What car is doing it for you?

[Jamie]

I have times, when I suddenly find myself interested in a particular car.

It changes often, sometimes weekly,

Recently I've really had an urge for an S1 Rallye.

I think they are simply stunning.

http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/1021/1021897-1.jpg

Another car which has caught my attention would be the Ep3.

http://www.todofondosdecoches.com/wp-content/uploads/images/honda-60.jpg

They sound absolutely mental with the right amount of rocket launcher as well.

And the final one,

The beautiful FRP

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/Hatton/IMG_0622Resized.png

Awesome handlers, amazing exhaust note and look special.

So what's tickling your pickle in the world of cars *new, old, super car, hatch anything...

[Dany4494]

At the moment gotta be a ek4 sound epic with the right set up just impossible to find a decent one literally and but fancying a fiesta st but going off the idea also just had a decentish quote on a vts (see what the hype is all about) since insurance is due next month its a dilemma must change my mind 20 times a day need to just bite the bullet I think and buy something, what are those ford racing pumas like ?

[jasonmayall]

At the moment gotta be a ek4 sound epic with the right set up just impossible to find a decent one literally and but fancying a fiesta st but going off the idea also just had a decentish quote on a vts (see what the hype is all about) since insurance is due next month its a dilemma must change my mind 20 times a day need to just bite the bullet I think and buy something, what are those ford racing pumas like ?

Amazing... But good luck finding one.

[Manu]

Last time I was after a car, I was strictly after a saloon, main criteria: creatures comforts, more room and enough poke. That was after driving 106s/saxos for about 8 years, cracking little cars but had enough of losing my fillings on UK roads.

[Dany4494]

Amazing... But good luck finding one.

Not gonna lie never even heard of them haha.

Edit: I agree those are awesome bet there is some potential there with it been a turbo and 4x4 and there is one on ebay I dont have 5.5k spare.

[craigy_87]

Right now for me it's s2000's and 350z's
Think my homosexual side coming through again!
To be fair I would want hard top of both of them

[jasonmayall]

Not gonna lie never even heard of them haha.

1.7VVT engine, 150(ish?) bhp, LSD, nicest seats in the world, proper little 90's hatch! I'd love one but 90% of the engines now reside in Fiesta's...

I think with me, it depends what I want at the time.

The BRM still 'does it for me' but that might be because I havent driven it in about 8 months.

The new 800 i've recently bought was what I was after, Wafty, comfy and quick enough... but its SO UNRELIABLE.

[Jamie]

Not gonna lie never even heard of them haha.

Edit: I agree those are awesome bet there is some potential there with it been a turbo and 4x4 and there is one on ebay I dont have 5.5k spare.

WHAT!?

You pulling my plonker haha?

[jasonmayall]

Not gonna lie never even heard of them haha.

Edit: I agree those are awesome bet there is some potential there with it been a turbo and 4x4 and there is one on ebay I dont have 5.5k spare.

They're not turbo'd or 4wd though?

Its a blue oval and its rare as shit... £5.5k is an investment!

[Giraffe]

Can never tell if Dany is trolling with the amount of shit he posts...

Anyway, as D4MJT can testify, I'm craving a Daimler Six at the moment. Massively.

I'm also developing a strange lust for wanting to see what a silver E38 looks like when it's gone up in flames.

[matt_vtr_15a]

Saw this advert recently and it tempts me soo much, definitely the route i'll be going down next.

Big German Roaring machine....


2007 Audi S6 5.2 v10 , 6 speed auto in metallic black.

Massive spec on this car i am sure to miss something but here goes .

Interior.

Black leather with s6 logo embossed.
Multi function steering wheel with alloy paddles.
Carbon dash and door trim.
Mood lighting on all doors and floors front and rear.
6 setting heated seats in the front.
Bose sound system , not sure on the amount of speakers i think about 12+
6 disc changer in glove box with i pod connection and usb stick connection also a/v socket for the screen.
DVD based sat nav.
Bluetooth phone connection.
Front + rear parking sensors with audio alert and visual on the screen.
A/C dual zone front + rear .

Exterior.

Metallic black paint very good condition some small age related marks.
DRL on front ( can be switched of if they are not to your taste )
Matt black RS6 grill ( comes with original S6 grill also )

Engine.

5.2 V10 , same engine as used in S8 , R8 v10 , slightly de tuned for s6 , hence why these are mega reliable
6 speed auto with manual mode on paddles with auto blip on the downshift .
Modified exhaust , was told it was a Milltek when i bought it but cannot confirm this.
Sounds like R8 v10 / Lambo Gallardo unbelievable noise from this car.

Everything works as it should , uses no oil or water and has been 100% reliable car for me.

Any questions e mail me at gumballpaul@yahoo.co.uk

£11250 ono car located in Liverpool.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/Terminator70/DSC05364.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Terminator70/media/DSC05364.jpg.html)

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[Jamie]

Can never tell if Dany is trolling with the amount of shit he posts...

Anyway, as D4MJT can testify, I'm craving a Daimler Six at the moment. Massively.

I'm also developing a strange lust for wanting to see what a silver E38 looks like when it's gone up in flames.

That's what I was thinking, I can't tell.

