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

[LukeSi]

When we get the Panda back and I'm on the insurance we shall have to go for a hoon sometime.

[JayTee94]

Have you passed Luke?! When I pass, I think we need a youth-hoon!

[melvster]

JayTee94 said:

Fair enough. I work close to great roads though. I have walked 2.9 miles before, but dislike it unless I have my iPod to keep me entertained.

I still change my ideal first car daily but hopefully it will not be long until I have a thread of my own.

Looking forward to seeing what you buy, i did not expect to get a Punto, it is interesting buying your first car you could end up with something which you had not considered yet think to yourself "why did i not think of this in the first place".

[melvster]

LukeSi said:

When we get the Panda back and I'm on the insurance we shall have to go for a hoon sometime.

[LukeSi]

melvster said:

:yup:

Passed in September Jay.
Should be interesting to see how the performance compares. iirc yours is slightly down on power to the 100hp is it not?

[JayTee94]

....with the way I change my mind, I doubt there is a car I have not thought about.

A hoon is a must when we are all mobile!

[LukeSi]

Yup. When I've had my licence for about 12 months I will probably look at getting my own car, tempted by a Volvo V70.

[melvster]

LukeSi said:

Passed in September Jay.
Should be interesting to see how the performance compares. iirc yours is slightly down on power to the 100hp is it not?

4hp less than the Panda.

[LukeSi]

melvster said:

LukeSi said:

Passed in September Jay.
Should be interesting to see how the performance compares. iirc yours is slightly down on power to the 100hp is it not?

4hp less than the Panda.

Ah, probably about evens it out with extra weight (me) that the Panda will be hauling.

[Another Fluffer]

Count me in for a youth hoon, got some nice changes to my wee little Polo!

[Another Fluffer]

Count me in for a youth hoon, got some nice changes to my wee little Polo!

[93Jay]

I wouldn't mind driving to around staffs area for a hoon. Don't fancy driving as far as Manchester though, my cars thirsty

[melvster]

North Wales is best for a hoon, Peak District is a bit naff IMO, too many cameras and plod.

[LukeSi]

Some decent roads around here. Well suited to short wheel base cars.

But yes I agree with North Wales. Evo Triangle?

[93Jay]

N. Wales might be a bit much for me

[LukeSi]

The Panda (and I imagine Adams Punto since they share the same engine) don't exactly sip fuel. On a side note, Adam what sort of figures are you seeing from your Punto? The Panda generally gets around 35-36mpg town when being driven in town and the highest I've ever had it is 40mpg.

[JayTee94]

Am I the only one that is not driving?!

It will soon change though.

[Another Fluffer]

If you havent got a car by next month you can allways ride shotgun

[melvster]

LukeSi said:

The Panda (and I imagine Adams Punto since they share the same engine) don't exactly sip fuel. On a side note, Adam what sort of figures are you seeing from your Punto? The Panda generally gets around 35-36mpg town when being driven in town and the highest I've ever had it is 40mpg.

I average about 38 mpg, even if i cane it i can still achieve mid 20's, drive like a nun and 42mpg is achievable.

I would not expect it to be brilliant on fuel, it is an old engine, dates back to the mid-late 90's so it is hardly refined for fuel economy. Sounds good though.

[melvster]

Another Fluffer said:

If you havent got a car by next month you can allways ride shotgun

Yep, i would be more than happy for you to ride shotgun in the Punto Jay.