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 mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #26
mik wrote: one of the great driving experiences irrespective of price. I was making the point hat something that drives as well is likely to cost a lot more and have a more prestigious badge. Corolla T-Sport does not fit into that category. While an OK drive, it is numb IME. Although nothing will go wrong with it, and it is made of thicker steel than a 6. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
 Posted 1st Dec 2012 at 01:29
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tom28
Regular  Location: Stourport on Severn Registered: 28 Jul 2011 Posts: 253 Status: Offline |
Post #27
dangti6 wrote: this thread was only supposed to be a passive and friendly query into what people thought would be a good car to buy for the requirements i listed but it seems everyones taken my comments to heart They do look a fair bit different than a normal Clio though. Wider wings, different bumpers etc. You musn't worry too muh about your macho image.  on one car i said i wasn't very keen on. just my personal taste as the clio 172s and the like are still quite similar in styling to a normal clio you see everydaya clio v6, now thats a car i WOULD drive |
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Posted 1st Dec 2012 at 01:31
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midlife
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
Post #28
mik wrote: mik wrote: one of the great driving experiences irrespective of price. I was making the point hat something that drives as well is likely to cost a lot more and have a more prestigious badge. Corolla T-Sport does not fit into that category. While an OK drive, it is numb IME. Although nothing will go wrong with it, and it is made of thicker steel than a 6. Hmmm, & I was making the point to the OP that there is a car out there that is insurance friendly, that can be far more economical, that the mrs thinks is grown up, that is reliable, that is completely off the average traffic cops radar, that can be had for £2k & has 190+ bhp under the bonnet..... Ok it's not a 6, that's the idea..... The handling on mine was transformed by fitting lowering springs & a progress updated rear arb...  ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!! Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker  Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 1st Dec 2012 at 01:51
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ian7675
Techno Viking  Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
Post #29
mik wrote: 306 is much better looking outside but Clio is more modern, better built (?), better interior and might be better dynamically? Dunno never driven one. What lets the 306 down is the thin panels and the not-very-good interior. Otherwise it is as good or better than drive/looker than much more expensive and newer cars. And is fairly simple underneath as well - if I can work on it, it must be. I disagree, it's the interior of the clio that really shows it's cheapness and the first ones are just plain awful inside. I know the 306 has a bit of an unusually shaped dash but it feels solid enough inside. Also it does look feminine although I'm sure it would be great fun to drive one. ________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 1st Dec 2012 at 08:00
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
Post #30
I'd say get a phase 3 GTi6 for about £1k and use the rest to convert it to LPG dual fuel. On petrol alone my car was getting around 30mpg on average mixed driving. Costing me 20p per mile. Now I've had it converted I'm seeing on average 26mpg mixed driving and only 12p per mile. 300 miles out of a £30 gas fill instead of 400 miles on a £75 petrol fill. Well worth it and although loads don't believe it, power has stayed the Same! Thats what I'd do if i was you mate________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 08:31
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #31
1.9 205.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 10:43
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24seven
Seasoned Pro  Location: Derby Registered: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 6,221 Status: Offline |
Post #32
If you can find a tidy one, a 205 or a Renaultsport Clio. I got back behind the wheel of a 205 for the first time in 2 years on Friday after having a 309 and a 306 since selling my 205 Mi16. Even though it was just a 1.9 8v and I only nipped round the block for a test drive, it felt fantastic. ________________________________________ Ph1 306 GTi 6 | RX8 231 S1 | YBR 125 Cafe Racer | MT-03 660 |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 12:53
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craig-gti6
Regular  Location: kidderminster Registered: 01 Jul 2012 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
Post #33
Golf gt tdi, not sure how much they're going for but I'm guessing you would get a mk4 for under 2k |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 16:10
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Niall
Seasoned Pro  Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #34
ian7675 wrote: Saab Aero. Won't get much quicker for £2k and that would include a remap. My old one was circa 240bhp and averaged 32mpg. Exactly what i was going to say. Get a 93 aero. get a lot of toys for your money, very quick and good mpg and built very very well. Alternatively if you can get one, get a 93 viggen. Its got the 95 aero engine in with a different map. Put it this way, my old 95 aero would happily keep next to a M3....a 93 is a couple of hundred kilos lighter! |
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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 16:18
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