mull
Part of things
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Jan 12, 2009 19:12:28 GMT
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I've been without a toy since i let the Chevette go last year and am currently slogging around in a worthy but dull Mondeo 1.8.
I'm hoping to have some money to spend up to £1k in April on something a bit more fun.
It must meet the following criteria. be able to fit me as I'm 6ft6in, do a daily commute 30 mile round trip, be in the low tax band, prefer 3 door and have tuning / styling potential.
Idea's so far have been MG Metro, Pug 205 XS, Nova SR, Fiesta Mk2 1.4S, Honda CRX but I really need some idea away from the norm that I have listed above.
Come on guys give me a hit list and reason why.
Cheers
Mull
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Jan 12, 2009 19:13:54 GMT
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How big are your feet? 106 s1 rallye, absolutely brilliant cars  |
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Jan 12, 2009 19:16:10 GMT
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citroen AX GT gets my vote - pokey engine (same as 205 XS) cheap, quirky styling and less common than the other stuff.
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mull
Part of things
Posts: 296
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Jan 12, 2009 19:48:15 GMT
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How big are your feet? 106 s1 rallye, absolutely brilliant cars Size 10 so not huge. AX GT really appeals to me but they seem to have all gone |
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Jan 12, 2009 19:53:29 GMT
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How big are your feet? 106 s1 rallye, absolutely brilliant cars Size 10 so not huge. AX GT really appeals to me but they seem to have all gone You'll fit a 106 then S1 106 XSi's can be bought for £500 for a reasonable on, you'll fit in one and while not the most reliable car (they aren't as bad as people say though) they are easy to work on and bits are really cheap. 1.4 Engine so cheap tax, cheap insurance (grp 7 iirc) and reasonable on petrol, but nice and revvy with a decent amount of go (100bhp) The S1 Rallye is a more extreme XSi, no comforts, 100cc less but more BHP and a more revvy engine, but they cost a fair bit more (£1k+ for one that's usable) |
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
Posts: 2,683
Club RR Member Number: 91
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Thoughts on new toy April 09PhoenixCapri
@phoenixescort
Club Retro Rides Member 91
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Jan 12, 2009 20:03:41 GMT
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Can I just say your going to struggle to find better than a CRX as they are awsome cars, had mine since June and done 10,000 trouble free miles on nothing more than servicing and done over 40mpg most of the time!
But how about a Volvo 340? Very comfy, cheap, reliable and you can learn to drift ;D
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Jan 12, 2009 22:55:27 GMT
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crx's are fantastic cars!! [had 2] mazda 323 turbo are fantastic [had 1] nissamn primera gt's are fantastic [mate had 1] the primeras are a cheap 150bhp comfy car that will start every day
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Jan 12, 2009 23:10:09 GMT
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Renault 5, or Scirocco possibly?
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106s are designed for people with offset legs and childs feet.
205s are good, surprisingly rot-resistant
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69 Plymouth Fury Convertible
75 Range Rover 2 door
82 Range Rover 4 door
84 Range Rover 4 door
78 Datsun 120Y 2 door
78 Datsun 120Y Coupe
78 Datsun 620 Pickup
81 Datsun Urvan E23
86 Datsun Vanette van
98 Electric Citroen Berlingo
00 Electric Peugeot Partner
02 Electric Citroen Berlingo
76 Honda C50
04 Berlingo Multispace petrol
07 Land Rover 130
15 Nissan E-NV200
15 Fiat Ducato
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I'm 6'6" i speak from over 20 years experiance of cars, buy a big merc and convert it to lpg, it'll be as economical as a small car then, be much more comfy and you wont look like a tit getting out of it.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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