited by 93Jay on Tuesday 16th October 19:31

Derek Chevalier

3,942 posts

172 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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melvster said:
the Blue facelift is one of only 2 left in the UK.
Who told you that?

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Derek Chevalier said:
Who told you that?
The guy who owns it, i think there is actually 3 maybe 4.

Chunkychucky

5,941 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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93Jay said:
Worcester has some good roads, I wouldn't mind coming down, get Alex and a few others PH'ers out thumbup

Edited by 93Jay on Tuesday 16th October 19:31
There a few good ones without potholes and speed cameras, sounds like a good laugh!

93Jay

3,383 posts

163 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Chunkychucky said:
93Jay said:
Worcester has some good roads, I wouldn't mind coming down, get Alex and a few others PH'ers out thumbup

Edited by 93Jay on Tuesday 16th October 19:31
There a few good ones without potholes and speed cameras, sounds like a good laugh!
I'm deffo up for it, organize it hehe

Chunkychucky

5,941 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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93Jay said:
I'm deffo up for it, organize it hehe
I'll leave it up to you wink

JayTee94

10,974 posts

156 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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93Jay said:
I'm deffo up for it, organize it hehe
I think it would be best if you start a different thread to discuss it so as not to take good 'ol melvsters thread off topic! smile

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Yes this thread has gone down the pan slightly, in true PH style. If you could start a new thread that would be appreciated. Cheers. biggrin

Derek Chevalier

3,942 posts

172 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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melvster said:
Derek Chevalier said:
Who told you that?
The guy who owns it, i think there is actually 3 maybe 4.
I think there are more than that.

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Derek Chevalier said:
I think there are more than that.
Quite a few have been exported, i know 1 was wrote off.

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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Small update.

5.5k miles completed in 9 months which is not bad considering i dont use my car for work. Good trip to the Evo Triangle and surrounding roads today any excuse to get that little Italian 4 pot singing. Very happy with the car, decent economy and has so far been pretty much painless to own, only expenses being a new bonnet cable and front driveshaft oil seals however the next 2 months look to change that; Road Tax, Service, MOT and Insurance oh and some Toyo T1R's biggrin Bring on the summer !




No plans to change, if all goes well Summer 2014 should see an E36 M3 in the stable. Fingers are defiantly crossed smile

JayT

10,974 posts

156 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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Nice update mate! Looks good. thumbup

Not too long till my test and a car should follow soon after. smile

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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Thanks.

You decided on what you want to buy yet ?

LukeSi

5,753 posts

160 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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T1Rs, good choice. Got a set on my car.

JayT

10,974 posts

156 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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melvster said:
Thanks.

You decided on what you want to buy yet ?
It changes daily - no doubt check the other thread to see what is on my mind. I will see what is avaliable at the time. What draws you to the E36 over an E46?! smile

okie592

2,711 posts

166 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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Always liked puntos! Fiats in general are really nice, what I find odd is this is 6 speed but my stilo is only 5. And it badly needs the 6th!

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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JayT said:
It changes daily - no doubt check the other thread to see what is on my mind. I will see what is avaliable at the time. What draws you to the E36 over an E46?! smile
I have never been a huge fan of the E46, always preferred the E36. I think it is because it looks understated yet knowone would know your N reg 3 series has 316 bhp or 282 if you opt for the 3.0 model. It is a shame that there are not many good examples left now so i want one to keep before they all die out. I always remember seeing a Violet E36 M3 in a BMW showroom in 1998 and it looked the business. The 46 is probably the better all rounder but it just doesn't really do anything for me, passengered in a couple of 46 M3's and there is no denying they are quick but i dont love it anywhere near as much as the 36. The E90 is my least faveourite, i have such a hatred passion for that car on so many levels. Nope i would do anything for a mint E36 M3, the sound, the looks, the 90's ness, Sunflower wheels which are the coolest ever. That and an NSX, my life would be complete.

melvster

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6,841 posts

184 months

Sunday 24th February 2013
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okie592 said:
Always liked puntos! Fiats in general are really nice, what I find odd is this is 6 speed but my stilo is only 5. And it badly needs the 6th!
Yes the 6th Gear is really useful especially for motorway driving. 65 mph and only 2800 rpm whereas in 5th it would be circa 3500 rpm. Oddly of the Mk2 Punto's, only my car the 1.4 16V Sporting is fitted with a 6 speed 'box.