Got to love a Jag, if I was an old boy I'd have one all day long, it wouldn't suit me. Some right bargains out there as well!

What's up with it?


Saw this advert recently and it tempts me soo much, definitely the route i'll be going down next.

Big German Roaring machine....

Beast, very cheap for performance! Although, I bet just about everything else about the car is the total opposite!

Pistonheads must have ridiculous traffic from people like us searching through, even if not to buy but to dream haha (not saying you can't afford that btw, but most of my searches are on cars I can't afford lol).

[martin1985]

definitely the Ep3 is the car i want at the moment

[D4MJT]

That's what I was thinking, I can't tell.

Got to love a Jag, if I was an old boy I'd have one all day long, it wouldn't suit me. Some right bargains out there as well!

What's up with it?




It's been Dave'd.

Jag's are awesome, you don't need to be old, they're just immense.

I've had loads, I might get some more soon. :cool:

I'm going to wait till Dave finds one he likes, then buy that one.

[Gandi699]

for me its cars i've owned previously or similar ones. A caribbean blue metro gti with a vvc in it. I'll never find another one of these to make it like this one was (which was a friend of mine)

http://www.metropower.org.uk/forum/forums/get-attachment.asp?action=view&attachmentid=9921

[rey]

Saw this advert recently and it tempts me soo much, definitely the route i'll be going down next.

Big German Roaring machine....

Bloke on pistonheads has one of these, remapped to around 700bhp from memory...

Weapon of a car.

[Misterk]

I'm becoming attracted to the scirocco R and the Mazda 3 mps at the moment :y:

[Dany4494]

I'm becoming attracted to the scirocco R and the Mazda 3 mps at the moment :y:

Mazda 3 mps are awesome.





for me its cars i've owned previously or similar ones. A caribbean blue metro gti with a vvc in it. I'll never find another one of these to make it like this one was (which was a friend of mine)

http://www.metropower.org.uk/forum/forums/get-attachment.asp?action=view&attachmentid=9921

A lad round here got a vvc metro woman pulled out on him and wrote it off he's reshelling in to another atm and its shifts !!

[Gandi699]

they do, and its just a car I like the look of. That one had an LSD in it I think.
Its all about the turbo charged K series ones now though

[craigy_87]

Oh I'm always wanting a s4 wagon aswell, great all rounder

[Jamie]

It's been Dave'd.

Jag's are awesome, you don't need to be old, they're just immense.

I've had loads, I might get some more soon. :cool:

I'm going to wait till Dave finds one he likes, then buy that one.

Uh oh, I'm sure he will elaborate on this lol

I do agree, I have always loved them but I look like a twat in my 206 *not just because it's a 206, and not just because I look like a twat* just because, at least around here it's mostly old gits that drive them lol. One day I will have one though, even if it ends up being an F Type R MMMMM

And jokes, I'm sure he will love you for that lol!

[D4MJT]

Bloke on pistonheads has one of these, remapped to around 700bhp from memory...

Weapon of a car.

That's a guy with an RS6 that you're thinking of, twin turbo with MTM goodies, it made 757bhp and 203mph GPS at a VMax event.

The S6 is a lot of car for what you pay for, the car above is also a PH owned car, it would be a good buy.

[D4MJT]

for me its cars i've owned previously or similar ones. A caribbean blue metro gti with a vvc in it. I'll never find another one of these to make it like this one was (which was a friend of mine)

http://www.metropower.org.uk/forum/forums/get-attachment.asp?action=view&attachmentid=9921

That is all kinds of awesome.

[Giraffe]

That's what I was thinking, I can't tell.

Got to love a Jag, if I was an old boy I'd have one all day long, it wouldn't suit me. Some right bargains out there as well!

What's up with it?

It's been Dave'd.

Jag's are awesome, you don't need to be old, they're just immense.

I've had loads, I might get some more soon. :cool:

I'm going to wait till Dave finds one he likes, then buy that one.

See the bold. Aside from the sunroof not working, the parking sensors not working, the car only sometimes starting, the rear bushes squeaking like fuck, the odd error message here and there and the remote central locking + alarm not working when other BMW's are parked near it, not much if I'm honest.

Always fun when you go to the BMW stealership to price up a massively overpriced sensor to cure your starting problem, only to remember you're parked in a car park FULL of BMWs so you're now stuck outside your car and when you finally get in, the fucking thing wont start because the ridiculously over priced sensor you just priced up is FUCKED.

I love my car.

I had my eye on a Daimler, it sold maybe yesterday? I'm convinced it's sat on Matt's "drive" aka "street" aka dirt track/path aka random stones and mud in the middle of nowhere, the bastard.

So the hunt continues.

[Gandi699]

That is all kinds of awesome.

Was a really smart one, shame theres only 2 or 3 in that colour left now most likely

[Jamie]

See the bold. Aside from the sunroof not working, the parking sensors not working, the car only sometimes starting, the rear bushes squeaking like fuck, the odd error message here and there and the remote central locking + alarm not working when other BMW's are parked near it, not much if I'm honest.

Always fun when you go to the BMW stealership to price up a massively overpriced sensor to cure your starting problem, only to remember you're parked in a car park FULL of BMW's so you're now stuck outside your car and when you finally get in, the fucking thing wont start because the ridiculously over priced sensor you just priced up is FUCKED.

