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Picked this up a couple of weeks ago, but unfortunately due to the snow I haven't spent much time in it!
I wanted something fun that I could use to commute in and play in at the weekend. We have a Cmax for the practical stuff so a 2 seater with a small boot was fine. Being used to E36 BMWs it had to be RWD, I just can't take to FWD cars they don't do it for me. I like the idea of the engine being situated behind my head, with the induction kit on it makes a nice sound above 4K, in which I can drown out the Mrs shouting at me
This came with almost FSH, has done 125K and all for a bag of sand. My only niggles so far are:
1) The drivers side indicator has a piece missing which will be replaced soon.
2) There is a strange interference noise coming through the drivers rear speak when driving, I suspect a wire needs re-routing or something. I will investigate when I change the headunit.
3) The electric window switch is a bit tired. Can take a couple of attempts to go up, but this will be easily sorted. The beauty of cars of this age is that most parts can be had from the breakers for a few quid.
Other than that, very happy with the car. I won't be throwing loads of money at it, just keeping it clean and maintained. I have been told the cambelts on these are non-intrusive ie when they snap they don't take the valves with them! Is this the case or should I fit one as there is no record of one being fitted recently?
I wanted something fun that I could use to commute in and play in at the weekend. We have a Cmax for the practical stuff so a 2 seater with a small boot was fine. Being used to E36 BMWs it had to be RWD, I just can't take to FWD cars they don't do it for me. I like the idea of the engine being situated behind my head, with the induction kit on it makes a nice sound above 4K, in which I can drown out the Mrs shouting at me
This came with almost FSH, has done 125K and all for a bag of sand. My only niggles so far are:
1) The drivers side indicator has a piece missing which will be replaced soon.
2) There is a strange interference noise coming through the drivers rear speak when driving, I suspect a wire needs re-routing or something. I will investigate when I change the headunit.
3) The electric window switch is a bit tired. Can take a couple of attempts to go up, but this will be easily sorted. The beauty of cars of this age is that most parts can be had from the breakers for a few quid.
Other than that, very happy with the car. I won't be throwing loads of money at it, just keeping it clean and maintained. I have been told the cambelts on these are non-intrusive ie when they snap they don't take the valves with them! Is this the case or should I fit one as there is no record of one being fitted recently?
Thanks guys,
To be honest I haven't driven it hard enough to comment on lift off oversteer, the roads are still a bit cagey so I've been taking it reasonably easy.
Yes it's in really good condition for red, the bonnet needs painting at some stage as it's been sprayed and not very well! Spoiler is absolutely fine, no bubbling to speak of
To be honest I haven't driven it hard enough to comment on lift off oversteer, the roads are still a bit cagey so I've been taking it reasonably easy.
Yes it's in really good condition for red, the bonnet needs painting at some stage as it's been sprayed and not very well! Spoiler is absolutely fine, no bubbling to speak of
Very nice. Re. the handling question - iirc the rev 2 had revised rear suspension and wider rear tyres (225 instead of 195) so wasn't as naughty as the earliest cars. HOWEVER... get it well shod. I bought a rev3 n/a with crispy (probably five year old) 'Wanli' rears on it. Didn't make it to the tyre garage. (admittedly there may also have been an issue with the nut holding the steering wheel...)
i had one of these a while back brilliant cars , i was always cleaning it ,never wanted to sell it but had to buy a flat so it went ! i always found the car to be really quick and responsive not much kept up with me off the lights back then , hope you enjoy it as much as i did , nice cars .
Fuel consumption isn't what I expected in all honesty. I seem to be averaging around 26mpg, which is a combination of town driving, bit of B road blasting and motorway cruising. Not as efficient as my old BMW 328i which is heavier and has a bigger lump 
However this cold weather doesn't help, it sits on the drive warming up for 5-10 minutes each morning, then the choke is on for longer than it would be in warmer temperatures. To be fair though, if I wanted economy I would have bought a diseasel!
However this cold weather doesn't help, it sits on the drive warming up for 5-10 minutes each morning, then the choke is on for longer than it would be in warmer temperatures. To be fair though, if I wanted economy I would have bought a diseasel! Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff