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No I meant the EP3, not the just out one. I'd be looking for an 04 facelift model. I like the interior, looks racey. Obviously I'd have to find one with aircon hehe. |
the vtec)
have you thought about a Mini Cooper S? they're a right giggle. i hated them
at first but driven a couple now and they are a laugh!
also why not look into an import integra? the integra is something i've
considered
or maybe a 200SX? they're getting old and harder to find a low millage one
and the stats are a bit poor but nothing a cheap tweak can't sort!
i personally really want another MR2 turbo or an MX5 turbo once done with
the BM
or a 350Z if cheap enough!
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Iridium wrote: I've toyed with the idea of a Cupra R for my next car :-) But think I prefer the Civic Type R to be honest. CTR FTW. >-) FTW? I've never driven a Cupra R - I've driven my mates CTR a few times, and it's a magnificent piece of kit, the engine is simply a piece of mechanical art. The closest I've driven to a Cupra R is a 150bhp Golf 1.8T, which when driven hard back to back with my 206, barely felt any quicker than the 206. It was smoother, and when driven at 6/10ths was easier to go briskly - but not a great deal. Having said that, it only 40bhp on me, combined with about 300/400kgs so I suppose that's to be expected. I've also considered R32s, but they're too much coin, and 147 GTAs but I don't think I dare. And an S2000 if my back will let me after more surgery in a month or so. You don't want a ctr than as the suspension is harsh |
An Audi A4 is harsh.
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but I suppose they're at least easy to get into. Nice engine though but the Cupra R feels faster unless you're really pushing. |
everyday, but the Civic Type R just keeps going where the Cupra R gives up.
Part of a hot hatch is snagging two ratios down and booting it to the red
line. The Cupra R isn't as much fun from this perspective... it doesn't
feel that it needs this behaviour.
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They're relatively comfortable, certainly better than a golf or a3 and a much nicer place to be in than an octavia. They're a lot faster than a 150 bhp golf as well. |
The DervMan
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In news:45e06543$0$28983$da0feed9 (AT) news (DOT) zen.co.uk, DervMan <thedervman (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wittered on forthwith; "Pete M" <pete.murray (AT) bogoffwithzepressedmeatblueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:erpnn7$utk$2 (AT) registered (DOT) motzarella.org... In news:MPG.204a5035b47c701c1348 (AT) news (DOT) individual.net, Elder <carl.robson (AT) bouncing-czechs (DOT) com> wittered on forthwith; In article <HNWDh.18213$j7.362914 (AT) news (DOT) indigo.ie>, usenet@retro- renault.com says... DervMan wrote: ...about the Audi A3. It's *much* nicer than the Golf equivalent, rather than "nicer." Still too expensive mind you! Sensible people buy Leons and get the best of both worlds  People with driving gloves, nodding hippies and a range of sunglasses drive Seats. I *like* Leons, but I think the A3 is crap - not as crap as the Mk4/5 Golf, but crap. I wanted to dislike the Audi for being overpriced, dull to sit in and unexciting. I dislike it for being overpriced and unexciting, but it's a nicer place to spend time. Come to think of it I really need to borrow it for a trip to and from Edinburgh to check relative seat comfort compared with the 9-3. The 9-3 diesel is the only car I've owned where it wouldn't be uncomfortable to drive non stop so as to empty the tank after just filling it. I spent a nice couple of hours today poncing about in a Bentley Turbo R. Mate of mine just paid £21k for it (93 'K' plate, 12,300 miles from new, utterly unmarked) *That's* the way to drive on a long run. |
And besides, a full tank on a long haul drive is approaching 700 miles in
the 9-3...
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I'm driving it to Southern Spain in the next few months, that'll be an annoying few days. |
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I've also considered R32s, but they're too much coin, and 147 GTAs but I don't think I dare. And an S2000 if my back will let me after more surgery in a month or so. |
me problems, but I don't know if it could handle an S2000 every day.
I'm not sure my license could handle an S2000 every day either.
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snipped lots of rambling shit No I meant the EP3, not the just out one. I'd be looking for an 04 facelift model. I like the interior, looks racey. Obviously I'd have to find one with aircon hehe. civic type r is a nice motor (if you watch the oil they use a bit if kept in the vtec) |
oil is getting low, nice touch that I thought
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have you thought about a Mini Cooper S? they're a right giggle. i hated them at first but driven a couple now and they are a laugh! |
Works/Hartge kitted one obviously, but they're just TOO gay, even coming
from a 206...
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also why not look into an import integra? the integra is something i've considered |
wait till a little nearer the time and maybe get a cheeky insurance quote...
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or maybe a 200SX? they're getting old and harder to find a low millage one and the stats are a bit poor but nothing a cheap tweak can't sort! |
they fetch a hell of a premium.
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i personally really want another MR2 turbo or an MX5 turbo once done with the BM or a 350Z if cheap enough! |
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Dan
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"James Grabowski" <gribbs (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:45E084D3.6BC34252 (AT) gmail (DOT) com... Iridium wrote: I've toyed with the idea of a Cupra R for my next car :-) But think I prefer the Civic Type R to be honest. CTR FTW. >-) FTW? I've never driven a Cupra R - I've driven my mates CTR a few times, and it's a magnificent piece of kit, the engine is simply a piece of mechanical art. The closest I've driven to a Cupra R is a 150bhp Golf 1.8T, which when driven hard back to back with my 206, barely felt any quicker than the 206. It was smoother, and when driven at 6/10ths was easier to go briskly - but not a great deal. Having said that, it only 40bhp on me, combined with about 300/400kgs so I suppose that's to be expected. I've also considered R32s, but they're too much coin, and 147 GTAs but I don't think I dare. And an S2000 if my back will let me after more surgery in a month or so. You don't want a ctr than as the suspension is harsh Not on standard wheels it isn't. Firm. Not harsh. An Audi A4 is harsh. but I suppose they're at least easy to get into. Nice engine though but the Cupra R feels faster unless you're really pushing. Yes that's true. Both are great engines. The Cupra R is arguably better everyday, but the Civic Type R just keeps going where the Cupra R gives up. Part of a hot hatch is snagging two ratios down and booting it to the red line. The Cupra R isn't as much fun from this perspective... it doesn't feel that it needs this behaviour. |
get the proven 260bhp remap :-) The Cupra R that is.
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Dan
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Iridium wrote: I've also considered R32s, but they're too much coin, and 147 GTAs but I don't think I dare. And an S2000 if my back will let me after more surgery in a month or so. I've been having a shot of an S2000 today. My back is fine, never gives me problems, but I don't know if it could handle an S2000 every day. I'm not sure my license could handle an S2000 every day either. |
naturally a test drive will be required before making an objective decision.
This is why I don't wanna test the 147 GTA - because I just *know* it's a
bad idea, but it's gonna be amazing to drive...
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In news:45e06543$0$28983$da0feed9 (AT) news (DOT) zen.co.uk, DervMan <thedervman (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wittered on forthwith; "Pete M" <pete.murray (AT) bogoffwithzepressedmeatblueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:erpnn7$utk$2 (AT) registered (DOT) motzarella.org... In news:MPG.204a5035b47c701c1348 (AT) news (DOT) individual.net, Elder <carl.robson (AT) bouncing-czechs (DOT) com> wittered on forthwith; In article <HNWDh.18213$j7.362914 (AT) news (DOT) indigo.ie>, usenet@retro- renault.com says... DervMan wrote: ...about the Audi A3. It's *much* nicer than the Golf equivalent, rather than "nicer." Still too expensive mind you! Sensible people buy Leons and get the best of both worlds People with driving gloves, nodding hippies and a range of sunglasses drive Seats. I *like* Leons, but I think the A3 is crap - not as crap as the Mk4/5 Golf, but crap. I wanted to dislike the Audi for being overpriced, dull to sit in and unexciting. I dislike it for being overpriced and unexciting, but it's a nicer place to spend time. Come to think of it I really need to borrow it for a trip to and from Edinburgh to check relative seat comfort compared with the 9-3. The 9-3 diesel is the only car I've owned where it wouldn't be uncomfortable to drive non stop so as to empty the tank after just filling it. I spent a nice couple of hours today poncing about in a Bentley Turbo R. Mate of mine just paid £21k for it (93 'K' plate, 12,300 miles from new, utterly unmarked) *That's* the way to drive on a long run. I'm driving it to Southern Spain in the next few months, that'll be an annoying few days. |
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snipped lots of rambling shit No I meant the EP3, not the just out one. I'd be looking for an 04 facelift model. I like the interior, looks racey. Obviously I'd have to find one with aircon hehe. civic type r is a nice motor (if you watch the oil they use a bit if kept in the vtec) have you thought about a Mini Cooper S? they're a right giggle. i hated them at first but driven a couple now and they are a laugh! |
mr2 mk2
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also why not look into an import integra? the integra is something i've considered |
surpassingly expensive. They're also expensive to tune and fwd.
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or maybe a 200SX? they're getting old and harder to find a low millage one and the stats are a bit poor but nothing a cheap tweak can't sort! |
s14a which looks much better but with the same performance for around
£3k. If you want better looks then a s15 but they seem to be around £10k
and offer little extra performance running on uk fuel. I picked a s14 as
I didn't care about the looks and just wanted cheap rwd fun. A full
exhaust with decat and a performance filter (the filter probably makes
little difference judging on mine) will take it to around 240-270 bhp so
you're talking decent performance for less than £2.5k. Insurance is also
cheap at around £450 with the mods (exhaust, filter, boost controller
and alloys) declared at 26, full ncb in a medium risk postcode.
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i personally really want another MR2 turbo or an MX5 turbo once done with the BM or a 350Z if cheap enough! |
fit a mountain bike in one. Another point is you should really try a rwd
car at some point as once you've driven one you probably won't want to
go back to fwd. I'd say fwd is generally quicker but rwd is much more
fun. Have you considered a supra?
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Vamp wrote: snipped lots of rambling shit No I meant the EP3, not the just out one. I'd be looking for an 04 facelift model. I like the interior, looks racey. Obviously I'd have to find one with aircon hehe. civic type r is a nice motor (if you watch the oil they use a bit if kept in the vtec) have you thought about a Mini Cooper S? they're a right giggle. i hated them at first but driven a couple now and they are a laugh! Gay, fwd, small on the inside, big on the outside. More so than a 206 or mr2 mk2 |
needing to fit a bike in it heh.
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also why not look into an import integra? the integra is something i've considered Very nice but expensive for what you get and the insurance was surpassingly expensive. They're also expensive to tune and fwd. or maybe a 200SX? they're getting old and harder to find a low millage one and the stats are a bit poor but nothing a cheap tweak can't sort! They're cheap though. A reasonable s14 can be had for around £2k or a s14a which looks much better but with the same performance for around £3k. If you want better looks then a s15 but they seem to be around £10k and offer little extra performance running on uk fuel. I picked a s14 as I didn't care about the looks and just wanted cheap rwd fun. A full exhaust with decat and a performance filter (the filter probably makes little difference judging on mine) will take it to around 240-270 bhp so you're talking decent performance for less than £2.5k. Insurance is also cheap at around £450 with the mods (exhaust, filter, boost controller and alloys) declared at 26, full ncb in a medium risk postcode. |
FWD or RWD. The S15 is very, very nice but the insurance is mental. And
where does one get parts for stuff like that and the DC5?
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i personally really want another MR2 turbo or an MX5 turbo once done with the BM or a 350Z if cheap enough! I fancied a mr2 but they're just to small as there's no realistic way to fit a mountain bike in one. Another point is you should really try a rwd car at some point as once you've driven one you probably won't want to go back to fwd. I'd say fwd is generally quicker but rwd is much more fun. Have you considered a supra? |
and finding a decent, none thrashed, none 'Yea it's got 600 brake mate
honest' one is tricky heh. Also I don't want an auto.
We're getting a little ahead of ourselves though heh, I have the 206 till
September, so I can't realistically start shopping till August, and 3 of
those months will be taken recovering from surgery which may or may not
impact on what I can be comfy in. I quite want a VX220, but I just can't
see me abused body agreeing heh.
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