I love my car.

I had my eye on a Daimler, it sold maybe yesterday? I'm convinced it's sat on Matt's "drive" aka "street" aka dirt track/path aka random stones and mud in the middle of nowhere, the bastard.

So the hunt continues.

Wow! that sounds like a right mare mate, so you definitely getting shot of it then?

You'd have to find the funny side at the dealership, I think as pissed off as I'd be I'd probably find myself laughing about it, if not in the car park at home after a nice rosie lea.

That's shit, lol

I'm sure you will find another car you want as much. When I was buying this 206 there was one I was really interested in buying before it, cheaper and about 20k more miles, but as this one wasn't for sale and I didn't have all the money for the car at the time I was rather pissed when it sold, and I thought I wouldn't get another but an even better alternative came up.

Finding a decent car is a chore though.

[Giraffe]

Wow! that sounds like a right mare mate, so you definitely getting shot of it then?

You'd have to find the funny side at the dealership, I think as pissed off as I'd be I'd probably find myself laughing about it, if not in the car park at home after a nice rosie lea.

That's shit, lol

I'm sure you will find another car you want as much. When I was buying this 206 there was one I was really interested in buying before it, cheaper and about 20k more miles, but as this one wasn't for sale and I didn't have all the money for the car at the time I was rather pissed when it sold, and I thought I wouldn't get another but an even better alternative came up.

Finding a decent car is a chore though.

Yeah there aren't that many Sixs available really... This one looked real nice and was close enough.

I was laughing at the dealership yeah, but I had to rush home to pick my mate up as we were going for tea and it was making me late! Anyway, we went for tea and had to park a fair distance away from the place we were going, on the walk there I stood in dog shit, got to the place, realised it was closed... got back to the car, the smell of shit was too much so I abandoned my shoes in the street and went to a pub, in my socks. With a migraine. Yesterday was a brilliant day really. I'm still laughing now.

[rey]

That's a guy with an RS6 that you're thinking of, twin turbo with MTM goodies, it made 757bhp and 203mph GPS at a VMax event.

The S6 is a lot of car for what you pay for, the car above is also a PH owned car, it would be a good buy.

That's the one... was just trying to find the thread, but gave up haha

[D4MJT]

Yeah there aren't that many Sixs available really... This one looked real nice and was close enough.

I was laughing at the dealership yeah, but I had to rush home to pick my mate up as we were going for tea and it was making me late! Anyway, we went for tea and had to park a fair distance away from the place we were going, on the walk there I stood in dog shit, got to the place, realised it was closed... got back to the car, the smell of shit was too much so I abandoned my shoes in the street and went to a pub, in my socks. With a migraine. Yesterday was a brilliant day really. I'm still laughing now.

Remember to tune in same time next week for the next episode of Dave!

Honestly, that sounds like a sitcom.

[jasonmayall]

Yeah there aren't that many Sixs available really... This one looked real nice and was close enough.

I was laughing at the dealership yeah, but I had to rush home to pick my mate up as we were going for tea and it was making me late! Anyway, we went for tea and had to park a fair distance away from the place we were going, on the walk there I stood in dog shit, got to the place, realised it was closed... got back to the car, the smell of shit was too much so I abandoned my shoes in the street and went to a pub, in my socks. With a migraine. Yesterday was a brilliant day really. I'm still laughing now.

Should've bought that BRM ;)

[Giraffe]

Remember to tune in same time next week for the next episode of Dave!

Honestly, that sounds like a sitcom.

Surprised you know what a 'sitcom' is out in your neck of the woods of the neck of the woods! I may start a blog.

Should've bought that BRM ;)

Blame Bob for not sorting his life out or I'd have had one!!

[CorsaDestroyer]

Love the look of a slammed 3 door 207 atm

[Prickle]

ATM i have a major want for a DC2.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3875/1000924.jpg

[CorsaDestroyer]

ATM i have a major want for a DC2.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3875/1000924.jpg

They're nice tbf, long enough aerial though haha

[Prickle]

Still looking at 3-5k for a good one. :( lad at work has the UK one, abit battered but it still looks good haha. Head turner, sounds good :D

[CorsaDestroyer]

Still looking at 3-5k for a good one. :( lad at work has the UK one, abit battered but it still looks good haha. Head turner, sounds good :D

Ahh damn... It's something a bit different to your average civic I guess :y: Are they rwd?

[Dany4494]

Ahh damn... It's something a bit different to your average civic I guess :y: Are they rwd?

Nope front wheel drive arguably the best handling fwd car and bit off topic have u ever destroyed any corsa's ?

[deano_123]

sunbeam lotus, want another one

[Pod]

After having the EP3 I kinda wish I got the DC2 instead now :/

I keep looking at Celica GTFours, finding it hard to find one with wheels I think suit them though! Oh and I want a 106 GTI too haha

[Giraffe]

Nope front wheel drive arguably the best handling fwd car and bit off topic have u ever destroyed any corsa's ?

You seem to bum jap cars but not really know much about cars other than what you've read on jap forums. You just a jc bum boy?

[Dany4494]

You seem to bum jap cars but not really know much about cars other than what you've read on jap forums. You just a jc bum boy?

Tbf I do bum jap cars they make the best cars imo and I wouldn't say I know much about cars I just don't take intrested on cars what imo are shit and I can confirm im not on any jap forums except epcivic I go to jap meets regularly usually a couple a month so talk to a lot of people and worked on a few.

[Gandi699]

Yet you are in a saxo forum?


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[Dany4494]

Yepppp been on here since I had my saxo never left really always some funny/stupid shit on here.

[Giraffe]

Thing that got me was you're only 19, can't even insure a decent car and had never heard of an FRP so I did wonder what you're opinion was based on. Each to their own like.

[wullvfr]

I tend to change my mind and take notions for certain cars from week to week....its a real pain in the arse.

Of late its been for a clio sport 172 cup,but there's so many I'd like.

Always wanted a 205 with a gti6 or mi16 engine fitted......maybe one day.

[CorsaDestroyer]

Nope front wheel drive arguably the best handling fwd car and bit off topic have u ever destroyed any corsa's ?

Oh right, I imagined by the looks that it'd be rwd. Never really had the chance or even raced anyone tbf, i'm sure it'd eat the 1.0L corsas for breakfast though ;)

[Mochachino]

At the moment, its the PS13 and has been for a while now

http://juiceboxforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DSC_0745new.jpg

FD2:

http://www.fd2.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fd2-honda-civic-type-r-5.jpg

JDM EP3

http://img.pistonheads.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Fullsize/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-type-r-S836912-3.jpg

Already had one but would like another DC2:

http://www.jt-culture.com/images/bluewater_honda_meet/bluewater_dc2_index.jpg

Maybe a DC5 or CL7 in there too, got a thing for S2000 too atm lol. I love Hondas :)

[craigy_87]

I just want to see if the s2000 is as lairy to drive as people seem to say
Did see one in the barrier of the motorway last week after some heavy rain, still want one tho!

[Mochachino]

I just want to see if the s2000 is as lairy to drive as people seem to say
Did see one in the barrier of the motorway last week after some heavy rain, still want one tho!

Theres a really nice S2000 on CL in the other hondas section, its had a facelift conversion and looks so nice!

With it being RWD thats whats interested me about them, but i aint sure if theyre lairy enough, i tried youtubeing them drifting but they didnt seem so popular, and id like something to play with in that manner too

[Dany4494]

Thing that got me was you're only 19, can't even insure a decent car and had never heard of an FRP so I did wonder what you're opinion was based on. Each to their own like.

Haha hands up I never had heard of a FRP until today not really in to fords, and when your my age all in same boat trying to get something decent and insurable.

[craigy_87]

I keep looking out for them online close to where I stay, always seem to find a decent looking one, check the interior an it's bright blue including the dash ....... no

Yeah they don't come with a whole lot of power but I'm sure you could have some fun, would imagine it being quite snappy tho when the back went

I need to have a shot in one it might get rid of these feelings or make them worse lol

[Gandi699]

I'd say the s2000 is as lairy as much as people say it is. A mate of mine used to have various performance cars but always drove the car like he was driving miss daisy, still managed to write his s2k off in one short rainy week


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[Giraffe]

I find the S2k fine but I've never pushed it round twisties. As I've said before, don't think they make a great daily, would be ok on a sunny weekend though.

[devilsadvocate]

Right now for me it's s2000's and 350z's
Think my homosexual side coming through again!
To be fair I would want hard top of both of them

Nothing gay about either of those, they are a million times better than any French hot hatch, past of present in my opinion.

Anyone who disagrees, I challenge you to drive an S2000 and rev is to 9k and see if you think different.

The soft top is fun in the summer but less so in the winter. I would have a hard top sitting in the garage for winter.

RWD and no traction control means you will end up in serious trouble if you boot the gas round corners in the wet. They are very tail happy but learn the limits and its great fun. Everyone has their opinion but the S2000 is the only car I have owned that I will definitely own again :)

[m4tt274]

Lambo Gallardos for some reason, i really want one at the moment, no idea why.

Also feel like sacking off the sensible, perfect and totally reliable VRS and buying no doubt shagged out, 12 year old VTS with a supersprint. Just for the funz yo.

[Brettles1986]

Civic Type R is taking my fancy at the moment, but I am always thinking of economy, even for the little amount of miles I do.

[rey]

Would be able to average at least low-30's in an EP3 if you look after it properly Brett

[Brettles1986]

Would be able to average at least low-30's in an EP3 if you look after it properly Brett

I always compare though. I really want a 320D M Sport (always have) and when I look at fuel consumption on the 2 I always sway towards the BMW.

Pretty sure the Kalos is putting out low 30's tbh, the mrs doesn't realise cars have a 5th gear btw and she drives it more than me these days.

[matt_vtr_15a]

Unless you commute, fuck MPG. I drive for social enjoyment however not for commuting purposes.

Don't see the point in chucking petrol in something that gives you very little enjoyment just because it returns better MPG.

My brain is wired differently though, rather chuck £40 in and enjoy it even though it may only last me about 60-80miles miles than chuck £40 in and get 200 miles of pure boringness.

[Brettles1986]

Unless you commute, fuck MPG. I drive for social enjoyment however not for commuting purposes.

Don't see the point in chucking petrol in something that gives you very little enjoyment just because it returns better MPG.

My brain is wired differently though, rather chuck £40 in and enjoy it even though it may only last me about 60-80miles miles than chuck £40 in and get 200 miles of pure boringness.

That's fair enough but atm the rented house I live in needs other things and I can't help but think I would rather get them first and then get a newer car a little later down the line.

Also sorting out the Mrs Freelander so I can have a car back.

[matt_vtr_15a]

That's fair enough but atm the rented house I live in needs other things and I can't help but think I would rather get them first and then get a newer car a little later down the line.

Also sorting out the Mrs Freelander so I can have a car back.

No don't get me wrong not having a dig, and it's obviously not the right time to make a new car purchase.

I just personally would never not own a car if I was in the market, due to MPG return if it wasn't a car that would be doing a great deal of mileage.

I also could never let any of my girlfriends past and present drive my car, I'd be worried all day about the safety of it!

[Brettles1986]

No don't get me wrong not having a dig, and it's obviously not the right time to make a new car purchase.

I just personally would never not own a car if I was in the market, due to MPG return if it wasn't a car that would be doing a great deal of mileage.

I also could never let any of my girlfriends past and present drive my car, I'd be worried all day about the safety of it!

Don't get me wrong, these days I am beggining to think I have fuck all myself so owning a car I enjoy doing the little journey I do in should be something I should look at.

[rey]

Brett, how far do you travel to work and back each day? And on what type of roads?

[Brettles1986]

Brett, how far do you travel to work and back each day? And on what type of roads?

I'd say I do about 16 miles there and back. Mostly on B roads but a little bit of dual carriageway. I do make 2 stops on the way to work and it plays hell with my fuel consumption.

[matt_vtr_15a]

Don't get me wrong, these days I am beggining to think I have fuck all myself so owning a car I enjoy doing the little journey I do in should be something I should look at.

Only live once mate, and practicality should sometimes come second place to enjoyment, if it becomes too uneconomical at least you enjoyed yourself for a few month or whatever!

[rey]

I'd say I do about 16 miles there and back. Mostly on B roads but a little bit of dual carriageway. I do make 2 stops on the way to work and it plays hell with my fuel consumption.

In all fairness, using the cars you've said as an example, your average mpg wouldn't be massively different between an EP3 and a 320D.. You'd probably get 30ish in the Civic, and I'd lay money that you'd see under 40mpg from a 320D over that kind of driving.

My A3 drops to around 40ish on the B roads I use for the last 7-8 miles of my commute.

Only live once mate, and practicality should sometimes come second place to enjoyment, if it becomes too uneconomical at least you enjoyed yourself for a few month or whatever!

I tried that with my MCS, would've probably kept it if my commute was 40 miles shorter overall, but it just cost far too much :(

[Mochachino]

I find the S2k fine but I've never pushed it round twisties. As I've said before, don't think they make a great daily, would be ok on a sunny weekend though.

Have you got an S2000 now? I thought you always had like Volvos and German barges! lol

[Giraffe]

Have you got an S2000 now? I thought you always had like Volvos and German barges! lol

My Dad has one mate, had it for about 2 years now and I drive it when one of my superior barges breaks or I fancy a run out on a nice sunny day. Had to use it for a week once when it was wet and miserable and that pretty much killed any of my love for them. It was a dreadful experience.

[D4MJT]

Have you got an S2000 now? I thought you always had like Volvos and German barges! lol

Yes, he had to sell the BMW and buy a convertible to try and overcome the stench of hideous dog shit emanating from his feet. You can spot him most nights flying round 'boro trying to stay in VTEC to maintain sufficient airflow to blow away the smell, whilst trying to find a drive-thru where he can score a parmo.

[craigy_87]

Nothing gay about either of those, they are a million times better than any French hot hatch, past of present in my opinion.

Anyone who disagrees, I challenge you to drive an S2000 and rev is to 9k and see if you think different.

The soft top is fun in the summer but less so in the winter. I would have a hard top sitting in the garage for winter.

RWD and no traction control means you will end up in serious trouble if you boot the gas round corners in the wet. They are very tail happy but learn the limits and its great fun. Everyone has their opinion but the S2000 is the only car I have owned that I will definitely own again :)

Yeah was just a little joke there, I really do want one but like I said would need to test drive one first as heard too many people say they have changed there minds once driving one

[devilsadvocate]

Yeah was just a little joke there, I really do want one but like I said would need to test drive one first as heard too many people say they have changed there minds once driving one


I wasn't sure before I test drove one but afterwards I had to have it! Only sold it to free up cash towards a house deposit, will be buying another one once I've saved again

[Jizanthapus]

I'm liking this at the mo:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1994-ROVER-420-GSI-TURBO-BLUE-TUNED-256-BHP-RARE-VERY-FAST-CAR-/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/z/R70AAOxy2E1SHRkV/$T2eC16J,!yYFIcLP4RYBBSHRkVG)lg~~60_12.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1994-ROVER-420-GSI-TURBO-BLUE-TUNED-256-BHP-RARE-VERY-FAST-CAR-/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/z/m6AAAOxyE3pSHRlM/$(KGrHqV,!oMFILcTZUjKBSHRlLrJcg~~60_12.JPG

Mmmm nice......in a strange way. Here's the eBay ad (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-ROVER-420-GSI-TURBO-BLUE-TUNED-256-BHP-RARE-VERY-FAST-CAR-/231168834549?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35d2bc7bf5)

[Gandi699]

because people expect it to be slow and it isnt. Silly cheap money though considering the work thats gone into it

[matt_vtr_15a]

I'm liking this at the mo:

Mmmm nice......in a strange way. Here's the eBay ad (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-ROVER-420-GSI-TURBO-BLUE-TUNED-256-BHP-RARE-VERY-FAST-CAR-/231168834549?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35d2bc7bf5)

You have no idea how tempted I am to buy that right now haha, at that price it's some amazing cheap fun and if it goes bang no major deal....

Could drive that to ring and surprise a few folk and not be paranoid about a scrape.

Hmmmmmmmm

[Gandi699]

probably will go bang at that power figure being a T-series with standard pistons

[Gandi699]

Ironic words I came out with yesterday, seems there is a car very close to what I'd want on ebay right now:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Metro-GTi-30400-miles-from-new-/301109180293?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item461b817785

Ones that arent rotten and with such low mileages only come up once every few years on the 'bay

[D4MJT]

Ironic words I came out with yesterday, seems there is a car very close to what I'd want on ebay right now:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Metro-GTi-30400-miles-from-new-/301109180293?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item461b817785

Ones that arent rotten and with such low mileages only come up once every few years on the 'bay

That's a smart little thing!

[Gandi699]

There wont be another one like that on ebay for a long long time, last time I saw one like that (28k) mileage was about 2007/8 and it was snapped up instantly.

[Giraffe]

I spot a nice BRM in the background there as well!

[craigy_87]

I wasn't sure before I test drove one but afterwards I had to have it! Only sold it to free up cash towards a house deposit, will be buying another one once I've saved again

Well I've got used to revvin the EP3 an quite enjoy it and I've had a RWD car before, so might be the one for me

I still plan on keepin the EP3 for awhile yet anyway this is just future thinking.

[TomT]

Don't know why http://up.autotitre.com/54a47c9fdc.jpg

[craigy_87]

Is that an avantine or whatever it's called??

[W103_A5H]

I have a thing for DC5's atm. Seen this one on Pistonheads. Love them in blue! If I had the money I'd snap this up.

http://img.pistonheads.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Fullsize/honda/integra/honda-integra-S1036495-2.jpg

[Giraffe]

Don't know why http://up.autotitre.com/54a47c9fdc.jpg

Been watching top gear?!

[TomT]

Is that an avantine or whatever it's called??

Avantime yeah

Been watching top gear?!

Nah did see that episode though, something I just like about them though think it's just that they're different.

Only ever saw one in real life once as well

[craigy_87]

When I was younger one of my mates dad got one, it was absolutely massive!

[ashj22]

bmw 328i sport i want for my next car. http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/Mike-R18/1-1.jpg

[hazlo]

Im quite into the 330ci msport at the moment - e46 shape. Theyre cheap too. And the manual does 0-60 in 6.5 seconds supposedly

[ashj22]

suppose one of these would do. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Sagaris-/331113771581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d17eb323d

[MuZiZZle]

Im quite into the 330ci msport at the moment - e46 shape. Theyre cheap too. And the manual does 0-60 in 6.5 seconds supposedly

My VTS must do it in 6 then!

[josh11490]

long list :-

106 gti
Toyota glanza V/Starlet GT Turbo
Civic ek4/9
Dc2/dc5
Ep3
Evo 6/7/8

Shame I can only insure the gti and not worth changing to one from a vtr.

Hoping another year of the saxo and I'll be in the position for a glanza or ek4, possibly DC2

[Jizanthapus]

Shame I can only insure the gti and not worth changing to one from a vtr.


It's totally worth changing to a gti.

[josh11490]

It's totally worth changing to a gti.


Probably just 16v my vtr tbh, the work in putting in to get on road at the moment I should've just waited for a gti lol

[Nates-VTR]

Civic eg's, dc2 type r's, starlet gt, BMW e30 325i
Even went out and bought an e30, 318i though but still love the shape!

[Lucas_LFC]

Thinking of an e39 530d or possible clio 172/182

Would like an ek9 or dc2 (jap) too tho!

[Lucas_LFC]

Thinking of an e39 530d or possible clio sport.

Would like an ek9 or dc2 (jap) too tho!

[mattknight1984]

8p S3...

http://img.pixady.com/2014/03/273782_image_460x307.jpg

[Gabbastard]

ive got my eye on a BX 16v just now, going to see it next week.

[devilsadvocate]

Thinking of an e39 530d or possible clio sport.

Would like an ek9 or dc2 (jap) too tho!

You do realise how different the 530D will be from a Clio 172/182?

I can see you putting the EK9, DC2 and Clio RS into the same category but a 530D??

I don't get why people love the 3.0D in the BMW?

Yeah they have torque but the cars weigh a shit load so handling pants and the MPG is not as good as people expect.

I would rather have a 182 doing 30-35mpg than a 530D doing 40mpg....

[jimmyboy]

I want a Ferrari 360 by the time I'm 30 :cool:

[Giraffe]

You do realise how different the 530D will be from a Clio 172/182?

I can see you putting the EK9, DC2 and Clio RS into the same category but a 530D??

I don't get why people love the 3.0D in the BMW?

Yeah they have torque but the cars weigh a shit load so handling pants and the MPG is not as good as people expect.

I would rather have a 182 doing 30-35mpg than a 530D doing 40mpg....

They don't weigh that much... and they also drive massively different. Can't really compare a 3 litre turbo diesel to a 2 litre n/a petrol, let alone a comfy cruiser with a sport hatch...

I want a Ferrari 360 by the time I'm 30 :cool:

Do you just earn a fuck tonne of money?! I want to know your ways.

[jimmyboy]

They don't weigh that much... and they also drive massively different. Can't really compare a 3 litre turbo diesel to a 2 litre n/a petrol, let alone a comfy cruiser with a sport hatch...



Do you just earn a fuck tonne of money?! I want to know your ways.

I'm the export manager for a family-run freight forwarding company and at the start of the year we acquired a new client moving huge volumes of freight from Texas to Port Harcourt, Nigeria. It's safe to say that wages have risen accordingly! However, so has the work involved. Amazing how life can just change at any given moment! Chamber of Commerce are publishing an article on us this year, it's probably of interest to no-one but I'll post a link when it's been done.

[Giraffe]

Ah right, awesome stuff! Wish I could get a lucky break like that, would love life! Thought I'd be earning a fair bit by now being an accountant... I'm not.

[jimmyboy]

Thanks man :y: Definitely given me a leg up in life, that's for sure. I nearly left the company last year too!

[iVTR]

Giz' us a job mista!

[Lucas_LFC]

They don't weigh that much... and they also drive massively different. Can't really compare a 3 litre turbo diesel to a 2 litre n/a petrol, let alone a comfy cruiser with a sport hatch...



Do you just earn a fuck tonne of money?! I want to know your ways.

This. I know the 530d is a completely different car to the others, but having driven a 205 gti and the vts, wouldn't mind a bit of a change to something a bit comfier and better built.

And I know theyre not that powerful, well not compared to the newer models, but I think they look great with the m sport kit.

[craigy_87]

I went from a 306 gti6 to a 330d and it was completely different yeah but I enjoyed the lazyness but only for a few months and then I got bored

[daz_zz_er]

Good shout on the FRP ;)

[gti180craig]

You need another focus in your life Jamie ;)

[Jamie]

You need another focus in your life Jamie ;)

Shit the bed bro!

Long time no speak! How you been?

No more ST's for me, loved the car but I prefer my little French heaps for throwing around haha. + the running costs are a tad cheaper LOL.

My best mate has a ST now and is running my old Mongoose decat back, he just recently got it RR'd for the first time @305.6 bhp with 400LBFT 252 ATW. He topped my pub figures but has more mods than I did haha.

5bhp for

Gen 2 IC
AS CAIS
Boost hoses

RR lottery though lol.

[gti180craig]

Haha ye Deffo long time mate I'm not to bad mate plodding in as always yea I know the feeling regarding costs I'm thinking of selling the Scoob for summot a little bit smaller and cheaper to run my Scoob rinses me the tax for 6 months is like 270 quid lmao

[Jamie]

Haha ye Deffo long time mate I'm not to bad mate plodding in as always yea I know the feeling regarding costs I'm thinking of selling the Scoob for summot a little bit smaller and cheaper to run my Scoob rinses me the tax for 6 months is like 270 quid lmao

Same here plodding along, still in a 180 LOL. Fuck knows why I like them so much.

That's the thing with Scoobies they're killer to run in pretty much every aspect. My mother had 3 and I remember her shelling out ridiculous amounts. I dare not ever buy one like yours because it would kill me to part with it! I was surprised she sold hers to buy my ST... She regrets it though. It's the lack of grip from the ST that she hates, but once they're moving they're moving!!! lol.

What you thinking of getting if you do?

[gti180craig]

Atm I have no idea as I'm thinking of going back to college and carrying on with my mechanic diploma so will need to be summot cheap and cheerful but still go well looking at probably summot along the lines of a 182 or similar but will see need to sell mine first should get around the 8.5k mark for it so will put me in a good position

[Jamie]

Atm I have no idea as I'm thinking of going back to college and carrying on with my mechanic diploma so will need to be summot cheap and cheerful but still go well looking at probably summot along the lines of a 182 or similar but will see need to sell mine first should get around the 8.5k mark for it so will put me in a good position

Thats good mate, and yeh it makes sense really. At least you'll still be able to have fun but have more money laying around.

182's are nice but I hated the interior/driving position. I'd go for one now though If I already didn't have the 180 just for something slightly different if not sideways.

RB FTW OR LY MMM

[gti180craig]

Liquid yellow are Deffo my fav colour I would even be tempted by a Saxo vts as they are cheap and can be made quite fast but bloody hell trying to find a tidy one seems impossible I can't believe how few they're seem to be now they were everywhere at one point now it seems they have a gone lol how's your pug anyway mate still clean as ever ? Lol

[Jamie]

Liquid yellow are Deffo my fav colour I would even be tempted by a Saxo vts as they are cheap and can be made quite fast but bloody hell trying to find a tidy one seems impossible I can't believe how few they're seem to be now they were everywhere at one point now it seems they have a gone lol how's your pug anyway mate still clean as ever ? Lol

Yeah Liquid yellow is a winning colour lol.

You'd have your work cut out finding a decent rot free one, but yeah they can be made quite fast for not bank breaking money, thing is though, if you got one and ploughed money in to making it fast you'd end up wanting to make it mint mint and ending up spending shit loads, and come selling time would have to split it to get your money back!

Pug's alright thanks, well saying that, that's a blatant lie lol. Had coilovers fitted early this month or maybe late last and 3 wheel bolts were either not tightened or not present and a rear wheel came off, caused paint damage, (since rectified) ruined the tyre & spacer and now the car feels like shit. Need to get the tyres bought & spacers then the torsion adjusted and alignment doing.

Cars looking alright though, clean but needs a few bits doing to be mint mint.

Excuse the iphone pic lol
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/13264798654_5003179c1c_z.jpg

180's are Saxo money now as well!

[gti180craig]

Looks mint pal :) Yea I was thinking of another 180 but I wouldn't wanna get one and it being not as good as my other one I miss my little pug was a cracking little car and agreed they have came down in price hmmm will see once the impreza is sold I will have a nose there is no rush the course doesn't start till September I was tempted by the Astra vxr as they can be had for quite cheap now but the fact that it's a vauxhall puts me off after all the problems I had with that Corsa vxr lol

[Jamie]

Looks mint pal :) Yea I was thinking of another 180 but I wouldn't wanna get one and it being not as good as my other one I miss my little pug was a cracking little car and agreed they have came down in price hmmm will see once the impreza is sold I will have a nose there is no rush the course doesn't start till September I was tempted by the Astra vxr as they can be had for quite cheap now but the fact that it's a vauxhall puts me off after all the problems I had with that Corsa vxr lol

Thanks dude, your 180 was mint! Angel tuning remap meet? hahaha

You can get good ones cheap, but it would take a while to find one minty fresh I reckon. Mines just on the verge of 61k, I'd be lucky to get 2.5k for it when it's fully legit again.

Lol you not learned your lesson then :P I love the Corsas but the Astra... crap. I remember the first test drive in one, it took two different VXR's to put me off, thought the first was a nail but it turned out that either the second was, or they were just crap. Boosted strong stock but they have a decentish turbo stock, not no progressive shit like the ST, but the drive was just crap.

I'd go Type R or 182 just because you've already owned a 180.

[gti180craig]

Thanks dude, your 180 was mint! Angel tuning remap meet? hahaha

You can get good ones cheap, but it would take a while to find one minty fresh I reckon. Mines just on the verge of 61k, I'd be lucky to get 2.5k for it when it's fully legit again.

Lol you not learned your lesson then :P I love the Corsas but the Astra... crap. I remember the first test drive in one, it took two different VXR's to put me off, thought the first was a nail but it turned out that either the second was, or they were just crap. Boosted strong stock but they have a decentish turbo stock, not no progressive shit like the ST, but the drive was just crap.

I'd go Type R or 182 just because you've already owned a 180.

Ha ha angel tuning bloody hell that's a name I ain't heard for a while lol Already owned a ep3 type r aswell lmao the Clio cups can be had for quite cheap now aswell a white one 59 plate with 45k in the 6k bracket which ain't bad I just dunno if I could handle not having any boost I'm so used to turbod cars would be a big change

[jimmyboy]

Been down to a mate of mines garage and he's just offered me this little Westfield, trailer and spares package for a tidy sum:

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo60/jamiedh/IMAG0156_zps649e9ec6.jpg (http://s361.photobucket.com/user/jamiedh/media/IMAG0156_zps649e9ec6.jpg.html)

It's definitely doing it for me!!!! But would be so so unwise to buy right now :( Anyone after a westy?? lol

[gti180craig]

Do it do it do it

[Jamie]

Ha ha angel tuning bloody hell that's a name I ain't heard for a while lol Already owned a ep3 type r aswell lmao the Clio cups can be had for quite cheap now aswell a white one 59 plate with 45k in the 6k bracket which ain't bad I just dunno if I could handle not having any boost I'm so used to turbod cars would be a big change

LOL Type R is out of the question then haha.

I wouldn't spend 6k on a Clio dude, get something cheaper that's as quick and save the money imo or just keep the scooby lol

207 GTi's are under the radar but can be made quick, but you'd need to find one that doesn't have any issues. That's turbo'd, and look good. Everyone dismisses any Peugeot since the 205 GTi/106/ Gti-6, so it's nice to show them how 'slow' the cars really are.

There is a nice Agean Blue 207 GTi on info for sale currently.

[gti180craig]

I'm not a fan of the 207 I think they look ugly lol I would like a 106 gti but again they are like the vts nice ones are rare as rocking horse poo lol

[AntscVTR]

c63 amg when they come down to my price range lol